Subaru WRX
While Subaru refused to make major changes to the WRX’s silhouette, improvements made to the mechanics and platform make it a much better car than the one it’s replacing. The engine output, driving pleasure and handling have all been increased. The WRX’s 2.0L four-cylinder turbo boxer engine produces 268 horsepower. As for the WRX STi, the 2.5L turbo gives the driver access to 305 horsepower.
Subaru WRX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$29,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$564/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l H4 |
| Power | 268 hp @ 5,600 rpm (200 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,200 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 612 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 225 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45WR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/45WR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,595 mm (181″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,483 kg (3,269 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 340 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |