Does the 2013 Impreza have a backup camera?
In short: it depends on the trim and market. Not every 2013 Impreza came with a rear-view backup camera, but many higher trims and models equipped with navigation or safety packages did.
The 2013 Subaru Impreza era sits in a transitional period for car technology. While backup cameras were becoming common, they were not universally standard on every 2013 Impreza in the U.S. market. By the end of the decade, regulatory changes would push cameras into standard equipment across more trims, but in 2013 you often had to look for a specific package or option to get one.
Trims, packages and camera availability in the 2013 Impreza
The following outlines the general pattern for U.S.-market 2013 Impreza models, noting that availability varied by trim and by optional packages.
- 2.0i (base): typically did not include a rear-view camera as standard; it could appear only if the car was equipped with a navigation or other package that included the camera.
- 2.0i Premium: usually did not include a camera by default; presence depended on whether a package with a rear-view camera was selected.
- 2.5i and 2.0i Limited: more likely to have a rear-view camera when paired with a Navigation package or Eyesight safety system; not guaranteed on every vehicle.
- 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited: similar pattern—camera availability generally tied to optional packages such as Navigation or Eyesight, rather than being standard across the trim.
Because camera availability depended on the exact build, the safest route is to verify with the window sticker, the dealer, or the vehicle’s build sheet for a specific car.
How to confirm a specific 2013 Impreza has a backup camera
Use these checks to determine definitively whether a given 2013 Impreza has a rear-view camera.
- Look for a small camera lens above or near the rear license plate area on the hatch or trunk lid.
- Put the car in reverse and watch the center display; a live video feed usually appears if a camera is installed.
- Review the car’s window sticker (Monroney) or the build sheet for mentions of “Rear-vision Camera,” “Backup Camera,” or related option codes; note that some configurations list EyeSight or Navigation together with the camera.
- If the vehicle includes navigation or EyeSight, it is more likely the camera is present, but confirmation via the sticker or dealer is still recommended.
For a used purchase, ask the seller for the original window sticker or a dealer invoice, or have a dealer pull a VIN-specific build sheet to confirm the presence of a backup camera.
Back-up cameras and the broader timeline
Subaru added more driver-assist features over time, and backup cameras became increasingly common across its lineup. However, a nationwide regulatory requirement for standard backup cameras did not come into effect until 2018 in the United States, so 2013 models varied in what was standard versus optional. The Impreza from that year reflects a transitional period rather than universal, across-the-board standardization.
Summary
The 2013 Impreza did not uniformly include a backup camera. Availability depended on trim and optional packages, with higher trims and configurations including the camera more often. To know for sure about a specific car, check the window sticker or build sheet, or test the reverse display on the vehicle. This reflects the era’s gradual shift toward standard backup cameras and aligns with regulatory changes that followed in later years.
