The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that was produced and marketed by Subaru. The Impreza was introduced by Subaru in 1993. The name used, 'Impreza' is a new name that was deriving from an originally Italian word, impresa, meaning a 'feat' or 'achievement'. In Polish, "Impreza" means "party", "event" or "show". The Impreza was used to replace the Leone/Loyale. The Impreza is a successful that was well received in different parts and is known for the symmetrical design. The Subaru Impreza used the All Wheel Drive option as standard.
The Subaru Impreza used the EJ series engine that was found in the larger Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Impreza used the boxer engine that had become a standard feature of the other Subaru models. The layout of the Subaru Impreza is light-weight and lends itself easily to support all-wheel-drive, with power delivered directly to the front and rear wheels, using an integrated transfer case parts located inside the transmission. The first generation of the Impreza was available in three trims: 'GC', 'GF' and 'GM'.