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Is the Subaru WRX finally getting the extra aggression it deserves?
Subaru is drawing from its past, reviving a moniker last seen in 2006. The WRX TR will be revealed on October 7 at Subiefest Florida.
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About the Subaru WRX
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Subaru WRX is classified as a 4 Door Sedan currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY22 generation, starting from $43,200 MLRP for the (AWD) and topping out at $56,700 for the tS (AWD).
There are 19 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The WRX is built in Japan and is available with 2.4L 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.
Subaru WRX Rating
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Entry-level
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Best in class
Overall rating
8.1
7.5
8.9
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2023 Subaru WRX Price
Sportwagon
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| (AWD) | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | $50,600 | $50,600 |
| GT (AWD) | $54,300 | $54,300 |
| tS (AWD) | $56,700 | $56,700 |
Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| (AWD) | $44,200 | $48,000 |
| (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | $45,800 | $49,600 |
| RS (AWD) | $49,500 | $53,300 |
| tS (AWD) | $55,700 | $55,700 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Subaru WRX Dimensions
1465mm
1825mm
4670mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 Subaru WRX Dimensions2023 Subaru WRX Boot Space
The sedan has 414L of boot space in base trim and 411L in the RS and tS.
There’s 492L of cargo space in the wagon, expanding to 909L with the rear seats folded. Total volume with the second row folded is 1430L if measured to the roof.
2023 Subaru WRX Gallery
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2023 Subaru WRX Safety Rating
All WRX models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-change assist
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag and front passenger seat cushion
- Reverse camera
The RS adds driver attention monitoring, while all auto models include:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Lane-keep assist with lane centring
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Autonomous emergency steering
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam
2023 Subaru WRX Fuel Economy
There are 2 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.
| Subaru WRX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| (AWD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.5 |
| (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.5 |
| RS (AWD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.9 |
| tS (AWD) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Subaru WRX?
All Subaru WRX’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Subaru WRX drive?
Our expert take on Subaru WRX drivability.
The 2023 Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged flat-four engine producing 202kW of power at 5600rpm and 350Nm of torque between 2000 and 5200rpm.
It’s mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), however the latter is the only choice for Sportswagon models.
Power is sent to all four wheels through an all-wheel drive system with active torque vectorin
2023 Subaru WRX Colours
What colours are available for the Subaru WRX
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
2023 Subaru WRX Warranty
All WRX models are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Subaru offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km.
Pricing has increased incrementally since last year with the first five services capped at $378.33 (+$23.10), $517.96 (+$36.31), $453.19 (+$23.80), $792.10 (+$55.88) and $394.78 (+$33.53) on all automatic models.
Manual models have the same service prices except for the 48-month/60,000km service, which is priced at $859.19 (+$55.59).
Subaru WRX FAQs
The cheapest Subaru WRX is the (AWD) that starts from $43,200.
The most expensive Subaru WRX is the tS (AWD) that starts from $56,700.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru WRX is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- (AWD)
- (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION
- RS (AWD)
- GT (AWD)
- tS (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 (AWD) which has 202kW of power from its 2.4L Turbo Direct 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.