2016 Subaru WRX Joliet IL

 

The 2016 Subaru WRX is a true driver's car. If you want to feel the road beneath you and live every mile you drive, the Subaru WRX, with its turbocharged BOXER engine and AWD system, will get you there.

The 2016 Subaru WRX comes in five trim levels: WRX, Premium, Limited, STI, and STI Limited.

2016 Subaru WRX

• Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected BOXER® engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• Transmission: Fully-synchronized close-ratio six-speed transmission with Incline Start Assist and AWD system
• Performance: 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel Economy: 20/27/23 MPG City/Highway/Combined*
• Exterior Features: Front and rear under spoilers, Rear bumper with integrated diffuser, Halogen headlights, Quad stainless-steel exhaust outlets, Low-profile trunk spoiler, LED taillights, Body-colored side mirrors
• Interior Features: 60/40-slit flat-folding rear seatback, Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, Automatic climate control, Performance-design front seats, Cloth upholstery, Aluminum-alloy pedal covers
• Radio and Technology: Six-speaker system, STARLINK™ 6.2-inch Multimedia with HD Radio, Bluetooth® audio streaming, Multi-function display

2016 Subaru WRX Premium

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• Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected BOXER® engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• Transmission: Fully-synchronized close-ratio six-speed transmission with Incline Start Assist and AWD system
• Performance: 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel Economy: 20/27/23 MPG City/Highway/Combined*
• Exterior Features: 18-inch aluminum wheels, Foglights, Heated side mirrors and wiper de-icer, Power-tilt/sliding-glass moonroof
• Interior Features: Heated front seats, SI-DRIVE mode display
• Radio and Technology: Available STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation with Harman Kardon sound system

2016 Subaru WRX Limited

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• Engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected BOXER® engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• Transmission: Fully-synchronized close-ratio six-speed transmission with Incline Start Assist and AWD system
• Performance: 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel Economy: 20/27/23 MPG City/Highway/Combined*
• Exterior Features: Side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED headlights
• Interior Features: Leather-trimmed upholstery, Eight-way power adjustable driver's seat
• Radio and Technology: Keyless Entry with available keyless start

2016 Subaru WRX STI

• Engine: Intercooled and turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder BOXER® engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• Transmission: Fully-synchronized close-ratio six-speed transmission with Incline Start Assist and AWD system
• Performance: 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel Economy: 17/23/19 MPG City/Highway/Combined*
• Exterior Features: Rear bumper with integrated diffuser, Stainless-steel exhaust outlets, Mirror-integrated turn signals, Foglights, STI trunk spoiler, LED headlights and taillights, Front and rear underspoilers
• Interior Features: Dual-zone auto climate control, Aluminum pedals, Alcantara-leather upholstery, Heated front seats
• Radio and Technology: Available STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation with Harman Kardon sound system

2016 Subaru WRX STI Limited

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• Engine: Intercooled and turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder BOXER® engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• Transmission: Fully-synchronized close-ratio six-speed transmission with Incline Start Assist and AWD system
• Performance: 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel Economy: 17/23/19 MPG City/Highway/Combined*
• Exterior Features: Power-tilt/sliding-glass moonroof, BBS alloy wheels
• Interior Features: Eight-way power adjustable driver's seat
• Radio and Technology: STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation with Harman Kardon sound system, Hands-free phone, Voice-activated GPS system

Standard Safety Features

• Vehicle Dynamic Control with Active Torque Vectoring
• Tire-pressure monitoring
• Rear-vision camera
• Advanced airbag system
• Anti-theft with engine immobilizer
• Traction Control and Brake Assist

Beyond its spectacular performance, the 2016 Subaru WRX is a well-rounded vehicle. Among its clean and immediate acceleration and great handling, the WRX offers exceptional safety and plenty of cool tech as well.

* EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.

 

The new Subaru WRX Limited and STI offer unparalleled performance, efficiency, styling and engineering, especially compared to other models in their segment. This includes the VW Golf GTI among others. The WRX consistently performs better than this model, proving once and for all that you should choose Subaru over VW.

Both the WRX Limited and STI have better performance than the Golf GTI, hands down. The Limited comes with 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the STI has a whopping 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the Golf GTI's 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, the choice is obvious.

In terms of handling, the Subaru wins again. The WRX limited has a better turning circle curb-to-curb of 35.4, while the VW has a turning circle of 35.8. Both WRX models also have larger wheelbases, more legroom in the front, and more shoulder room in the rear. When it comes to the chassis, engineering, and design, Subaru tends to beat out the VW as well.

Features are also better on the Subaru WRX Limited and STI models when compared to the VW Golf GTI. The Subarus come with windshield wiper de-icers, advanced audio systems, and CD players. If you like listening to music behind the wheel, the Subarus are the better choice.

When it comes to performance, handling, and general features, the WRX Limited and STI beat out the competition. There's nothing quite like them. Stop by Hawk Subaru to check out these models today.