For a performance car at
a reasonable price, the Subaru WRX has been among the better choices over the
past few years.
The 2015 model year
version gets a complete remake, most notably dropping the hatchback version and
going sedan only.
The WRX is still built
on the same chassis as Subaru’s Impreza, the more practical, tame model in the
family.
But the WRX’s new body
is more sculpted and includes bulging fenders, a hood scoop and 17-inch alloy
wheels. It comes standard with projector headlights and full LED headlights as
an option.
The interior remains
fairly sparse, but with a few little touches to stay true to its rally car
character, such as a leather-wrapped flat bottom steering wheel, aluminum
pedals and bolstered seating.
The engine is new, a
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 268 horsepower and 258
pounds-feet of torque. Additionally, two new transmission options have been
added: a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission. Subaru said
it also has added something called an active torque vectoring system, which
works with the symmetrical all-wheel drive to make steering more responsive and
cut understeer.
Fuel efficiency has
improved, with the manual getting 21 mpg city, 28 highway and the CVT getting
19 and 25.
The key reason to buy a
WRX is to have fun driving. After all, it’s not the most practical model you’ll
find, and it’s got a distinctive rally car style that run of the mill sedan
lovers might find too funky.
But for driving
enthusiasts, it’s a cool toy to take out on the roads, or better still, an
empty parking lot.
The WRX starts at around
$27,000 and ranges to about $30,000.
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