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2023 Subaru WRX Sedan review
The Subaru WRX used to be a benchmark for affordable performance cars – does it still offer that in 2023? Matt Campbell finds out.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Subaru WRX vs 2024 Honda Civic Comparison
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2022 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Honda
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2457 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 197kW - 221kW | 105kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 407Nm | 186Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1700 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.2 - 10.6 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
