The 2015 Subaru Impreza sedan comes with modest interior space and seats five passengers in total. The lower trims get cloth upholstery as standard, and the seats are comfortable for most body types. The Limited trim gets leather upholstery, and the steering wheel along with the shifter knob also gets some leather treatment. The two-tone dashboard looks well laid out but is not very modern as that of some cars in the segment. It gets the job done, but the design is unexciting and seems to be a decade old.
From the Premium trim onwards, you get many features like dual-mode heated front seats, paddle shifters, a center console with a sliding armrest lid, etc. The Limited trim gets you leather upholstery, automatic climate control system, optional keyless access with push start button, etc. The cargo capacity is on the lower side with just 12.0 cu-ft of available space. However, it can be extended by folding the 60/40-split flat folding rear seatbacks.
Models (2015)
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Subaru Impreza
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Nissan Versa 1.6
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Kia Forte
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Honda Civic
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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39.8/55.6/43.5
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39.8/51.7/41.8
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39.1/56.1/42.2
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39/56.6/42.0
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.1/54.2/35.4
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36.6/51.9/37.0
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37.3/54.9/35.9
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37.1/53.3/36.2
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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12.0 cu. ft.
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14.9 cu. ft.
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14.9 cu. ft.
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12.5 cu. ft
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The Kia Forte and Nissan Versa offer better cargo capacity as compared to the Impreza or even the Civic in that regard. The front and rear headroom space are good in the Impreza, but the second-row passengers may feel cramped owing to lesser legroom. The passengers on the rear seat of Nissan Versa have better legroom and will feel comfortable over long journeys. Some of the standout interior features of the Impreza are :
- Center console with sliding armrest lid
- Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
- Automatic climate control system (Limited)
- Optional Keyless access with push-button start (Limited)
- Leather upholstery (Limited)
- Remote trunk release
How intuitive is the 2015 Subaru Impreza’s infotainment unit?
The Impreza’s infotainment system is powered by Subaru’s Starlink interface. It is equipped with a 6.2-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen display which is easy to use. The Limited trim gets you a bigger 7.0-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen display. You also get access to SiriusXM services but only with the Limited trim. The lower trims get a 4-speaker audio system, while the Limited trim comes with a 6-speaker setup for enhanced output.
You can also opt for a Navigation package in the Limited trim which will give you access to various navigation services like GPS navigation system with integrated audio system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, etc. The connectivity features are pretty standard. You get audio streaming and hands-free phone connectivity via Bluetooth. You also get a 3.5-mm AUX jack and USB-port/iPod control port for better connectivity. Some of the standout infotainment features of the Impreza are :
- STARLINK Infotainment System
- HD radio
- SiriusXM Satellite radio
- Optional Navigation System
- 6.2-inch touchscreen display
- 7.0-inch touchscreen display (Limited)
- 4/6 speaker audio system