Mike Hanley: Winner The all-wheel-drive Impreza's significantly improved gas mileage is a compelling storyline — it's now rated at 27/36 mpg city/highway — but I was just as impressed with the completely revised interior, which brings some needed refinement. Subaru's already on a roll in the U.S., and the Impreza looks like another hit.

Kelsey Mays: Winner The Impreza's face looks better than the larger Legacy's overblown one. As Mike alluded, cabin materials are good and this sort of mileage for an all-wheel-drive car is impressive. Although Subaru hasn't announced pricing yet, the list of standard features is generous given the Impreza's class.

Joe Wiesenfelder: Winner Subaru is really onto something here, styling-wise: It is less quirky than other Subarus and more mature than the previous gen yet not bland. The interior doesn't rival the best out there, but it's a significant improvement. I'm still surprised by the backseat, which isn't huge by the numbers, but I found it accommodating nonetheless.

David Thomas: Winner You have to see the Impreza to appreciate it. In early images I was worried it was too stubby and plain. In person, it looks sharp, and I would even classify the maroon sedan on the show floor as elegant. It now has terrific mileage to match Subaru's vaunted all-wheel drive and well-known reliability.