The standard WRX adds heated exterior mirrors (already standard on others), while the WRX Premium upgrades to a SUBARU STARLINK ™ 7.0» multimedia unit from the previous STARLINK 6.2» unit.
0 to 60 mph is achieved in 4.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.5 seconds over
the standard WRX STI.
The turbocharged 2.5 - liter engine now delivers an estimated 310 horsepower (231 kilowatts), which represents an extra five over
the standard WRX STI.
That power flows through a close - ratio six - speed manual transmission that is also largely unchanged from the previous generation, retaining its solid shifter linkage where
the standard WRX moves to a cable linkage.
To suggest less power is blasphemy, I know, but
the standard WRX's lower price, better fuel economy, and still potent performance earn it my nod for daily - driven rally car.
Subaru isn't saying for the moment how much fat its engineers were able to remove over
the standard WRX STI, which tips the scales at 3,386 pounds (1,535 kilograms) before you add any options.
After all, the Forester XT already uses the engine from
the standard WRX, and the Forester and Impreza share so many major components (like the platform) that most WRX STI parts could easily fit in the Forester.
The standard WRX adds heated exterior mirrors (standard on higher trims), while the WRX Premium gets a Subaru Starlink 7.0 - inch multimedia unit, up from 6.2 ″.
The WRX STI Type RA NBR Special is a custom - built race car built by Prodrive using a standard 2017 WRX STI with a full roll cage welded into
the standard WRX STI body for added strength and stiffness.
Obviously, with nearly 50 more hp, it was always going to be quicker than
the standard WRX, but the power didn't necessarily guarantee the overall package would be as good or better.
In
standard WRX guise, it produces 268 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6 - speed manual transmission.
A standard WRX STI meanwhile is $ 36,095.
In addition to
the standard WRX STI, a Launch Edition will be available, starting at $ 38,190.
Compared with
the standard WRX, revealed at the 2013 LA auto show, the STI features a much more aggressive bodykit and a proper rally - inspired rear spoiler, just like the Imprezas of old.
An optional STI kit is also available for the Club Spec WRX, and is AU$ 1100 cheaper to order on the special - edition car than if a customer were to add it to
a standard WRX.
Not exact matches
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.
Also new, all regular
WRX models equipped with a CVT transmission come
standard with EyeSight safety technologies.
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.
The
WRX's 268 - horsepower, turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine may not seem like a powerhouse given that a 2018 Ford Mustang with turbocharged four - cylinder makes 310 hp, but the Subaru plants all its flat - four power without drama thanks to
standard all - wheel drive.
On
WRX Premium and Limited models, new 18 - inch wheels become
standard, although 17 - inch wheels remain
standard on the entry
WRX trim level.
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.
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.
Reliable components were used for Subaru's attempt on its own record — Mark Higgins once again took up driving duties, while a near -
standard specification
WRX STI sports saloon (albeit the latest 2015 model year car in this instance) was his tool.
Undoubtedly if you set a
standard Rover Vitesse Sport against a
standard Subaru Impreza
WRX, the Vitesse Sport would come up trumps on that circuit (dry of course!)
The
standard features of the Subaru
WRX Base include 2.0 L H - 4 268hp intercooled turbo engine, 6 - speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17» aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, all - wheel drive.
With the all - new 2015
WRX, Subaru has delivered the most changed version of its enthusiasts»
standard - bearer, and the comprehensive update has effectively addressed the items on our punch list.
The Impreza's 2.0 - litre flat - four will be the
standard engine, but we hope the
WRX's turbocharged mill is put into the mix too.
Blue Pearl 2016 Subaru
WRX Limited 4D Sedan 2.0 L DOHC Intercooled Turbocharged 6 - Speed Manual AWD 27/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2016 KBB.com Best Resale Value Awards * 2016 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Both the
WRX and STI offer impressively quick acceleration; superb handling abilities and steering responses when going around turns; enhanced traction provided by
standard all - wheel drive; many premium safety equipment options available.
The
standard version of
WRX has a 2.0 - liter flat - four turbocharged engine that produces 268 - hp.
Handling is the
WRX's forte, but it also charms with
standard features like a leather - wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, and a 6.2 - inch infotainment system.
The
WRX will be available in
standard, Premium and Limited trim lines.
Subaru enthusiasts will be able to get into a 2015
WRX starting at a base price of $ 27,090, including destination, for the
standard six - speed manual model.
Other comparable hot hatches include the fabulous front - wheel drive Honda Civic Type R at $ 50,990 — which beat the
standard RS in our recent track test — and the $ 53,490 all - wheel drive Volkswagen Golf R as well as the famed Subaru
WRX STi sedan, which retails for $ 50,890.
With the Subaru nameplate,
standard all - wheel drive, and powerful turbocharged engine choices, the new Subaru
WRX at Subaru Stamford is ready to rally.
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WRX and STI offer impressively quick acceleration; superb handling abilities and steering responses when going around turns; enhanced traction from
standard all - wheel drive; many premium safety equipment options available.
Prices start at $ 27,195 for a
standard trim
WRX and range up to $ 39,656 for the Series.Gray
WRX STI models.
Others
Standard features on the
WRX STI include retractable headlight washers; an anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer; a hood damper; and a keyless entry system with a push - bottom starter.
A
standard two - screen setup, automatic climate control, and a leather - wrapped steering wheel give the
WRX an edge of the less - equipped Focus base model.
Reviews: *
Standard all - wheel drive roomy seating front and rear punchy turbocharged engines highly capable handling in
WRX and
WRX STI trims wide variety of styles.
Year - round surefootedness is again the
WRX's strong suit, coming equipped with a
standard AWD system that overshadows the lackluster front - wheel drive of the Focus.
The
WRX comes in three trims:
Standard, Premium and Limited.
As one of the few compact cars to even offer AWD (Subaru makes it
standard throughout their lineup — except on the BRZ), it's a bonus that the
WRX offers so much driving power and fun to boot.
It's also one of the better for backseat and trunk space and the sporty SE - R Spec V provides a good alternative between
standard - issue compact sedans and tuner - influenced models like the Mazdaspeed3 and Subaru
WRX.
Active Torque Vectoring Active, first introduced on the
WRX and
WRX STI, is now
standard on all trim levels.
The tested base
WRX STI comes
standard with a 6.2 - inch touchscreen, and there's a secondary 4.3 - inch LCD screen above it with readouts for climate controls and the trip computer.
First debuted on the Subaru
WRX and
WRX STI performance models, Active Torque Vectoring is now
standard on all 2019 Subaru Forester derivatives.
For 2016, the Subaru
WRX is one of the fastest cars under $ 30k that offers
standard all - wheel drive, and the brand's system is not only excellent at dealing with slippery road conditions but also adept at putting down the 268 horsepower and 258 lb - ft of torque produced by the
WRX's 2.0 - liter, turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine.
In keeping with the tradition of RA - badged Subarus of the past, the 2018
WRX STI Type RA features weight - saving measures such as the
standard carbon fiber roof panel, the carbon fiber pedestal wing, and lightweight BBS 19 - inch forged alloy wheels.
Priced from $ 26,995 for the
standard trim model, the 2018
WRX gets revised front styling with a larger lower grille opening, new front and rear suspension tuning for improved steering stability and ride comfort, as well as revised electric power steering (EPS) for a «smoother, more natural feel.»
The 305 hp 2.5 L turbo boxer sedan includes the revised suspension tuning from the
WRX, plus a revised DCCD AWD system, upgraded brakes and this model's first - ever
standard 19 - inch wheels.