2022 Subaru WRX: Inspired Performance with High-End Comfort
Today's Subaru lineup contains a vehicle to suit every need, from smooth-driving commuter sedans to family SUVs with genuine off-road prowess. So, if you're looking for an exhilarating blend of track-ready performance, sleek looks, and sheer drivability, then there's one Subaru model you don’t want to miss.
The WRX is a compact sports car that marries rally-style levels of performance with all the comfort and technology you'd expect from a modern Subaru. A consistent high seller within its segment for over two decades, the 2022 model is refined, enhanced, and re-engineered to make it more attractive than ever. Here's why the 2022 Subaru WRX is making such a splash among fans of high-performance sports sedans.
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Performance Inspired by the Track
The star of the 2022 WRX powertrain is a turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, freshly upgraded to create an even higher output. The 2.4L four-cylinder configuration now makes an impressive 271 horsepower and 258lb-ft of torque, providing ample power to drive the compact frame with both aggression and poise.
There's a choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or the Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT), with both feeding all-wheel drive as standard. The manual gearbox has a pleasingly hands-on driving feel, with the SPT option offering many advanced features including selectable driving modes, more aggressive upward and downward shifts, and an optional eight-speed manual mode complete with paddle shifters.
Exhilarating performance is just one reason to love this high-end powertrain. The 2022 model also features updated, track-tuned suspension with enhanced adaptive dampers and an all-new stiffer chassis for increased stability, agility, and handling precision.
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Interior Technology and Comfort
The 2022 WRX boasts an interior that combines sports excitement, genuine comfort, and advanced technology. Slide in behind the chunky, flat-bottomed steering wheel and the WRX's emphasis on the driving experience is immediately obvious. The wealth of features and comforts are included as standard, while the low driving position and excellent visibility ensures your attention is focused fully on the road ahead.
The infotainment technology is a match for any high-end family SUV. Based around a vertical touchscreen reaching up to 11.6" in size, the system runs the powerful Subaru StarLink Multimedia software providing smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The touchscreen control is backed up by a selection of knobs and buttons, with an available 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system filling the cabin with crystal clear audio.
The confident and futuristic feel of the cockpit is completed by the generous amount of carbon fibre accents, soft touch microsuede surfaces, and red contrast stitching, together delivering genuine upscale comfort.
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High-End Design from the Ground Up
The exterior profile upholds the high-end design standards that you expect from Subaru. The 2022 WRX packs years of automotive racing experience into a road-friendly sedan format, blending athletic and aggressive angles with modern sculpted elements to create an outline that's as sleek as it is aggressive.
The large honeycomb front grille sets an impressive tone at the front with flared fenders and a raised inlet speaking to the power lurking under the hood. The profile reflects the sport-inspired performance, while the four doors and generous 354L of trunk cargo space provide a vehicle that's perfectly suited to everyday driving as well as racetrack exploits.
The overall result is a powerful outline that combines assertive sport looks with modern flourishes, making the WRX just as comfortable on the suburban driveway as it is tearing around the high-speed circuit.
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Subaru EyeSight Safety and Driver Assist
Choose a WRX trim fitted with automatic transmission, and you'll also enjoy a generous suite of active safety and driver assist technologies. Based around the renowned Subaru EyeSight package, the system offers a solid helping hand to improve safety without sacrificing any of the control or drivability that the WRX is primed to deliver. Key highlights across the range include:
• Adaptive cruise control that monitors traffic movement and keeps you a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
• Lane departure warnings and automatic lane centring to help keep you on the straight and narrow.
• Automatic emergency braking and evasive steering to avoid collisions, even when driving at full speed.
