The second-generation Subaru WRX (fifth in case you embrace prior fashions with ‘Impreza’ within the title) continues the model’s custom of providing rally-inspired highway vehicles with efficiency besides. Launched in Malaysia final yr, we get the WRX in sedan and wagon physique kinds, with the previous being provided in two variants.
The one being featured in our video assessment comes with a CVT (marketed because the Subaru Efficiency Transmission) and retails for RM296,245 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. Your different choices are the six-speed handbook variant that goes for RM286,245, whereas the wagon mannequin solely comes with a CVT and is essentially the most reasonably priced of the bunch at RM285,245.
All three share the identical engine, a FA24F 2.4 litre turbocharged flat-four petrol engine that develops 275 PS (271 hp or 202 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 375 Nm of torque from 2,000 to five,200 rpm. These figures are a slight enchancment over the earlier automobile’s FA20F 2.0 litre mill with 272 PS (268 hp or 202 kW) and 350 Nm.
The brand new engine is paired with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Lively Torque Vectoring methods. Subaru has stated there gained’t be a high-performance STI model, so that is pretty much as good because it will get for the WRX. Is it adequate although? Hafriz Shah definitely appears to assume so.
The most recent WRX is constructed on the Subaru World Platform (SGP) and contains a crossover-like look with black physique cladding. Subaru says that is meant to enhance airflow, with vents serving to extract air from inside the wheel wells, whereas the golf ball-like dimpled texture makes the car a little bit extra slippery.
The remainder of the automobile bears a detailed resemblance to the Viziv Efficiency Idea from 2017, so in case you just like the sporty look of that present automobile, you’ll just like the WRX. In any case, the styling is a degree of debate, and also you’ll in all probability have your individual opinion on it.
Inside, the WRX options a big 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with assist for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The CVT variant’s larger price ticket brings with it some further equipment in comparison with the handbook, together with an digital parking brake (with auto maintain), a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, SI-Drive (Sport Sharp, Sport and Clever drive modes) and rear vents to go together with computerized air-conditioning.
Extra notable is the usual EyeSight suite of security and driver help methods, which embrace autonomous emergency braking, autonomous emergency steering, reverse computerized braking, excessive beam help in addition to blind spot monitoring.
So, after listening to Hafriz Shah’s ideas on the WRX and going by way of the excellent photograph gallery under, what do you consider Subaru’s new rally icon? Would you decide it over comparable vehicles just like the Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf R? Share your ideas with us within the feedback under.
