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Subaru of America today announced pricing on the 2023 Subaru WRX performance car. Generation Five of the WRX has so-called Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru BOXER® engine. The tablet-style, 11.6-inch STARLINK Multimedia Plus infotainment system and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology are optional. The top-of-the-line WRX GT comes standard with restricted items such as electronically-controlled dampers and Recaro® front seats.
The 2023 WRX arrives in retailers this Spring and is offered in four trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited and GT. At the heart of the matter, the WRX lineup has a 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru Boxer® engine, rated at 271 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. of torque from 2000-5200 rpm. Active Torque Vectoring is also standard across the line.
A 6-speed manual transmission is standard. The Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) automatic trans is optional on all trim levels (standard on GT). The automatic SPT is said to have faster up and down shifts and incorporates adaptive shift control that can respond to “perform rev-matching downshifts under braking, maintain the ideal ratio through corners, and respond faster on corner exit.”
WRX is now built on the Subaru Global Platform, which offers an improvement in ride and handling performance from the previous generation from increased chassis stiffness, Subaru said. The enhanced platform, which includes full inner frame construction and increased use of structural adhesive, has a claimed 14% increase in front lateral rigidity, 28 % increase in overall torsional rigidity, and a 75% increase in suspension mounting point rigidity compared to the previous generation WRX.
All STARLINK multimedia systems for the 2023 WRX are equipped with high-resolution touchscreens with on-screen controls for audio, climate, and vehicle features. Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; AM/FM stereo; Rear Vision Camera; SiriusXM® All-Access radio and Travel Link®; and HD Radio® are also standard.
Some 2023 WRX trim levels are equipped with the latest generation of what’s called STARLINK Safety and Security. Available packages offer emergency services and convenience features including Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Vehicle Diagnostic Alerts, Remote Engine Start with Climate Control.
NHTSA on Subaru 2019-2022 Ascent Fire Recall
NHTSA notes that Subaru of America has issued a recall * on Model Year 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles due to increased fire risk. Owners are urged to park their vehicles outside away from structures and avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The Ascent fire recall affects 271,694 vehicles.
Until the free recall repair is completed, owners should continue to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or buildings, even if the vehicle is turned off. If an owner notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver’s footwell area, they should immediately stop the vehicle and turn the ignition off.
Vehicle owners can visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall. Owners can also download NHTSA’s SaferCar app and enter their vehicle information, and the app will push a notification if a recall is issued.
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