For decades, enthusiasts have been relying on cars like the Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R for a relatively affordable way to fix their cravings for driving thrills. Now these buyers have new options to choose from. Late comers Toyota GR Corolla and Hyundai i30 N join the party …
Read More »2023 Subaru WRX Sedan and Sportswagon Review
WRX – three letters synonymous with high performance all-wheel drive motoring, burst out of Subaru’s assault on the world of rallying in the early 90s. An acronym for World Rally Experimental, WRX and the rally vehicles which bore the name stirred up a cult following after consecutive championship victories by …
Read More »Subaru STI accessories now available for WRX Sedan and Sportswagon
Owners of the latest generation Subaru WRX in Australia can bolster the profile of their performance car with an assortment of factory fitted accessories. For the sleek and edgy Subaru WRX Sportswagon there is a full range of customised accessories to enhance dynamics. Style it to the max with a …
Read More »2022 Subaru WRX range pricing confirmed, order books open
The highly anticipated fifth generation all-new Subaru WRX range is now available for pre-orders. Revealed by Subaru Australia are the first details of the iconic performance machine’s local specification, with more details to follow closer to its imminent launch. The fifth generation Subaru WRX range will be priced from $44,990 …
Read More »Subaru drops limited-run WRX STI EJ25 Final Edition
Subaru Australia has triggered the farewell to current generation WRX STI, with a final special edition packed with extra kit. Just 75 of the Subaru WRX STI EJ25 Final Edition models will be sold, each individually numbered. 30 will be available for sale online, with the balance through the 24-strong …
Read More »Next-gen 2022 Subaru WRX STI rendered
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 …
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