Iconic. Legendary. Spine tingling. The all-new Subaru WRX is ready to usher in a new generation of exhilaration, one of pure passion and thrilling performance.
The Subaru WRX has always been more than a car. Rally-inspired with pure performance DNA, the Subaru WRX has graced podiums, bedroom walls and screens for 30 years. Now a new incarnation transcends the legend. Equal parts performance machine and cultural icon, the all-new All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX builds on this unparalleled heritage to deliver the next generation of desire and introduces a powerfully practical new stablemate. The all-new All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX Sportswagon exudes WRX character, to deliver a sublime fusion of Sedan performance and Sportswagon flexibility.
The new rally-bred All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX range is unique, formidable and uncompromising. With the rumble of a new 2.4-litre turbocharged Boxer engine, muscular stance and new styling, the scene is set for a new era of exhilaration.
W R X. No three letters stir the same desire. And no Subaru generates the same type of fandom. So for the lovers of exhilaration, this one’s for you.
In true Subaru WRX fashion, power is not just about spinetingling moments. It’s about restraint, control and the pursuit of the ultimate drive. Enter the evocative combination of the responsive new 2.4-litre turbocharged Boxer engine – and its menacing rumble. Paired to formidable effect with the choice of a thrilling 6-speed manual transmission1 or the Subaru Performance Transmission. Designed for driving enthusiasts, the Subaru Performance Transmission serves up true sports car acceleration and efficiency – with the powerful combination of the Sport Lineartronic® gearbox, Variable Torque Distribution and Sports Shifting Control. The result is a ‘hairs on the back of your neck’ raising, pulse-racing drive worthy of the WRX name.
An unadulterated celebration of engineering prowess, the All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX is underpinned by the revolutionary Subaru Global Platform and iconic Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Unrivalled driver control continues with the distinctive 3-mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive),2 and Drive Mode Select3 on selected variants, which give the driver integrated control over key vehicle systems. This powerful combination delivers driver agility and control, with tailored steering response characteristics, dynamic handling and exhilarating torque.
1. 6-speed manual transmission on Subaru WRX AWD and WRX AWD RS only. 2. SI-Drive not available on Subaru WRX AWD manual and WRX AWD RS manual. 3. Drive Mode Select only available on Subaru WRX AWD tS and WRX Sportswagon AWD tS.
Born of a legend and forged in the dust, mud and snow of rally competition, the All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX reflects pure performance design.
From the world stage, to city streets, Subaru WRX exudes animal magnetism at every turn. Each curve, contour, gap and angle has been honed and trimmed to the millimetre. Accentuated by the iconic bonnet scoop, the redesigned silhouette is more distinctive and athletic. Seductive LED ‘switchback’ headlights slice through the night, offsetting the striking grille and distinctive, sporty wheels. Bolstered, more aggressive design cues command respect and muscular wheel arches and side fenders clinch the motor sport aesthetic.
Bold, yet restrained. Muscular, yet lean. The All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX design goes beyond looks, adding agility, poise and engineered aerodynamic performance. All drawing you in with a single purpose, the one you’ve been waiting for: a desire to experience the most exhilarating drive of your life.
Infotainment in the all-new All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX has been dialled up to 11 – literally. With technology that is more than a match for it’s powerful performance, Subaru WRX embraces entertainment and connectivity like never before.
Advanced all-inclusive kit includes a seriously sophisticated high-tech infotainment unit – with a 11.6" tablet-like infotainment touchscreen. Never straying far from its roots, Subaru WRX lights up your world with electroluminescent gauges, Sports instrument cluster with Multi-Information Display unit and metallic sports pedals. Sink into re-designed body-hugging sports bucket seats, with powered and heated front seats1 on selected variants and fit more in with the supersized cargo space of the Subaru WRX Sportswagon. Every single detail is a triumph of Subaru engineering and tech. Potent, taut and emphatic.
1. Heated and powered front seats not available on Subaru WRX AWD manual, WRX AWD Sport Lineartronic® and WRX Sportswagon AWD.
Built on three decades of innovation, the ascent from rally champion to street hero is complete with the all-new Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX.
Game changing safety and technology to help anticipate what’s around the next bend, underpin supreme driving confidence.
The Subaru WRX gives you a license for thrills, with the cutting-edge safety technology of the latest generation EyeSight® Driver Assist System1 on selected variants. The updated system adds a smart Lane Centring Function and Speed Sign Recognition with Intelligent Speed Limiter, plus a wider camera view to better detect vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
Advanced Subaru WRX safety tech includes Subaru’s Vision Assist and Driver Monitoring System – Driver Focus2 (DMS) on selected variants, plus a new front passenger seat cushion SRS3 airbag to prevent forward body movement for added peace of mind.
1. EyeSight® Driver Assist system available on Sport Lineartronic® transmission variants only. 2. Driver Monitoring System (DMS) not available on Subaru WRX AWD manual and WRX AWD Sport Lineartronic® transmissions. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details. 3. SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjunction with seat belts.
When fine-tuning every element of Subaru WRX's dynamic attitude, the creators were unanimous that some things remained sacrosanct.
The heart and soul of Subaru WRX owes its vitality to the intersection of two irreplaceable forces – the iconic 2.4-litre turbocharged horizontally-opposed Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Designed to sit lower and flatter in the engine bay than traditional engines, Boxer’s unique design delivers less noise and vibration to the cabin, while the low centre of gravity improves stability, cornering and traction with the road.
Coupled with Subaru WRX’s symmetrical drivetrain, this configuration delivers innate balance from the ground up while driving engine power to all four wheels. With simultaneous power distribution Subaru WRX boasts twice the grip capacity, compared to conventional vehicles, resulting in better balance, superior handling confidence on slick city streets and outstanding driver enjoyment.
The latest generation EyeSight® Driver Assist system1, with enhanced functionality and collision avoidance features, enhances safety on Subaru WRX variants featuring a Sport Lineartronic® transmission.
The latest generation EyeSight® Driver Assist system is a worldrenowned preventative safety system that is now even more attentive. Operating like an ever-watchful second pair of eyes - to provide warnings, plus braking and steering intervention that is designed to help reduce driver burden, prevent accidents and save lives.
New, enhanced features include Lane Centering Function that works with Adaptive Cruise Control to provide assistance and help maintain the driving position in the detected lane. Speed Sign Recognition which displays the detected speed limit for the driver, while the Intelligent Speed Limiter can automatically set the speed limiter to the detected limit. Other new features include Autonomous Emergency Steering and Emergency Lane Keep Assist.
Other primary functions include - Lane Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Prevention and Lane Sway Warning.
1. Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist is equipped to all Subaru WRX variants featuring a Sport Lineartronic® transmission.
Subaru’s Vision Assist gives drivers a greater awareness of the world around them. Blind Spot Monitor uses rear sensors to make lane changes safer, by warning of vehicles detected in the blind spot. The Front View Monitor1, on
selected variants, uses a front grille mounted camera to capture images of the blind area immediately in front of the vehicle to help avoid damage when parking. While Side View Monitor1, on selected variants, uses a camera mounted to the passenger side door mirror to assist with perfect parallel parking.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns the driver when another car is detected approaching whilst the driver is reversing out of a car space. Reverse Automatic Braking3, on selected variants, triggers a warning to alert the driver of a detected obstacle and can apply the brakes if the driver doesn’t react first. When changing lanes, Lane Change Assist radar sensors are designed to detect fast approaching vehicles and warn the drive of their presence.
1. Front View Monitor and Side View Monitor not available on Subaru WRX AWD manual or Sport Lineartronic® and WRX Sportswagon AWD. 2. Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist is equipped to all Subaru WRX variants featuring a Sport Lineartronic® transmission only. 3. Reverse Automatic Braking is equipped to all Subaru WRX variants featuring a Sport Lineartronic® transmission only.V
Subaru tackles driver distraction and fatigue with a Driver Monitoring System – Driver Focus (DMS)1 on select variants. This innovative system constantly monitors the driver’s attention to help reduce the chance of accidents.
No matter how exhilarating your drive, Subaru recognises that at times the driver may be distracted. Which is why DMS1 has been developed to offer another layer of safety, coupled with personalised driver convenience.
The advanced DMS1 uses near infrared LEDs and a camera to recognise when the driver’s attention is waning or if they are showing signs of drowsiness. An alert will then warn the driver, reminding them to refocus on the road ahead.
The system’s intelligent facial recognition can identify five separate drivers and then automatically personalise the cabin to their preferences – adjusting the climate control and Multi-Information Display (MID) unit screen. Selected variants2 also automatically adjust the driver’s seat and door mirror position. While the Subaru WRX AWD tS and WRX Sportswagon AWD tS have the added feature of Drive Mode Select memory function.
1. Driver Monitoring System (DMS) not available on Subaru WRX AWD manual and WRX AWD Sport Lineartronic® transmissions. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details. 2. Auto door mirror adjustment and Auto driver seat adjustment only available on Subaru WRX AWD RS Sport Lineartronic®, WRX AWD tS Sport Lineartronic®, WRX Sportswagon AWD GT and WRX Sportswagon AWD tS.