In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show Jan 13, 2024

The Impreza RS Experience Rethinking Compact Comfort and Style

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Time now for this hour's car review 2024 Subaru Impreza.

Available trim levels include the base, the sport and the RS.

I had the RS, compact hatchback it's called.

I like to call it a small station wagon.

You can call it what you will.

That's what I call it.

See, it's five passengers, including the driver, all new, redesigned this year.

They're no longer building the Impreza sedan, really, oh no, it's gone.

So then you say, oh, but what about the WRX?

Where did it go?

It's done.

It's done, at least for now.

But listen to my review.

Exterior features Sharp looking lowered front end with a proportional grille Looks more like a hot rod compact wagon than traditional hatchback.

You following my game there.

Sloping rear hatch glass, attractive front and rear lighting, silver or gray looks awesome with the black wheels.

What could use improvement?

A whole hot rod line of aftermarket parts, including the WRX, in this car.

Okay, just saying that, do you hear me?

Subaru Interior highlights well laid out center stack with a great big infotainment screen.

The RS model has color enhanced seating and cloth that is very comfortable.

Instrument cluster is good, with easy to read gauges.

Cargo and trunk room well, it's small, it's a.

This is a small wagon at.

What I liked about it the leg room for two adults in the back seat.

Kathy and Jeff sat in the back seat.

We want to hear your suary.

Oh, okay, that's right, that's a pretty good drive too.

It was very comfortable ride.

It does have the passive phone charger in there.

I like that as well.

What could use improvement?

Nothing that I know of Two and a half liter four cylinder boxer engine.

Boxer meaning a flat, horizontally opposed four cylinder, 182 horsepower, which is just the right amount for that car, unless they decided they're going to put the WRX package in.

And yeah, this is the more powerful of two engines.

The other one has a little bit less horsepower.

Get this one.

Torque 178 pound feet, cvt, automatic transmission Only.

Only.

As far as mileage is concerned 26 city, 33 highway for combined to 29.

I got 29.4

, over 377.1

miles.

What I liked Great gas mileage.

What could use improvement?

A WRX version, please.

I wrote that right there.

Ride and handling rides like a dream.

Don's best ride, quality winner oh wow.

Base trim price 27, 885.

Price is tested 31 and the base model price 24, 115 goes up against the Honda Civic for 23, 950, the Mazda three for 25, 690 and the mini clubbing $29,000.

That is my review of the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS.

And boy was it blue.

Did you have a?

You said it called a little sports car and good ride.

Did you kind of have the feeling that you wanted to kind of toss it around a little bit?

Yeah, I did, but it really didn't have that kind of suspension.

But again, the WRX package would take care of that.

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About this episode

The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS is reviewed as a stylish compact hatchback, blending comfort and performance. The host highlights its sharp exterior design, spacious backseat, and user-friendly interior features, including a large infotainment screen. With a 2.5-liter boxer engine delivering 182 horsepower, the car offers good fuel efficiency. While the ride quality is praised, the host expresses a desire for a more performance-oriented WRX version. Comparisons are made with competitors like the Honda Civic and Mazda 3, emphasizing the Impreza's unique appeal in the compact segment.

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Original notes

Ever wondered what it would feel like to slip behind the wheel of a compact that breaks the mold? Buckle up, as we take the fully redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza RS for a spin, a vehicle that's tossing its sedan legacy to the curb in favor of a hatchback — or should we say 'hot rod compact wagon' — revolution. Let's just say the traditional hatchback has been given a run for its money with the Impreza's sharp new look, complete with a lower front end and lights that dare you to look away. And for those with a need for speed and style, we muse over the dream that is a WRX-infused future for this blue beauty.

Inside, we get cozy with the Impreza's interior, where comfort isn't just a feature; it's a promise. The RS trim cradles you with color-enhanced seating, while the back seat boasts enough legroom to make your adult passengers forget they're in the second row. Performance-wise, we're talking about a 2.5-liter boxer engine that feels just right, though the siren call of a potential WRX version teases the thrill-seeker in us all. And whether you're sizing it up against the Honda Civic or the Mazda3, we cover every angle — from its dream-like ride to its fiercely competitive stance in the market.

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