Overview
The 2014 Subaru Wrx (AWD) is an all wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2013 classified as a MY14. The Subaru Wrx is regarded as a small built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $20,000.
The Subaru Wrx is an all wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 195 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a 5 Speed Manual. Subaru claims the WRX (AWD) uses 10.7L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 252g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 561km per full tank.
The Subaru Wrx measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1740mm (68.5 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX (AWD) comes standard with 235/45 R17 front tyres and 235/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2014 Subaru Wrx (AWD) has a 155mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.444.
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 JF1GHEK%#8G000011.
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 | 195kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 343Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | 99.5x79 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.40 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 4.444 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, macpherson strut, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 252 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 235/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1475 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4415 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1740 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 155 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2620 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1395 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1920 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 650 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 12 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JF1GHEK%#8G000011 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 28/02/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |