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What are the best compact cars for shoppers this fall? An updated Consumer Reports (by subscription) ranking of all new compact models says you should avoid buying the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and buy the 2022 Subaru Impreza instead.
Why does CR say the Impreza sedan and hatchback are the best of twelve new compact cars? It gets the highest safety, reliability, road test performance, and owner satisfaction scores.
Why is the 2022 Subaru Impreza your best pick?
Consumer Reports says the 2022 Impreza has "A comfortable ride, relatively roomy interior, easy-to-use controls, standard all-wheel-drive without a fuel-economy penalty, and an available hatchback body style."
How could the Impreza be better?
CR says the biggest knock against the Impreza is the 2.0-liter engine can get noisy, and the driver's seat is short on lumbar support.
Why should you avoid the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
The ride is stiff, and the car is loud, primarily because of the raspy 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that usually seems like it's working too hard, and the rear seat is super-cramped. CR scores the Toyota Corolla number eleven of twelve compact cars.
The 2022 Subaru Impreza has an overall score of 81, which is CR's number one pick among twelve compact cars. The Toyota Corolla scored 51 and was low in predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.
More reasons to buy the 2022 Subaru Impreza
The Impreza compact comes standard with Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system on all trim levels. Check out the complete 2022 Subaru Impreza model guide here.
What is the fuel mileage of the Impreza?
The EPA says the 2022 Subaru Impreza gets 31 mpg combined city/highway and 28/36 city/highway mpg in the non-Sport CVT trims. The 2022 Impreza 4-Door sedan with the 5-speed manual gearbox has the same fuel mileage. The 2022 Impreza 4-Door sedan gets 26 combined city/highway and 23/31 city/highway mpg in the non-Sport CVT trims.
What is the price of the 2022 Subaru Impreza?
The 2022 Impreza comes in four trim levels for customers. The seven different models come in base sedan ($20,290), base hatchback ($20,790) Premium sedan ($23,690), Premium hatchback ($24,190), Sport sedan ($25,090), Sport hatchback ($24,490), and Limited hatchback ($27,890). Destination and delivery ($995) are included in the prices above.
Should you wait for the 2023 Impreza?
Subaru of America sold out of the 2022 Impreza models, and the 2023 Subaru Impreza is a carry-over model with no changes, so it still gets Consumer Reports' highest rating.
What is the price of the 2023 Subaru Impreza? All 2023 Subaru Impreza trim levels get a $550 price increase, including destination and delivery fees.
The 2023 Impreza comes in four trim levels for customers. The seven different models come in base sedan ($20,815), base hatchback ($21,315) Premium sedan ($24,215), Premium hatchback ($24,715), Sport sedan ($25,615), Sport hatchback ($25,015), and Limited hatchback ($28,415). Destination and delivery ($995) are included in the prices above. Models with a CVT automatic transmission add around $1,300 depending on the trim level.
If you are willing to wait, the Subaru Impreza will get a complete redesign for the 2024 model year. It will come with new safety technology, possibly a more fuel-efficient 2.0-liter engine, and a new cabin design.
Consumer Reports says the 2022 Subaru Impreza is the best compact car you can buy this fall because it scores high in safety, reliability, road test performance, and owner satisfaction. You can now order the 2023 Subaru Impreza from U.S. retailers.
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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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