The renewed Subaru WRX already sold in Argentina. Definitely separated from the Impreza, the new WRX uses a new 2.0 boxer engine with 268 hp, which is associated with a manual gearbox or a CVT automatic.
E he international debut of the new generation of Subaru WRX took place at the LA Auto Show 2013. This is the high-performance variant of the sedan Impreza , that from this week is now available in the Argentine market.
Along with the release of this new generation, Subaru finally decided to divorce WRX the family sedan, because for the first time, sportsmanship variant does not use the name Impreza . Under the hood mounts a new engine boxer turbo, 2.0-liter engine, equipped with direct injection system, which produces 268 horses force. It is smaller than the model it replaces engine but earn some extra horses and delivers a torque of 350 Nm , between 2,000 and 5,200 rpm.
The engine can be associated to either a six-speed manual gearbox and an automatic Sport Lineartronic CVT, which allows two modes of manual operation and has 8 preset speed. Units with manual transmission is associated with a drive system 4-wheel limited-slip differential, while the CVT offer four-wheel drive with torque vectoring system.
With the manual gearbox, the new WRX accelerates 0 to 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds , whereas with automatic transmission requires an additional second, at the same time that manages to reach the 231 mph top speed.
Aesthetically, the new WRX has a rather continuity design but incorporates some typical winks model, such as air intake on the hood large and bulky steps of wheel well, but along the way lost huge wing that characterized the model.
Argentina range of Subaru WRX is structured around a unique choice of finish, which among elements of standard equipment includes ABS brakes with EBD, seven airbags between found the driver’s knees, ESP stability control, traction control, ISOFIX and backup camera.
also has automatic climate control, LED headlamps , leather upholstery, information and entertainment system with built-in browser, sunroof and alloy wheels of 17 inches, among the most notable.
The new Subaru WRX longer offered in Argentina with a price that starts just above 900 000 pesos for manual transmission equipped version. The warranty offered is 5 years or a hundred thousand kilometers.
Price range
| Subaru WRX 2.0 MT | $ 908,000 (USD 98,000) |
| Subaru WRX 2.0 CVT | $ 982,600 (USD 106,000) |
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