2021 WRX E-Brochure
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2021 WRX / WRX STI The best-handling, best-performing WRX. Ever. Have control. Let loose. The WRX has all the hardware needed to corner with grace and speed. Starting with the suspension, it’s an enviable setup—a rigid unibody chassis with reinforced suspension mounting points, aluminum front lower control arms with pillow-ball joint mounts, and a double wishbone Cornering rear suspension architecture with pillow-ball joint bushings. And with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring, the WRX offers an almost endless supply of traction. Having excellent grip is only half of the handling equation. The other is the driver’s sense of control and precision, which the WRX delivers, thanks to its quick 14.4:1 steering ratio.1 Available 18-inch wheels2 and Responsiveness inverted front struts2 further heighten its response and sharpen its focus. 1 | 2021 Pure bliss exists in the form of the 268-hp 2.0-liter direct-injection WRX / STI turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, where power is generated smoothly, efficiently and instantaneously, thanks to its twin-scroll turbocharger. Matched with the 6-speed manual transmission or the Power Sport Lineartronic™ transmission with SI-DRIVE and paddle shifters,2 the WRX intends to elevate every drive—and heart rate. The WRX backs up its potent performance features with appropriately robust safety measures, earning it a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.3 Available LED Steering Responsive Headlights2 and High Beam Assist2,4 help enhance visibility Safety at night. And with available Blind-Spot Detection2,5 and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert,2,5 peace of mind in the WRX is just as possible as excitement. 1 14.3:1 on base WRX trim level. 2 Availability varies by trim level. See your retailer for details. 3 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 4 WRX Limited trim level only. Requires EyeSight.® 5 Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are systems designed to assist the driver by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle during a lane change or reversing and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. WRX Premium in Pure Red with optional equipment. Mundane undone. The WRX STI is laser-focused on handling, with a track-tuned suspension that features standard inverted front struts and aluminum front lower “Few cars are this control arms for low unsprung weight—an attribute further enhanced by fun to drive.”1 its lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels. And it’s all underpinned by Subaru Symmetrical AWD with Driver Controlled Center Differential, front and rear Cornering Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com limited-slip differentials and Active Torque Vectoring, so you can hit your apexes and nail your exits with control, precision and speed. In the WRX STI, the synergy between driver and car is unmistakable. You’ll feel an invigorating sense of control, thanks to its ultra-quick 13.3:1 steering ratio and rigid unibody chassis. Its powerful Brembo® Responsiveness high-performance braking system features 6-piston front and 2-piston rear monoblock calipers and cross-drilled rotors to stop you with 3 authority and reduced brake fade. And the signature rear wing of | 2021 the WRX STI adds downforce for more stability at higher speeds. WRX / STI It’s a potent, race-proven2 package—a 310-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, featuring a high-flow air intake and performance exhaust system. It’s coupled with a precise and durable 6-speed, close-ratio Power transmission and SI-DRIVE for on-the-fly performance adjustments. This puts all the power and torque of the WRX STI right into your hands. For nearly three decades, Subaru Tecnica International (STI) has applied lessons learned in motorsports to Subaru automobiles, not only enhancing performance but the ability to keep performing, lap after Heritage lap. This approach to engineering results in vehicles that are more communicative, responsive, and able to take the sustained punishment that high-intensity driving demands. 1 From “2018 Subaru WRX Expert Review” on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. 2 We do not recommend racing your vehicle. Racing may void the vehicle warranty. See Warranty & Maintenance Booklet for details. If you do race the vehicle, do it safely and lawfully on approved racing tracks. Drive responsibly at all times, and obey all traffic laws. WRX STI Limited in WR Blue Pearl. It’s not about settling in. It’s about strapping in. The WRX and WRX STI put you at the center of the driving experience, with driver-focused designs like a quick-responding standard 6-speed manual transmission, Recaro® performance seats1 and a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel. Seamless connectivity is made possible by SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, which you can access intuitively through voice commands, steering-wheel controls or the high-definition STARLINK® Multimedia with Apple touchscreen. Now just crank up the available 440-watt 9-speaker Performance Adjustments1 STI Design Accents CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Harman Kardon® premium audio system,1 and you’re off. 5 | 2021 WRX / STI WRX Limited with optional equipment. 1 Availability varies by trim level. See your retailer for details. A sports car with room for weekdays. Compromises are few, thanks to standard roof crossbar mounting points, Cargo-ready. Passenger-ready. Track-ready.1 a 12-cubic-foot trunk, a 60/40-split folding rear seatback, expansive rear legroom and wide door openings. It’s a commuter, an errand-runner and a track-day weapon, all rolled into one. 7 | 2021 WRX / STI 1 We do not recommend racing your vehicle. Racing may void the vehicle warranty. See Warranty & Maintenance Booklet for details. If you do race the vehicle, do it safely and lawfully on approved racing WRX STI in WR Blue Pearl. tracks. Drive responsibly at all times, and obey all traffic laws. 2021 WRX / WRX STI | Trim Levels WRX • 268-hp twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder • Roof crossbar fixed mounting points 97% of Subaru vehicles SUBARU BOXER® engine • SUBARU STARLINK® 6.5-inch Multimedia with Apple sold in the last 10 years • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, STARLINK® cloud- ®6 ®6 1 • 6-speed manual transmission based applications, SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link, are still on the road today. • Sport-tuned suspension AM/FM/CD player, 6 speakers, HD Radio,® dual USB input • 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels ports, Bluetooth® audio streaming and hands-free phone Subaru is a four-time Best • Low-profile trunk spoiler connectivity, and auxiliary jack Performance Brand winner, • Heated side mirrors • 5.9-inch LCD color multifunction display 2 • Cloth upholstery • Automatic climate control according to Kelley Blue Book. • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel • Rear-Vision Camera WRX Premium Includes WRX key features and adds: • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start • All-Weather Package: Includes heated front seats and • Optional Sport Lineartronic™ transmission with paddle windshield wiper de-icer shifters, 6- and 8-speed manual modes and SI-DRIVE • SUBARU STARLINK® 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus with Apple Engine Performance Management CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, voice-activated • Optional EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology7 controls and dual USB input ports • 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels • Power-tilt/sliding moonroof • Halogen fog lights • Welcome lighting • Auto-on/off headlights An IIHS Top Safety Pick WRX Limited for six years running Includes WRX Premium key features and adds: • Leather-trimmed upholstery (2015–2020).3 • 10-way power-adjustable driver seat • Auto-on/off LED Steering Responsive Headlights • STARLINK® Safety Plus and STARLINK® Safety and • LED fog lights Security Plus enabled8 9 | 2021 WRX / STI WRX STI • 310-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel SUBARU BOXER® engine • Rear-Vision Camera “The Subaru WRX and WRX • Driver Controlled Center Differential All-Wheel Drive • All-Weather Package • Front and rear limited-slip differentials • SUBARU STARLINK® 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus with Apple STI are a blast to drive, • 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, STARLINK® rain, snow or shine, thanks • Brembo® high-performance braking system with cloud-based applications, SiriusXM®6 and SiriusXM Travel monoblock 6-piston front and dual-piston rear calipers Link,®6 NFC technology, voice-activated controls, AM/ to their sophisticated all- • High-performance STI sport-tuned suspension FM/CD player, 6 speakers, HD Radio,® dual USB input wheel-drive systems.”11 • 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels ports, Bluetooth® audio streaming and hands-free phone • STI trunk spoiler connectivity, and auxiliary jack Subaru is Kelley Blue Book’s • Auto-on/off LED Steering Responsive Headlights • STARLINK® Safety Plus and STARLINK® Safety and Security Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com • Keyless Access with Push-Button Start Plus enabled8 Most Trusted Brand for six • Ultrasuede®/leather-trimmed upholstery • 5.9-inch LCD color multifunction display years running.4 • Red seatbelts • Dual-zone automatic climate control • Welcome lighting WRX STI Limited Includes WRX STI key features and adds: • SUBARU STARLINK® 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System: voice-activated TomTom® navigation system with • STI or low-profile trunk spoiler Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, STARLINK® • Recaro® front seats cloud-based applications, SiriusXM,®6 SiriusXM Traffic®10 • 8-way power-adjustable driver seat and SiriusXM Travel Link,®10 dual USB input ports, • Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 9 speakers Bluetooth® audio streaming a connectivity, and auxiliary jack and 440-watt amplifier • Power-tilt/sliding moonroof • Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert 9 1 Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs.