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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 Skoda Scala Comparison
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
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Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
50L
265 to 280 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
- Pretty good price point for base model
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- 1.0 TSI is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Blind-spot, rear cross-traffic not available
- No keyless entry or push-button start
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2457 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 197kW - 221kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 407Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.2 - 10.6 | 10.5 | |
