7.8
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
2023 Subaru WRX vs 2024 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Subaru WRX
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Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
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
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)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 10.5 | |
