About the Subaru Impreza
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Subaru Impreza is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $18,547 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $44,990 for the WRX.
There are 4 variants of the Impreza available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (88kW/175Nm), 2L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/290Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (70kW/137Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 1997 Impreza is offered with a 3 year warranty.
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1997 Subaru Impreza Price
LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,547 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,835 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,044 |
GX
RX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,994 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,497 |
WRX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,490 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,990 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,490 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
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1997 Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy
| Subaru Impreza | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
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Subaru Impreza FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the LX that starts from $18,547.
The most expensive Subaru Impreza is the WRX that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Impreza is 750 kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, RX and WRX.
The largest Subaru Impreza is the LX which measures 1690mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Impreza is the WRX which has 155kW of power from its 2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Impreza is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Impreza is the WRX which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Impreza uses Unleaded.