By Shahnawaz
Subaru is a Japanese car manufacturing brand. The Subaru WRX STI can amaze you with its features when you are looking for something in between sports and a daily ride.
The car was based on the Impreza that was made for the World Rally Championship. As per what Subaru claims, the car’s name WRX stands for World Rally experimental. For three decades Subaru WRX has proven its enthusiastic-driver credentials along with rally-inspired engineering. The car includes turbocharged flat-4 engines and standard all-wheel drive or (AWD).
Unlike the hatchback or Wagon, the Subaru WRX STI is designed differently. Also, since 2014, WRX has gone separate from the Impreza. Its all-wheel drive, affordability, and performance have attracted a religious fanbase, especially in the US.
As a lover of sports cars, you will enjoy driving this sedan. Here is a small preview of the car.
Subaru WRX STI Specifications
The Subaru WRX STI with the sports-tuned features won the Best Performance Brand Award. The top-notch and affordable features of the car suggest why the car won this award. Here is a list of the features available in the WRX STI.
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Engine & Performance
The Subaru WRX STI has a 2.5 liter inline 4 engine with 6-speed manual transmission. The AWD engine offers 310 hp @ 6,000 rpm power and 290 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm. This machine can speed up to a 174 mph top speed. The WRX STI has impressive acceleration. It can sprint from zero to 60 mph within 4.4 seconds. The car is a sports-equipped version. Still, it offers good performance if used daily.
Fuel Economy
The fuel economy might let you down a bit if you look for a car for daily cruising. The Subaru WRX STI is a sports car, and it returns a combined 18 mpg. The engine is a gas engine. It will return 16 mpg in the city, and on the highway, the WRX STI will return 22 mpg. There is a 15.9 gal fuel tank.
Dimensions
Like the Porsche 911 996, the Subaru WRX STI has a stable and compact body. The car measures 1475mm in height. The length of the WRX STI is 4595, and the width is 1795mm. WRX STI has a wheelbase of 2650mm. The whole car has a curb weight of 2650. The car is not that heavy. If we compare it to the previous Camaro 2010 we reviewed, it has a similar weight.
Interior & Exterior
The interior and the exterior of the WRX STI are modest. There are five seats, and the back seats don’t feel that cramped. There are sports seats at the front of the car. Unfortunately, there are no different options for the interior with only one interior design. But, you will find seven different options in the exterior design. There are red, blue, white, black, and three other different shades available for the WRX.
Price
If you go for the 2023 Subaru, you have to pay $30,605. But, if you go for the limited edition of the WRX STI, then the price goes up to $41945. There are 4 different warranty options available. You can go for the 3 years basic warranty, or you can avail of the 5 years drivetrain or rust warranty. There is another warranty option of 3 years called roadside warranty.
Safety
When it comes to safety, Subaru WRX STI has passed the five-star crash test. All the standard safety features like airbags and seatbelts are available in the car. WRX STI also includes blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
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2022 Subaru WRX STI
The carat that we reviewed before (honda s2000, Chevrolet Camaro 2ss) either stopped production or upgraded to newer versions. The WRX STI is still around, and there is a new 2022 version of the car. The car has been improved in various aspects, but the acceleration has become slower compared to the older versions.
Compared to the 2021 Subaru 2021, the new Subaru WRX STI speeds up from 0 to 60 mph within 5.8. The 2021 model only took 4.4 seconds to hit the same speed limit. The 2023 version has four different trims base, premium, limited, and GT, respectively. Compared to the older version of the car, the 2023 version rocks a modern look.
WRX Premium
WRX Premium version will cost you $33,105 which has been designed to enhance the performance-driving experience. This model of Subaru comes with 18-inch dark gray alloy wheels along with summer tires, low-profile rear spoiler and LED fog lights.
The Premium model also comes with standard Keyless Access along with push-button start. The model comes with Dual Automatic Climate Control along with Voice Activation, premium seat fabric, and Dual USB-A charge ports located in the center console present in the rear.
The Premium model comes with an All-Weather package which includes side mirrors, a de-icer windshield wiper and heated front seats. You will also get 11.6 inch SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system, tablet-style high-definition center display for information and Harman Kardon 11 speaker system with addition of $1,875 to the car’s cost.
WRX Limited
WRX Limited builds with Premium’s content like Blind-Spot Detection, Steering responsive LED Headlights, and Ultrasuede trim with its rear and front seats.
It also comes with Harman Kardon 11 speaker system, 10-way power driver seat, side mirrors integrated with turn signals and Power Moonroof.
The Blind-spot detection feature will assist you during lane change or during Red Cross traffic alert. You will also get an 11.6 inch SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system along with navigation that has been powered by TomTom with 3 years map updates for free.
The price of the WRX Limited model starts at $37,495. WRX Limited model with Subaru Performance Transmission will cost you $39,745. This model will include all equipment from the Premium model along with Reverse Automatic Braking SPT plus.
WRX GT
The WRX GT is the top model of this series with near-luxury refinement as well as performance similar to iconic sports cars. The price of this model is $43,395. WRX GT comes with exclusive standard electronic controls with Normal, Comfort and Sport settings.
You also get a Drive Mode that allows drivers to configure up to 430 separate customization options. The customizations include SI-Drive settings, steering feel, damper settings and more. All these configurations can be done through an 11.6 inch multimedia display.
The car’s front seats are designed as per Recaro Performance Design that ensures occupants are securely positioned during driving. The seat’s trims come with black Ultrasuede that contrasts the seat’s rear stitchings and “Recaro” logo.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Here are some popularly asked questions about the Subaru WRX STI.
The Subaru WRX STI looks like a normal sedan. But the car has capable sports features. There is sports-tuned suspension, systematic all-wheel drive, and speed-sensing steering. These sporty features make the Subaru WRX STI an exceptional car, among others.
The WRX is a popular car on the racing track. The meaning of WRX is World Rally experimental. Stiff suspension, AWD, and Turbo 4-inline cylinders are some reasons why this car is known both on and off the racing track. The WRX name is an honor to the Subaru rally heritage.
The most popular WRX are 8 WRX STI, 4 Impreza WR1, 6 WRX STI S203, 2 Impreza 555. The WRX by Subaru has been very popular, and most versions mentioned here have a specific fanbase.
The WRX STI is a good sports car. In fact, Subaru is the winner of the Best Performance Brand award for the 2021 sports-tuned version of the WRX and the Performance-tuned WRX STI of 2021. They are valued for money, cars with impressive sports features.
Final Words!
The price range from $30000 to $40000 is very competitive, and there are some incredible sports cars you can afford within this price range. Subaru WRX STI has a considerable base of admirers and has many fans in the USA. In 2021, Subaru sold 27,141 units of the Impreza WRX/ STI. If your requirements are a mix of sport+regular sedan, then it is a good car for you.
I hope that this review helps you with all the necessary information needed for the car. If you have any further questions, you can leave them in the comment sections.
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