They are also offered with all-weather capabilities which you would not usually find in a rear drive pony car, and have the ability to touch 60 mph in the same or even lesser time.
Yes, the 2016 WRX shares similarities with the other Subarus. The body shell comes straight from the sedan version of the Impreza, the heart comes from the Forester and the all-wheel drive comes from just about any Subaru except for the BRZ.
Exterior
The body on the WRX is stiffer and specially designed for it as well. The new styling is big and boxy. The air intakes on the front have never looked bigger and the fenders have never been more pronounced. As per Subaru, the WRX comes with separate lighting, bumpers, fenders, and its own hood which will make it stand out from the Impreza. The hood scoop is deeply set too and the upgraded models get LED low beam lights.
Interior
Inside, the WRX has a little more cabin space because of around an additional inch of wheelbase. The cabin is better finished as compared to the 2015 Impreza as well as the previous generations of WRX. The sports seats are covered with some grippy upholstery. You do not have to worry about sliding around!
You may consider getting a power driver seat if you want but that is a personal choice. You will find two additional inches of leg room in the rear as compared to last year’s model and the trunk space has increased a bit.
Under the hood
The WRX has a 4 cylinder 2 liter turbo engine with an intercooler, a twin scroll turbocharger and direct injection. The power output has been set to 268 hp and peak torque of 258 lb-ft is delivered between 2,000 and 5,200 rpm. The engine also has unique value spring rates and cam profiles which distinguish it from the Forester sporting the same engine.
Transmission, suspension and steering
The powerplant comes with either a variable or a manual transmission. It has a 50:50 front/rear split and can evenly shuffle torque onto the sides if the need for traction arises. The 6 speed manual gearbox is one step ahead of the 5 speed unit in the WRX 2015 version. The all-wheel drive system has a rear bias of 45/55. The sport tuned suspension and electric power steering are exceptional.
Features
Automatic climate control is now a standard feature and the steering wheel can be tilted and telescoped. The steering wheel comes with the expected phone and Bluetooth controls that we have come to love and use.
Conclusion
Add all this and you get a car which can easily adapt to help you save gas very easily while still being able to scorch the road unlike anything that is a part of its class. It is perfectly balanced and the steering is spot on. If there was anything to complain about, it would be the braking which isn't as responsive as some of the WRX's competitors which offer neat stops and excellent pedal feet. Hey, nothing is perfect!
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