The standard tilt and telescoping leatherwrapped steering wheel is accented by red stitching and standard aluminumalloy pedal covers now include the driver s. There are only 209 of these on the planet and i had the chance to drive one. The standard tilt and telescoping leatherwrapped steering wheel is accented by red stitching and standard aluminumalloy pedal covers now include the drivers. My 20 subaru wrx has been a very good car, it feels and runs very strong. That frustrated shriek youre hearing is the guy whos just walked off the lot with last year.
Last years wrx remains on the market as the cushy new impreza 2. And as a perfect case study, we bring you the 2009 subaru. The 2009 subaru imprezas strong safety scores, standard allwheel drive and good performance should appeal to shoppers who want a safe. Subaru wrx 2009, sport driver or passenger side strut insert by koni. The subaru impreza wrx interior introduced new comfort and spaciousness for 2008, and for 2009 it gains new wrx exclusive carbon black checkered upholstery accented by red stitching. May 04, 2019 with the 2009 wrx, subaru promised improved dynamics, more power and increased driver involvement, and theyve delivered in every way. My old wrx had a lot of mods, both power and suspension, and i must say, subaru did a pretty good job with the 2009s. Fans gave subaru some flack about the wrx hatchback launched in 2007 so tadah. When weighed against other enthusiastic allwheeldrive sports sedans, the 2009 subaru impreza wrx deserves strong consideration. Compact sedan that can transport the family with coupe sports car performance. Ive had my 2009 wrx for 10 months now, and i had a 2002 wrx wagon before it.
The 2020 subaru wrx is a quick and compact performance sedan that is equally comfortable as a daily driver in all weather conditions. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Sep 17, 2019 2009 10 police subaru impreza wrx els enabled credits 3d model forza gtav author zqrba ripped davey plates britishgamer88 editsfixes britishgamer88 rims forza skin. The new wrx gave priority to civility and comfort, rather than outright driving. My old wrx had a lot of mods, both power and suspension, and i must say, subaru did a pretty good job with the 2009 s. There are few problems that more horsepower cant fix or at least help you ignore.
Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Car and driver warns subaru impreza wrx sti owners to expect frequent fillups, and regular wrx owners dont have it much better. The 2009 subaru impreza is available as a compact sedan or a fourdoor hatchback. The 2009 subaru impreza should assuage their concerns, as the wrx model is back to its ripsnorting self, and the base impreza continues to be an intriguing alternative to the compact car status quo. Performance so bang on the money you feel as if youre getting change. Konl supplies the same highquality parts to sport tuners as they do to the professionals out on the. The cost is estimated based on data from multiple insurance industry sources. In part two of our awd performance comparison of the golf r, the guys spend time in a similarly priced wrx to see if this car or the evo x is a better match for the vw. I can say that after 23000 miles, i have had no problems besides the routine maintenance.
An spt front strut tower brace and spt lower chassis brace help to further tighten handling response. Lol, a colleague used to be able to remotestart and warm up his car from the 8th floor window if his car was parked on the 2nd floor on the neighboring parking deck probably 80 yards away. Pastranas new wrx sti delivers even sharper handling response than the stock model. After a full redesign last year, the 2009 subaru impreza wrx highperformance sedan gets a more powerful 265hp engine, stiffer suspension tuning and the aero body kit, including front and rear spoilers and side ground effects. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. The 2009 car is a bit more aggressive and goes a bit harder but it is still a car. The wrx is available only with a manual transmission, since last years wrx automatic transmission trim is now the.
The 2009 subaru impreza should assuage their concerns, as the wrx model is back to its ripsnorting self, and the base impreza continues to be an. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2009 subaru wrx 4door manual. The sp class was recently created by rally america to offer a compromise between the toptier open class and the more restrictive production gt class. Used 2009 subaru impreza wrx specs, mpg, horsepower. The 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti remains the perfect car for those who rank ultimate pointtopoint speed very highly but are unwilling to compromise utility and allweather drivability to get it. Whether as a sedan or wagon hatchback, the 2009 subaru impreza has a distinct personalitybringing good performance and safetythat sets it apart from other small cars.
Best of all, with optional fivedoor versatility and allwheel drive, you can have your cake and eat it too. Rare sti prodrive version, with 2 litre engine and 305 horsepower. However it is an old car and that is a relatively recent within the last year thing thats happened. Subaru wrx 2009, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. The sti version had originally 265 brake horsepower, however a prodrive performance package part number sa c2564 was available which, among other changes, increased power to 305 horsepower and 405nm of torque. The worst complaints are spun rod bearings, engine and engine cooling. It combines a racecar attitude, versatile allwheeldrive technology and a potent turbocharged boxer engine, making for a fun and practical car. The price point of the wrx model is unbeatable for an awd car and the engine build quality of subaru. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Combining brilliant performance with 5passenger seating, the 2019 subaru wrx is ideal for the family driving enthusiast on a budget. Additionally, find 2009 subaru impreza wrx warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. Search from 30 subaru impreza wrxs for sale, including a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx hatchback, a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx premium, and a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti. Want to make your 2009 subaru wrx one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. Subaru impreza wrxsti change vehicle unlock ratings thanks to some suspension adjustments and 40 more horsepower, the 2009 wrx is a lot sportier to drive than the 2008 model we said had become. However it is an old car and that is a relatively recent. It is not a matter of putting back anything that was taken out, rather an advancement of some characteristics to further improve the car, subaru boss nick senior argued. The insurance institute for highway safety iihs is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes the highway loss data institute hldi shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic. With the 2009 wrx, subaru promised improved dynamics, more power and increased driver involvement, and theyve delivered in every way. Awhp rises to 265 while awtq rises to 293, which approximates 330 horsepower at the crank. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2009 subaru impreza wrx.
Commissioned by subaru, vermont sportscar started the travis pastrana wrx sti with a stock 305horsepower 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti. The 2009 subaru impreza wrx hatchback features a few styling changes for 2009, which details as an aero package featuring an stitype grille with a wrx badge, while the sedan gets new. I wouldnt say that anything on this car was botched. Having softened off the new wrx for its hatch launch last year, subaru has put the bite back into rex with the arrival of the sedan. Read about the new 2009 subaru impreza wrx at automobile. The 2009 car is a bit more aggressive and goes a bit harder but it is still a car you can. Weve had it for going on 10 years now and it still runs and functions really well. New 2009 subaru impreza wrx blows last years model out of the. The table below shows all 2009 subaru impreza wrx specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. The engine was largely unchanged, and weight gain was nonexistent, but the wrx came off as more of an impreza gt. The subaru impreza wrx interior introduced new comfort and spaciousness for 2008, and for 2009 it gains new wrxexclusive carbon black checkered upholstery accented by red stitching. For a surferoutdoors person, more storage room is needed or roof racks for weekend trips up. My only issue is that the outlet in there for the cigarette lighter has broken.
The wrx sti is essentially its own car, and available only as a hatchback. The wrx is available only with a manual transmission, since last years wrx automatic transmission trim is now the impreza 2. According to the official epa estimates, the subaru impreza wrx should return 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, while the subaru impreza wrx sti gets just 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Yeah, he intentionally burned a gallon of gas to make sure he didnt have to sit in a cold car in a michigan winter. My old car was tuned and had a full catless turboback setup, as well as tokico dspec struts and sti pink springs. Original portuguese license plate and only 45,900 kilometres. Nov 22, 2012 in part two of our awd performance comparison of the golf r, the guys spend time in a similarly priced wrx to see if this car or the evo x is a better match for the vw. Discover the besthandling, best performing 2020 subaru wrx and wrx sti ever.