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
Subaru WRX vs Audi S3 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 655 km
55L
429 to 435 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,990 - $63,290
$78,800 - $81,800
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Misses
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
