2024 Subaru Impreza RS POV Drive! Is 182HP Enough?

Subaru_Usa loaned me this 2024 Subaru Impreza RS coming in around 31k and I road-tripped it so you dont have to or maybe you may want to.
Available in hatchback ONLY the 2024 Impreza boasts new styling a stiffer chassis and the quick and sharp steering rack from the WRX.
But what does this RS model offer other than red accents and sporty badges? ? Alllcarnews Spec Sheet: Base and Sport come with a 2.0L flat-4 making 152HP and 145 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels while the RS gets a 2.5L 4 cylinder making 182HP and 178 lb-ft of torque.
All have torque vectoring and an even better lineartronic CVT with 8 speed simulation.
? Highs: -Looks are good on the new Impreza and the RS trim adds a sporty flair that makes me BEG for a new WRX hatch. -The chassis steering and driving dynamics are shockingly: pretty good even a match or better in some cases than the Mazda 3.
-Inside gets tons of visibility and standard Eyesight safety tech.
Lows: -The 2.5L upgrade is welcome and the extra power makes a difference but fuel economy takes a hit: I couldnt get over 27MPG even after 500 miles.
-The interior is cheap.
No more leather options are offered the tech feels old outdated and cluttered and for the same price you can get a Mazda 3 Hatch AWD with a BMW level premium cabin. It gets a 7.510 for me.
There was a lot to like but also a lot that bugged me the wrong way.
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