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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan TSi h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ Download the Kaywa Qr Code reader (A p Store &Android market) and scan your code! my Kaywa Qr-Code w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz CELLULAR See page 5 for more info! 2 h tp: /kaywa.me/8aVDQ Download the Kaywa QR Code Reader (a p Store &android Market) and scan your code! REVERSE CAMERAS My Kaywa QR-Code w.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz PARKING SENSORS 0800 212 777 Ce l 021 855 884 GPS/TRACKING motor vehicle purchase See our ad on page 2 44 Selwyn Times Wednesday September 21 2022 Subaru WRX never fails to impress THERE’S A STRONG groundswell of opinion the newly-released, fifth-generation Subaru WRX will be the last. Well, there’s certainly going to be no more STi versions of the Impreza, Subaru has made that widely known, and I guess with the environmentally-conscious automotive world we are now living in it could well be that the WRX doesn’t fit alongside the new projects that are leaving Subaru’s factories. Subaru have entered the world of electrification, the Solterra sport utility vehicle is due here early next year, and by all accounts interest is high, orders are being taken. In the interim, the new WRX is here for performance enthusiasts to enjoy and, what’s more, it’s here in two body styles – sedan and wagon (GT). There is also a manual transmission model. That’s not all that’s new, the engine is a departure from what Subaru has stuck to for years in terms of size. Whereas, once the choice was between 2-litre and 2.5-litre engines, the WRX gets a 2387cc unit marketed as 2.4-litre. The evaluation car was the sedan and was equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission that Subaru labels as performance transmission, it incorporates a drive mode select system that allows drivers to individually customise key aspects to maximise the driving experience. I’d be happy with just two pedals, the driveline is quite spectacular SPORTY: Four exhaust pipes are the promise of something special under the bonnet. in terms of performance, refinement and economy – well relative economy anyway – the WRX is a hot-blooded fire-breather. True to Subaru’s method of manufacture, drive is sent to all four wheels. The engine/CVT transmission combination still provides manuallike performance because there are eight pre-set gearing points (six in sport + mode), it is as close to a manual set-up as it can be, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters let the driver get fully involved in the ratio change process. Of course, there are other drive modes as well – comfort, normal, sport and eco. I like the system, and the CVT gearing does nothing to stifle engine performance. Even though the engine has less capacity than previously, power has been increased by 5kW, it is now up to 202kW while maximum torque sits at 350Nm, full availability is reached between 2000rpm and 5200rpm. Mixed together, these outputs mean invigorating, performance-related motoring. I think of this engine as being much like I remember in the STi model from the previous generation, it is strong and excites with its turbocharged boost, it is responsive and willing. The quad-camshaft, boxer unit has a linear flow of power which doesn’t wilt through the rev band, it is capable of propelling the WRX to a 100km/h time of 5.8sec. It can also accelerate from 80km/h to 120km/h in 4sec. These are fast SUBARU WRX: Perfect balance of performance and handling. times and fit the ethos that is WRX, it is a genuine sports sedan and one that never fails to please. It is also one of the easiest performance cars to drive, especially in CVT form. It can be driven as fast or as slowly as the driver wishes, it is adaptable in the everyday role and it is comfortable, especially in terms of on-board space and suspension compliance, it is far from hard underneath. That fine balance is critical, for the WRX has handling to envy as well. The suspension easily contains body movement in a corner as well as being composed when mid-corner undulations are encountered. I took the test car through some tricky corners inland from Darfield. The WRX was quick and composed on that run, it has precise steering and directional accuracy to envy. A point to mention are the electronically-controlled dampers fitted to the tS variant, in sport + mode the automatic firming is quite noticeable, providing increased performance feel. Grip in the first instance is supplied by sticky sport specification Dunlop tyres (245/40 x 18in), and with four-wheel-drive seen as a major grip enhancer the WRX has natural handling ability. It almost feels like rear wheel-drive only at some points, especially forcing out of a corner, oversteer isn’t likely, but there is a push that indicates something special lurks in the driveline. That is something Subaru has • Price – Subaru Impreza WRX tS, $64,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4670mm; width, 1825mm; height, 1465mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder (boxer), fourwheel-drive, 2387cc, 202kW, 350Nm, eightstep continuously variable automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 5.8sec • Fuel usage – 8.5/100km made a genuine effort to promote, four-wheel-drive has many advantages, handling aside, it is a safety mechanism and a way to engineer a sports car feel into a chassis. As you force acceleration from corner to corner the WRX uses its mid-range strength to provide a solid feeling of exhilaration. All of this performance needn’t come at the cost of fuel waste, we still need to be mindful these are days of soaring petrol costs. The WRX CVT is still rated with an 8.5l/100km on a combined cycle average. At 100km/h on the highway an instantaneous readout of 6.1l/100km provided me with an average of 10l/100km on return to the dealership. The new WRX lists from $59,990. As mentioned the evaluation car was designated tS, that simply means it gets a few special treats – STi steering wheel and dash logo, and unique wheels. Along with the electronic dampers and drive mode select, the tS package adds $5k. Sedan and wagon variants list at the same price. Bear in mind, though, the Government will take an extra fee from you if are a purchaser – that could mean something between $1400 to $3250 required after purchase. However, in terms of bang for your buck, the WRX is still a champion, not only do you get that lively performance, it has an in-cabin environment that is full of kit laid out in a sporty style, something that an enthusiast will easily relate to. The technology is state-of-the art; take the tablet-like central console, for example, not only is it large and deep, but the information it contains is also expansive. Subaru’s clever Eyesight driver assistance system has also been upgraded to provide further safety. Other features include electric sunroof, suede seat coverings (also heated), electric seat adjustment, keyless entry and ignition, and a host of other minor fitment too numerous to mention. Regular readers will be fully aware of my affection for the traditional sports sedan; however, the WRX is a definite sport sedan like no other, its four-wheeldrive system providing a major point of difference. That means that I’m even more smitten with the concept, if only my old hips allowed me easier access in and out. has motoring covered! 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