WRX – The image of previous Subaru WRXs has, to a considerable extent, been associated with the “boy racer” image with a very good bang-for-your-buck performance car for the younger drivers. Some thought it gave the WRX an immature image.
Subaru hopes that the just release new model with sedan and wagon options will appeal to a broader range of customers.
The sedan, especially as the only model with the manual gearbox option, still has a punch-in-the-back feeling, but with a CVT automatic and with the wagon version the WRX has moved into a more mature part of the market.
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Amanda Leaney, Subaru Australia’s General Manager of Marketing said
Whilst purchasing ownership is still the lion’s share, we need to think about things like leasing and subscription and renting and sharing because that’s how people are.
Living their life, you know, your technology and the way people consume other products. In the market it is something we need to learn from and need to provide for.
Before on-road costs, sedans are priced between $44,990 and $56,990 while the Wagon, which is only available with the CVT automatic, is priced between $49,990 and $57,990.
Subaru has emphasised the improvement in its handling. To test it for the performance lover, Subaru gave us the opportunity to drive it around the Winton Racetrack. It is certainly more predictable and grips incredibly well so you can concentrate on picking the line of a corner without too much fear of the car letting go.
But apart from the track, the sure footedness was a comfort when driving through the twisting sections on secondary roads in the highlands of Victoria. From a fleet safety point of view, it means that if you do misjudge a situation, it is likely to help you cope. It would take extremely aggressive driving to try and find its limit.
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Some WRX Launch articles
- 1 – Subaru WRX 2022 drive Motoring Minute Review
- 2 – Subaru WRX and WRX Sportswagon 2022 Launch
- 3 – Subaru WRX Safety Features 2022
- 4 – Dynamic Transmission and Suspension for Subaru WRX
- 5 – All-New WRX Now Open for orders
Model |
Subaru WRX tS Sportswagon |
| Model Price | From $37,990 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.4L 4 Cyl Boxer Turbo Petrol |
| Drivetrain | AWD 8 speed Lineartronic Sports Performance |
| Power | 202kW at 5,600rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm @ 2,000 – 5,200rpm |
| Safety | TBA |
| CO2 Emissions | TBA |
| Economy ADR | 8.5 L/100km – 9.1L/100km over our test / 63L tank |
| Servicing | 12Mth/15,000km Capped Price 5 years/75,000km |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges).
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