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Subaru Impreza updates and electric vehicle expansion
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Subaru has announced updates to its Impreza lineup across different markets. In the United States, the 2027 Impreza will see the revival of a base trim level with a reduced starting price of $25,840, making it the most affordable all-wheel-drive compact car available. This model features a 180-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while the higher-tier RS trim starts at $30,740 and includes larger touchscreens and 11.6-inch touchscreens, wireless connectivity. connectivity, and heated front seats. In Japan and Australia, Subaru is introducing a ‘Smart Edition’ hatchback. This version utilizes a 2.0L DOHC direct-injection gasoline engine paired with a Lineartronic CVT and includes navigation functions as standard equipment. The Smart Edition is available in both front-wheel drive and symmetrical all-wheel drive configurations, with pricing starting at 2,865,500 yen for FWD and 3,135,000 yen for AWD. The total color selection has expanded In Japan, the Impreza (D-type) updates effective September 2026 will discontinue the e-BOXER hybrid system, moving exclusively to seven options, including ‘Ignition Red’. the 2.0L gasoline engine for the Smart Edition trim. Further updates for the 2027 model year include a €2,000 price reduction for the Impreza in certain markets and the implementation of a more powerful 2.5-liter boxer engine to replace the previous base 2.0-liter unit, aligning its performance more closely with the Crosstrek. Additionally, Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle portfolio with the 100% electric e-Outback. Developed via a partnership with Toyota using the e-TNGA platform, the vehicle is manufactured at the Yajima plant near Tokyo. The e-Outback features a dual electric motor producing 381 horsepower and has launched in the Italian market with prices starting at €53,900.
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