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2024 Subaru WRX review
The Subaru WRX is a more grown up car than ever. The Club Spec aims to change that with a wild wing and some choice upgrades.
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Scott Collie
Subaru WRX vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
Subaru WRX
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2024 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Suzuki
Swift
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Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,490 - $59,790
$22,490 - $33,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun, easy to drive
- Efficient in all conditions
- Adults fit in the back
Misses
- Not the pick of the range
- Cheap interior materials
- Unnecessary shift paddles
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
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
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 1.4L, 1.2L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, INLINE 3, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 9.9 - 13 | |
