Subaru’s new Impreza will go on sale next month priced from £12,495 for the entry level 1.5R hatch.

The starting line-up includes1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 turbo petrol engines. As with all Subarus all cars are four-wheel-drive.

The two naturally aspirated engines will be available in R and RX trims with the 2.5 available in WRX form.

A spokesman for the firm said: “Subaru’s aim is to compete more directly in the European market with rivals such as the Honda Civic, VW Golf and Mazda 3 while offering the added safety and traction advantage of all-wheel drive.”

Subaru Impreza range
Model Top speed mph 0-60 sec mpg Price
1.5R 109 13.7 37.7 £12,495
2.0R/RX TBA 9.2 33.6 £14,995/£15,995
2.5 WRX TBA 5.4 27.2 £ TBA