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The new Subaru WRX is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $39,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $50,490 for the Club Spec Limited Edition.
There are 3 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2019.
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 2020 WRX is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,690 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,490 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,990 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,490 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,290 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,090 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,090 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,890 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 |
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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 |
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.
What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?
The Subaru WRX offers a 5 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.
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The cheapest Subaru WRX is the Base that starts from $39,690.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the Club Spec Limited Edition that starts from $50,490.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium and Club Spec Limited Edition.
The largest Subaru WRX is the Base which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru WRX is the Base which has 197kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Subaru WRX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru WRX is the Club Spec Limited Edition which weighs 2000 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru WRX uses Premium Unleaded.