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Subaru’s New Powerful WRX Sedan Arrives in South Africa with over 200kW, Pricing Starts from R759 000
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Subaru’s New Powerful WRX Sedan Arrives in South Africa with over 200kW, Pricing Starts from R759 000

by  Sean Parker 2 min read
  • All-New Subaru WRX is offered locally in two derivatives, powered by a new 2.4-litre turbocharged with 202kW and 350Nm
  • Inside the WRX sports a new 11.6-inch Starlink tablet interface that houses an infotainment system
  • Under the performance sedan's skin, the engineers say the new model has improved rigidity and provides for better handling

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The new Subaru WRX hits South African streets with two models available with two gearbox choices, and pricing starts from R759 000.

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After a long wait, the Subaru WRX has arrived in South Africa. Image: Quickpic
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The WRX is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged engine that produces 202kW and 350Nm, Quickpic reports.

For enthusiasts, there is a six-speed manual version and for those who want a self-shifter Subaru offers an eight-speed CVT.

Under the skin, Subaru has made the chassis more rigid for better handling with more rigidity in its suspension mounting points and longer suspension stroke, IOL reports.

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Inside the interior is dominated by an 11.6-inch touchscreen that houses the infotainment system in a tablet-like form and offers high-resolution graphics. Fans of the WRX will be happy that Subaru has kept buttons to adjust the volume and temperature.

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The celebration of 50 years of BMW M and the debut of the M4 CSL was the main attraction at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in England.

A video of the run shows the limited-edition sports car power up the hill. It has a modified version of the familiar 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine with 405kW and 650N.m and zoots to 100km/h in a claimed 3.7 seconds.

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South Africa will receive a limited number of models in 2023 and pricing will be announced closer to its launch.

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Sean Parker Sean Parker is a motoring journalist with over 10 years' experience, who started out in the industry as the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists' Bursar student. Since then, the Cape Town-born editor has gone on to launch a national newspaper called Gears and Gadgets and worked for the country's premier online and print motoring publications before joining Briefly News to head up its Car & Tech section. He enjoys watching live sport and can't wait for F1 to make its debut in Mzansi.

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