SG: Subaru launches all-new WRX and WRX STI

Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Southeast Asia region, today launched the all-new Subaru WRX and WRX STI. The brand new models bring luxury, comfort and redefined performance for sports sedans to a whole new level. “The all-new Subaru WRX and WRX STI stay true to the car’s unrivalled performance heritage while bringing luxury and refinement to an all new level. The result of combining the highest range of technologies and improvements presents one of the best versions of the brand’s iconic performance models.” said Mr. Glenn Tan, Executive Director, Tan Chong International Ltd.

OneShift Editorial Team

07 May 2014

The all-new Subaru WRX features:

Superior driving performance powered by the new Direct Injection Turbo engine
Six-speed Manual Transmission and a new Sport Lineartronic transmission with manual mode
Redesigned aggressive, yet redefined styling with a stiffer, agile chassis
New Active Torque Vectoring system.

Powered by the new 268hp 2.0 litre Direct Injection Turbo (DIT) Boxer engine, the WRX will be available in a new standard 6-speed manual transmission as well as a new Sport Lineartronic transmission with manual mode. The WRX will sport a new, refined look, with a much stiffer chassis, which includes a wide body styling, a new flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel, sports exhaust system and 17-inch alloy wheels.

A roomier interior, upgraded cabin comfort and materials and a wide array of new user technologies give the new WRX a more refined feel. The WRX introduces luxury with sports bucket seats with red stitching. The central console area which houses all controls has been elegantly designed with carbon and metal trims.

The all-new WRX STI features:

Superior driving performance ride quality powered by the most powerful engine in the segment
New sedan model with aerodynamics body design
High performance chassis with new Active Torque Vectoring system

Engineered for those who take driving seriously, the top of the line Subaru WRX STI is the ultimate package for drivers wanting top-range luxury and performance. With its stunning design, a powerful Boxer engine and the Subaru All-Wheel Drive system, the WRX STI will set a new standard in luxury performance sedans. The iconic performance flagship model debuts a new four-door wide-body design, built on a stiffer chassis for even greater handling agility. The all-new WRX STI is powered by a 2.5 litre turbocharged Boxer engine and employs a reinforced six-speed manual transmission, complemented with short throw shifting.

Like every other Subaru vehicle, the WRX and WRX STI have gone through comprehensive testing that conforms to the highest safety levels of Subaru’s safety philosophy of ‘All-Around Safety’, enhancing performance in all safety fields. The all new Subaru WRX and WRX STI are available for booking at the following Subaru Showrooms across Singapore: 25 Leng Kee Road and 19 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh.

Credits: Oneshift News Team