The 2026 Subaru Impreza interior is a reminder that compact cars needn't be cramped little punishment boxes. Subaru gives its 5-door hatchback seating for 5, 100.5 cu. ft. of passenger volume, up to 56 cu. ft. of cargo capacity, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen in both available trims. Add standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and the Impreza becomes an unusually practical answer for Findlay, OH, drivers who don't require an SUV simply because they occasionally carry things.
There's Proper Room Behind the Front Seats
The Impreza provides 39.8 inches of front headroom and 42.9 inches of front legroom, while rear passengers receive 38.0 inches and 36.5 inches, respectively. More important is what happens behind them. There are 20.4 cu. ft. of cargo capacity with the rear seats upright, and the standard 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback expands that figure to 56 cu. ft. Fold it down and the Impreza can swallow the sort of luggage, sports equipment, shopping, and assorted domestic debris that explains why hatchbacks remain such clever things.
One Big Screen, Two Impreza Trims
Subaru offers the 2026 Impreza in Sport and RS trims, and both receive the 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system. The vertically arranged touchscreen includes wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Bluetooth® connectivity, SiriusXM®, and HD Radio®. A 4.2-inch color LCD combination meter display sits between the analog gauges, while USB-A and USB-C ports are positioned up front with another pair available for rear passengers. The RS adds aluminum-alloy pedal covers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle, and an available Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 10 speakers and a 432-watt-equivalent amplifier.
Ohio Winters Make Heated Seats Less Frivolous
Both Impreza trims include heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control, equipment that becomes increasingly appealing once Findlay stops pretending it's autumn. The RS adds a heated steering wheel. Sport models use black cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching, while the RS receives black cloth with red accents, contrast stitching, and model-specific interior trim. An available 10-way power driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar adjustment also gives drivers considerably more control over seating position than the standard manually adjustable chair.
The RS Brings Another 28 HP to the Conversation
The cabin isn't the only reason to consider the RS. Impreza Sport models use a 2.0L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder producing 152 hp and 145 lbs. ft of torque. The RS gets a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine producing 180 hp and 178 lbs. ft of torque, an increase of 28 hp. Both use a Lineartronic® CVT, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and sport-tuned suspension, while the RS adds an 8-speed manual-mode function with steering-wheel paddle shifters. Crucially, none of that costs the RS its 5-passenger seating or 56 cu. ft. maximum cargo capacity.
EyeSight® Watches the Boring Stuff
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is standard on both trims, bringing Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, and Automatic Emergency Steering. Available Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert expands coverage around the vehicle, while a Rear-Vision Camera is standard. It's a substantial collection of assistance technology in a car whose basic proposition remains direct: carry people and their belongings without occupying half the parking lot.
Compare the 2026 Impreza at Great Lakes Subaru
The 2026 Subaru Impreza combines 100.5 cu. ft. of passenger volume, up to 56 cu. ft. of cargo capacity, an 11.6-inch touchscreen, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a choice between Sport and RS trims. Drivers around Findlay, OH, can visit Great Lakes Subaru to explore available 2026 Subaru Impreza inventory, compare Sport and RS models, or schedule a test drive online now.
