Subaru Impreza Named to Wards 10 Best Interiors for 2017

• Recognized for all-new design language
• Recognized for intuitive multimedia system
• Recognized for styling and finishes

Tokyo, April 19, 2017 – Subaru Corporation today announced that the Impreza made the Wards 10 Best Interiors list for interior design and styling, and also for its easy-to-use multimedia system.

Published by the respected automotive industry website WardsAuto, the 7th annual competition recognizes outstanding achievement in aesthetics, comfort, ergonomics, materials usage, fit-and-finish and user-friendly electronics. There is no price cap and the nominees consist of interiors that are all-new or have been significantly improved from the prior year. This year, 31 interiors were eligible.

Subaru earned its first spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors with the all-new Impreza. The interior design follows Subaru’s "Dynamic x Solid" philosophy by creating a bold and refined theme with continuous form throughout the cabin. The new design direction is further emphasized by a clean, intuitive center stack with multifunction display, center air vents, updated multimedia system and climate control.

Subaru is committed to offering a distinctive "enjoyment and peace of mind" driving experience to customers worldwide through its brand statement of "Confidence in Motion". Subaru will continue to enhance its primary, active, passive, and pre-crash safety technologies under its "all-around safety" principle, which underpins enjoyment and peace of mind for all drivers and passengers.

SUBARU IMPREZA (US specs.)

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