Subaru has announced the 2022 WRX will start at US$ 29,105 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships this spring. Kicking things off is the Base trim, which features a hexagonal grille that is flanked by LED headlights. The model also sports a stainless steel four-tailpipe exhaust system and 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in summer performance tires.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
It’s joined by a second 7-inch display, which provides access to vehicle and
climate control settings. Other niceties include an automatic climate control
system, silver metallic trim, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red
contrast stitching. Buyers will also find cloth upholstery, split folding rear
seats, and a “sport design instrument cluster” with a color LCD display.
Moving up the trim ladder is the US$ 31,605
WRX Premium. It features a lightly revised exterior with LED fog lights, a rear
spoiler, and larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as
buyers will find “premium seat fabric,” a dual-zone automatic climate control
system, alloy pedals, and an 11.6-inch infotainment system with a split-screen
setting. The model also comes with keyless access, a push-button ignition, and
an All-Weather Package that includes heated front seats, heated side mirrors,
and a windshield wiper de-icer. Speaking of packages, customers can get a power
moonroof and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system for an additional US$ 1,875.
Buyers looking for more luxury can opt for
the WRX Limited, which begins at US$ 35,995. It adds steering responsive LED
headlights, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a power moonroof.
The model also sports additional driver assistance systems such as Rear Cross
Traffic Alert and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist.
Interior updates are relatively limited,
but there’s a 10-way power driver’s seat as well as Ultrasuede accents.
Furthermore, the model gains the aforementioned Harman Kardon audio system as
well as GPS navigation with three years of free map updates. Sitting at the top
of the range is the all-new WRX GT. It starts at US$ 41,895 and features exclusive
18-inch alloy wheels with a matte gray finish. Elsewhere, there are Recaro
front seats with Ultrasuede upholstery as well as red contrast stitching and
embossed “Recaro” logos on the backrests. Those upgrades are joined by
electronically controlled dampers with Comfort, Normal, and Sport settings.
There’s also a Drive Mode Select system, which allows the driver to “configure
up to 430 different customization options for steering feel, damper settings,
[and] SI-Drive settings.”
Regardless of which trim is selected, all
Subaru WRXs have a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that develops
271 hp and 349 Nm of torque. It’s connected to a
six-speed manual transmission and a symmetrical all-wheel drive system.
Customers can also opt for a Subaru Performance Transmission, which is a
slightly ridiculous name for a CVT. It comes standard on the range-topping GT
and is available on all other trims. While it won’t appeal to enthusiasts, the
CVT adds Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance system as well as adaptive cruise
control. The CVT costs between US$ 1,890 and US$ 2,250 depending on the selected
trim, but it’s worth noting the WRX Premium variant gains a transmission oil
cooler. The CVT-equipped WRX Limited goes even further by adding reverse
automatic braking.
