The Subaru WRX is a performance car marque’s take on the sports saloon genre. It combines aggressive looks with functional interior space and comfort.
The WRX was created in 2003 as a replacement for the iconic WR sedan. TheWR was redesigned in 2005 and 2006, making it a steady re-release.
Today, theWRX is still popular, having solid sales numbers and high demand. People buy them because of its aggressive look and performance capabilities.
This column will discuss what the Subaru WRX is and what you can do to get one for yourself.
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Yes, there is a WRX that comes with an automatic
Some manufacturers offer the automatic on their cars much later than Subaru did with the Legacy, so don’t lose hope if you have an automatic.
Many manufacturers offer their auto models later than the manual version and in limited quantities. This is a good thing!
The biggest challenge in offering the auto version is getting enough people to order it due to how much quicker it will arrive. Getting reviews and orders filled can take a while!
If you are looking for an automatic, look for a 2017 or 2018 WRX. The Legacy sedan bodystyle and engine are the same, just with an automatic instead. Both come with base engines with no Turbo but with Turbo Premium tires to upgrade to Turboline.
Engine size
The Subaru WRX is a relatively small engine car. Most people refer to it as a hatchback, but in reality it is a sedan sized vehicle.
Like many small cars, the Subaru WRX has an automatic transmission. There are three base models with this transmission- N/A, Sport, and Variable Torqueivntivnteam (VVT). All of them have a 6-speed manual transmission, although it is possible to order the auto with the 5-speed manual as well.
The VVT includes Sport Plus mode which reduces power to the wheels in order to improve handling. In Sport mode, all wheel acceleration is reduced and only one wheel gets power! In VVT mode, both wheels get power!
All of the modes have their own set of benefits and costs which can be hard to judge due to only seeing the tachometer in front of you.
Good for city driving
While most people would prefer the wrx came in an automatic, it does not. This is for a good reason!
WD has made it clear that their manual transmission vehicles are premium products and do not cater to the masses. The average person does not have the capability of driving and operating a manual transmission vehicle, which is what the wrx comes with.
While some people may prefer the automatic over a stick, personal preference is not something that can be controlled with driver aids such as heated leather or stupider voice control. Both features on previous wuxacs worked well, but with 170 horsepower and 17 pound-feet of torque on tap, there’s no need to go slow when driving!
Ford has offered an automatic in their lineup for quite some time now. Many people had trouble deciding whether to get the v6 or v8 version of the wrx, based on which automatic engine was used.
Good for the highway
The WRX comes in a six-speed manual and automatic models. The manual has an EPA-rated fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon equivalent (mPGe) in the city and 60 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) on the highway.
The auto features a standard five-speed transmission, which can be shifted by either the steering wheel paddle shift or clutch pedal. The paddle shift is used when changing speeds in a car or truck, while the clutch pedal can be used in a car to adjust the speed of a car.
Both transmissions offer manual mode, which can be selected with either the steering wheel paddle shift or foot pedal. In manual mode, you will need to use your feet to keep the engine turning over and shifting into gear!
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No, only the sport transmission is available
The manual transmission is the only one you can choose when buying an WRX. It comes in either six- or seven-speed, making it either a sportingly quick and efficient auto transmission or an easy, relaxed way to drive.
The auto transmission in the Subaru WRX is not offered with all models. The automatic is only available on the Limited, Touring and Sport models. The Limited model has a higher starting price point than the other two models so it is only offered as a manual instead of auto.
The limited edition Touring model has the automatic instead of the manual so there are two transmissions to consider when buying an WRX. The auto can be ordered in either six or seven speeds and costs less than the manual which requires you to pay more for the same gear ratio.
Yes, a dual clutch transmission
A dual clutch transmission is a different type of transmission. These types are called a dual clutch transmission because the driver and driver are in charge of shifting.!
The legendary Subaru WRX was the first car to use a dual clutch transmission. This was called a manual shift control and still is today. This was added so the driver could shift into second or not when it was up to you.
While this feature is still present in the current WRX, there have been recent updates that have added new features such as paddle shifters and limited slip differentials. Both of these add new features were created for handling wet or snowbound roads.
Bullet point: Limited slip Differential
The limited slip differential is one of the newer additions to the WRX family.
Less torque
In case you haven’t noticed, cars with automatic gears have a little less power. There’s a reason that manual cars have more power – they have more gears to use!
The extra second you have to wait for your WRX to downshift is the added power you need. Even with the relatively weak 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the WRX, it needs help getting things going.
Fortunately, this isn’t a problem in the redline-obsessed auto industry. Nearly all cars now have a redline of about 7,000 feet per minute, making quick downshifts almost mandatory.
Less horsepower
If you are looking for a automatic Subaru, you will have to put up with some hard work. It takes a while to learn how to drive an automatic Subaru and get the most out of it.
Automatic Subarus are special in that there is a button on the steering wheel that requires a quick push before it will change gears. This is called an auto-trans feature and it is found on all four-wheelers as well as cars with manual transmission.
The way this works is that the computer reads one gear change and then moves on to the next without you having to do anything. It sounds strange but it really can be useful when driving in tough conditions or if you need more speed when turning corners.