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    2017 Subaru WRX

    Used from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.6 - 10.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru WRX

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Subaru WRX's used prices in Australia typically range from $24,500 for the (awd) variant and topping out at $40,100 for the STI Spec R (awd).

    There are 9 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (197kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (197kW/350Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol (221kW/407Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, continuous variable or continuously variable transmission auto 8 speed transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2017 WRX was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru WRX models from other years

    2017 Subaru WRX Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Subaru WRX Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru WRX

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1011
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 942
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1100
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Front: 945
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1011
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy & Leather & Wood
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Premium Special Edition

    Adds to Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory

    STI

    Adds to Premium Special Edition:
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    Removes from Premium Special Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Front: 945
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 942
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1349
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1100
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    STI PREMIUM

    Adds to STI:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    Removes from STI:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    See all 2017 Subaru WRX Specs

    2017 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    1475mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    2017 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20141200Kg1200Kg
    20131200Kg1200Kg
    20121200Kg1200Kg
    See all Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    2017 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX

    The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the (AWD) with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 8.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru WRX that uses the most amount of fuel is the STi SPEC R (AWD) with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Subaru WRXFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    See all Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Subaru WRX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru WRX FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) that starts from $24,500.

    The most expensive Subaru WRX is the STi SPEC R (AWD) that starts from $40,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: (AWD), PREMIUM (AWD), do EDITION (AWD), PREMIUM (AWD) 50K SPECIAL ED, STi (AWD), STi (WING) (AWD), STi PREMIUM (AWD), STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD) and STi SPEC R (AWD).

    The largest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru WRX is the STi (AWD) which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Subaru WRX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru WRX is the STi (AWD) which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru WRX uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.