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Subaru Impreza
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
45
Most popular trim
Impreza 1.6i-L / 2.0i-S EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,475 mm (Hatch) / 4,640 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Boot space
385 L (1,240 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,340 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FB20 Direct Injection Boxer 4-Cylinder Petrol
Power
154 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
196 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
Top speed
197 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.8 km/L (2.0L) / 17.2 km/L (1.6L)
City
13.0 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.6L)
Highway
18.5 km/L (2.0L) / 20.0 km/L (1.6L)
Tank size
50 L
CO₂ emissions
136 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Impreza (GK / GT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Saloons
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6L FB16) / 1,995 cc (2.0L FB20)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
130 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Standard Symmetrical AWD: Superior grip during heavy downpours on Nairobi tarmac.
- Subaru Global Platform (SGP): Rigid chassis delivers sharp handling and quiet cabin refinement.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.6L and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- 130 mm ground clearance: Low ride height requires care over tall speed bumps.
- CVT responsiveness: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes fuel economy over aggressive acceleration.