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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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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 | ||
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Type | ||
TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2457 | 1591 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
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 | 112kW - 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 407Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
8.2 - 10.6 | 10 - 10.3 |