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About the Subaru WRX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Subaru WRX is a small car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,240 for the Base variant and topping out at $57,690 for the STI Spec R.
There are 6 variants of the WRX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (197kW/350Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (221kW/407Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2018 WRX was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Subaru WRX Price
Premium Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,690 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,690 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,640 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,840 |
STI PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,940 |
STI SPEC R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,690 |
STI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,890 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,240 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,240 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Subaru WRX Dimensions
1475mm
1795mm
4595mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru WRX
The most fuel efficient Subaru WRX is the Premium Special Edition with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru WRX that uses the most amount of fuel is the STI with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Subaru WRX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
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 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
2018 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 Base that starts from $39,240.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the STI SPEC R that starts from $57,690.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, Premium Special Edition, STI, STI PREMIUM and STI SPEC R.
The largest Subaru WRX is the Base which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru WRX is the STI which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru WRX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru WRX is the STI which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru WRX uses premium unleaded.