Subaru WRX 2024

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.