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    2018 Subaru WRX

    Used from

    $39,240 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.6 - 11.2 L / 100km

    About the Subaru WRX

    The 2018 Subaru WRX is a small car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,240 for the Base variant and topping out at $57,690 for the Spec.r.

    There are 4 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (197kW/350Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (221kW/407Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2018 WRX was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru WRX models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Subaru WRX Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru WRX

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.9
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1011
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 942
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1100
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 6
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Premium Special Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Front: 945
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from Base:
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.9
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1011
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Premium

    Adds to Premium Special Edition:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    Removes from Premium Special Edition:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric

    spec.R

    Adds to Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Premium:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    See all 2018 Subaru WRX Specs

    2018 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    1475mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    2018 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20141200Kg1200Kg
    20131200Kg1200Kg
    20121200Kg1200Kg
    See all Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    2018 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX

    The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the Premium with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru WRX that uses the most amount of fuel is the spec.R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Subaru WRXFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded11.2 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium 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 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Subaru WRX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $39,240.

    The most expensive Subaru WRX is the spec.R that starts from $57,690.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, Premium Special Edition and spec.R.

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

    The most powerful Subaru WRX is the Base which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

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

    The Subaru WRX uses premium unleaded.