If you want to enjoy your drive, it is time to consider a vehicle that is sporty and capable. The Subaru WRX is a vehicle that helps you enjoy every drive. This car has a turbocharged engine and a great all-wheel drive system that makes driving an adventure. This vehicle also offers you some great features on the inside.

You can learn more about the 2023 Subaru WRX and all the features it offers you below, and reach out to us at Granite Subaru with any questions you may have about this vehicle. 

Performance and Engine Options

First, let's take a look at how the 2023 Subaru WRX can perform for you. We will check out what is under the hood, as well as other performance features and capabilities. 

  • Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine - The engine found in this vehicle is a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 271-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. 

This car has some speed inside; it can get you from zero to 60 in just six seconds. 

You have a six-speed manual transmission standard in this vehicle, but there is a continuously variable automatic transmission available. The manual transmission is fun to use and very engaging to shift. The continuously variable automatic offers smooth gear changes, as well. This vehicle also has standard all-wheel drive. 

 In terms of fuel efficiency, this vehicle gives you around 19 city and 26 highway miles per gallon with the manual transmission, and 19 city and 25 highway miles per gallon with the automatic transmission. 

The performance of this vehicle is exciting, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. This vehicle has a lot of other great features to love. Check them out below.

Exterior

The 2023 WRX measures 15.3 feet long. It has a curb weight that ranges from 3,297 to 3,537 pounds. This vehicle can be found with exterior colors such as WR Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Ice Silver Metallic, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Ignition Red, Ceramic White, and Solar Orange Pearl. 

The Subaru WRX has exterior features like LED headlights, steering responsive headlights, LED fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, a power sliding glass moonroof, heated side mirrors, and power side mirrors with integrated turn signals. 

Interior

On the inside of the 2023 WRX, you have seating for five people on standard cloth upholstery. A six-way manually adjustable driver's seat is standard with performance-design front seats. You also have a leather-wrapped, flat-bottomed steering wheel standard, as well as a leather-wrapped shifter handle standard. There are some additional seating upgrades like a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, Recaro performance front seats, heated front seats, and Ultrasuede trimmed upholstery. There is also dual-zone automatic climate control available to help you get the comfort you want in your vehicle. 

 In terms of cargo space, the Subaru WRX offers you 12.5 cubic feet of trunk space. However, there is a 60/40 rear split of the seats to give you more space to store larger items.

Technology

Next, let's take a closer look at what technology features can be found in the Subaru WRX. This vehicle has plenty of technology to keep you connected and entertained while you are on the road. Check it out below. 

  • Touchscreen infotainment - This vehicle offers you not one but two 7-inch touchscreens for its infotainment system on the base model. However, there is an available 11.6-inch touchscreen on other models. 
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - You can easily connect your smartphone to your vehicle with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This feature helps you to get your smartphone apps, music, phone contacts, and more through your infotainment system. 
  • Bluetooth - You also have the ability to talk on the phone hands-free with the Bluetooth capability in your Subaru WRX. You can stay safer because you don't have your phone in your hands while driving. 
  • USB ports - This vehicle has two standard USB ports and an additional two available USB ports. This helps you charge devices and stay connected to your infotainment system. 
  • 11-inch speaker stereo - This vehicle comes standard with a six-speaker stereo, HD radio, and satellite radio. However, there is an 11-speaker stereo available on other trim levels. 
  • Remote keyless entry and push button start - You also have remote keyless entry which makes it easier and more convenient to enter your vehicle. The push-button start also means you don't even have to get your keys out of your pocket to start your vehicle. 

All these technology features help to keep you connected and entertained. There are also some safety technology features that you can get in this vehicle. 

Safety

The Subaru WRX has a great list of safety features that help to alert you of a potential collision or even work to prevent one. Your vehicle comes standard with a rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights, and a rear-seat alert. There are some additional available features. These available features include blind spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear collision warning with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive pivoting headlights, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist. Check out a few of these features in more detail below. 

  • Rearview camera - This rearview camera gives you the ability to see behind you when you are going in reverse. It can make backing up and parking a lot easier on you, and it can keep you safer whenever you are going in reverse. 
  • Rear cross traffic alert - With the rear cross traffic alert feature, you have cameras and sensors to detect people behind you when you are backing up. This helps you be alerted if there is a vehicle crossing behind you. 
  • Lane keep assist - This safety feature helps to keep you in your lane. If it detects that you are drifting out of your lane unintentionally, it will make minor steering corrections to keep you safely in your lane. 
  • Front collision warning with pedestrian detection - With forward collision warning, cameras and sensors work to detect other vehicles and even pedestrians in your path. You will be alerted if there is a potential front-end collision so that you can avoid the collision. 

These safety features look out for you, your passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers on the road. They don't replace careful driving, but they can be a great way to keep you safer. 

Which Subaru WRX is Right for You?

The 2023 Subaru WRX is a great car for many reasons. This vehicle has an exciting performance, with a smooth-shifting manual transmission and an engine that can get you from zero to 60 in just six seconds. This car has a ton of great technology features and a comfortable interior. You also have some great safety features looking out for you. 

The 2023 WRX is available in four different trim levels, so there are four WRX models to choose from, each with different features. The base model is a great choice with a starting price around $30,000 and plenty of great standard technology like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and an infotainment system. If you get the base model with the CVT, you do get the EyeSight package of safety features. If you are looking to get a larger touchscreen in your vehicle, you will want to opt for at least the Premium trim. The Premium trim gives you the 11.6-inch touchscreen standard, and it has the moonroof available on this model. The Limited trim adds some comfort with the synthetic leather upholstery and a power-adjustable driver's seat, as well as safety features like blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. The final trim is the GT. The GT trim gives you Recaro front seats, an adaptive suspension, and the EyeSight suite of safety features standard.

If you have any questions about the Subaru WRX or any other Subaru models, you can reach out to us at Granite Subaru. We can help you get set up with a test drive today!

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