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2022 Subaru WRX, with refreshed design and updated engine, unveiled
Subaru reveals 2022 WRX sedan in the US

2022 Subaru WRX, with refreshed design and updated engine, unveiled

Sep 12, 2021
11:13 pm

What's the story

Japanese automaker Subaru has revealed its fifth-generation WRX sedan in the US. Its Indian debut seems unlikely. As for the highlights, the four-wheeler flaunts an updated look both inside and out, and is available with a bevy of features. Under the hood, it draws power from a 2.4-liter flat-four turbocharged engine that generates 271hp of maximum power. Here are more details.

Exteriors

The car has a hexagonal grille and V-shaped taillights

The fifth-generation WRX is based on the Subaru Global Platform. It has a sloping roofline, a hexagonal grille, a bonnet with vents, LED headlights, and aluminium front fenders. It is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and 18-inch matte-gray wheels shod in R18 summer performance tires (17-inch alloys also available). A shark-fin antenna and V-shaped taillights that glow like volcanic magma grace the rear.

Interiors

The vehicle gets five seats and 11-speaker sound system

The fifth-generation WRX has a spacious 5-seater cabin, featuring an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat wrapped in black Ultrasuede, red contrast stitching, and a flat-bottom multifunctional steering wheel. It houses an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and an 11.6-inch infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. Multiple airbags and the brand's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology ensure the passengers' safety.

Performance

It runs on a 271hp, 2.4-liter engine

The fifth-generation WRX runs on a 2.4-liter, flat-four turbocharged engine that makes 271hp of power and a peak torque of 349Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The latter has an 8-speed manual mode that can be accessed via steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Also, its GT trim gets electronically controlled dampers with three settings: Comfort, Normal, and Sport.

Information

2022 Subaru WRX: Pricing and availability

The pricing details of the 2022 Subaru WRX in the US are yet to be revealed. However, it should carry a premium over the outgoing model which begins at just over $27,000 (roughly Rs. 19.8 lakh).