Engine, Transmission, and Performance Under the WRX's hood is a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four-cylinder engine. Its 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque routes through either a standard six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Per tradition, every WRX has all-wheel drive.
What kind of turbo is in a 2019 WRX?
There are two 2019 Subaru models that are powered by a turbocharged BOXER engine WRX and Ascent. Subaru WRX: The Subaru WRX features two turbocharged BOXER engines. The WRX is powered by a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and the WRX STI utilizes a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder that generates 210 horsepower.
The new-generation WRX debuted a new 268-horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo BOXER engine that's teamed to a choice of the model's first 6-speed manual transmission or a new, optional performance automatic transmission, the Sport Lineartronic® with manual mode.
What does WRX stand for in Subaru?
World Rally eXperimental
Is the Subaru WRX STI a good car?
The WRX STI is truly knife-edged in terms of its ride quality, handling, and acceleration. This makes it a great sports sedan for track day events but a fairly uncomfortable car for everyday driving.Oct 5, 2021
Is the WRX a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2020 Subaru WRX? The 2020 Subaru WRX has a predicted reliability score of 77 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What year WRX is most reliable?
The 2004 Subaru WRX is generally regarded to be the most reliable model year. This is based on the total number of complaints that have been filed per year. The 2005 through 2007 model years also generally are considered to be more reliable than the earlier and later years.
While results will vary and the big variable is always how well the car has been maintained, what I can tell you is a Subaru is capable of going 300,000 miles. And if you are a regular maintenance type of owner you should expect to get that type of mileage out of it.
What car has EJ255?
Subaru's EJ255 engine was a turbocharged 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed (or 'boxer') four-cylinder engine. For Australia, the EJ255 engine was introduced in the Subaru SG Forester XT in 2003, but subsequently offered in the GD/GG Impreza WRX and BL Liberty GT (see table below).
Which Subaru has the EJ engine?
In the U.S., the only vehicle powered currently by the EJ engine is the Subaru WRX STI, which uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four with 310 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed manual. The limited edition STI S209 is currently the most powerful Subaru sold in the U.S. with 341 hp and 330 lb-ft.