Subaru

Subaru WRX

Price $29,995 – $47,895
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 14.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are compact sports sedans with a bit of a wild side. The former houses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the high-performance WRX STI uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre unit elevating output to 310 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox is still available for purists. A Sport Lineartronic CVT is optional.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 8/10
Compact sport cars (WRX/STI)
The Car Guide rating 76%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2021

No major change

Pros

  • Efficient all-wheel drive
  • Fun to drive

Cons

  • Noisy inside
  • High fuel consumption
  • New generation expected soon

Recalls

none