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    1998 Subaru Impreza

    New from

    $18,640 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Subaru Impreza

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Subaru Impreza is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $18,640 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $42,290 for the WRX.

    There are 4 variants of the Impreza available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (88kW/175Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (70kW/137Nm) and 2L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/290Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1998 Impreza is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    63.06 - 123.51 kW/t
    63.06 kW/t
    123.51 kW/t
    Boot Space
    363 litres
    363 litres
    372 litres
    Price
    $18,640 - $42,290
    $18,640
    $42,290
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 5 years
    1 year
    5 years

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    All Subaru Impreza Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$31,990$42,490
    2024$31,490$37,990
    2023$26,490$36,290
    2022$26,490$36,290
    2021$23,990$31,490
    *excl. on-roads
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    1998 Subaru Impreza Specs

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    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.96
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 363
      • Front Headroom (mm): 995
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1060
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1094
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 50
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4350
      • Overall Width (mm): 1690
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 933
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1270
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 825
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1355
      • Rear Track (mm): 1450
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2520
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 13.2
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 178
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 111
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 137
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 101
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 350
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    GX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.63
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 600
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 21.2
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 130
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1065
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.96
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 178
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 111
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 137
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 101
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    RX

    Adds to GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.54
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1282
      • Overall Height (mm): 1400
      • Overall Length (mm): 4340
    • Interior trim
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from GX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.63
    • Convenience
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 600
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 21.2
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4350
    • Interior trim
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 120
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1065
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    WRX

    Adds to RX:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.69
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1465
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 211
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 155
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 290
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 215
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from RX:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.54
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1460
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 130
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    1998 Subaru Impreza Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251200Kg1200Kg
    20241200Kg1200Kg
    20231200Kg1200Kg
    20221200Kg1200Kg
    20211200Kg1200Kg
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    1998 Subaru Impreza Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Impreza?

    The Subaru Impreza offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Subaru Impreza FAQs

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

    The most expensive Subaru Impreza is the WRX that starts from $42,290.

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

    The largest Subaru Impreza is the LX 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 2L 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 null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Impreza uses Unleaded.

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