Subaru WRX Premium (2016) price & specs

2.0L petrol 4D Sedan Variable SP AUTOMATIC 4x4

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Overview

The 2016 Subaru WRX Premium is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru WRX is regarded as a small Car built in Japan with prices starting at $46,890 before on-road costs.

This Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 197 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the WRX Premium uses 8.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 199g of CO₂. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 698km per full tank

The Subaru WRX measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1562kg (3443.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX Premium comes standard with 245/45 R18 front tyres and 245/45 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

126.12 - 134.1 kW/t

54.5 kW/t

165.98 kW/t

Boot Space

460 litres

280 litres

657 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.6 - 9.2 L/100km

3.4 L/100km

9.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

652 - 698 km

642 km

1,265 km

Price

$50,284 - $52,539

$16,990

$52,539

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Service Interval

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

135 mm

109 mm

180 mm

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Dimensions

4,595 mm

1,795 mm

1,475 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,595 mm
Overall Width	1,795 mm
Overall Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	2,650 mm
Turning Circle	10,800 mm

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Sales Data

20242,188Total Sales

20252,013Total Sales

2026985YTD Sales

Subaru WRX Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Premium

2.0L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 7 in

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera

Location side: yes

Type: Camera

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 199 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: Horizontal

Cc: 1,998 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 60 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 8.6 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.7 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 698 km

Combined: 11.6 km/L

Country/highway: 14.9 km/L

Urban: 8.4 km/L

Urban: 11.9 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 268 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 197 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 350 Nm

Measurement standard: DIN

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,400 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: 4x4

Four wheel drive type: Full-Time

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Continuously Trans with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: Variable

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 97

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 245 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 97

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 245 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 8.5 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: IMPREZA

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Sedan

Spoiler

Location trunk/hatch: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 460 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,800 mm

Front track: 1,530 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 135 mm

Overall height: 1,475 mm

Overall length: 4,595 mm

Overall width: 1,795 mm

Rear track: 1,540 mm

Wheelbase: 2,650 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 944.8819 mm

Headroom rear: 942.3419 mm

Hip room front: 1,323.3426 mm

Hip room rear: 1,348.7427 mm

Leg room front: 1,099.8222 mm

Leg room rear: 899.1618 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,412.2428 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,376.6828 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Halogen

Bulb type (low beam): LED

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type mica: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Privacy glass

Location: Rear, Rear Side

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,562 kg

Tare weight: 1,522 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Brand name: Harman/Kardon

Number of: 8

Subwoofer: yes

System

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Alloy Look

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Carbon Fiber Look

Airbags

Number of: 7

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Electric

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Distance: 12,500 km

Period (mths): 6 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 12 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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