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The 2013 Subaru WRX Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th November 2012. The Subaru WRX is regarded as a small Car built in Japan with prices starting at $49,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 195 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the WRX Base uses 10.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 247g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 577km per full tank
The Subaru WRX measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2625mm (103.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1450kg (3196.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The WRX Base comes standard with 235/45 Rnull front tyres and 235/45 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2013 Subaru WRX Base has a 155mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
134.02 - 145.02 kW/t
58.64 kW/t
162.63 kW/t
Boot Space
301 - 420 litres
250 litres
486 litres
Fuel Efficiency
10.4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
577 km
577 km
1,310 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 kg
750 kg
1,700 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
155 mm
98 mm
155 mm
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Dimensions
4,415 mm
1,795 mm
1,475 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,415 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
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Explore Subaru WRX Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 247
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 99.5
Engine (cc): 2457
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Ej25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 79.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 577
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 359
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 14.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 20
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.3
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 265
Maximum Power (kW): 195
Maximum Torque (Nm): 343
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Differential Lock
Location: Center
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Center
Center Type: Mechanical
Location: Front
Front Type: Mechanical
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Impreza
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 26.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 742
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 301
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 58.1
Overall Height (mm): 1475
Overall Length (in): 173.8
Overall Length (mm): 4415
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1540
Wheelbase (in): 103.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2625
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1020
Rear Headroom (in): 37.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 950
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1433
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3197
Tare Weight (kg): 1410
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20070831
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 4
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Hatch
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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