1993-2001 Subaru Impreza: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1993-2001 Subaru Impreza. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1993-2001 Subaru Impreza.
Year to Year Changes
1994 Subaru Impreza:
Dual airbags went into 1994 Imprezas, and antilock brakes became available on L models (still standard on LS).
1995 Subaru Impreza:
A 2-door coupe joined the other body styles for '95, and station wagons now came only with all-wheel drive. A 2.2-liter engine, borrowed from the Legacy, became available in 1995 models (automatic transmission only). Coupes and sedans came in three price levels: base, L, and LX (formerly called LS). Wagons came in L, LX, and a new Outback edition. Base and L cars had the 1.8-liter engine. Top-line LX models included the 2.2-liter engine with automatic and all-wheel drive. Targeting outdoor-oriented buyers, the Outback wagon had 2-tone paint, a roof rack, and mud guards.
1996 Subaru Impreza:
In line with Subaru's growing emphasis on all-wheel drive, a "value-priced" Brighton AWD coupe joined the lineup, with 5-speed manual shift and the smaller (1.8-liter 4-cylinder) engine. Outback wagons now had the 2.2-liter engine and AWD as standard equipment. Base models were gone, leaving the L coupe and sedan as the sole front-drive offerings.
1997 Subaru Impreza:
Front-drive and LX models disappeared, but the remaining Imprezas gained a bit of power and a mild facelift. All versions now had all-wheel drive. Automatic transmissions were limited to 2.2-liter models. A more aggressive Outback "sport-utility wagon" debuted, with a raised suspension, wider wheels with 15-inch tires, plus a bold hood scoop and vents.
1998 Subaru Impreza:
Imprezas enjoy a mild redesign for '98. Gone is the 1.8-liter engine. New interiors feature larger gauges, new seat fabrics, and revised door panels. Also new is a 2.5 RS model. It comes only as a coupe and gets the 2.5-liter 165-horsepower engine from the larger Legacy model and a rear wing, gold-colored alloy wheels, a non-functional hood scoop, and a sport suspension.
1999 Subaru Impreza:
Still the only small car with standard all-wheel drive, Impreza returned with few changes among its five models.
2000 Subaru Impreza:
A sportier 2.5 RS sedan joined the lineup, with all-wheel drive like all Subarus and a 2.5-liter engine.
2001 Subaru Impreza:
No significant changes were made for 2001. A new model was waiting in the wings for '02.
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