Sentences with phrase «as wrx»

The STI's suspension features the same upgrades as the WRX's, but its all - wheel drive system now sports an entirely electronic limited - slip center differential.

As a WRX - inspired scooter with boost gauge, metal pedals and short - throw shifter, it's a toy.Back in my kiddie - chauffeuring...

The list of upgrades doesn't end here as the WRX STI Type RA also gets a carbon fiber roof and rear wing to shave off weight.

There are a few things to get your head around with Subaru's Levorg: Why is it not simply branded as a WRX wagon?

The WRX STI is powered by a 305 - hp 2.5 L boxer engine and also get the same revised suspension tuning as the WRX, plus a revised DCCD AWD system, significantly upgraded brakes and this model's first - ever 19 - inch wheels.

It may not be on the same styling level as the WRX concept from earlier this year, but overall, this is a much sleeker WRX than what we're used to.

It's not as sporty as the WRX or Lancer, but it's sporty enough and way less expensive.

The 2019 WRX STI Series.Gray starts at $ 39,695 and gets the same exterior styling features as the WRX Series.Gray, but also adds some performance upgrades.

The automaker says it used the money it saved on the hatch to make the WRX and STI more distinct from the Impreza, a strategy that seems to be working, as the WRX and STI are now outpacing combined sales of the old hatch and sedan.

Although not as low and burbly as the WRX (and STI) the horizontally - opposed boxer engine's sound is more aggressive than most inline four - cylinder engines.

The STI shares the same wide body as the WRX sedan, but underneath the chiseled Subaru wrapper is a more nimble, rally - bred car.

Not exact matches

The DiRT 4 WRX competition announcement arrives at the same time as Renault Sport reveals that it is working in an official capacity with professional esports outfit Team Vitality in a bid to dominate the motorsport esports scene.

But if you're looking for something to liven up your daily commute to work, you should feel no shame in choosing the WRX, which strikes a more sensible balance between ride and handling and feels just as quick.

The new model joins Europe's existing WRX STI 320R, which offers 315 hp and 332 lb - ft, as well as the standard European STI which is rated for 296 hp and 300 lb - ft.

No, not the Ford Mustang EcoBoost with the Performance Package, but the Ford Focus ST and RS, as well as the Honda Civic Type - R, Toyota 86, Subarus BRZ, WRX, and STI and the like.

While this is good news for Ford enthusiasts, we could only imagine how much of a blow it is to rivals such as the Subaru WRX STI and the Volkswagen Golf R.

«The WRX STI was already an exciting car, but improved power and torque, as well as the unmistakable Subaru exhaust note, make the car even more tempting,» Subaru U.K. managing director Darren James said in a statement.

Despite its shortcomings, the SX4t tuner project holds promise for budget - minded enthusiasts as a cut - price alternative to the WRX.

Even so, a couple of quick laps around a 2.2 - mile road course showed that the XT is still very much a compact crossover rather than a tall - roofed WRX, as it displayed considerable body roll and understeer.

His latest venture in the world of action sports is piloting Subaru's WRX STI rally car in Rally America, as well as a specially tuned Subaru WRX STI in RedBull's Global Rally Cross.

But I don't really see that as a problem for Subaru (the WRX and the STI cater to those customers who are looking for a little driving excitement).

The Golf R isn't as powerful as the Ford Focus RS or Subaru WRX STi, but it's available with an automatic as well as a manual transmission and boasts overall refinement that makes it more pleasant to use on a daily basis.

The stick - shift models include the WRX and STI, as well as the BRZ anniversary edition, which is based on the manual - only BRZ Limited Performance Pack trim level.

Red Bull is still the main sponsor for the 2017 208 WRX, as it has been since Peugeot has been entering a 208 in the championship in 2012.

The WRX I mentioned is not, as sold here, the «STI» version and doesn't have the large wing - only a modest one of maybe 3 cm.

I did get a chance to learn about the Subaru WRX STi RA (Record Attempt) race car, as Prodrive's project manager, Richard Thompson, gave us the skinny.

At # 25,000 the 2.5 XT isn't cheap - a five - door Impreza WRX is # 20,495 - but as well as hide, sat - nav, and a six - CD stereo, you also get off - road ability as standard.

Not only has the championship attracted one of the world's most successful drivers with Sebastian Loeb, rally stars Petter Solberg and Gigi Galli as well as circuit drivers Jacques Villeneuve, Yvan Muller and DTM champion Mattias Ekstrom have all got behind the wheel of WRX cars.

Known as a performance car, the 2016 Subaru WRX is also a family car when it comes to car - seat fit.

I will keep buying new WRXs as long as subaru keeps offering the manual transmission.

I also own a dodge viper, & i would say the WRX is just as much fun to drive, be cause unlike the viper, the WRX is easy to drive & makes you feel like you have control of the vehicle all the time.

If you recognise the Viziv name then you've probably seen it during our Tokyo motor show coverage, where Subaru revealed a sporty fastback - style four - door giving hints as to what the next WRX STI might look like.

While the face made it to the production sedan, the blue coupe got Subaru faithful all hot and bothered for nothing, as coupe variant of the long - running WRX sedan never materialized.

With an as - tested price of $ 71,185, I expected to be blown away by German luxury compared to a Focus RS, WRX STI, or Golf R, but no amount of faux aluminum, MB - Tex slathering, or contrast red stitching can hide dated design and cheap plastic on key touchpoints.

Visually speaking, the Group N spec car is bodied as an older, third - generation WRX.

As for the 2016 Subaru WRX STI, the base model's sticker price climbs $ 200 to $ 35,490, while the WRX STI Limited sees its price jump $ 1,500 to $ 40,790 due to the addition of more equipment.

We recently celebrated the end of the Evo's long - running rivalry with the Subaru WRX STI, as these high - performance sedans have been nipping at each other's heels for decades now.

Two years later, it created the first WRX STI, as well as the Impreza WRX Type RA STI with an advanced Driver Controlled Center Differential.

As for the WRX STI Limited, there is now a no - cost option to have more subtle trunk lip spoiler in place of the car's standard enormous rear wing.

As on the WRX STI, the color treatment extends to the BRZ's cabin, with blue stitching for the leather and Alcantara seats, leather - wrapped steering wheel, door trim, and floor mats, as well as a frameless rearview mirror and faux - carbon fiber dashboard triAs on the WRX STI, the color treatment extends to the BRZ's cabin, with blue stitching for the leather and Alcantara seats, leather - wrapped steering wheel, door trim, and floor mats, as well as a frameless rearview mirror and faux - carbon fiber dashboard trias well as a frameless rearview mirror and faux - carbon fiber dashboard trias a frameless rearview mirror and faux - carbon fiber dashboard trim.

I knew there was something different about the WRX as soon as I walked up to it in the parking garage, but I wasn't aware of exactly what the changes were for 2011 until I looked at the spec sheet.

With competitors such as the Subaru Impreza WRX and Volkswagen GTI showing no signs of relenting, the ST is a welcome and deserving addition to the more staid Focus models.

And, just as the 911 is known for its long - stroking suspension, the WRX has an amazing eight inches of wheel travel.

This will probably be my last WRX as I feel like the STI might be calling my name for a turn at my household after these five years of payments are up... but this will be a fun five years!

If you're a Ford Focus, naturally you want to be an RS: sizzling 350 - horse 2.3 - liter turbo four, all - wheel drive with dynamic torque vectoring, 19 - inch forged - alloy wheels, the bragging rights of a standard Drift mode, and the breathless attention of everyone from auto journalists to such rivals as the Volkswagen Golf R and the Subaru WRX STi.

And if you are a rally enthusiast or a PlayStationista, it's fair to say that the WRX holds as much allure as the 911, despite being nearly $ 50,000 cheaper.

If the actual next - generation WRX looks as good as this low, wide sedan concept does, I will be stunned.

The third - generation WRX came in a hatchback version, but by the next generation the model was only available as a sedan.

Inasmuch as the Subaru divorces status from price, the WRX is just as revolutionary as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Volkswagen New Beetle, or the Mini.

Subaru's new Ascent makes its debut later this fall as the third model on the new platform, while WRX / STI and Legacy / Outback will come after the 2019 Forester.