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Subaru Impreza finance calculator

Subaru's small AWD hatch and sedan, the brand's entry point on the NZ new and used market.

Last reviewed: 24 April 2026

The Subaru Impreza is a small AWD hatch and sedan that has been sold in New Zealand across five generations since the early 1990s. It sits below the XV and Forester in the Subaru lineup on price and footprint, and is cross-shopped against the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, and Honda Civic, with the difference being that Impreza runs symmetrical AWD as standard while the mainstream rivals are all FWD. Japanese-import Imprezas populate the sub-$15,000 end of the NZ used market, while NZ-new fourth and fifth-gen Imprezas dominate the $18,000 to $35,000 bracket. Loan amounts typically fall in the $12,000 to $40,000 range, which places the Impreza in first-car, second-car, and entry-AWD finance territory. Lenders see the platform often enough to model residuals well, subject to credit assessment.

Your estimated repayment

Weekly

Disclaimer

$73/week

$146 /fortnight $317 /month
$16,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years

We are not a finance company. Indicative only. Not a quote or offer of credit. Actual rates, fees, and repayments depend on your circumstances and the lender's decision.

Year by year

Impreza prices and repayments, by era.

Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.

2007-2013 GH/GR used

$11,000

Third-gen hatch and sedan. JDM-import stock heavy. 150,000 to 220,000 km typical.

Weekly

$50.26

Monthly

$217.81

2014-2016 GJ/GP used

$16,000

Fourth-gen on older platform. NZ-new and import stock mixed. CVT standard on most.

Weekly

$73.11

Monthly

$316.82

2017-2022 GK/GT used

$22,000

Fifth-gen on Subaru Global Platform. EyeSight adaptive cruise standard from this era.

Weekly

$100.53

Monthly

$435.63

2023+ new/nearly-new

$36,000

Current generation. NZ-new hatch with e-BOXER available. Low-volume on dealer floors.

Weekly

$164.50

Monthly

$712.84

Who this suits

Who buys a Subaru Impreza?

  • First-car buyers wanting AWD as standard for wet commutes or South Island winters without stepping into a Forester on price.
  • Subaru-loyal buyers on a tighter budget who want the brand's drivetrain at the smallest available footprint and price point.
  • Commuters in Wellington, Dunedin, or Christchurch doing 15,000 to 25,000 km a year across mixed road conditions who value AWD security.
  • Second-car households adding an AWD runabout alongside a larger family SUV where the smaller cabin is sufficient for the typical passenger count.
  • Enthusiast buyers hunting a GH-era WRX-adjacent Impreza or a 2.0i-S manual at the lower price brackets of the JDM-import pool.

Financing notes

What financing a Impreza usually looks like.

At a $16,000 used Impreza on a five-year term at 9% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $76, or about $332 a month. A new hatch near $36,000 on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $172. Impreza depreciation has historically tracked in the middle of the small-car pack on indicative NZ used-market trends; not as shallow as Corolla, not as steep as some European rivals. A 10 to 20% deposit and a term of five years or less are widely observed on Impreza finance, which typically keeps the loan above water from around year two onward.

Model-specific questions

Subaru Impreza finance FAQ.

What is a typical weekly repayment on a Subaru Impreza in New Zealand?

On a $16,000 used 2018 Impreza at 9% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $76 a week. A JDM-import GH era Impreza at $11,000 on the same settings lands near $52 a week. A new hatch at $36,000 runs at around $172 a week on the same settings. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates are confirmed by the lender after credit assessment.

Is an Impreza a realistic first-car finance option in New Zealand?

Yes, and Impreza is one of the more commonly financed first cars for buyers who specifically want AWD. Lenders typically assess first-car applications on income stability, existing debt, and time in current role. A guarantor, a 10 to 20% deposit, or both are widely observed to lift approval odds and reduce the indicative rate. Insurance on a first-car Impreza is commonly higher than on a FWD rival like a Corolla because AWD vehicles typically carry a modest premium.

How does the Impreza's AWD drivetrain affect running cost alongside the weekly?

All four tyres are replaced together on Subaru AWD because staggered tread depth can damage the centre differential over time. Indicative 2026 NZ prices on a set of four mid-grade 205/55R16 tyres commonly sit around $700 to $1,050 fitted. Servicing intervals are typically 15,000 km on modern petrol Imprezas; an indicative service cost through a Subaru specialist sits around $300 to $500 depending on whether it is a minor or major interval.

Can a Japanese-import Impreza be financed in New Zealand?

Yes. Most NZ lenders finance compliant Japanese-import Imprezas once entry compliance is certified and the first NZ WoF is issued. Indicative rates on imports typically sit 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points above an equivalent NZ-new example because residual data is thinner, subject to lender credit assessment. Maximum term is often capped at four or five years rather than seven on older GH-era imports, which keeps lender exposure in line with the asset age.

What indicative interest rate should a buyer expect on an Impreza loan in 2026?

On a 2018 to 2022 NZ-new Impreza with a clean credit record, indicative rates from mainstream NZ lenders typically sit in the 8 to 10% range. Older GH and GR era imports commonly land in the 10 to 13% range because the asset is older and residual data is thinner. A thin credit file or recent arrears typically pushes the rate toward the upper end of the band, subject to the lender's credit assessment.

What should be checked on a used Impreza before financing it?

A Carjam report on the VIN typically surfaces odometer history, any existing PPSR-registered security, and prior NZ registration events. On GH and early GJ era Imprezas, CVT transmission health is a common pre-purchase consideration alongside head-gasket history on pre-2012 2.5 variants. A pre-purchase inspection at $150 to $250 through AA or VTNZ commonly uncovers transmission, gasket, and suspension issues before settlement.

What term is typical on Impreza finance in New Zealand?

Five years is the widely observed default for Impreza finance, with four-year terms also common for used Imprezas under $18,000 because total interest stays modest. Seven-year terms are available on new Impreza through some lenders but grow total interest materially; on our calculator, a $30,000 loan at 9% indicative costs around $3,800 more in interest over seven years than five. Shorter terms are commonly preferred where the budget allows.

How does Impreza depreciation affect the finance position?

Impreza depreciation has historically tracked in the middle of the small-hatch pack on indicative NZ used-market trends. The AWD drivetrain supports resale in the used market where buyers specifically seek Subaru, but the premium over a FWD rival at trade-in time is modest. A 10 to 20% deposit on a new-car loan is widely observed to reduce year-one negative-equity risk to a manageable level, subject to the usual lender approval criteria.

A formal estimate on a Subaru Impreza.

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