Subaru

Subaru WRX

Price $32,495 – $42,595
Fuel consumption 8.0 – 12.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
The Subaru WRX - and its WRX STI cousin - offer all-wheel drive compact performance that is suitable for any weather conditions. Available in sedan and hatchback body styles, the Subaru WRX features a 2.5-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 265 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque. The STI graduates to a 305 horsepower edition of this same engine (that is also capable of producing 290 lb-ft of torque), and it gains a six-speed manual transmission (five for the base WRX).

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 78%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2014

No major change

Pros

  • Sporty all year round
  • Seats offer great lateral support
  • Nicely crafted fit and trim
  • Good ergonomics

Cons

  • Poor feedback from steering
  • Engine sound won't move you
  • Heavy clutch
  • Long turning radius

Recalls

none