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Subaru WRX (VA)

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Subaru WRX (code VA) is a compact sports sedan in production from 2014 to 2017, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with two flat-4 engines that displaced 2.0L to 2.5L.

The VA WRX is the first generation that Subaru marketed internationally independent of the Impreza, which the WRX originally based on. Subaru kept the turbocharged H4 + symmetric AWD setup that drivers around the world enjoyed.

Drivers who appreciate handling, however, should keep in mind that the WRX still uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance. It also limits the options in tuning.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 52%

Pros

More focused on handling than the Impreza
Powerful H4 engines

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Not as handsome as earlier models

What external reviewers found

External score 75%

Pros

Fantastic ride quality
Excellent performance
Impressive handling
Gorgeous all-wheel-drive system
Comfortable, tech-savvy interior

Cons

Poor fuel economy
No automatic rev-matching
Not the most fun to drive
Disappointing interior
Too much turbo lag
Somewhat high price

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Specifications

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100 km/h","Fv":"5.2 sec"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph","Fv":"4.9 sec"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"CO2 Emission","Fv":"242 g/km"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Fuel Economy","Fv":"10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Top Speed","Fv":"255.0 km/h / 158.4 mph"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Drivetrain Layout","Fv":"Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Emission Standard","Fv":"Euro 6"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine","Fv":"EJ257"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Bore","Fv":"99.5 mm / 3.9 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Compression Ratio","Fv":"8.2:1"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Displacement","Fv":"2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Power","Fv":"300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6000 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Specific Output","Fv":"122.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Stroke","Fv":"79.0 mm / 3.1 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Torque","Fv":"407 Nm / 300.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Type","Fv":"Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Gears","Fv":"6-speed"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Type","Fv":"Manual"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Availability","Fv":"2014 ~ 2017"}]]

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Firm steering is laser accurate and full of feedback to let you know just how hard you can push the Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres. The body is very tightly tied down, so none of the left-right flicks throw it off-balance. After the turbo-boosted eagerness that's so noticeable around town, the off-the-leash performance is perhaps a little disappointing.

Pros

Gorgeous looks
Punchy handling
Impressive handling

Cons

Too much turbo lag
Not the most fun to drive

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The S209 uses the same Brembo brake system as the base STI and Type RA. It features heavier-duty pads that aim to reduce fade. Subaru is bringing just 209 examples of the S209 to the US, its sole market. Deliveries are expected to begin around November.

Pros

Powerful engine
Impressive handling
Powerful turbocharged engine

Cons

Somewhat high price

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References

^ Subaru WRX STI (2016) review. [carmagazine].
^ 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 first drive review: No more half measures. [cnet].

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