The Most Powerful WRX Yet
Since the time that the Subaru WRX first hit the road it has been delivering exhilarating performance and the 2019 Subaru WRX is the raising the bar once again. While the 2019 WRX looks practically identical to the previous year there are a couple of updates which make the 2019 WRX the best-handling and best-performance WRX ever. The biggest change is the addition of a new air intake and high-flow exhaust system for the WRX STI to enhance performance. Another new feature for 2019 is SI-DRIVE which fine-tunes the electronically controlled throttle for sharp performance. Other changes for 2019 include a special new Cool Gray Khaki exterior color, standard Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology available on Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission models.
There is no shortage of power under the hood. Powering the 2019 WRX is a 268 horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder BOXER engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. While the WRX STI utilizes a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder BOXER engine that produces 310 horsepower and is paired with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The WRX is available with SI-DRIVE while the STI models are equipped with SI-DRIVE standard. SI-DRIVE is a new feature that enables three different modes of performance by regulating and fine-tuning the engine and throttle for smooth transmission adjustments. Both WRX models feature standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control, brake assist, and brake override system. The WRX STI comes standard with Brembo performance braking system.
Performance may be the number one reason why Bridgeport drivers are drawn to the Subaru WRX, but the WRX has a lot more to offer than just gripping performance. The WRX comes standard with a 6.5-inch STARLINK multimedia system with touchscreen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth wireless streaming, and dual USB ports. The WRX also offers a number of advanced safety features like EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, Reverse Automatic Braking, and Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert.