09 Oct 2008

Subaru Australia today previewed its new generation Impreza WRX sedan at Sydney International Motor Show, offering a huge 26 Kilowatts more power and 23 Newtonmetres more torque, better fuel efficiency and upgraded suspension.

Model Year 2009 Impreza WRX sedan and hatch will be available by early December with a larger turbocharger and increased boost, plus the options of leather trim with sunroof, and satellite navigation.

In addition to the power and torque enhancements, all Impreza WRX versions will share the new suspension package, producing even sharper, aggressive handling. It will feature increased spring and damping rates, and thickened stabilizer bars.

The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX will also feature a new mesh grille and badge, distinctive red brake calipers and wider tyres.

Inside, red stitch seating will add to the sporty appearance.

MY09 Impreza WRX will produce 195 Kilowatts of power at 6000 rpm and 343 Newtonmetres of torque at 4000 rpm, while fuel consumption is improved in the combined cycle from 10.7 l/100km to 10.4 l/100km.

Carbondioxide emissions are down from 252 g/km to 247 g/km.

Recommended Retail Pricing is maintained at MY08 levels – both hatch and the newly introduced sedan will start from $39,990 rrp.

Impreza WRX MY09 highlights:

15.4 per cent more power
7.2 per cent more torque
Better fuel efficiency (combined cycle)
Carbondioxide emissions reduced
Upgraded suspension
Larger turbocharger and increased boost
Leather trim with sunroof, and satellite navigation options
Enhanced suspension package - sharper, aggressive handling
New mesh grille with WRX badge
Distinctive red brake calipers
Wider tyres
Red stitch seating adds to sporty appearance
Pricing maintained at MY08 levels – simple choice between hatch or sedan, as prices identical

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “This latest model year Impreza WRX is a step change.

“We’re not only introducing big power and torque increases, we’ve dramatically sharpened handling too.

“We’ve spent a lot of time with the engineers on Australian roads and in local conditions, developing a suspension package that appeals to the driving enthusiast.

“The result is an Impreza WRX that is true to our core Subaru DNA, of delivering pure driving confidence.”

He added: “Drivability of Impreza WRX is sharper and, combined with the power and torque benefits, this is a compelling, aggressive package.

“For the first time we’re also offering a leather trim with sunroof option as part of the regular Impreza WRX line-up, addressing clear customer demand seen in our retail network.

“The extra power, torque, upgraded suspension and other refinements on entry-level Impreza WRX will come at no extra cost.

“Equivalent sedan and hatch pricing will also be identical, making it a straight choice for customers between body styles.”