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2016 Subaru WRX

New from

$38,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

8.6 - 9.2 L / 100km

About the Subaru WRX

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Subaru WRX is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $48,890 for the Premium Hyper Blue.

There are 4 variants of the WRX available in Australia.

The Subaru WRX is only available with an null motor that produces 197kW and 350Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2016 WRX is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Subaru WRX models from other years

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

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Power to Weight

126.12 - 134.1 kW/t

63.9 kW/t

165.98 kW/t

Boot Space

460 litres

280 litres

657 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.6 - 9.2 L/100km

3.4 L/100km

9.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

652 - 698 km

642 km

1,265 km

Price

$38,990 - $48,890

$19,990

$58,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Service Interval

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

135 mm

109 mm

175 mm

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2016 Subaru WRX Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$38,990
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$40,990

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$46,890
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$44,890

Premium Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$48,690
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$46,690

Premium Hyper Blue

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$48,890

*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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2016 Subaru WRX Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.1
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
- Front Headroom (mm): 1011
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1323
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1412
- Front Track (mm): 1530
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
- Overall Height (mm): 1475
- Overall Length (mm): 4595
- Overall Width (mm): 1795
- Rear Headroom (mm): 942
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1349
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1377
- Rear Track (mm): 1540
- Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- 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: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 86.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 213
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 86.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct 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
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.2
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- 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): 652
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 268
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 197
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- 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
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- 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
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear 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
- 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: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- 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 Mirror Indicator Lights
- 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
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1469
- Tare Weight (kg): 1429
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
- 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: 245
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
- 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: 245

Premium

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- Speaker Subwoofer
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 126.12
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 945
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.2
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 199
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
- Touch Screen Display
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1562
- Tare Weight (kg): 1522

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 134.1
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 1011
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.8
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 213
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.2
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 652
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- 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: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1469
- Tare Weight (kg): 1429

Premium Special Edition

Adds to Premium:

Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1525

Removes from Premium:

Engine
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1522

Premium Hyper Blue

Adds to Premium Special Edition:

Engine
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1522

Removes from Premium Special Edition:

Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1525

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2016 Subaru WRX Dimensions

1475mm

1795mm

4595mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2016 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

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

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2016 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX

The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Subaru WRX	Fuel Type	Combined
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	9.2 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.6 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru WRX?

The Subaru WRX has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

2016 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.