Subaru WRX
Having parted ways with the Impreza, the Subaru WRX and WRX STI are now free to carve out their own career, and new models are expected to be released in the coming months. Whereas the Subaru label was once equated with drivers who weren’t particularly concerned about vehicle performance, these two models and their powerful turbocharged engine have turned around the brand’s image. The WRX’s 2.5L turbo produces 265 horsepower while the STI’s more athletic engine produces 305 horsepower.
Subaru WRX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$32,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$611/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l H4 |
| Power | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm (198 kW) |
| Torque | 244 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (331 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 5-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 | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 659 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 223 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 235/45R17 |
| Rear tires | 235/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,580 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,795 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103″) |
| Front track | 1,530 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,455 kg (3,208 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 320 l |
| Fuel tank | 64 l (14 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| 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) |