Subaru WRX - 2015

The Subaru WRX-2015 comes with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Manual Transmission is available as an optional. 

The WRX will be available in three different trims:
1. Base
2. Premium
3. Limited

WRX 2015 models sport a new aluminum hood with an integrated scoop to push fresh air into the intercooler, as well as front-fender side vents and quad tailpipe outlets.

The base WRX is well equipped with an AM/FM stereo with HD radio and a single-disc in-dash CD player, Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, iPod control capability, sport cloth front seats, a rear-vision camera, a 6-speed manual transmission, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels fitted with 235/45 R17 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT tires and, of course, Subaru's legendary symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.

The WRX Premium can also be equipped with Subaru's Sport Lineartronic automatic transmission with the SI-Drive performance management system, as well as paddle shifters on the steering column.

The top-of-the-line Limited gets leather trim, an 8-way power driver's seat and LED low-beam headlights. Also available on the Limited is keyless access and start, and the touch-screen Navigation package that beefs up the WRX with navigation, Aha smartphone integration, a 440-watt Harman Kardon audio system and Sirius XM satellite radio with NavTraffic.

Power for the 2015 WRX comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged boxer engine that produces 268 horsepower. This is an increase of three horsepower over the previous generation.

While the slight increase in horsepower would be hard to detect, the torque curve is certainly noticeable behind the wheel. The new WRX has 258 lb-ft of torque starting at just 2000 rpm — an increase of 14 lb-ft but, more importantly, available 2000 rpm sooner.

Subaru expects that most buyers will opt for the new 6-speed manual transmission, but for the first time a continuously variable transmission will be offered on the WRX. The Sport Lineartronic transmission can operate like a standard CVT or, depending on driver inputs, can mimic a 6-speed or 8-speed automatic.

 

Source : MSN