2023 Subaru WRX
| Fuel Efficiency | 8.5 - 9.9 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Fuel Efficiency | 8.5 - 9.9 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | 5-star |
| Warranty | 5 years |
About the Subaru WRX
After 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.
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2022 Subaru WRX manual (inc. 0-100) review
The Subaru WRX takes me back to my youth! With the WRX STi now dead - for the time being anyway, we've finally had a chance to get behind the wheel of the Subaru WRX here in Australia. Is it any good? Paul Maric goes for a spin to find out!
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Pricing Level
Price Value
Details
RRP
$52,190
Manufacturer listed price
CASH INCENTIVE
$1,500
Cash bonus or discount
SERVICE INCENTIVE
$1,520
Free servicing, warranty etc
TOTAL DISCOUNTING
$3,020
Incentive total
Body Style
Wagon
Fuel Type
Petrol
Number of Doors
5
Number of Seats
5
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
C
Engine Size
2.4 L
Torque
350 Nm
Reviews
News
Subaru WRX Range Guide
Standard equipment on the base WRX includes:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp drive modes
- 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- DAB+ digital radio
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
- Six-speaker sound system
- Cloth upholstery
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Split-fold rear seats (60/40 in sedan, 40/20/40 in Sportswagon)
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold (auto models)
- Paddle shifters (auto models)
- Automatic stop-start (auto models)
The base Sportswagon also includes:
- Reclining and one-touch electronic folding rear seats
- Dual rear charge ports
- Ambient lighting
GT and RS models add:
- Satellite navigation
- CD player
- Sunroof
- Ultrasuede (sedan) or leather (Sportswagon) upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Eight-way power driver seat
- Electric driver lumbar support
- Eight-way power passenger seat
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with auto-dipping (auto models only)
- Ambient lighting
- LED puddle lights
- Dual rear charge ports
- Front and side view monitors
- Driver Monitoring System
- EyeSight Assist Monitor (auto only)
Only the RS gets a 10-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, while only the GT Sportswagon gets a hands-free power tailgate and driver seat memory.
tS models also include:
- Electronically controlled dampers
- Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport+ and Individual drive modes
- Ultrasuede upholstery
Price & Specs
Subaru WRX Colours
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
How it Drives
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
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
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).
Subaru WRX Boot Space
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.
Subaru WRX Fuel Economy
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 SUBARU WRX fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 9.9 | - |
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
| RS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 9.9 | - |
| RS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
| GT (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
| tS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
| tS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.5 | - |
Subaru WRX Dimensions
Depending on the variant, the 2023 SUBARU WRX measures as below.
| Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | 4670 | 1825 | 1465 | 2675 |
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | 4670 | 1825 | 1465 | 2675 |
| (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | 4755 | 1795 | 1500 | 2670 |
| RS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | 4670 | 1825 | 1465 | 2675 |
| RS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | 4670 | 1825 | 1465 | 2675 |
| GT (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | 4755 | 1795 | 1500 | 2670 |
| tS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SEDAN | 4670 | 1825 | 1465 | 2675 |
| tS (AWD) | MY23 | 4D SPORTWAGON | 4755 | 1795 | 1500 | 2670 |
Subaru WRX Market Fit
The Subaru WRX is categorised as a SMALL UP TO 40K and has a price range of $45,990 to $58,990.
