Sensible, spacious, and trustworthy—these traits make the Impreza a safe choice, but not an exciting one. It starts with an underpowered 148-hp four-cylinder; a five-speed manual is standard and a CVT is optional. Choose the manual to wring out as much performance as possible; the CVT saps any fun to be had. Available as either a sedan or a hatch, the Impreza stands apart from the rest with standard all-wheel drive. An all-new model arrives in late 2016, so look for deals on the current model.