8.1
2023 Subaru WRX Sedan review
The Subaru WRX used to be a benchmark for affordable performance cars – does it still offer that in 2023? Matt Campbell finds out.
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Matt Campbell
Subaru WRX vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Subaru WRX
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Kia Cerato
2024 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Kia
Cerato
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8.1
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,490 - $59,790
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seven-year warranty
- Ample metal for the money
- Unexpectedly agile handling adds some interest
Misses
- Tyre roar evident on highways
- Four-star ANCAP rating unless fitted with option pack
- Smaller touchscreen than other grades
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
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
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 10 - 10.3 | |
