Talking Cars 423: Driving the 2024 Subaru Impreza
And what is considered a reasonable lifespan for a modern car?
Main theme: The redesigned sixth-generation Impreza looks to continue the successful formula that has made this model such a mainstay in Subaru’s lineup. The new, hatchback-only Impreza doesn’t break any ground with its styling—it’s clearly an Impreza. It also sticks with the same Subaru-signature horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine design matched to a continuously variable transmission. As is the Subaru norm (with the exception of the BRZ sports car), all-wheel drive is standard.
The podcast panel gives their early impressions of driving the Impreza, covering how it rides and handles, and the learning curve when it comes to mastering the controls. They also touch on the interior’s fit and finish, uncovering a few surprises, such as the nice contrasting red stitching on the seats and the center and door armrests, as well as a few letdowns, like the plain plastic steering wheel. (Read our Subaru Impreza first drive review.)
Audience question: What is considered a reasonable lifespan for a modern car? Growing up, anything approaching 100,000 miles was considered to be on its last lap, yet I currently drive a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with 154,000 miles on it. Am I playing with fire thinking I can get to 200,000 miles? What mileage would you say is expected for a modern car?
As with other “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
- We Take Delivery of Our 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, episode 422
- All Your Questions Answered, episode 421
- Living With the 2023 Maserati Grecale, episode 420
- Driving the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, episode 419
- Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, episode 418
Have a Question?
We’d love to include it in a future show. Upload your video questions to our Dropbox folder. Please send high-definition (1920x1080) MP4 video files with high-quality audio. Or send an iMessage question to our TalkingCars@icloud.com account.
Talking Cars Archive
Browse the complete podcast archive for past shows.