In a nutshell new subaru wrx comes as a sedan only and, for the first time in 10 years, gets. So it is actually better to buy a cvt wrx because you will 99. For the 2015 model year the subaru wrx gets a new 2. Straightline the 2015 is faster than its competition, including the mk7 gti. All their orders are for the new 6speed manual gearbox.
While an available cvt makes the wrx easier to drive in traffic, driving. Jun 27, 2014 the 2015 wrx, cvt or manual, comes with many tangible improvements, but is also a bit scaled back in its flavor compared to the car it replaces. A cvt wrx will always be faster than manual nasioc. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars.
Instead most cars nowadays offer a shiftable automatic transmission. This model was equipped with a 6speed manual transmission. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. If youre fond of the idea of having a turbocharged, highperformance and of course all. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvt equipped wrx s 0 60 mph run is among the slowest weve ever recorded in a wrx, matching the original 227hp 2002 subaru impreza wrx wagons run to 60 mph. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Mitsubishi evo final edition and subaru wrx sti 2015 neal.
Around 60 percent of new wrx buyers are new to the brand. Subaru 060 times subaru brz, forester, impreza, outback. The subaru outback is the versatile suv model of the japanese company. But, says senior editor jason cammisa, its not the allwheel drive gti. On the track it has plenty of go higher up in the rev range and the fivespeed manual is better suited to track driving because you make fewer gear changes, which saves seconds.
If test track numbers are all that matters to you, consider the new wrx 1. There are a great deal of factors that affect the subaru cars 060 stats. Car makers are constantly releasing new highperformance cars that have been carefully engineered to accelerate even faster than their predecessors. Used 2015 subaru wrx limited for sale with photos cargurus. Feb 24, 2014 subaru set the stage for this family rivalry. At the test track, this cvtequipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. Aug 12, 2014 we talked to a large subaru dealer here in the u. Sure, its nowhere near as fast as the sti, but its price point and. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a. Search over 5,900 listings to find the best local deals.
There are a great deal of factors that affect the subaru cars 0 60 stats, so different sources may test the same. Long a favorite of enthusiast commuters and rally drivers alike, the wrx has seen numerous incarnations over the years, but the current base model is still able to hold its own as one of subarus fastest. Read this motor trend 2015 wrx cvt first test for more. Why doesnt subaru offer an automatic in the performance car. But when the tarmac starts to duck and weave, the auto maintains neutrality where the manual reverts to that alltoofamiliar, understeerled wrx balance. When tested at the track, the subaru wrx recorded a speedy 060 time of 5. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in.
And the latest generation actually gets back more of the visual mojo that the wrx used to have, plus a stiffer chassis, a new turbocharged 268hp 2. But, says senior editor jason cammisa, its not the allwheel drive gti sedan that it looks like on paper. Feb 24, 2014 the allnew 2015 subaru wrx sti comes with as a sixspeed standard gearbox only. And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. Global updates it indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes. The allnew 2015 subaru wrx sti comes with as a sixspeed standard gearbox only. If you are a professional race car driver and you know how to redline the car and drop the clutch and shift perfectly, you will beat a cvt wrx in a 0 to 60. Why doesnt subaru offer an automatic in the 2015 wrx sti. Another sedan that is known for its performance is the subaru wrx sti. But when it comes to speed, what are the fifteen fastest cars the little japanese. Please take into account that the subaru 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 060 mph run is among the. A collective groan went out from the carloving world when subaru. Now on its fifth generation, it is said to be the first sport utility wagon in the world.
Back in december, the allnew 2015 wrx leapt into contention for our sports sedan dollars. If test track numbers are all that matters to you, consider the new wrx 1 for 2 when it. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt premium at u. View the most accurate honda 060 times and 14 mile times for all honda models from the most popular car magazine sources. We headed up i70 into the mountains to one of my favorite roads to test performance vehicles. Theres no new fun 6speed manual for 2015 wrx fans in. One thing where they were actually close was the rolling 5 60, but the manual was still faster. The 2015 subaru wrx features a turbocharged fa20dit 2. Unable to launch the auto wrx as hard as the manual, we saw the zeroto60 time stretch from 4. Zero to 60 times of just four seconds flat and 436 horsepower put the 2011. It produces 268 horsepower and 258 poundfeet of torque, compared to 265 hp and 244 lbft from last years 2.
Fastest cars 060 times find 0 to 60 specs for the quickest cars in the world. Rex is the 2015 wrx, which stands for world rally cross, as in the world rally championship. Fire up the wrx, crack off some 060 mph runs, and the wrx drops the kind of performance that makes fanboys lifelong drivers. Now the 2015 sti is doing the same, and its bringing along. All said and done, output comes in at 268 hp at 5600 rpm and 258 lbft of torque from 20005200 rpm. May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. The cvt equipped wrx is stable and surefooted with admirable ride quality, traits shared with the manual car.
Apart from the subaru legacy, the subaru wrx sti is perhaps the bestknown subaru model in the world. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 060 mph run is among the slowest weve ever. Car and driver tested both a manual and cvt wrx in 2015. Honda accord, civic, crv, pilot and s2000 060 specs.
Wanted an automatic, was delighted to hear the new wrx was in auto, even. Youll see us place many of the products available for this vehicle on our very own world. Gone is the aggressive widebody stance of the 2014 model, exchanged for a nicely proportioned, but far more forgettable, look that wont turn many heads in town. If you love an aggressivelooking car, the 2019 subaru wrx is destined to catch your eye. Stay uptodate with the latest news in the car world. The wrx also gets a pair of new transmissions a sixspeed manual and a cvt. Cant make up your mind whether to go for the new 2015 subaru wrx or step up to the 2015 subaru wrx sti. The allwheel drive wrx jets from zero to 60 in five seconds, utilizing a 2. One thing where they were actually close was the rolling 560, but the manual was still faster. The steering is quick, the ride firm, and the grins. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 5 60 mph.
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