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    Subaru WRX Base (2012) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2012 Subaru WRX Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th October 2008. The Subaru WRX is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Japan with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 195 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the WRX Base uses 10.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 247g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 577km per full tank

    The Subaru WRX measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1450kg (3196.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX Base comes standard with 235/45 R17 front tyres and 235/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2012 Subaru WRX Base has a 155mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    132.2 - 134.48 kW/t
    52.12 kW/t
    164.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    301 - 420 litres
    250 litres
    505 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.4 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    576 km
    170 km
    1,447 km
    Price
    $39,990 - $43,990
    $21,990
    $74,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    1,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    98 mm
    160 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,415 mm
    1,795 mm
    1,475 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,415 mm
    Overall Width1,795 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 247
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 79.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 576
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 358
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.4
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.3
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 35
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 14.4
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 20
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.4

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 265
    Maximum Power (kW): 195
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 343
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Centre
    Center Type: Mechanical
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Mechanical

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
    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 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

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: Impreza

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 26.2
    Rear Seat Down (L): 742
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 301

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 60.2
    Front Track (mm): 1530
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 58.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1475
    Overall Length (in): 173.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4415
    Overall Width (in): 70.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1795
    Rear Track (in): 60.6
    Rear Track (mm): 1540
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 40.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 1023
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 956
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.5
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1105
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.2
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1351

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon

    LED Lights

    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: Blue
    Type: Mica

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Privacy Glass

    Location: Rear
    Location: Rear Side

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1433
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3197
    Tare Weight (kg): 1410

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 4
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    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
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 12500
    Distance (miles): 7767

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