2022 Subaru WRX pricing and features

Pricing and equipment for the new 2022 WRX sedan and wagon have been announced as the vehicle goes on sale in Australia

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Snapshot

  • 2022 Subaru WRX now on sale in Australia
  • Prices are up, starting at $44,990 plus on-road costs
  • Three variants across both sedan and wagon models

UPDATE, May 13: 2022 Subaru WRX launches in Australia

The new-generation 2022 Subaru WRX is now on sale in Australia, with prices starting from $44,990 before on-road costs.

Note: This article has been updated to include specs of the Sportswagon following the model's local launch this week.

Subaru offers the new WRX in both sedan and wagon bodies, with both versions available in three variants – a base model, an RS grade for the sedan and GT grade for the Sportswagon, and a flagship auto-only tS grade.

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The all-wheel-drive WRX is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 202kW and 350Nm.

Sedan buyers have their choice of either a manual or a ‘Sport Lineartronic’ automatic transmission in the base and RS models for an additional $4000, but both the Sportswagon and flagship sedan WRX tS variants are only available with the auto.

While power is up by 5kW over the previous model, prices have also increased by $4000 for the entry-level WRX.

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Overseas model shown.

Subaru has confirmed it will not be producing a high-performance WRX STI for this generation – the first time an STI won’t be part of the range since it debuted in 1994 – though the new range-topping WRX tS now costs around the same as the outgoing STI, despite no additional power.

The new model does boast a 28 per cent increase in chassis torsional rigidity over the previous-generation WRX sedan, to help improve handling and ride comfort.

2022 Subaru WRX Australian pricing

Note: Prices exclude on-road costs.

ModelPrice
WRX sedan manual$44,990
WRX sedan auto$48,990
WRX RS sedan manual$50,490
WRX RS sedan auto$54,490
WRX tS sedan auto$56,990
WRX Sportswagon auto$49,990
WRX GT Sportswagon auto$55,490
WRX tS Sportswagon auto$57,990
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Features

WRX (base)

18-inch alloy wheels
4.2-inch instrument cluster display
11.6-inch portrait-orientated infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)
DAB+ digital radio
LED headlights
Dual-zone climate control
Keyless entry with push-button start
Cloth seat upholstery
Six-speaker audio system
Rain-sensing wipers
Ambient interior lighting (wagon only)
Reclining and power-folding second-row seats (wagon only)
Adaptive cruise control (CVT only)
SI-Drive selector (Intelligent, Sport, Sport+; CVT only). 

WRX RS (in addition to WRX sedan)

Electric sunroof
Satellite navigation
10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
Ultrasuede seat upholstery
Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with two-position driver’s seat memory (CVT only)
Heated front and rear seats
Two rear USB ports
Ambient interior lighting
Driver monitoring system
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Front and side view monitor
CD player. 

WRX GT (in addition to WRX Sportswagon)

Electric sunroof
Satellite navigation
Hands-free electric tailgate
Ultrasuede seat upholstery
Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with two-position driver’s seat memory
Heated front and rear seats
Two rear USB ports
Ambient interior lighting
Driver monitoring system
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Front and side view monitor
CD player. 

WRX tS (in addition to RS sedan and GT Sportswagon)

Drive mode selector (Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport+, Individual)
Electronic control adaptive dampers
18-inch alloy wheels with unique design (different look between sedan and wagon)
Felt-lined door pockets
tS badging
Instrument cluster and leather steering wheel with STI branding. 
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Engine and driveline

The 2022 Subaru WRX retains its trademark ‘Boxer’ horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, with the turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine putting out 202kW at 5600rpm and 350Nm from 2000 to 5200rpm.

Power is sent to all four wheels through either a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic – named ‘Sport Lineartronic’ and simulating eight gears in manual mode.

Torque split 50:50 front-to-rear for cars with a manual transmission, mated with a centre limited-slip differential, while automatic WRXs are split 55:45.

Subaru hasn’t disclosed the 2022 WRX’s 0-100km/h sprint time yet, but expect acceleration to be roughly on par with the outgoing model’s claim of six seconds.

Dimensions

The 2022 Subaru WRX sedan has had its wheelbase increase by 22mm to 2672mm over the previous model.

The sedan has also grown in almost every dimension, being 4669mm long and 1826mm wide, though it does sit 7mm lower at 1468mm.

The WRX Sportswagon is 4755mm long, 1780mm wide – missing the grey plastic wheel cladding found on the sedan – as well as being slightly taller at 1500mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2670mm.

Boot space for the 2022 WRX Sportswagon is 492 litres (VDA test), with an additional 69L found under the false floor.

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Safety

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Blind-spot monitoring
Rear-cross traffic alert
Tyre pressure monitoring. 

The following active safety equipment is exclusive to variants fitted with a CVT automatic transmission:

Autonomous emergency braking
Lane-keep assist
Lane centring assist
Emergency braking assist
Traffic sign recognition
Intelligent speed limiter. 

Warranty

All Subaru models come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

When is the 2022 Subaru WRX on sale in Australia?

Order books for the 2022 Subaru WRX have just opened in Australia, with deliveries to begin in the coming months.

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