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    2022 Subaru WRX

    New from

    $39,000 excl. on-roads

    8.1

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.5-11.2 L / 100KM

    About the Subaru WRX

    Last updated Oct 23, 2024

    The 2022 Subaru WRX is classified as a 4 Door Sedan currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY21 generation, starting from $39,000 MLRP for the (AWD) and topping out at $61,300 for the STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD).

    There are 18 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The WRX is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The WRX is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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    Subaru WRX Rating

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    2022 Subaru WRX Price

    Sedan

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    (AWD)$42,800$46,600
    RS (AWD)$48,000$51,800
    tS (AWD)$54,200$54,200

    Sportwagon

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    (AWD)$47,500$47,500
    GT (AWD)$52,700$52,700
    tS (AWD)$55,100$55,100
    *excl. on-roads

    2022 Subaru WRX Specs

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    2022 Subaru WRX Dimensions

    1475mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2022 Subaru WRX Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2024--
    2023--
    2022--
    2021--
    2020--
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    2022 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy

    There are 6 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 2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 8.5L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru WRX that uses the most amount of fuel is the STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD) with a 6 Speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru WRX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru WRXFuel TypeCombined
    (AWD)PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL8.6
    PREMIUM (AWD)PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL9.2
    RS (AWD)PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL8.5
    STi (AWD)PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL10.9
    STi (WING) (AWD)PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL11.2
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    Cost of ownership

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

    VariantEngine TypeMonthKilometre
    (AWD)2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    (AWD)2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    PREMIUM (AWD)2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    PREMIUM (AWD)2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    RS (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    RS (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    GT (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    tS (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    tS (AWD)2.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection12 Months15,000km
    STi (AWD)2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    STi (WING) (AWD)2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    STi SPEC R (WING) (AWD)2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    STi EJ25 FINAL EDITION2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    STi PREMIUM (AWD)2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km
    STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD)2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection6 Months12,000km

    You should service your WRX at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the WRX’s warranty.

    2022 Subaru WRX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru WRX?

    The Subaru WRX offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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 $39,000.

    The most expensive Subaru WRX is the STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD) that starts from $61,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is 0Kg offered by the following variants

    • (AWD)
    • PREMIUM (AWD)
    • RS (AWD)
    • GT (AWD)
    • tS (AWD)
    • STi (AWD)
    • STi (WING) (AWD)
    • STi SPEC R (WING) (AWD)
    • STi EJ25 FINAL EDITION
    • STi PREMIUM (AWD)
    • STi PREMIUM (WING) (AWD)

    The largest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) which measures 1795mm wide, 4755mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru WRX is the STi (AWD) which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru WRX uses premium unleaded petrol.