Purebred for ultimate performance, the Subaru WRX is enabled by some of the most advanced automotive technologies the world has to offer. Symmetrical Full-time All-wheel Drive for superior control and the Subaru Boxer Engine for dynamix response, are systems that allow this sports sedan to stand out amongst its competitors in the class. Every Subaru WRX for sale in South Africa boasts a super strong chassis, supported by a rally-honed. fully-independent suspension system to ensure unmatched cornering capabilities. precision and stability.
Designed for the driver who is focused on performance, precision, and control, the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX delivers increased power, an upgraded track-tuned suspension for even more precision control, and a standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. With its standard 2.4-litre direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine, the 2022 WRX delivers 271 horsepower.
Every WRX in the line-up is packed with state-of-the-art technology. Next-generation available features include a new STARLINK Multimedia 11.6-inch touchscreen and the protection of enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology4. Inside the spacious interior, sport-design front seats, a D-shaped steering wheel, and premium materials throughout form a cockpit that’s made for precision driving, while 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks provide surprising cargo-carrying versatility.
One of the core performance features of the WRX has always been Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. A balanced, time-tested design refined through decades of rally experience, it creates uniform stability and delivers an optimal distribution of power for maximum traction on all types of surfaces – from the track to the street to your favourite stretch of twisty dirt road.
New for 2022, the rear anti-roll bar is now mounted directly to the chassis to provide increased roll control and improved ride. Cornering, steering balance, and stability are all enhanced thanks to upgraded dampers, a stiffer chassis, and high-performance summer tires. The newly available GT trim raises the handling bar even higher with electronically adjustable dampers, allowing driver-controlled changes at the touch of a button.
This technology helps make handling more precise, whilst allowing you to push your vehicle closer to the limit. As you enter a corner and lateral g-forces take hold, the system can route power to select wheels to help you keep your intended line. This means your WRX or WRX STI responds to your steering input more immediately and more engagingly.
Whilst the 2.5-litre turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine generating 221 kW and 407 Nm of torque provides electrifying acceleration, driving performance isn’t just about numbers. That’s why the WRX STI was revamped to enhance overall driving feel. Its exceptional handling, made possible by a combination of the improved 6-speed manual transmission and Multi-mode Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD), provides optimum differential control even on snowy roads. And combined with the stopping power from its Brembo* brakes and cross-drilled rotors, the WRX STI is more communicative, more responsive, and more exciting to drive in many situations.
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