subaru wrx 2023 review australia

The 2023 Subaru WRX keeps the rally cosplay alive with a grippy AWD chassis and a torquey 2.4‑litre turbo that feels properly eager in Aussie traffic. The manual is the enthusiast’s pick; the CVT (sorry, “Subaru Performance Transmission”) is quick enough but still a vibe killer if you worship the clutch pedal. Ride is firm but liveable, cabin quality is up, and the big portrait screen mostly behaves like a well‑trained tablet. EyeSight safety tech is excellent—but only on the CVT—so manuals miss out on some driver aids, which is a bit 2008. There’s also the WRX Sportswagon for extra practicality, because hot laps sometimes involve prams and Bunnings runs. Fuel use hovers around real‑world high‑8s to 10 L/100 km if you show some restraint, which you absolutely won’t.