This year's LA Auto Show was all about the Subaru WRX. This thing was revealed with a lot of smoke and mirrors. This thing was previewed by a sexy concept last year but falls somewhat short of that design. Still, Subaru talks about all kinds of suspension upgrades and new gearboxes, plus the all-new boxer.
Just in case there are still people who dream of being rally drivers, Subaru has released this cool clip of the new WRX being driven on a dusty gravel road. Because nothing says "I'm the boss" quite like blowing dust in your rivals' faces.
The 2-liter turbo engine is derived from the one in the Toyobaru but Subaru used their own direct injection system plus a turbocharger. The result is a low-slung 268 horsepower. The transmission options are also interesting, a new manual and a CVT, which strangely is the one you actually want because it has that typical Subaru RWD biased feel.
The 2-liter turbo engine is derived from the one in the Toyobaru but Subaru used their own direct injection system plus a turbocharger. The result is a low-slung 268 horsepower. The transmission options are also interesting, a new manual and a CVT, which strangely is the one you actually want because it has that typical Subaru RWD biased feel.