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Is a Subaru Impreza a good first car?

I’m planning on buying my teen their first car but I’m not sure what to get. I’m thinking about a Subaru Impreza. Are Subaru Imprezas good first cars?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Subaru
is known for making great first cars including the Impreza. That’s because they are safe, fuel-efficient, and fun to drive.
If you’re considering the
Subaru Impreza
, here’s some information to help you decide:
  • Stellar safety ratings: Safety is essential when looking for a good first car for your teen. Subarus receive strong safety ratings across all models including the Impreza which has received the Top Safety Pick award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) since 2006.
  • Good fuel-efficiency: The Impreza actually has the highest fuel economy rating among the Subaru lineup offering 28 city mpg and 36 mpg on the highway mpg for the 2022 model. Of course, this varies by model year and trim level, but you can expect good fuel efficiency.
  • Low maintenance costs: You can expect to spend just $5,900 on maintenance and repairs during the first ten years of owning a Subaru Impreza beating the industry standard for sedans by about $1,196. That’s because the Impreza rarely requires any major repairs until way down the line.
On top of all that, all-wheel drive (AWD) comes standard making the Impreza a great outdoor vehicle and it has relatively inexpensive
car insurance rates
to boot!
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