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2012 Subaru WRX

New from

$39,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

10.4 / 100km

About the Subaru WRX

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Subaru WRX is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $43,990 for the Premium.

There are 3 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2008.

The Subaru WRX is only available with an null motor that produces 195kW and 343Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2012 WRX is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

132.2 - 134.48 kW/t

52.13 kW/t

134.48 kW/t

Boot Space

301 - 420 litres

250 litres

550 litres

Fuel Efficiency

10.4 L/100km

3.8 L/100km

10.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

576 km

1,447 km

Price

$39,990 - $43,990

$19,250

$52,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Braked Towing Capacity

1,200 kg

500 kg

1,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

155 mm

102 mm

160 mm

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2012 Subaru WRX Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$39,990
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$39,990

Club Spec

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$41,490

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$43,990
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$43,990

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru WRX Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$48,190	$63,290
2024	$47,490	$59,790
2023	$45,990	$58,990
2022	$44,990	$57,990
2021	$40,990	$50,590

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Subaru WRX Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.48
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 742
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 301
- Front Headroom (mm): 1023
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1105
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
- Front Track (mm): 1530
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.3
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.5
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
- Overall Height (mm): 1475
- Overall Length (mm): 4415
- Overall Width (mm): 1795
- Rear Headroom (mm): 956
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1351
- Rear Track (mm): 1540
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 247
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Blue
- Type: Mica
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 576
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 265
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 195
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 343
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 4
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
- Tare Weight (kg): 1410
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

Club Spec

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.02
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 420
- Overall Height (mm): 1470
- Overall Length (mm): 4580
- Rear Headroom (mm): 954
Engine
- Stroke Engine: 75.0
Paint
- External Color: Black
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
- Tare Weight (kg): 1415

Removes from Base:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.48
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 742
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 301
- Overall Height (mm): 1475
- Overall Length (mm): 4415
- Rear Headroom (mm): 956
Doors
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Engine
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
Paint
- External Color: Blue
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
- Tare Weight (kg): 1410

Premium

Adds to Club Spec:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 132.2
Convenience
- Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
Paint
- External Color: Blue
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
- Tare Weight (kg): 1435

Removes from Club Spec:

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.02
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
Paint
- External Color: Black
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
- Tare Weight (kg): 1415

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2012 Subaru WRX Dimensions

1475mm

1795mm

4415mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2014	1200Kg	1200Kg
2013	1200Kg	1200Kg
2012	1200Kg	1200Kg

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2012 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX

The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Subaru WRX	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	10.4 L/100km
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	10.4 L/100km

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2012 Subaru WRX Warranty

What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?

The Subaru WRX offers a 3 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.