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Is the Subaru WRX finally getting the extra aggression it deserves?
Subaru is drawing from its past, reviving a moniker last seen in 2006. The WRX TR will be revealed on October 7 at Subiefest Florida.
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About the Subaru WRX
Last updated Sep 26, 2025After being redesigned last year, the Subaru WRX enters 2023 unchanged apart from a price hike. Prices are up by $1000 across the board, with Subaru citing increased production costs.
Pricing for the sedan range starts at $45,990 before on-road costs for the base model WRX, with the top-spec WRX tS Sport topping out at $57,990 before on-road costs.
The base Sportswagon opens at $50,990 before on-road costs, with the top-spec tS priced at $58,990 before on-road costs.
A spokesperson for Subaru Australia has confirmed stock of its WRX range is in strong supply and, depending on the specifications, customers may only need to wait a month before taking delivery.
Pricing for the sedan range starts at $45,990 before on-road costs for the base model WRX, with the top-spec WRX tS Sport topping out at $57,990 before on-road costs.
The base Sportswagon opens at $50,990 before on-road costs, with the top-spec tS priced at $58,990 before on-road costs.
A spokesperson for Subaru Australia has confirmed stock of its WRX range is in strong supply and, depending on the specifications, customers may only need to wait a month before taking delivery.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
122.2 - 132.98 kW/t
71.32 kW/t
164.45 kW/t
Boot Space
411 - 492 litres
208 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 - 9.9 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
636 - 741 km
528 km
3,077 km
Price
$45,990 - $58,990
$24,000
$77,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
6 - 12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,000 kg
1,740 kg
2,140 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 140 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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2023 Subaru WRX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,990 |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
50 Years Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,690 |
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,690 |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,690 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,490 |
| 2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,490 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,490 |
tS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $58,990 |
| 2.4L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Subaru WRX Dimensions
1465mm
1825mm
4670mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The sedan has 414L of boot space in base trim and 411L in the RS and tS.
There’s 492L of cargo space in the wagon, expanding to 909L with the rear seats folded. Total volume with the second row folded is 1430L if measured to the roof.
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2023 Subaru WRX Safety Rating
All WRX models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-change assist
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag and front passenger seat cushion
- Reverse camera
The RS adds driver attention monitoring, while all auto models include:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Lane-keep assist with lane centring
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Autonomous emergency steering
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam
2023 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 |
Cost of ownership
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How does the 2023 Subaru WRX drive?
Our expert take on Subaru WRX drivability.
The 2023 Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged flat-four engine producing 202kW of power at 5600rpm and 350Nm of torque between 2000 and 5200rpm.
It’s mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), however the latter is the only choice for Sportswagon models.
Power is sent to all four wheels through an all-wheel drive system with active torque vectorin
2023 Subaru WRX Colours
What colours are available for the Subaru WRX
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
2023 Subaru WRX Warranty
All WRX models are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Subaru offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km.
Pricing has increased incrementally since last year with the first five services capped at $378.33 (+$23.10), $517.96 (+$36.31), $453.19 (+$23.80), $792.10 (+$55.88) and $394.78 (+$33.53) on all automatic models.
Manual models have the same service prices except for the 48-month/60,000km service, which is priced at $859.19 (+$55.59).
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Subaru WRX FAQs
The cheapest Subaru WRX is the Base that starts from $45,990.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the tS that starts from $58,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, 50 Years Edition, 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.