What to expect in the next-generation Subaru WRX

Updated Mar 26, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The upcoming Subaru WRX is going to look like the Viziv concept.

While the facelifted Subaru Impreza, the one with the manual variant available for indent order, is still available here in the Philippines, Subaru is currently busy updating its entire product lineup. Other models will take a while, but according to numerous sources, both local and international, the next-generation Subaru WRX might be coming soon this year.

So, what’s new?

The Subaru Global Platform

For starters, the upcoming, next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX is finally moving on to use the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP). The high-performance WRX STI will then follow in 2021, according to reports.

As a part of the SGP’s ongoing development, the Japanese New Car Assessment Program already conducted several crash tests. It passed with flying colors thanks to the incorporation of numerous suspension tweaks and technologies. Details on these, however, are still kept as tightly guarded secrets, so we’ll just have to wait until Subaru releases more details.

A picture of the Viziv STI concept with a 3D generated background

With the new SGP platform, the WRX might very well look like the Viziv STI Concept

2020 Subaru WRX: A bold new design

When exterior styling is concerned, the new WRX will closely follow the design elements of the Subaru Viziv Performance concept. It will have a lot of aggressive curves, a wide, low stance, as well as a set of new headlights and taillights.

Inside, the new 2020 Subaru WRX might mirror the Viziv’s bright, mostly cream, interior with a lot of aluminum highlights. There’s also a larger touchscreen and a different looking dashboard.

2020 Subaru WRX: New Tech

Apart from style changes, the new WRX is also rumored to get an updated version of the Subaru Eyesight. It will come with more driver-assist features and some are even saying that Subaru is considering giving it semi-autonomous driving capabilities.

A picture of the Viziv concept up top

It's going to be lighter but it will still come with a boxer engine/all-wheel-drive combo

2020 Subaru WRX: New Engines

And lastly, the upcoming WRX, as well as the WRX STI, will each be getting lighter, turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engines with smaller displacements. This reflects Subaru’s commitment to making more fuel-efficient cars without compromising performance.

Sources are also saying that the new WRX might still come with a manual transmission but we wouldn’t count on that. What we’re sure of however is the return of Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive.

A picture of the current 2020 Subaru WRX

Currently, the Subaru WRX for the model year 2020 is still locally available

Are you excited to see what the upcoming, 2020 Subaru WRX will look like? If you do, keep reading here on Philkotse.com.

Know more about Subaru WRX 2024

Subaru WRX

The all-new 2023 Subaru WRX is a compact, four-door sedan. Locally, it has three different variants. There’s the WRX MT, the WRX CVT EyeSight, and the WRX tS EyeSight. The price for these ranges from Php 2,608,000 to Php 2,908,000. 

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.

₱ 2,608,000 - ₱ 2,908,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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