Vehicle Overview
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are performance cars based on the company’s Impreza compact sedan. They have turbocharged engines, performance-oriented all-wheel-drive systems and racy bodywork. Both models were redesigned last year.
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New for 2016
The EyeSight active safety system, which includes adaptive cruise control, precollision braking, and lane departure warning and prevention, is now available. A blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are also available. A 6.2-inch touch-screen stereo with Pandora integration, Bluetooth audio streaming and iPod connectivity is now standard.
Significant Standard Features
- 268-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- LED taillights
- Automatic climate control
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Backup camera
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power moonroof
- Harman Kardon premium audio system
- 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with multitouch gesture controls, iTunes tagging capability and two USB ports
- 18-inch alloy wheels
WRX STI
Subaru’s racing-inspired WRX STI features a 305-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It also includes other high-performance hardware like Brembo-brand brakes and a driver-controlled center differential that’s part of the standard all-wheel-drive system.
What’s Special
- Limited trim level now offers low-profile rear spoiler
- Active torque vectoring
- Six-speed manual transmission only
- Flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Alcantara simulated suede and leather upholstery
