Oct 20, 2017 the manual yields a 5mpg reduction from a comparable cvt equipped impreza. The awd systems are different between cvt and manual and the cvt is somewhere around 100 lbs heaver, something to consider. I find the 5 speed manual extremely fun to drive, the biggest down fall i can see, in the usa, is the limited options available. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2017 honda civic and 2017 subaru impreza and 2017 toyota corolla and 2017 volkswagen jetta. I have a 3 speed manual, a 5 speed manual, a 3 speed automatic, 4 speed automatic, and a 5 speed automatic, plus a cvt. The durable subaru boxer engine combined with the available lineartronic cvt allows the impreza to get up to a fuelefficient 38 mpg highway.
Search over,600 listings to find the best local deals. Compare the 2017 subaru impreza vs the 2017 subaru legacy. In this video i compare the manual vs the cvt auto subaru wrx. A manual transmission is still standard, although we chose the more popular continuously variable automatic cvt for our test. In my daily pursuit of useless whatif scenarios for cars, ive been thinking of a daily driver. The manual transmission is a fair bit worse at 28 mpg 8. Get detailed information on the 2017 subaru impreza 2. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. The standard 2017 subaru wrx gets a 268horsepower 2. I was quick to dismiss the idea of cvt in a car like this. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 560 mph. In late november 2017, subaru extended their cvt warranty for 1. Used 2017 subaru impreza options subaru says the 2.
The 2017 corolla is frontwheeldrive but effectively returns the same fuel economy, at 28 mpg city36 mpg hwy32 mpg combined with its standard 1. Published on november 20, 2017 in test drives by william clavey. Link to us create shortcut news releases market insights product store nadaguides vs. When the time arrives to maintain or repair your 2017 subaru impreza, choose the same quality that came standard from day one. With better handling, a wealth of new safety features and both android auto and apple carplay across the. Epaestimated hwy fuel economy for 2017 subaru impreza cvt nonsport sedan models. The manual yields a 5mpg reduction from a comparable cvtequipped impreza. Id have to go with the cvt on the impreza because the 5speed is much noiser than the cvt, and just feels less refined. Subaru built their own fourspeed automatic transmission based on the old jatco design.
The 2017 subaru impreza enters its fifth generation as a sedan or fourdoor hatchback, both with standard awd. So it is actually better to buy a cvt wrx because you will 99. I do a driving comparison and talk about whether a manual subaru wrx or a. With better handling, a wealth of new safety features and both android auto and apple carplay across the range, subaru has a real winner on its. Which transmission is better, an automatic or a cvt. The 2017 subaru impreza was hardly the most funtodrive member of our longterm family, but the practical hatchback gave us little trouble over 40,000 miles. Every version of the 2017 subaru impreza comes standard with a symmetrical awd system.
Used 2017 subaru impreza for sale with photos cargurus. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Just wanted to give you some other stuff to think about. Compare 2017 subaru impreza vs 2017 subaru legacy unhaggle. Whereas the functionality of subaru infotainment systems used to be pretty basic, the imprezas unit is very userfriendly.
Cost to own data is not currently available for the 2017 subaru impreza4 cyl. Find msrp, invoice price, incentives, fuel economy, warranty, pictures, and more at unhaggle. Subaru offers a 6speed manual gearbox and a new sport lineartronic cvt in the 2018 wrx. Truecar has over 742,675 listings nationwide, updated daily.
I am going to confess that i was somewhat biased in favour of the 2017 subaru impreza, before even. Fa dit hi i know there is another thread on dyno difference its a bit inconclusive but i would like to ask people who have driven both, as to whether cvt is noticably less thrusty than 6sp manual when accelerating at wot. Used 2017 subaru wrx for sale with photos cargurus. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard, and it shifts quickly. If you are a professional race car driver and you know how to redline the car and drop the clutch and shift perfectly, you will beat a cvt wrx in a 0 to 60. And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer.
A cvt wrx will always be faster than manual nasioc. The idea of owning a car with an automatic transmission can be sheer blasphemy to many sports compact fans. If youre still unsure which transmission to choose, click on and take a look at our list of three crucial pros and cons for each. I recently saw an ad for the updated 2018 impreza, and as i clearly like subarus, decided to do some info digging. Although the manual transmission sacrifices a bit of fuel economy, it is still not bad on gas. Dec 16, 2016 the manual transmission is a fair bit worse at 28 mpg 8. Compare the different trim options available for the 2017 subaru impreza sedan and 5door hatchback, see the specs and features here. May 09, 2020 manual transmission 2017 chevrolet camaro zl1. The subaru parts online retailer network offers authentic 2017 subaru impreza parts perfectly compatible with your subaru. Manual vs cvt subaru wrx driving comparison youtube. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2017 subaru impreza 2. I have a 2015 fxt, my cvt is not programmed to fake shift it.
Could subaru discontinue manual transmissions in the name of. When accelerating from a stop, the manual transmission gives the sedan an additional fun factor. For driving in heavy stop and go traffic, where you might take 8 changes of the l. Cost to own data is not currently available for the 2017 subaru impreza 4 cyl. Nov 02, 2018 the 2017 subaru impreza was hardly the most funtodrive member of our longterm family, but the practical hatchback gave us little trouble over 40,000 miles.
Its likely that a spike in outofwarranty claims and online complaints helped drive this change, as well as the potential of future litigation if subaru didnt act soon. Subaru impreza price in south africa november 2017 the subaru impreza is sold with a 5year150 000 km warranty and 3year75 000 km maintenance plan. But, and its a big but, a cvt transmission in a car like this simply feels wrong. That power is transferred via a cvt yawn, like my tester, or a sixspeed manual, but only for entrylevel models such as the 2. Modern cars are slowly killing off threepedal driving in favor of more efficient automatic transmissions. I have always wanted a subaru and now with the nice looking redesign of the 2017 impreza, i think its finally time. I just wanted to get some opinions on the cvt auto versus a manual transmission. All cars get the firms tried and tested lineartronic cvt automatic gearbox, and every model uses a frontbiased 60. I noticed that motortrend shows the 2015 fxt doing 060 in 6. Come find a great deal on used 2017 subaru imprezas in your area today. Subaru announced prices for the 2017 impreza sedan which arrive at dealerships later this year. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Mar 04, 2018 we had a chance to drive the 6speed manual gearbox and another 2018 wrx with the sport lineartronic cvt backtoback to see what the differences are in performance.
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