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2022 Subaru Impreza 2.0i and XV 2.0i variants axed, prices increase

Subaru has deleted the entry-level Impreza and XV and increased prices, making autonomous emergency braking standard range-wide

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2022 Impreza 2.0i and XV 2.0i variants axed, prices increase

Snapshot

  • Subaru Impreza and XV 2.0i variants axed from local range
  • Existing grades up between $400 and $500 for model-year 2022
  • Autonomous emergency braking now standard

The price of entry into Subaru's Impreza small car and XV small SUV lines has increased by $2700, following the removal of the entry-level 2.0i grade.

Prices for the remaining variants have risen by $400 to $500 for model-year 2022, with no other changes to specification for the Impreza and XV.

The base variants – known as 2.0i – were not fitted with Subaru’s EyeSight active safety technology, which includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.

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"In-line with Subaru Corporation’s ‘Towards Zero’ commitment of zero fatal accidents in a Subaru vehicle by 2030, and in recognition of features that are becoming increasingly standard across the segments, the MY22 Impreza and XV line-up has been updated to include Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist technology as standard across all variants,” said a spokesperson for Subaru Australia.

“As a result, the Impreza 2.0i-L AWD and the XV 2.0i-L AWD will be repositioned as the new entry level variants of the revised range.”

The addition of active safety features across the range allows the Impreza and XV to match rivals such as the Toyota Corolla and C-HR, Mazda 3 and CX-30, and Hyundai i30 and Kona in offering potentially life-saving technologies as standard.

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Over the previous 2.0i, the new ‘entry-level’ 2.0i-L also includes; a larger 8-inch infotainment display, dual-zone climate control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter.

However, additional safety features including blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, reverse AEB and automatic high-beam remain exclusive to higher grades.

The lack of AEB on the entry-level Impreza and XV was an increasingly rare factor in the Australian market, with the defunct variants being one of few models in each respective segment to not include the technology as standard.

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2022 Subaru Impreza pricing and features

Prices exclude on-road costs.

Model Pricing
2.0i-L sedan $26,490 (+$500)
2.0i-L hatch $26,690 (+$500)
2.0i Premium sedan $29,090 (+$500)
2.0i Premium hatch $29,290 (+$500)
2.0i-S sedan $31,790 (+$500)
2.0i-S hatch $31,990 (+$500)

2.0i-L

115kW/196Nm 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder
8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
Digital radio
17-inch alloy wheels
Power-folding mirrors
Reversing camera
Tyre pressure monitoring
Keyless entry with push-button start
Dual-zone climate control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Cloth seat trim
Two USB charging ports.

2.0i Premium

Satellite navigation
Electric sunroof
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Rear-cross traffic alert
Reverse autonomous emergency braking
Front-view camera.

2.0i-S

18-inch alloy wheels
Eight-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
Heated front seats
LED automatic headlights
Leather-accented seat trim
Side view monitor
Automatic high beam
Rain-sensing wipers.
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2022 Subaru XV pricing and features

Prices exclude on-road costs.

Model Pricing
2.0i-L $32,390 (+$400)
2.0i Premium $34,990 (+$400)
2.0i-S $37,690 (+$400)
Hybrid L $35,990 (+$500)
Hybrid S $41,290 (+$500)

2.0i-L:

115kW/196Nm 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder
8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
Digital radio
17-inch alloy wheels
Power-folding mirrors
Reversing camera
Roof rails
Tyre pressure monitoring
Keyless entry with push-button start
Dual-zone climate control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Cloth seat trim
Two USB charging ports.

2.0i Premium, in addition to 2.0i-L:

Satellite navigation
Electric sunroof
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Rear-cross traffic alert
Reverse autonomous emergency braking
Front-view camera.

2.0i-S, in addition to 2.0i Premium:

18-inch alloy wheels
Eight-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
Heated front seats
LED automatic headlights
Leather-accented seat trim
Side view monitor
Automatic high beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Chrome exterior door handles.

Hybrid L

110kW/196Nm 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid
8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
Digital radio
17-inch alloy wheels
Power-folding mirrors
Reversing camera
Roof rails
Tyre pressure monitoring
Tyre puncture kit
Automatic halogen headlights
Rain-sensing wipers
Keyless entry with push-button start
Dual-zone climate control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Cloth seat trim
Two USB charging ports
Chrome exterior door handles.

Hybrid S, in addition to Hybrid L:

18-inch alloy wheels
Satellite navigation
Electric sunroof
Eight-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
Heated front seats
LED headlights
Leather-accented seat trim
Side view monitor
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Rear-cross traffic alert
Reverse autonomous emergency braking
Front-view camera.

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