10 things to know about the 2015 Subaru WRX

1. The 2015 Subaru WRX Rides On A New Platform

   The 2015 Subaru WRX graduates from last year's carry-over platform onto a version of the same chassis that underpins the recently-redesigned Subaru Impreza.  While the general dimensions of the two platforms are the same, the Subaru WRX benefits from an infusion of high strength steel in order to improve overall stiffness, as well as a number of suspension changes that better accomplish its sporting mission.

2. More Modest Styling

   Past versions of the WRX came with unusual styling cues such as the famous bug-eye headlights, the 2015 Subaru WRX is a much cleaner-looking affair.  In fact, with its barely-there deck lid spoiler out back keeping things a secret from behind (if you don’t catch the quad exhaust tips lurking under the bumper), the easiest way to identify the new Subaru WRX is by its hood scoop air intake and more aggressive front bumper treatment. 

3. Available Exclusively As A Sedan

   For the very first time, the Subaru WRX is only available in a four-door edition - there's no hatchback model currently on offer, and none in the cards for the near future, either.  The reason for dropping the hatchback from the WRX lineup was a financial one, as Subaru couldn't afford to invest in two significantly reinforced chassis with unique styling for each.

4. Swaps In A Fresh Turbo Four

  The 2015 Subaru WRX sees a significant modernization of its drivetrain thanks to the installation of a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.  The unit replaces last year's 2.5-liter mill and adds direct fuel injection in order to produce similar power with a smaller displacement.  All told, the Subaru WRX boasts 268 horses and 258 lb-ft of torque, and this output is delivered earlier and smoother when compared to the more peaky performance of the now-departed 2.5-liter.

5. Gains An Extra Forward Cog

   Helping drivers take full advantage of the new engine found in the 2015 Subaru WRX is a six-speed manual transmission.  A six-speed tranny pushes the WRX to another level in terms of its street credibility, and it also helps the car offer an improvement in fuel mileage.

6. Re-Introduces An Automatic Option

   It's been a long time since it was possible to order an automatic transmission with the WRX.  The 2015 Subaru WRX goes one better by offering not a traditional autobox, but a continuously-variable automatic option. Unique to the WRX, however, is a launch control feature that, once engaged, pegs the engine's RPM at full boost and takes full advantage of the car's all-wheel drive system to shoot the car to 60-mph in the neighborhood of five seconds.

7. Still Comes With Standard All-Wheel Drive

  All-wheel drive has always been a hallmark of the Subaru WRX, and the 2015 model is no different.  The 2015 Subaru WRX offers two different all-wheel drive systems, dependent on which transmission is selected at ordering time.  Both versions of the WRX feature a new torque vectoring system that employs the front brakes to help the car pivot through corners, improving turn-in to the point where Subaru claims it surpasses even the BRZ sports coupe.

8. Delivers A Much-Improved Interior

   The 2015 Subaru WRX makes a leap forward in terms of the quality and presentation of its interior.  Plastics are softer to the touch than they were in 2014, and Subaru has elected to make an upscale stereo system available for those who want more than the utilitarian audio interfaces that have been part and parcel of the WRX experience for so long.

9. Can Be Had In An STI Model

  The Subaru WRX STI carries forward 2014's 2.5-liter, 305 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a motor which also makes 290 lb-ft of torque.  Further separating the WRX STI from its entry-level sibling are bigger brakes, a big rear wing, and the automaker's Driver-Controlled Center Differential technology which allows for pilots to decide how much torque should be sent to the front and rear axles.  The 2015 STI also gains a Track mode for its stability control system.

10. Still Affordably Priced

  The 2015 Subaru WRX starts at an MSRP of $26,295, a sum that puts it directly in competition with other turbocharged compact cars like the Ford Focus ST (MSRP $23,624), Volkswagen GTI (MSRP $25,915), and Chevrolet Camaro (MSRP $23,555).  Of course, there aren't really any other high performance all-wheel drive sedans at the Subaru WRX's price point, unless one includes the aging Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, which gives the Subaru a four-seasons advantage that none of its competitors can offer.  Opting for the STI is significantly more expensive: you'll fork over $34,495 to sample its high tech charms.


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