Overview
The 2012 Subaru Wrx STi (AWD) is an all wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 12th January 2011 classified as a MY12. The Subaru Wrx is regarded as a small built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $21,600.
The Subaru Wrx is an all wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 221 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a 5 Speed Automatic Tiptronic. Subaru claims the WRX STi (AWD) uses 10.6L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 249g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 566km per full tank.
The Subaru Wrx measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2625mm (103.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1505kg (3318.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX STi (AWD) comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Subaru Wrx STi (AWD) has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 0kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.583.
The Subaru Wrx has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Inner Guard. An example VIN number would be similar to JF1GRFK%#8G000111.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2457 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 221kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 350Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 |
| Bore Stroke | 99.5x79 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.20 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Automatic Tiptronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.583 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 249 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1475 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4415 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1795 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2625 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1505 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1980 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JF1GRFK%#8G000111 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/10/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |