World Premiere of All-New Subaru Impreza at New York International Auto Show
The first of Subaru’s next-generation vehicles laid out in its mid-term management vision

Employing new Subaru Global Platform, which significantly enhances safety, ride comfort, and agility
Embodying Subaru’s DYNAMIC x SOLID new design philosophy while greatly enhancing interior andexterior finish
EyeSight, a reverse automatic braking, and other innovative driver assist technologies deliver
outstanding preventive safety
A newly-developed 2.0-liter direct injection Boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD System are standard
on all models
First Impreza to be built in U.S. in late 2016

Tokyo, March 24, 2016 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, has
unveiled the all-new Impreza (North American specifications) at the 2016 New York International AutoShow.
The fifth-generation Impreza is the first strategic offering under the company’s Prominence 2020*1 mid-term
management vision. This model employs the completely revamped Subaru Global Platform architecture forthe first time, significantly enhancing the body and chassis rigidity and strength. The Impreza also offers
world-class collision safety and hazard avoidance performance, as well as far more driver-responsive
handling and ride comfort.
The new Subaru Global Platform, together with Subaru’s core technologies such as the newly developed
2.0-liter direct injection Boxer engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and EyeSight driver assist
system, represents a major advance in Subaru’s delivery of “enjoyment and peace of mind” for customers
as the foundation of the next generation of Subaru vehicles.
The Impreza is the first production model to fully incorporate the company’s DYNAMIC x SOLID design
philosophy. It also features a greatly enhanced interior and exterior finish as a next-generation C segment
model that far surpasses its class.
The company plans to switch production for the North American Impreza from Japan to the United States*2,
with the first units rolling off the line in late 2016.
*1: Announced in May 2014
*2: At SIA (Subaru of Indiana Automotive) in Indiana

Impreza (North American specs.)

Main Features of All-New Impreza (North American Specs.)■ Subaru New Design Language and Its Signature Functionalities
The all-new Impreza further enhances its functionalities while fully incorporating the company’s DYNAMIC
x SOLID design philosophy as the first production model. It also features a high-quality interior and exterior
finish.
< Exterior > The Subaru look is seen in the Wide & Low stance with its sporty impression, and in the unified
three-dimensional structure extending from the hexagonal grille that symbolizes the Subaru identity
to the hawk-eye headlights. The front face plays the role of starting point from which the front flows
via the sides to the rear, with each part uniting into a solid form.
 The rich inflection of the character line extending from the front fender to the door panels and rearshoulder, and the line rising energetically toward the rear from the lower door panel, give dynamism
to the solid body surface. The powerfully extended fender flares express the reliability of Subaru
All-Wheel Drive.
 The rear combination lights sharing the same motif as the headlights express a Wide & Low stancesimilar to the front. The sedan body’s sleek styling from cabin toward trunk lid enhances the sporty
impression. On the 5-Door body, a tightened cabin through the rear combination lamps and powerfullooking shoulder silhouette enhance the sporty impression of the nimble 5-Door style.
 The new model also combines the Subaru performance essentials of superior aerodynamics andvisibility with advanced styling.

< Interior > The combination of sporty and advanced design and sophisticated construction delivers an interior
that far surpasses its class.
 The spacious design flows from the instrument panel through the door trim for a feeling ofrefinement.
 The seats’ structures that are made more fitting to the bodies of passengers have been revamped tofar surpass the quality of its class.
 In the center of the instrument panel is an 8.0-inch touch-screen display for the infotainment system,
which can connect with Apple CarPlayTM, Android AutoTM, and other setups.
 Detailed stitching on the instrument panel complements the quality feel.
 In addition to the enhanced interior design, signature Subaru functionalities have been further
strengthend inluding the excellent all-round visibility, spacious cabin, and cargo room.

■ Driving Performance to Achieve Enhanced Dynamic Feel
The new Impreza incorporated a number of improvements to achieve enhanced dynamic feel such as asecure and comfortable feel for the driver. Based on the thorough and precise analysis of the steering andpedal feedback, vehicle behavior, vibration and noise, and other elements that driver senses, the setup
realize a dynamic quality that far surpasses its class as befitting this first in a new generation of the Subaru
lineup.
< Body & Chassis > The new platform dramatically increases rigidity throughout the body and chassis (a 70% to 100%
increase over present models) and incorporates substantial improvements to the suspension system
and achieve a lower center of gravity, bringing about highly responsive steering that allows drivers tocontrol the vehicle precisely as they want. The eradication of unnecessary movement in handlingoffers superior straight-line stability and cornering performance to grip the road surface.
 Optimized frame structure and stronger joints between parts allow the new platform to improveoverall torsional rigidity by 70% over present models. This distributes the resonance and distortion
throughout the body, greatly reducing vibrations from the steering wheel, floor, and seats. It achieves
a quietness that goes beyond vehicle class.
 The new platform increases the rigidity of the suspension mounting, improving the absorption of thesuspension without warping the body of the car, and providing a smooth and comfortable drive. By
mounting the rear stabilizer directly to the body, the new platform reduces the body roll of the vehicle
by 50% compared to present models.
 Active Torque Vectoring enhances turning and steering performance.
< Power unit > Around 80% of the parts on the FB 2.0-liter direct-injection Boxer engine employed on the newImpreza have been completely revamped compared with previous naturally aspirated engines,
making the new eingine lighter to deliver more power and fuel economy.
 The improved Lineartronic greatly enhances ratio coverage and lightness to boost acceleration
performance and fuel economy. As well as employing full auto-step shift control, the Impreza features
a 7-speed manual mode function that allows the driver to accelerate as desired.
 Noise and vibration are greatly reduced on both the engine and transmission, for more pleasantsounds and a dynamic feel.

■ World-Class Safety
Subaru’s safety performance has continuously been highly rated by third-party organizations. The newImpreza has adopted technologies to further enhance its safety including the new platform and theadvanced preventive safety system.
< Active safety > The new platform achieves a center of gravity that is 5 mm lower than present models. Together withthe major improvements in rigidity and the evolution of the suspension system, this lower center ofgravity offers outstanding hazard avoidance capabilities on a level with a high-performance sportscar.
< Passive safety > Thanks to a frame structure that enables more efficient energy absorption in the event of collisionand the enhanced body strength resulting from the increased use of high-tensile steel plates
including materials formed by the hot press method, impact energy absorption is improved by 40%
over present models.

< Preventive safety > EyeSight, Subaru’s innovative and highly acclaimed driver assist technology, delivers extremely
reliable preventive safety and reduces driver burdens through features such as Pre-Collision Braking
Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist function.
 The new High Beam Assist employs an EyeSight stereo camera, automatically switching from highto low beam according to what is happening ahead of the vehicle. Steering Responsive Headlights
moves the beam right or left when turning at corners and intersections to illuminate the direction oftravel. The Impreza employs the two headlight controls for the first time, dramatically improvingnighttime visibility and recognition capabilities of EyeSight.
 The Impreza has newly adopted an automatic braking system for reversing. When the vehicle isreversing, a sensor inside the rear bumper detects obstacles and alerts the driver for possible
collisions. If that driver fails to act, the system automatically brakes to prevent a collision or reduce
damage.
 The Impreza newly employs blind spot detection and reversing assistance to enhance all-round
preventive safety.

Main Specifications of the All-New Impreza (North American Specs.)
Body type
Body size(Overall length / width / height)
WheelbaseEngineDisplacement
Bore, Stroke
Maximum output
Transmission
Drive train
Tire size
Seating capacity

Sedan
4,625 x 1,777 x 1,455 mm

5-Door4,460 x 1,777 x 1,455 mm

2,670 mm
FB20 type 2.0-liter, DOHC, Horizontally-Opposed, 4-cylinder,
Direct injection, NA
1,995cc
84 x 90mm
152hp
Lineartronic*3Symmetrical AWD
205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/40 R18
5*3: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with fully automatic electronic control###