Subaru’s refreshed WRX embodies its history of motorsport lineage, as it notches it up into the future with refined styling and improved performance. Noticeable on this latest refreshed model is a statement of aggressive detailing of both aesthetic and performance, packed under one metal body. Possessing a sporty four-door sedan layout, the WRX’s aggressive styling gives a nod to its predecessor with more pronounced fender flares and side skirts that give it a wide-body look. Fearsome front styling starts with its signature hood-flushed hood scoop and a new foglamp design.
A comfortable and roomy leather interior is ready to greet five occupants while along with an intuitive entertainment system with flexible connectivity technology. Plus, loads more comfort and safety features are packed inside. Passive safety features include dual front, side, curtain, and knee airbags. Beating within the WRX is a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder DOHC boxer engine, mated to a Sport Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). High levels of drivability and stability are via Subaru’s trademark Symmetrical AWD System and a sports-tuned front MacPherson struts and rear double-wishbone suspension. Stopping the WRX are four disc brakes, ventilated disc brakes up front, and solid discs at the rear. Coupled with Subaru‘s exclusive SI-DRIVE Technology, experiencing that WRC feeling is a blissful treat.
Launch
Subaru launched the 2023 WRX in the Philippines on June 8, 2022. with two body styles, a sedan, and a wagon body. There is also a special-edition tS variant available for the model which is only available through indent order. The sedan and wagon-style WRX are both equipped with a four-cylinder, turbocharged boxer engine with dual overhead cams.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The WRX rides on the Subaru Global Platform and is a car with an emphasis on performance. Built on a unibody chassis, the sedan or wagon rides on a fully-independent suspension system with MacPherson struts in the front and a double-wishbone set in the rear. Subaru boasts that the platform has a 28-percent increase in torsional rigidity and a 75-percent increase in suspension mounting point rigidity. A rear sway bar is also attached directly to the body for added stiffness in comparison to previous-gen WRX which had the swaybar mounted on the subframe. This also allows the suspension to have increased travel and an improvement in handling according to Subaru. Braking power is provided by a set of sliding calipers in the front and in the rear. The front discs are ventilated for added cooling and stopping consistency, these brakes are housed in a set of 18-inch wheels wrapped in tires that measure 245/40 R18. Meanwhile, the rear wheels which have a less taxing job during braking get solid disc brakes.
For propulsion, Subaru has a new engine for the WRX series, and that is the 2.4-liter turbocharged flat boxer engine that produces 271 hp and 350 Nm of torque that can either be paired with a Sport Lineartronic CVT or a six-speed manual transmission. The WRX also comes standard with Subaru's signature All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system and it also features the brand's SI-DRIVE system that features multiple drive modes as well as maps to change the dynamics of the engine.
271 horsepower at 5,600 RPM
350 Nm at 2400 to 5200 RPM
Transmission
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
Subaru Sport Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Technology Features
The Subaru WRX comes with the latest and greatest tech from Fuji Heavy Industries, as expected of a flagship nameplate. The star of the show is the massive 11.6-inch portrait display touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Subaru's proprietary Starlink OS. The head unit comes standard with smartphone connectivity which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
On top of that, the model also comes with Subaru EyeSight which is the brand's suite of driver-assistance features that include the likes of adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency steering, lane departure prevention, lane centering control, pre-collision throttle management, and a pre-collision braking system. There is also a manual speed limiter, lead vehicle start alert, and the EyeSight assist monitor which is Subaru's way of saying a 360-degree panoramic camera system. The EyeSight package, however, is not included in the base model WRX which gets a reverse camera as a consolation.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2022 WRX features a new design that picks up where the old one left off. It starts out with a pointed grille and a set of slim LED headlights, which are similar in style and shape to the current-generation Forester. Several black elements clad the trim sections of the front and rear which include a lip spoiler, sculpted fenders, and lower body cladding that meet the 18-inch alloy wheels colored in a dark metallic shade. Underneath the flared wheel arches are sleek multi-spoke wheels which have different designs depending on the variant. We still see the aggressive hood scoop that accommodates the intercooler for the turbo system. All the lights on the WRX are LED, and the model also comes standard with power-folding door mirrors.
Interior
As expected of a Subaru, the interior is spartan but smart. The dashboard is dominated by the portrait-oriented infotainment display along with gauges and displays that are all centered towards the driver. The driver-centric approach indicates that the model is meant to be driven and enjoyed by the owner, while the choice of materials indicates that it's not meant to be a luxury tourer. It's a sports-sedan and Subaru is not making any effort to hide that.
Safety
With the Subaru EyeSight system, the WRX actively guards you from getting into an accident thanks to the active safety systems in the suite which include adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency steering, lane departure prevention, lane centering control, pre-collision throttle management, a pre-collision braking system, reverse automatic braking, manual speed limiter, lead vehicle start alert, and the EyeSight Assist Monitor. On top of that, the model is also equipped with passive safety features which include traction control, stability control, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX tethers, steering responsive headlights, and high beam assist.
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Subaru Philippines has officially launched the 2022 Subaru WRX and it now comes in a sedan and wagon body style. It also comes with a new engine and a new set of features. Find out what else it has to offer in this episode of Behind the Desk.
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Is the WRX automatic or manual?
Buyers in the Philippines have the option of two transmissions for the WRX, a six-speed manual, and a Sport Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Both gearboxes are paired with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged boxer engine.
Is the WRX an Impreza?
From 1992 up to 2014, the WRX is a performance variant of the Subaru Impreza. In 2014, Subaru introduced the WRX as a standalone model separate from the Impreza line.
What does WRX stand for?
According to Subaru, WRX stands for "World Rally eXperimental".
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