2024 Subaru WRX review
The Subaru WRX is a more grown up car than ever. The Club Spec aims to change that with a wild wing and some choice upgrades.
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Scott Collie
Peugeot 308 vs Subaru WRX Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Subaru WRX reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Peugeot 308
Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
44 to 276 km
63L
536 to 655 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,990 - $64,990
$45,990 - $63,290
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 360Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
