1996 Subaru Impreza

    Used from

    $18,640 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 7.8 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Impreza

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1996 Subaru Impreza is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $18,640 for the LX variant and topping out at $46,990 for the WRX Rallye.

    There are 5 variants of the Impreza available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (66kW/128Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (76kW/147Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/170Nm) and 2.0L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/270Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 1996 Impreza was offered with a 3 year warranty.

    1996 Subaru Impreza Specs

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    LX

    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Seek
      • Tape Logic Deck
      • Type: Stereo
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 3
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 995
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.7
      • Headroom Rear: 933
      • Hip Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1060
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50
      • Hip Room Rear: 1270
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1094
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 825
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1360
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1355
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Sports
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    GX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio system
      • Front/rear Fader
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Viscous
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Key
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: One-piece
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Vanity mirror
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    Removes from LX:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Plastic
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports

    RX

    Adds to GX:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Type: Lip
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from GX:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: One-piece
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    WRX

    Adds to RX:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    Removes from RX:
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Textile

    WRX RALLYE

    Adds to WRX:
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Textile
    Removes from WRX:
    • Audio system
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Seek
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 3
    • Head rests
      • Type: Cushion
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Viscous
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spoiler
      • Type: Lip
    • Vanity mirror
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
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    1996 Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Impreza

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Impreza is the LX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Impreza that uses the most amount of fuel is the GX with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Impreza variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    Subaru Impreza FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the LX that starts from $18,640.

    The most expensive Subaru Impreza is the WRX RALLYE that starts from $46,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Impreza is 750 kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, RX, WRX and WRX RALLYE.

    The largest Subaru Impreza is the GX which measures 1690mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Impreza is the WRX which has 155kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru Impreza is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Impreza is the WRX which weighs 1740 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Impreza uses unleaded.