Although Subaru's sales in China have not been high, the reputation of vehicle imports and all four-wheel drive products is here, so in the hearts of car enthusiasts, Subaru has always occupied an unshakable position. On May 10, the high-profile performance car Subaru WRX officially announced that it will be priced at 369,800 yuan in China, and will be introduced in a limited edition of 200 units in the form of parallel imports, and is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2024. This is undoubtedly exciting news for fans who are looking for pure driving pleasure.
The mid-size Subaru WRX continues the design language of the 2025 Mexican version, with the classic hexagonal grille and air intake above the bonnet still retained, showing the brand's traditional charm.
The rear of the car adopts a through-type taillight design with low-level brake lights, and the exhaust adopts a two-sided four-out layout, with an exaggerated black diffuser, which is full of performance car flavor. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4670mm/1825mm/1465mm, and the wheelbase is 2675mm.
In terms of interior, the Subaru WRX does not continue the dual-screen design of the current Subaru, but is equipped with an 11.6-inch vertical large screen, and the central control screen operating system supports CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, providing drivers with a convenient infotainment experience. In terms of configuration, the adjustable steering wheel, 10-way electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, one-button start, and independent automatic air conditioning system in the left and right zones all make driving more comfortable.
In terms of powertrain, the Subaru WRX is equipped with the latest longitudinal 2.4T turbocharged horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, with an output of 275 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. Although these data are not conspicuous in today's new energy vehicle market, its performance in the transmission system is quite bright. Subaru's all-new WRX is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, which has tighter gear ratios in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears, allowing the engine to maintain higher revs when switching between 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears, resulting in more powerful power delivery and faster acceleration performance, making the driving process more exciting. In addition, the all-new WRX is equipped with twin-gear electric power steering, which makes it more responsive. Based on the advantages of the SGP platform, Subaru's all-new WRX has a higher body rigidity.
It is worth mentioning that in terms of suspension structure, the new car adopts a front MacPherson rear multi-link structure and is matched with a central differential lock with a sticky coupling structure. It is also equipped with Hill Start Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) in track mode to further enhance driving safety and pleasure.
Features such as LED headlights with steering, power-folding mirrors, and keyless entry make this performance model as convenient as any modern sedan. In terms of color selection, there are three colors: Rally Blue, Sunrise Orange and Light Mineral Lime, each of which is full of vitality and dynamism.
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In reality, in the current market, you can easily buy a model with five or six hundred horsepower at a price of about 200,000 yuan, and there are many options for accelerating from 0 to 100 in more than five seconds. However, these models do not have any significant advantages other than speed. In contrast, Subaru's all-new WRX is different, and although its acceleration performance is not comparable to that of pure electric vehicles, it has a "handling feeling" that electric vehicles cannot match. With the help of manual transmission, the driving realm of the integration of people and vehicles can only be achieved by pure mechanical fuel vehicles. Therefore, such a model is really rare, and if you buy one, you will have one less, and it will be even more difficult to find it in the future. After all, the era of full electrification of automobiles is upon us. If you want to pursue the ultimate handling experience, you may wish to pocket it, and this car may even become a good financial product like the Mitsubishi EVO. (The car has culture / Uncle Wen)