What the Critics Are Saying
Subaru already had a winner with its sporty WRX, but its newest updates that provide a longer, wider body with an upgraded interior mean it might tip its sales above the 20,000-vehicle mark for this model. It is time to find your way to Peninsula Subaru in Bremerton to discover this sporty option.
This beloved vehicle, which its owners nicknamed Rex, offers the cargo space of a sedan or smaller SUV but the engine power and transmission of a sports car, according to Motor Trend. Subaru updated the car with a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer-four engine. It produces 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. That means it has a towing power of between 1,000 to 2,500 pounds for your journey around Bainbridge Island.
Subaru offers a manual transmission or a CVT on the WRX, but the six-speed manual comes standard. Its enjoy the all-wheel-drive that makes it easy to navigate roads in all weather conditions in Port Orchard & the Kitsap Peninsula regardless of which transmission you choose.
Subaru also revamped the entire exterior design of the WRX, removing any resemblance to the Impreza. It now features unique sheet metal and shares no body panels with the Impreza. Both its grille and hood scoop underwent widening, and the manufacturer increased the flare of its fenders and encased them in black rubber. It miniaturized the headlights and recessed them. These changes resulted in an ultra-modern update that makes the WRX look ready to drive into the 22nd century.
Highway driving gets you 26 miles per gallon of gas, while the vehicle earns 19 miles per gallon in the city. The car accelerates on the Silverdale highways from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds.
If the updated Subaru WRX sounds right for you, peruse our new WRX inventory page to pick your favorite, then visit Peninsula Subaru to drive a WRX from our selection to see firsthand why this sporty Subaru became an American favorite.