Subaru WRX

I have had a couple different models of this car, but one thing I love about the WRX is that it has stayed true to its rally-inspired roots. And the basic formula has remained unchanged - put a small but well-balanced flat 4-pot into the front of a smallish to mid-sized sedan, put a snail on it, add AWD into the mix and watch magic happen. Its closest rival in the segment, the mighty Evo, has sadly gone the way of the dodo, leaving the Subaru triumphant by default among the rally-inspired AWD road rockets. On a price to performance basis, the car remains unbeatable. Needless to say, it is most rewarding with a proper manual transmission. Even thought the AWD makes it a competent drag car, dumped-clutch launches are a no-no (unless you basically have an unlimited repair budget). Similarly, eschew handbrake turns, as cool as they may be to execute, if you value the health of your differential. But even with those compromises, this car remains a practically unbeatable performance bargain.

This new Subaru WRX handles better, looks better, and the interior feels better than the previous generation WRX.

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Car was biought used with 130k on the clock in stock condition. Athough a 2.5, the fuel consumption was reasonable at 9-9.5km/l with 70 % HW and 30 % city.

Car did not fail for the next 80k km that was owned

Just got this car for 2 weeks. Feels similar to my old S-GT yet more refine. For a start it has more features like bluetooth, a multi function display that has boost gauge and reverse camera. Space is bigger all round with sexy light cluster. It still has cheap parts but it is no longer the bare minimum car that we have to come know it. The new FA20 packs similar punch like the older EJ20 but it is now more fuel efficient. The quick steer pinon is 2.5 turns lock to lock meaning u can do a u turn on 2 lanes road finally. (it has traces of toyota GT86 or BRZ here and there) Am loving it! found driving joy again after ditching my problematic V40. its new so i wun rate its reliability yet.

The rally-inspired WRX has always been an Impreza on steroids, but this year Subaru has turned up the dosage. The new structure is stronger, and the suspension is retuned with spring rates that are stiffer all around. The 268-hp turbo four and six-speed manual are capable of quicker 0–60 times than the STI; a CVT is offered, but the manual is more rewarding to drive. Cornering is heavenly, but the ride is harsh.