Details of the Australian specifications for Subaru’s new WRX range have been revealed, with the fifth generation of the iconic performance machine now available for pre-order.

The sedan will be available in three variants – WRX AWD, WRX AWD RS and WRX AWD tS – with both WRX AWD and WRX AWD RS offered in a choice of six-speed manual or Subaru Performance Transmission, while the WRX AWD tS is offered exclusively in Subaru Performance Transmission.

WRX Sportswagon will also be available in three variants – WRX Sportswagon AWD, WRX Sportswagon AWD GT and WRX Sportswagon AWD tS – all offered exclusively with Subaru Performance Transmission. That transmission is a new Sport Lineartronic gearbox and offers automatic downshift blipping control and an 8-speed manual mode.

Inside, there’s an 11.6-inch touchscreen integrated infotainment system with vertical orientation. All WRXs feature dual-zone climate control air conditioning, D-shaped leather steering wheel, and sports bucket seats (driver and front passenger).

WRXs with Subaru Performance Transmission will feature Subaru’s latest-generation EyeSight safety system, with features including Adaptive cruise control, Emergency lane keep assist, lane centring function, Pre-collision braking system, Pre-collision brake assist, Pre-collision throttle management, Autonomous emergency steering, Speed sign recognition, and intelligent speed limiter.

Select WRX Sedan and Sportswagon variants also feature the Driver Monitoring System with technologies such as facial recognition, distraction warning and drowsiness warning.

Top of the range tS Sedan and Sportswagon variants feature Drive Mode Select and electronic control dampers. With Drive Mode Select, the driver can choose modes that change the driving dynamics while an ‘individual’ mode can be customised by the driver.

The new WRX is powered by a revised Subaru 2.4-litre turbocharged, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine delivering 202kW and 350Nm.

The fifth-generation WRX range will be priced (manufacturer’s list price) from $44,990 for the AWD Manual through to $57,990 for the WRX Sportswagon AWD tS Sport Lineartronic.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (April 2022).

12 April 2022