The all-new Subaru WRX (US specifications) has made its
world premiere at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show being held at the Los Angeles
Convention Center.
2015 Subaru WRX
Specifications
- Length: 4,595 mm
- Width: 1,795 mm
- Height: 1,475 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
- Engine: 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed direct injection turbo "DIT" engine
- Displacement: 1,998 cc
- Transmission options: six-speed manual or Sport Lineartronic
- Max output: 268 hp / 5,600 rpm
- Max torque: 258 lb.-ft. / 2,000-5,200 rpm
- Tire size: 235/45 R17
- Seating capacity: 5
Interior
The Subaru WRX interior is all about high performance. The
driver's seat was designed to be like a cockpit̶the moment
the driver opens the door, they get transported miles from their daily life.
For the first time, the WRX gets a D-shaped steering wheel
for a sportier impression. The grip shape is easy to hold onto with a small
diameter for improved operability and tactile feedback, making for a more
appealing driving experience.
As a symbol of the racing spirit, a silver ring engraved
with the letters "WRX" rests around the shift lever on manual models.
Befitting a high performance vehicle, the seats are designed
with superior holding ability. Decorative carbon trim panels and metal trim
accents have been arranged around the interior, centered on the controlling
elements. This gives the interior a quality feel and harkens back to the Subaru
WRX racing image.
Exterior
Befitting of Subaru's flagship performance model, the Subaru
WRX exterior presents a performance all-wheel drive car with aggressive yet
refined styling.
The front end was built using a nose cone design for a
dynamic solid shape, starting with Subaru's unified design motif, the hexagonal
grille. The intrepid shape of the new hawkeye headlights is paired with the
aggressive wide and low styling the WRX is known for.
For side design, the bottom end of the A-pillar was extended
200 mm toward the front from the previous model and the C-pillar now smoothly
transits into the trunk surface for a flowing silhouette. Front fender ducts
and special sharp side sill spoilers show off the sporty nature of the Subaru
WRX.
The rear design further enhances the WRX's appeal as a
performance model. The diffuser-integrated bumper and twin dual mufflers
emphasize the low center of gravity and driving performance. Specially designed
rear combination lamps were given a thin shape to highlight vehicle width. A
small rear spoiler also enhances aerodynamic performance.
Packaging
The unrivalled WRX character from successive generations has
been honed yet again by further improving its practicality as a performance
four-door sedan.
The wheelbase has been enlarged by 25 mm, all of which was
used to expand rear leg room. This gives the new WRX more elbow- and
shoulder-room without changing the total body width.
Safety
Following Subaru's safety philosophy of "ALL-AROUND
SAFETY", performance in all safety fields have been enhanced.
Active Safety
With Symmetrical AWD as a base, the body was lightened,
rigidity improved and chassis performance enhanced along with VDC. All this
gives the Subaru WRX the best hazard avoidance performance in its class, making
driving excitement a safe endeavor in any scenario.
Passive Safety
The new WRX employs more high tensile steel plating with
strengthened joints with various structures. While helping to reduce weight,
these changes also make for a stronger body with world-class safety performance
in collisions from the front, rear or sides.
Transmission
This is the first time a manual transmission has been paired
with the DIT Boxer engine.Also, the new optional Sport Lineartronic provides
greatly improved shift response for a sportier ride than the existing Lineartronic
applied for higher torque. This offers more drivers excellent environmental
friendliness to go along with real sports driving excitement.
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
The gear ratio and gear stick ratio have been optimized from
the five-speed manual transmission to achieve better driveability and smoother
shifting to match the sporty features of the WRX.
By widening the gear ratios from the existing five-speed
manual transmission to keep engine speeds lower, it has better fuel economy and
is quieter driving at high speeds.
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