Showing posts with label Subaru WRX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Subaru WRX. Show all posts
August 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Here Are the Variants, Specs, Prices of the 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
After saying that the first batch of their Civic Type R thunder-stealing 2018 WRX and WRX STI would arrive before the end of August, Motor Image Pilipinas has announced that they have arrived. Slated for a public debut at the Subaru Festival next week, we got our hands at the exact variants, specs, and prices for these rally-bred performance sedans.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
July 11, 2017
Subaru Out to Steal Civic Type R's Thunder: 2018 WRX and WRX STI Coming By September
On the day Honda Cars Philippines opened the Civic Type R order books, sources within Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, say that the 2018 WRX and WRX STI will be dropping in even sooner than Honda’s much hyped hot hatch.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
January 6, 2017
2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI: Same Engine, Better Handling (w/ 18 Photos)
First, the bad news: you’re not getting a brand-new engine or transmission for your 2018 Subaru WRX or WRX STI. Now that’s done, here’s the good news: they’ve been substantially upgraded making it corner and ride better. Subaru says they’ve also made them more premium too.
Filed Under:
Detroit Motor Show,
News,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
October 4, 2016
Drool at this Japan-Only, Limited Edition Subaru WRX S4 tS
Proof that Japan gets the best stuff when it comes to Subarus, Fuji Heavy Industries just released a new limited edition WRX model called the WRX S4 tS. And aficionados know that ‘tS’ in this case stands for “Tuned by STI”. So what’s new?
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
December 29, 2015
Subaru Earns Top Marks in IIHS Safety Standards
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, recently announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS; a nonprofit organization supported by auto insurers in the US) has awarded the highest standard of safety, 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+), along with the highest possible rating of “Good” for five crash-worthiness tests as well as “Superior” for front crash prevention with the highest possible score of 6 points, to the 2016 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza, Subaru XV, and WRX.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru Outback,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru XV
February 27, 2015
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs the Competition
The original hot hatch is finally here: the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Although the GTI nameplate has been around for a while in Europe, it’s the relative new comer here in the Philippines. In this match up, the Golf GTI is pitted against the Filipino favorites: Subaru WRX, MINI Cooper S, and the Toyota 86.
Filed Under:
Feature,
MINI Cooper,
Subaru WRX,
Toyota 86,
Volkswagen Golf
September 16, 2014
Review: 2014 Subaru WRX CVT
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
September 6, 2014
Subaru Launches WRX S4 in Japan
Subaru has pulled the wraps off the WRX S4—the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version of the WRX. The “S4” stands for four key attributes of the vehicle: “Sports Performance”, “Safety Performance”, “Smart Driving”, and “Sophisticated Feel”.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
September 2, 2014
Review: 2014 Subaru WRX M/T
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
August 15, 2014
Subaru Adds New Variants to WRX and WRX STI
Motor Image Pilipinas, Subaru’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, has officially revealed the pricing and specs of two new additions to its WRX and WRX STI line. These two new models are set to arrive in mid-September and are specifically designed with the ‘tuner’ crowd in mind. Both models offer a much more affordable price point with only a slight reduction in standard convenience features.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
May 27, 2014
Subaru WRX and WRX STI Earn "IIHS Top Safety Pick" Nod
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles,announced that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has awarded the best possible ranking of 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) to the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX STI currently sold in the North American region. As for the other Subaru models, 2014 Legacy, 2014 Outback, 2014 Impreza, 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014/2015 Forester have already earned a 2014 TSP rating.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
April 9, 2014
First Drive: 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
UPDATE 2: Full review of Subaru WRX STI Premium.
It’s not every day you get excited about a car even before it was officially launched. In my case, the anticipation for the all-new 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI was so high, I was literally begging on my knees to be one of the first to get my hands behind one. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, literally whetted my appetite to the point where I was salivating like a rabid dog thanks to all the carefully planned teasers including bringing over the WRX Concept to Manila. Everything turned full circle as they held the regional launch of the WRX and WRX STI in Manila—the first time the country played host to our 9 Asian neighbors for quite some time. (For the complete specs, click here).
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI,
Track Day
MIAS 2014: Subaru WRX and WRX STI Graces Stand; Gets Pummeled by Russ Swift Shortly After (w/ Complete Specs)
UPDATE 3: Here is our First Drive story of the all-new Subaru WRX and WRX STI (4/9/2014).
UPDATE: We have now included the complete specs below (4/9/2014).
UPDATE: We have confirmed the prices for the all-new WRX and WRX STI. Details below (4/3/2014).
We’ve carefully followed the steady progress of the 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI and hope that it will arrive here sooner rather than later. Well, after a tease with the WRX Concept, Motor Image Pilipinas has launched the all-new Subaru WRX and WRX STI at their stand at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MIAS,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
February 14, 2014
The Subaru WRX Concept Races to Manila and Motor Image's Holding a Photo Contest Too!
For customers and fans to get re-acquainted with the WRX nameplate (a model not sold in the Philippines since 2010), Motor Image Pilipinas has brought in the lusty Subaru WRX Concept for your viewing pleasure. Starting today until March 20, the Subaru WRX Concept is on display front and center at the Subaru Greenhills showroom along EDSA.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Concept Cars,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
December 1, 2013
Subaru Launches All-New WRX in Los Angeles
Subaru has finally taken the wraps off the hotly-anticipated all-new WRX which made its global debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show.
The all-new WRX promises better handling and performance through a brand-new drivetrain headlined by a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine. Featuring the trademark intercooler turbo (with a hood scoop) and a flat-four layout (Boxer), the all-new WRX pushes out 268 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. The all-new WRX also features the model's first-ever 6-speed manual and a new, optional Sport Lineartronic CVT transmission.
Filed Under:
Los Angeles Auto Show,
MIAS,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
November 12, 2013
Subaru Teases All-New WRX; Debut Set at LA Auto Show
Subaru has just released a teaser shot of the all-new WRX which will be unveiled at the upcoming 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show from November 20.
Filed Under:
Los Angeles Auto Show,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
October 29, 2013
Official: Subaru to Launch All-New WRX and WRX STI at MIAS 2014
Filed Under:
MIAS,
News,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
March 29, 2013
Subaru Debuts WRX Concept at New York International Auto Show
Subaru has finally taken the wraps off the WRX Concept--a design study that serves as the clearest indication of what the production WRX would look like come late this year. Subaru has purposely given sparse mechanical specifications of the WRX Concept as it serves mainly to give "hints" to the design language of the production WRX.
Filed Under:
New York International Auto Show,
News,
Subaru WRX
January 26, 2009
Review: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX
Everyday traffic in Manila is such a finicky creature. One moment, you’re cruising the length of EDSA at about 80 km/h and the next; you’re stuck behind the Love Bus. You think you can escape it by leaving earlier (or later) or by taking another route, but after sometime you realize: traffic here doesn’t follow a particular time or place. It comes and goes at will and no amount of u-turn slots and bus lanes can fix it. The best you can do would be to make the daily commute much more bearable: a roomy and comfy cabin, a compliant ride and a nice stereo would be welcome things to have as you crawl next to everyone else. But what about the times when things are moving faster? When you wished you had a quick car with excellent performance and strong brakes to haul you in? It may not be more than 14.28 percent of any given week (that’s Sunday to you non-mathematicians), but as an enthusiast, you just want that extra kick available when you need it the most. Luckily, there’s the Subaru Impreza WRX—a car that’s equal parts comfortable and racy; an automotive equivalent of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
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