2018 SUBARU WRX: For the sporty sedan enthusiast | Richmond Drives: Vehicle Features



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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone, but the Subaru WRX and STI sedans still have their hands full with the VW Golf GTI and Golf R, Ford's ST Focus and RS and Honda's Si hot new-for-2018 Type R. The hopped-up Revised and revised by the European Commission on 2018, the European Commission and the United States of America. Inside, the dashboard on the base WRX now sports a 5.9-inch touchscreen that replaces the 4.3-inch version, while premium trims get a 7-inch unit. In addition, the top-level WRX Premium is eligible for an extra-cost upgrade to Recaro power-operated (driver's side) sport bucket seats, and bigger brakes. Spotting the more potent WRX STI is easy; it's the one with the huge wing out back, the more aggressive nose, lower exhaust outlets and its own wheel and tire package. You will not find any wimpy in this bad boy, only a six-speed manual will do here. The WRX's turbocharged four-cylinder produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the STI's 2.5-liter four-cylinder winds up with 305 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque (both engines unaltered from 2017).

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