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Subaru details WRX accessories for Australia
Subaru has detailed how new WRX owners can make their cars look a bit more like an STI – or, in the case of the Sportswagon, more practical.
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About the Subaru WRX
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Subaru WRX is a small car offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,990 for the TS.
There are 5 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2022.
The Subaru WRX is only available with an null motor that produces 202kW and 350Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2022 WRX is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
122.2 - 132.98 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
154.87 kW/t
Boot Space
411 - 492 litres
273 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 - 9.9 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
636 - 741 km
573 km
1,324 km
Price
$44,990 - $57,990
$23,420
$68,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,000 kg
1,760 kg
2,140 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 140 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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2022 Subaru WRX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,490 |
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,490 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,490 |
tS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Subaru WRX Dimensions
1465mm
1825mm
4670mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy
| Subaru WRX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.9 L/100km |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
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Subaru WRX FAQs
The cheapest Subaru WRX is the Base that starts from $44,990.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the tS that starts from $57,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport, RS, GT and tS.
The largest Subaru WRX is the Sport which measures 1795mm wide, 4755mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru WRX is the Sport which has 202kW of power from its 2.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Subaru WRX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru WRX is the Sport which weighs 2000 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru WRX uses Premium Unleaded.