“...a viable -- and arguably superior -- competitor to any compact hatch on the market today, including segment stalwarts like the Focus, Mazda 3 and new Golf.” — AutoWeek
“With good fuel economy to match its all-weather traction, you can get a lot of car for a reasonable price...” — Kelley Blue Book
“You'll come for the all-wheel drive, but you'll stay for everything else.” — Edmunds.com
“Downsides to the Impeza largely relate to what's under the hood. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is noisy under hard acceleration, an issue that's aggravated by the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Subaru offers in lieu of a conventional automatic.” — Edmunds.com