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    2016 Subaru WRX

    Used from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.6 - 10.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru WRX

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Subaru WRX's used prices in Australia typically range from $21,300 for the (awd) variant and topping out at $37,300 for the STI Premium Hyper Blue.

    There are 7 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (197kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (197kW/350Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol (221kW/407Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, continuously variable transmission auto 8 speed or continuous variable transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2016 WRX was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Subaru WRX models from other years

    2016 Subaru WRX Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Subaru WRX Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru WRX

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    2016 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    1475mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20141200Kg1200Kg
    20131200Kg1200Kg
    20121200Kg1200Kg
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    2016 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX

    The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the (AWD) with a CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AUTO 8 SPEED which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru WRX that uses the most amount of fuel is the STi PREMIUM HYPER BLUE with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Subaru WRXFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d SedanPremium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
    2.0L, variable sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d SedanPremium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    See all Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Subaru WRX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru WRX FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) that starts from $21,300.

    The most expensive Subaru WRX is the STi PREMIUM HYPER BLUE that starts from $37,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: (AWD), PREMIUM (AWD), PREMIUM (AWD) 50K SPECIAL ED, PREMIUM HYPER BLUE (AWD), STi (AWD), STi PREMIUM (AWD) and STi PREMIUM HYPER BLUE.

    The largest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru WRX is the STi (AWD) which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Subaru WRX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru WRX is the STi (AWD) which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru WRX uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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