The next-generation Subaru WRX STI is still at least a year away, but the launch of the all-new Subaru Levorg last week offered an interesting preview of the brand’s next flagship performance icon. Since the first-generation model, the Levorg has always been (unofficially) the wagon version of the WRX. With …
Read More »Next-gen Subaru WRX STI may get 300kW
The next-generation Subaru WRX STI will reportedly get close to 300kW if fresh reports out of Japan is to be believed. According to Japanese publication, Car Sensor, the flagship STI will feature a turbocharged 2.4-litre boxer engine with no less than 300kW, representing a significant jump from the 221kW/407Nm of …
Read More »Subaru WRX and WRX STI Series.White rumble in
It seems Subaru can’t get enough of fiddling with their performance duos. Well, at least their American subsidiary. Earlier in the year Subaru America introduced the WRX STI S209, an even hotter version of the rally icon. Today, the WRX STI and WRX Series.White make their global debut at the …
Read More »Subaru WRX STI Kuro limited edition model rumbles in
Subaru WRX STI Kuro to keep fans hooked… for awhile Subaru is reigniting interest in its WRX STI performance flagship with a limited edition model announced exclusively for Australia – one of the world’s most performance hungry car markets. Called the Subaru WRX STI Kuro – the new name addition …
Read More »2018 Subaru WRX STI spec.R Review
If you now drive a BMW M4 or a Porsche Cayman or even a HSV GTS, there is high chance that you once drove a Subaru WRX STI before you got married and had two kids. If you now drive a WRX STI, it’s likely that you have raced one …
Read More »Updated 2018 Subaru WRX & WRX STI land, new spec.R tops range
Subaru’s iconic WRX and WRX STI performance twins have gained major update for the model year 2018 line-up, arriving into Australia with a starting price of $39,240 plus on-road costs for the WRX manual and $50,890 plus ORCs for the more hardcore WRX STI. Mechanical and cosmetic changes are amongst …
Read More »More gear and price update for 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
Subaru is introducing new safety technologies and features for the WRX and WRX STI all-wheel-drive performance icons. The updates are accompanied by a slight price change for certain models in the range. Boosting visual appeal further, the current generation Subaru WRX will now have 18-inch alloy wheels, in place of the …
Read More »2015 Subaru WRX STI sets new lap record at Isle of Man
A 2015 Subaru WRX STI piloted by British rally champion, Mark Higgins, set a new lap record of the fabled 59.5km Isle of Man TT Road Course with a time of 19 minutes and 26 seconds at an average lap speed of 187 km/h. This breaks the current record of 19 …
Read More »2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STi specs leaked
Some technical details of the upcoming 2014 Subaru WRX have been leaked by Jalopnik. According to the site, the new WRX will have a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 198kW @ 6,000rpm and 331Nm @ 4,400rpm, while the WRX STi will be equipped with a slightly larger 2.5-litre unit. Like …
Read More »Is this the 2014 Subaru WRX?
A couple of images purported to be the 2014 Subaru WRX have surfaced on the web. No one is sure whether they are genuine, but the front of the car depicted closely resembles the teaser that was released by Subaru yesterday. We are not surprised if they are true representation …
Read More »2014 Subaru WRX to bow in at LA Auto Show
Subaru’s fourth-generation WRX will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. The North American specification WRX will star alongside a new Subaru concept car, which is making it world premiere at the show. Subaru showcased a WRX concept at the New York Motor Show earlier …
Read More »Hybrid power for next-gen Subaru WRX
According to Best Car Magazine in Japan, the new WRX line-up, due in Australia next March, will be joined by a WRX Hybrid. With the company’s close ties with Toyota, it isn’t too far fetch to see Subaru borrowing some hybrid technology from its partner. However, the report indicates that …
Read More »2014 Subaru WRX arriving in March 2014
New details have emerged on the 2014 Subaru WRX. According to Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior, the next-generation WRX “will not disappoint” existing customers despite being designed for broader appeal. He also said that the real DNA of the WRX over time has been its driving credentials and that …
Read More »Subaru bids farewell to WRX with limited edition RS40
Subaru Australia has launched a limited edition WRX as a final farewell to the model before an all-new model comes in next year, as well as its 40th anniversary milestone. The WRX RS40 is priced at $44,490 plus on-road costs and adds over $7,000 worth of extra features to the …
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