Images: Subaru V1.I WRX (2014-17)
Released in Australia in March 2014, the Subaru V1 WRX was a compact, performance sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the all-wheel drive WRX was powered by a 2.0-litre horizontally-opposed, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT) with steering wheel gearshift paddles. The WRX STi, however, was released in April 2014 and powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was solely available with a six-speed manual transmission…Read full Subaru V1 WRX review
Images: Subaru V1.II WRX (2017-on)
Released in Australia in July 2017, the Subaru V1 Series II (V1.II) WRX and WRX STi introduced cosmetic and interior updates, revised suspension, ‘EyeSight’ safety technologies for WRX models with CVTs, upgraded brakes for the WRX STi and the introduction of a WRX STi spec.R model. Visually, the Subaru V1.II WRX and WRX STi could be identified by their revised front bumpers, larger lower grilles, new fog light bezels and LED headlights with integrated indicator lights. A new design was introduced for the Subaru WRX’s 18-inch alloy wheels, while the WRX STi was fitted with 19-inch forged alloy wheels.
