Subaru has announced the 2019 WRX and WRX STI will
be available as a limited edition Series.Gray. Based on the WRX Premium, the
WRX Series.Gray will feature a Cool Gray Khaki exterior with exclusive Crystal
Black Silica badging. The model will also come equipped with 18-inch wheels
featuring a black finish. Other highlights include LED lighting units and a
keyless access system with a push-button ignition.
Interior changes are limited but the car comes
standard with the Performance Package which includes ultrasuede Recaro seats
with eight-way power adjustment on the driver’s side. The package also includes
a moonroof delete, JURID front brake pads and red brake calipers.
Under the hood, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter
boxer engine that develops 268 hp. It will be connected
exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission and a symmetrical all-wheel
drive system with active torque vectoring. Production will be limited to 750
units and pricing starts at US$ 32,595.
Buyers looking for something more powerful can opt
for the WRX STI Series.Gray. It’s largely identical to the aforementioned model
but it has larger 19-inch alloy wheels which are backed up by a
high-performance braking system with Brembo calipers. The model also has a
sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers as well as a modestly revised
interior with an ultrasuede steering wheel and ultrasuede black seats featuring
black leather bolsters.
The biggest change is under the hood as all 2019 WRX
STI models have been equipped with an upgraded 2.5-liter turbo engine that
features a new air intake, stronger pistons, an enhanced exhaust and an
optimized ECU. Thanks to these modifications, the engine now produces 310 hp. Only 250 units will be available and each one will cost US$ 39,695.
Besides the special editions, the 2019 WRX and WRX
STI have an upgraded infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
compatibility. Pricing starts at US$ 27,195 for the WRX and US$ 36,595 for the WRX
STI.
