New 2025 Subaru WRX Premium

The WRX is an excellent GT, offering a combination of comfort and performance that is as entertaining as anything available today. If you like going fast, the WRX is for you! The WRX is available with the continually variable transmission (CVT) that is used on many other Subarus, including my previous car, an Impreza. I think a CVT is a very sensible match for a turbo engine that has relatively low torque at low RPM’s, so if you’d rather not shift it yourself, you could rationalize that it’s probably faster with the CVT. Old timers like me often think their automatic is in the wrong gear so a manual transmission is essential. Then there’s the trunk release…the Impreza had a button on the outside while the WRX requires that you trigger the trunk release either from the dash or with your “smart” key fob. The HVAC system has its own quirks. If you get into the WRX and it’s below freezing outside, you’ll discover quickly that the thermostat’s lowest setting is 60. That results in hot air pouring out of the heater. You then have to pull over and take off your outer layer, or turn the heater off. Air conditioning seems to work better.

• Lane departure
• Automatic temperature control
• Emergency communication system
• Wireless phone connectivity
• Exterior parking camera rear
• Front dual zone A/C
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Split folding rear seat
• Heated front seats
• Perimeter/approach lights
• Remote keyless entry
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Alloy wheels
• Sport suspension
• Smart device integration
• Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase
• Security system
• Tracker system: STARLINK Safety and Security

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