The 2026 Impreza Sport and RS support wireless Apple CarPlay through their standard 11.6-inch multimedia system.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2026 Impreza comparison sheet lists wireless Apple CarPlay as standard on Sport and RS.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Impreza Sport, 2026 Impreza RS
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The official 2026 Impreza comparison sheet lists wireless Apple CarPlay as standard on Sport and RS.
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Step by step.
- 01
Select Manage Devices on the vehicle touchscreen, choose Add and advance through the vehicle prompts.
- 02
On the iPhone, open Settings > Bluetooth and select the Impreza from the device list.
- 03
Verify the displayed PIN, select Pair, and approve contacts/favorites sync if desired.
- 04
Select Use CarPlay on the iPhone, then select Yes on the Apple CarPlay prompt in the vehicle.
- 05
Choose whether this is the favorite device; if CarPlay does not appear, select Home > Apple CarPlay.
Important limits
- Wait for the vehicle's CarPlay prompt before changing gear positions during initial setup.
- Contact and favorites synchronization is optional and exposes that data to the vehicle profile.
- Pair while parked and keep the iPhone software current.
Quick checks.
- ✓If CarPlay is blocked, check Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps on the iPhone.
- ✓Forget the vehicle in both Bluetooth and CarPlay settings, delete the iPhone from Manage Devices, and pair again.
- ✓Try the initial setup with a certified Apple-compatible USB cable if wireless pairing fails.
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2026 Subaru Impreza Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Phone — Bluetooth Pairing and Apple CarPlay, pages 83–88. 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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