Derek Fung
Subaru WRX STI: A short history of the rally rocket in Australia
Australia's 10,000th Subaru WRX STI was sold this week, so it's time for us to take a quick look back at this iconic performance model.
4 Years Ago
About the Subaru WRX
The 2020 Subaru WRX is a small car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,690 for the Base variant and topping out at $59,940 for the Kuro Limited Edition.
There are 5 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2019.
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 2020 WRX was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
126.57 - 145.2 kW/t
60.66 kW/t
170.74 kW/t
Boot Space
460 litres
208 litres
625 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.62 - 11.24 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
11.24 L/100km
Vehicle Range
536 - 698 km
534 km
1,324 km
Price
$39,690 - $59,940
$19,990
$74,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
150,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
14 years
5 years
31 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
24 months
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2020 Subaru WRX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
Club Spec Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,990 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,990 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,090 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,090 |
spec.R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,140 |
Kuro Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,940 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Subaru WRX Dimensions
1475mm
1795mm
4595mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX
The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the Base 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 Kuro Limited Edition 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 WRX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
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.
2020 Subaru WRX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?
The Subaru WRX offers a 5 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.
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Subaru WRX FAQs
The cheapest Subaru WRX is the Base that starts from $39,690.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the Kuro Limited Edition that starts from $59,940.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, Club Spec Limited Edition, spec.R and Kuro Limited Edition.
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 Club Spec Limited Edition which weighs 2000 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru WRX uses premium unleaded.