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2017 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2016

What's new for 2017.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER

Trims

5 configurations

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2017 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
268
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual
City / highway MPG
20 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Low profile trunk spoiler
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch Multimedia system
  • Sport-design electroluminescent gauges
  • 4.3-inch color multifunction display
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • 7 airbags

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

5 of 5 trims
2017 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2317 / 23 / 1917 / 23 / 19
Horsepower268 hp268 hp268 hp305 hp305 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed close-ratio manual6-speed close-ratio manual
Name2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2222.52.5
Aspirationtwin-scroll turbochargedtwin-scroll turbochargedtwin-scroll turbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
ValvetrainDual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Horsepower268268268305305
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft258258258290290
Torque RPM52005200520040004000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG2020201717
Highway MPG2727272323
Combined MPG2323231919
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Length (in)180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)58.158.158.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)104.3104.3104.3104.3104.3
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Wheel size (in)1718181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyBBS forged aluminum-alloy
Wheel finishDark grayGrayGrayDark grayHigh-luster
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Eyesight standardNoNoNoNoNo
Blind spot detectionNoNoNoNoYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––––Yes
Lane change assist––––Yes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYesYes
Low profile trunk spoilerYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch Multimedia systemYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-design electroluminescent gaugesYesYesYesYesYes
4.3-inch color multifunction displayYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYes
7 airbagsYesYesYesYesYes
Optional Sport Lineartronic Transmission with paddle shifters-See conditionSee condition--
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYesYesYes
Fog lights-YesYes--
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers)-YesYes--
L.E.D. low-beam headlights--YesYesYes
Auto on/off wiper linked headlights--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat--Yes-Yes
Welcome lighting--Yes--
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus system--Yes--
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled--Yes--
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) AWD---YesYes
Front and rear limited-slip differentials---YesYes
Brembo performance braking system---YesYes
High-performance STI sport-tuned suspension---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler---YesYes
Alcantara/leather-trimmed upholstery with red bolster accents---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYes
All-Weather Package---YesYes
High-luster finish 18-inch BBS aluminum-alloy wheels----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System----Yes
Keyless Access with Push-button Start----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes