2022 Subaru WRX

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The All-New Subaru WRX Gets Surprisingly Terrible Gas Mileage

The new compact WRX has the fuel efficiency of a pickup truck.

From an engineering perspective, Subaru is mainly known for two things, weather conquering all-wheel drive and a commitment to using horizontally-opposed (flat/boxer) engines. However, the most recent application, Subaru’s 2.4-liter turbo flat-four, in the 2022 WRX has resulted in some disappointing fuel economy.

The all-new 2022 WRX is a bit of a mixed bag, as our review found the car a bit too “grown-up for its own good.” The interior, which has always been an area of criticism, is a nicer place to be. The exterior styling is in some ways more toned down, but also more controversial with the addition of the black-plastic fender cladding.

And despite using a larger 2.4-liter turbocharged motor over the older 2.0-liter, the 2022 model only gains about three more ponies under the hood but retains the same amount of torque. You would think a car that is using some updated engineering and seems to be trying to court a more “mature” buyer would get some respectable MPG. That is not the case.

The EPA released the fuel economy figures for the 2022 WRX and this car is awful thirsty for a compact sedan with a four-banger under the hood. Below is a comparison between the 2022 WRX 6MT, the 2021 WRX 6MT, a 2018 Focus RS, and the 2021 STI.

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From an engineering perspective, Subaru is mainly known for two things, weather conquering all-wheel drive and a commitment to using horizontally-opposed (flat/boxer) engines. However, the most recent application, Subaru’s 2.4-liter turbo flat-four, in the 2022 WRX has resulted in some...
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nothing has changed in 20 years.Just buy an older subaru ....
 
The New Subaru WRX Can Cost More Than The Old STI

The 2022 WRX has both questionable styling and questionable pricing

Subaru is releasing a new WRX for 2022, and along with it comes a new price for the rally-inspired car’s fifth generation. It initially debuted in September 2021 to some mixed reviews – mostly around its questionable blacked-out fender. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look as if its price is going to win anyone over, either.

Pricing starts at $30,100 including destination. That’ll get you the case car with a six-speed manual transmission mated to a new 2.4-liter turbocharged four banger. It’ll make 271 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque. That’s a very modest increase over the outgoing fourth generation. Since we’re keeping track, that is a $1,680 price increase over the old car.

If you are a bit weird or are missing your left leg, you can opt for the Subaru Performance Transmission which is just a marketing name for a CVT. That option, however, bumps the price to $31,950.

A price increase like that isn’t too unheard of. But, things really start to come off the rails when you opt for higher end models. The top dog in the WRX family is the GT. That bad boy start’s at 42,890. For reference, a top of the line 2021 WRX STI Limited starts at $41,945. It should be noted the GT would technically slot in about the Limited 2022 WRX since it’s a completely new trim level that’s only available with the CVT.

A 2022 WRX Limited with a 6-speed starts at 36,990, including destination. That’s still a substantial bump over the 2021 Limited. That trim started at $32,905. Just for a fun comparison, a 2021 base WRX STI starts at $37,245. That’s only $255 more than the 2022 Limited.

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The New Subaru WRX Can Cost More Than The Old STI - Jalopnik

Subaru is releasing a new WRX for 2022, and along with it comes a new price for the rally-inspired car’s fifth generation. It initially debuted in September 2021 to some mixed reviews – mostly around its questionable blacked-out fender. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look as if its price is going to...
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The 2022 Subaru WRX Has One (1) Option Package

Remember the good ol' days of highly-customizable build-and-price tools? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

Back in the day, we used to run “How Would You Configure” articles for new cars. As soon as a build-and-price tool was posted, we’d put together the perfect, erudite spec for the vehicle in question. But when I ventured to Subaru’s website this morning to try the shiny new configurator for the 2022 WRX, I noticed something odd: Across every trim level of the car, there’s only one (1) option package available.

The 2022 WRX comes in four different trim levels, from the base (devoid of any trim name) up to the much-discussed automatic-only GT. Any of them can be had in your choice of color or (GT excepted) transmission, and the usual suite of branded accessories like floor mats and cargo nets are still present. But real options are limited to one trim level and one package: A bundle that adds the Harman Kardon stereo and power moonroof to the Premium WRX.

One option, improbably, puts the WRX above the bottom of the options list for Subaru. The new BRZ doesn’t offer a single option on either of its trim levels, and the GR86 has the lack of choices to match. The Impreza gets a few across its seven trim levels, but pickings are still slim.

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The 2022 Subaru WRX Has One (1) Option Package - Jalopnik

Back in the day, we used to run “How Would You Configure” articles for new cars. As soon as a build-and-price tool was posted, we’d put together the perfect, erudite spec for the vehicle in question. But when I ventured to Subaru’s website this morning to try the shiny new configurator for the...
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Another one bites the dust: Subaru abandons ICE for its STI derivatives

In recent years, titans of the automotive industry and legends have fallen in the wake of electrification – that time has come for the beloved STI brand. Ryan de Villiers explains.

Brands and divisions with decades of experience in internal combustion engine development have been decommissioned as a result of a majority push towards carbon neutrality. The most recent – and perhaps most heartbreaking for some – has been the announcement by Subaru that their next WRX STI will not feature an internal combustion engine and will not be produced on the existing WRX platform.

According to a press release, “As part of that effort, Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next-generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification. In the meantime, a next-generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform.” The highly acclaimed WRX and STI nameplates make up the firm’s performance-oriented range, prolific throughout the motor industry and motorsport from rally to time attack. Subaru has confirmed that the 2021 Subaru WRX STI will be the final petrol-feed model using the WRX platform.

Subaru Tecnica International (STI) began in 1988 and quickly rose in popularity and notoriety as a result of the victories the marque’s subdivision saw in WRC. Since its inception, the STI badge has been affixed to some of the firm’s most celebrated and acclaimed vehicles, such as the 1998 Subaru WRX STI, 2001 WRX STI nicknamed the “bugeye”, and most recently the 2021 STI. These cars were outfitted all with the Japanese automaker’s iconic horizontally-opposed turbocharged boxer engine.

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Another one bites the dust: Subaru abandons ICE for its STI derivatives

In recent years, titans of the automotive industry and legends have fallen in the wake of electrification - that time has come for the beloved STI brand. Ryan de Villiers explains.
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Subaru Confirms Petrol-powered WRX STI is Dead

Citing the market’s shift towards electrification, Subaru has confirmed the new WRX will not be given the STI treatment, though hinted the badge could be reserved for a fresh battery-powered performance model down the line…

If you’ve been waiting patiently for Subaru to whip the wraps off the new WRX STI, we’ve got some terrible news for you. The Japanese automaker has unexpectedly announced that there won’t be a new petrol-powered STI based on the latest WRX platform.

When the new WRX (which is scheduled to arrive in South Africa towards the middle of 2022) was revealed in September 2021, thoughts immediately turned to the seemingly inevitable STI version, which rumours suggested would retain its trademark towering rear wing but upgrade its peak power output to somewhere in the region of 300 kW. But now, citing the broader industry’s shift towards electrification, the company has made it explicitly clear such a model is not on the cards.

In a statement released via its North American division, Subaru said it was exploring how its performance cars would need to evolve to meet changing market requirements. It confirmed the STI – which the company bills as the “zenith of Subaru’s performance vehicles, exemplifying Subaru’s unique DNA and rally heritage” – would not be part of the latest WRX family.

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Subaru Confirms Petrol-powered WRX STI is Dead

Citing the market’s shift towards electrification, Subaru has confirmed the new WRX will not be given the STI treatment, though hinted the badge could be reserved for a fresh battery-powered performance model down the line… If you’ve been waiting patiently for Subaru to whip the wraps off the...
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Subaru STI is dead, for now, as company confirms new WRX-based sedan not happening

The Subaru WRX STI has always been the performance and dynamic zenith of the quirky Japanese brand, but now this formidable sedan set to powerslide into the sunset.

According to a statement released on the company’s North American website, Subaru has decided not to develop a new-generation internal combustion powered WRX STI based on the new WRX platform.

However, the carmaker did say it was exploring opportunities for a new-generation WRX STI, and these included electrification.

“As the automotive marketplace continues to move towards electrification, Subaru is focused on how our future sports and performance cars should evolve to meet the needs of the changing marketplace and the regulations and requirements for greenhouse gasses,” Subaru said in a statement.

“As part of that effort, Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification. In the meantime, a next generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform.

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Subaru STI is dead, for now, as company confirms new WRX-based sedan not happening

Sad news just in: Subaru is not developing new-generation ICE powered WRX STI based on the WRX platform.
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2022 Subaru WRX Sales Have Dropped 90 Percent This Year

The latest generation of Subaru's rally racer is off to a slow start

When the latest generation of Subaru WRX debuted, reception was... mixed. Some hated the black plastic that wrapped around the bottom of its body, while others promised that once you see it in person, it really isn’t that bad. But a new car is always, at the end of the day, judged by its sales — a front on which the new Rex is not doing well.

Subaru released its year-to-date 2022 sales figures last week, and shortages certainly hit the automaker hard. Overall sales were down 17.5 percent from the previous year, with only the Ascent, BRZ, and Crosstrek showing any improvement over 2021. But even among its low-selling siblings, the WRX stands out: Its sales dropped nearly ninety percent from 2021.

The plastic cladding can’t take all the blame, though. Parts shortages have hit established vehicle production lines hard, let alone a brand-new one like the WRX. Subaru even shut down production of the car earlier this year due to a lack of parts, which could help explain why there are only 353 new 2022 WRXes available on AutoTrader nationwide right now. It’s hard to sell a car when you don’t have any cars to sell.

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2022 Subaru WRX Sales Have Dropped 90 Percent This Year - Jalopnik

When the latest generation of Subaru WRX debuted, reception was... mixed. Some hated the black plastic that wrapped around the bottom of its body, while others promised that once you see it in person, it really isn’t that bad. But a new car is always, at the end of the day, judged by its sales —...
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STI hybrid coming soon hehe
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The Subaru WRX Sportwagon is Back

The 5-door Subaru WRX sportwagon returns!

Nobody dislikes a high-performance station wagon.

Audi’s RS4/6. Volvo’s 850T-R. BMW’s M5 estate. The pending M3 Touring. All deeply cherished and desirable vehicles.

The high-performance station wagon remains a rarity, so when a new one is revealed, there is cause for celebration. And this is now the case as one of the great Japanese high-performance wagon nameplates has been revived.

Subaru’s WRX Sportwagon lives again as part of the company’s second-generation Levorg platform.

Revealed as part of Subaru Australia’s new model plans, this new WRX Sportwagon is the more practical version of the company’s current-generation WRX sedan.

The design changes aren’t too radical. There is a larger hood scoop to cool that 2.4-litre horizontally opposed engine and some go-faster detailing around the rear.

At the back of this new WRX Sportwagon, you’ll find large-diameter exhaust ends, a tailgate spoiler and reshaped bumper.

The side profile is quite odd, with 18-inch wheels, which look a touch undersized. That said, these wheels should roll generously-sized tyres, with adequate sidewalls delivering good ride quality – especially when laden. And a station wagon is more likely to be laden than a sedan, right?

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The Subaru WRX Sportwagon is Back

The 5-door Subaru WRX Sportwagon makes a return, offering the benefit of improved practicality and all-wheel-drive capability.
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WRX Sportwagon for Australian market turns out to be nothing more than a rebadged Levorg

 
Subaru’s new WRX rumbles on in SA – here are pricing and specs!

Subaru’s latest portfolio addition to the South African market isn’t a mundane, family hauling SUV. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Here is the pricing and specs for the new WRX.

The new WRX can be purchased in two derivatives throughout the lineup; either a WRX Manual or the WRX ts ES which employs an 8-speed Subaru Performance Transmission which is touted to be up to 50% faster at shifting than before. This also includes the Si-Drive Performance management system that allows drivers to tap into the multi-faceted driving mode setup of the sports sedan. For those that don’t care about these frivolous numbers and enjoy the third pedal, the WRX Manual will have the Boxer motor coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

On the outside, the new WRX is now 1 465 mm tall, 10 mm shorter than before while its length of 4 670 mm means it has increased 75 mm and a 30 mm width measures in with a total of 1 825 mm. The front fascia, particularly the multi-functional LED headlights, draws inspiration from the Hawkeye model of 2006 while the iconic roof scoop with top-mounted intercooler remains a staple for the sports sedan.

Moving away from the clean, single coloured body from before, Subaru have now lined the wheel arches and lower extremities of the car with black plastic trim to possibly entice customers interested in crossover SUVs. The rear sports four exhaust tips flanking an integrated diffuser and rear spoiler. Our market will receive 5 split spoke 18-inch rims with 245/40 rubber.

Subaru WRX line-up and pricing

Subaru WRX 2.4DIT Manual R759 000

Subaru WRX 2.4DIT tS ES CVT R859 000

Each Subaru WRX model is sold with a 3 year/75 000 km Maintenance Plan and a 5 year/150 000 km Warranty.

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Subaru’s new WRX rumbles on in SA - here are pricing and specs!

Subaru’s latest portfolio addition to the South African market isn’t a mundane, family hauling SUV. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Here is the pricing and specs for the new WRX.
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