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Subaru WRX Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Subaru WRX Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru WRX is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Japan with prices starting at $42,240 before on-road costs.
This Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 197 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the WRX Base uses 8.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 199g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 698km per full tank
The Subaru WRX measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1534kg (3381.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX Base comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
4,595 mm
1,795 mm
1,475 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,595 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 199
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 86.0
Engine (cc): 1998
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 86.0
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: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Screen Size (in): 5.9
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 434
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 24
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
Maximum Speed (mph): 149
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 268
Maximum Power (kW): 197
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
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: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 58.1
Overall Height (mm): 1475
Overall Length (in): 180.9
Overall Length (mm): 4595
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1540
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1011
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 52.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1323
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1349
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1412
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1377
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
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
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
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1534
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3382
Tare Weight (kg): 1497
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
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
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
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
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 6
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