The Subaru WRX continues to rack up its long list of rally milestones with a debut win at the 2023 American Rally Association (ARA).
The next-gen Subaru WRX won its debut rally race
More specifically, the first-place victory at the penultimate 2023 Ojibwe Forests Rally marks the debut win of the next-generation WRX. Behind the wheel was driver Brandon Semenuk alongside his co-driver Keaton Williams. Subaru Motorsport USA and Vermont SportsCar took part in building and testing the car.
“Perfect debut for the next-gen rally car! First event with the new car, and a nice summer day to wrap up its first win. Thanks to the entire team for the mega effort this year,” said Semenuk.
The team started strong on Friday, staying on top of the leaderboard across the eight rally stages. It is said to be a “remarkable debut for an all-new platform.” What’s more impressive was that the car didn’t experience a single mechanical issue.
A strong weekend for the next-gen WRX
However, the remaining stages on Saturday saw a punctured tire near the end of the day. Regardless, the team still managed to finish first place overall with the next-gen WRX – which also secured Semenuk and Williams’ second straight ARA championship win.
The team will be returning for the final rally stage of the calendar at the Lake Superior Performance Rally in Michigan. It will be happening from October 13 to 14, 2023.
“This is a trick event to bring a new car to. The weekend has been all about the team; they’ve done an amazing job to develop a car like this, so hats off to them. It’s been a really good weekend,” said Williams.
The Subaru WRX is back where it belongs
While we cannot watch the rally action live in the US, Subaru Philippines is offering the next-gen WRX with a starting price of Php 2,608,000. It is also available in a wagon body style. Both come with a 271-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer-four engine and the brand’s award-winning EyeSight technology.
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Know more about Subaru WRX 2024
The all-new 2024 Subaru WRX is a compact, four-door sedan. Locally, it has two different variants. There’s the WRX 6MT and the WRX CVT EyeSight. The price for these ranges from Php 2,788,000 to Php 2,888,000.
Size-wise, the Subaru WRX sedan is 4,670mm long, 1825mm wide, and 1,465mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,675mm.
Under the hood of the Subaru WRX is a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer-four gasoline engine. At maximum, this can produce up to 271 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission.
Locally, the WRX is comparable with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS.
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Subaru WRX Launch
The all-new Subaru WRX debuted for the Philippine market in June 2022 as a 2023 model. It was introduced along with the wagon version. Currently, this model has two different variants. There’s the WRX 6MT and the WRX CVT EyeSight.
Subaru WRX Exterior
For exterior equipment, the all-new WRX gets a pair of LED headlamps with auto-leveling, LED front fog lamps, LED taillights, and power-folding side mirrors. The WRX MT and WRX CVT EyeSight then ride on a set of 18-inch Aluminum-alloy wheels.
All trims also come with sports side garnish, a trunk spoiler, and twin-dual tail mufflers. Only the top-spec WRX tS and the mid-spec WRX CVT may come with a power-sliding sunroof.
Subaru WRX Interior
The WRX can seat up to five. It then provides its occupants with fabric or suede seats, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system with rear vents. It also comes with sport pedals, rain-sensing wipers, a leather steering wheel, a push-to-start button, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
For safety, the Subaru WRX’s higher-spec variants are equipped with the EyeSight driver assist suite. This includes autonomous emergency braking, lane centering control, adaptive steering control, and lane departure prevention, among other features.
The WRX also gets a hill-start assist, active torque vectoring, seven airbags, a reverse camera, a driver monitoring system, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new WRX uses the Subaru Global Platform. It shares this with other Subaru Philippine models like the XV, the WRX Wagon, etc.
It then uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double-wishbone rear suspension. Disc brakes then handle braking for all four wheels.
Of note, the heaviest WRX variant is the top-spec WRX tS CVT EyeSight, which clocks in at 1,612kg. The lightest meanwhile is the WRX MT, which has a curb weight of 1,515kg.
Engine & Drivetrain
Powering all variants of the Subaru WRX is a 2.4-liter boxer-four turbo engine that can make up to 271 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, it either gets a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission with a paddle shifter manual mode. Like most Subarus, the WRX is an all-wheel-drive vehicle.
As an AWD sports sedan inspired by Rally, the Subaru WRX is a unique model in the local market. The closest competitors are the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2024 and BMW 3 Series.
Subaru WRX 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Subaru WRX 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Subaru WRX 6MT | ₱2,788,000 |
| Subaru WRX CVT EyeSight | ₱2,888,000 |
| Subaru WRX tS EyeSight (indent-order) | ₱3,168,000 |
Subaru WRX Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sleek exterior design
- Latest version of the Subaru EyeSight
- More powerful engine
Cons
- Trunk space isn't large
Subaru WRX FAQs
1. Is the Subaru WRX a sports coupe?
The Subaru WRX is a sporty 5-seat sedan to be exact.
2. Does the Subaru WRX have a sunroof?
Yes, this compact sedan from Subaru does come with a sunroof.
3. Is the Subaru WRX featured with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?
Yes, the WRX comes with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
₱ 2,608,000 - ₱ 2,908,000
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