Subaru is giving its first 100 customers for new generation WRX the ability to pre-order online – and be allocated an individually numbered car upon delivery, plus their first scheduled service for free. Following the massive success of Subaru’s BRZ online ordering program launched last year, the new initiative for …
Read More »2014 Subaru WRX bows in at LA Auto Show
The all-new Subaru WRX has officially bowed in at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring a 2.0-litre Horizontally-opposed direct injection Boxer engine that produces 199kW @ 5,600rpm and 349Nm @ 2,000-5,200rpm, it is paired with a 6-speed manual that drives all four wheels. An optional Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed …
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 »Subaru to unveil Legacy (Liberty) Concept in Los Angeles
Subaru will unveil the Legacy concept at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show next week. Known as the Liberty in Australia, the current fifth generation Liberty made its debut in 2009. As 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the Legacy, the concept’s design is said to point to the styling …
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 »Subaru adds Premium Sport Edition to Japanese line up
Subaru has added a Premium Sport Edition to its Japanese BRZ lineup. The special edition is derived from the BRZ Sport Package launched a few months ago and is purely a cosmetic upgrade. It is differentiated by 17-inch black STI alloy wheels and black mirror caps. As with any special …
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 »Video: Crash testing for dogs – Subaru pushes for dog protection
Most new vehicles have been designed to protect humans in accidents. Almost all new cars are put through stringent crash testings to find out how well they protect their human occupants. However, most human occupants these days also have non-human companions – mostly dogs, which are part of the family. …
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 …
Read More »Tuned: ML24 offers Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 custom wide body kit
Tuners never seem to get bored with the Subaru BRZ (Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S) and here’s another wide body kit for the bang for buck rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. Designed by Canadian based aero specialist ML24, this wide body kit for the Subaru BRZ consists of a redesigned front bumper …
Read More »Subaru WRX STI tS TYPE RA announced for Japan
Subaru Tecnica International, the performance tuning arm of Subaru, has released a special model based on the Subaru WRX STI sedan called the “WRX STI tS TYPE RA“. Only available in Japan for now, the WRX STI TYPE RA features additional chassis reinforcement including strut braces and underbody tie braces, …
Read More »Subaru launches Sports Pack for BRZ
Subaru has launched a distinctive sports pack for the hugely popular BRZ sports coupe. The pack is available for purchase online by new buyers and via the authorized dealer network for existing owners. Made by Subaru Tecnica International (STI), Subaru’s performance arm, the package is valued at $7195 including fitment …
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