Both 2026 Impreza trims include the 11.6-inch system with wireless Android Auto integration.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2026 Impreza comparison sheet lists wireless Android Auto as standard on Sport and RS, and the 2026 guide supplies the pairing sequence.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Impreza Sport, 2026 Impreza RS
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Published availability and qualifications
The official 2026 Impreza comparison sheet lists wireless Android Auto as standard on Sport and RS, and the 2026 guide supplies the pairing sequence.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Select Manage Devices on the vehicle touchscreen, choose Add and follow the displayed pairing prompt.
- 02
On the Android phone, open Settings, then Connected Devices or Bluetooth, and choose Pair new device.
- 03
Select the Impreza from the available devices and confirm that the PIN matches on the phone and vehicle.
- 04
Allow message access and approve Contact Transfer when prompted.
- 05
Select Yes on the vehicle's Start Android Auto prompt; if it does not launch, use Home > Android Auto.
Important limits
- Phone compatibility, current software and required app permissions still apply.
- Only grant message and contact access if you want those functions available in the vehicle.
- Complete setup while parked and do not handle the phone while driving.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Android Auto does not launch, update Android, Android Auto and the apps used with it.
- ✓Clear Android Auto storage and cache, delete the phone from Manage Devices, then pair again.
- ✓Use a high-quality approved USB cable for the first connection if wireless setup continues to fail.
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2026 Subaru Impreza Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Phone — Bluetooth Pairing and Android Auto, pages 76–82. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official specs2026 Subaru Impreza Compare Specs ↗
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