- #2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER DRIVER#
- #2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER BLUETOOTH#
- #2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER PLUS#
The EyeSight system is not available with the stick shift, though. This package deletes the sunroof, however, in the interests of weight savings.Ī manual-equipped WRX Limited is eligible for options including navigation, upgraded audio, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems, while Limited models equipped with the CVT can add Subaru's EyeSight system, which bundles features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive ("bending") foglights that help illuminate corners and curves.
#2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER DRIVER#
Options for WRX Premium models with manual transmission include the 7-inch touchscreen, an upgraded Harman Kardon audio system, and a new Performance package that bundles Recaro front seats (including an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat), upgraded brake pads, and red-painted brake calipers. The Limited builds on that with LED headlights and foglights, automatic high beams, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, leather-trimmed upholstery, keyless ignition and entry, and an optional continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters. The WRX Premium adds 18-inch wheels, foglights, a sunroof, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icers, and a 7-inch touchscreen.
#2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER BLUETOOTH#
The standard equipment list also includes 17-inch wheels, performance tires, heated side mirrors, cloth upholstery, a rearview camera, 60/40-split folding rear seats, Bluetooth phone and audio connection, and a six-speaker media system with a 6.2-inch touchscreen, satellite and HD radio, CD player, USB and auxiliary inputs, and smartphone app integration. Notably, we picked the 2018 Subaru WRX as one of Edmunds' Best All-Wheel-Drive Sedans for2018.īase WRX models start with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (268 hp, 258 pound-feet of torque), a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. We haven't yet driven the most recent model to hear the difference. To be fair, Subaru says it has made efforts to quiet the 2018 model with thicker glass, seals and insulation. Key rivals such as the Volkswagen GTI and Ford Focus ST far surpass the Subaru for daily civility. You'll hear plenty of road noise and feel plenty of road surface inside the cabin, especially in the STI, which can drive from dealer lot to weekend rally race and be instantly competitive.
#2018 SUBARU WRX SHORT THROW SHIFTER PLUS#
These attributes, plus comfortable seating, a roomy cabin and excellent visibility, make the WRX a legitimately practical daily driver and family car.īut there's no denying that the WRX can be a loud and raucous car. The WRX also offers a good serving of modern tech and convenience, either as standard equipment or options, including a choice of two multimedia systems, two audio systems, smartphone app integration, navigation, and driver aids such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The WRX delivers 268 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined with the manual transmission, while the STI wrings out 305 hp and 19 mpg combined. The WRX and even-faster WRX STI are powered by turbocharged four-cylinder engines optimized for performance but capable of decent fuel economy. But the real surprise is just how domesticated these cars really are. You might reasonably expect some rough edges in a car born of Subaru's decades-long participation in rally racing, a form of motorsport largely run in dirt, mud and gravel. It's not especially quiet or comfortable, but it's a reasonably priced performance car you can drive daily. The 2018 Subaru WRX is among the swiftest and best-handling compact cars around.
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