Subaru Wrx 2016 Owner's Manual

2016

WRX/STI

The best-handling, best-performing WRX and WRX STI ever.

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The WRX has all the hardware needed to corner
with grace and speed. Starting with the suspension,
the WRX has an enviable setup—a rigid unibody
chassis with reinforced suspension mounting
points, aluminum front lower control arms with
pillow ball joint mounts, and a double-wishbone
rear suspension with pillow ball bushings. Aided by
its sticky Dunlop® Sport Maxx RT tires, the WRX
achieves a remarkable 0.96g of lateral grip.1 Add
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and you’ve
got a recipe for world-class handling performance.

Having excellent grip is only one half of the
handling equation. The other half is the driver’s
sensation of control and precision, which the WRX
delivers with a quick 14.4:1 steering ratio, and the
cornering poise provided by Active Torque
Vectoring. Add in available 18-inch wheels with
inverted front struts for even less unsprung weight
and more cornering response.

Cornering Responsiveness

1 Based on Motor Trend testing of 2015 WRX with manual transmission. December 2013.
2 Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are systems designed to assist the driver by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle during a lane change

or reversing and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.

3 EyeSight is a driver assist technology, which may not operate optimally under all driving conditions. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness

depends on many factors such as vehicle maintenance, weather and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations. Please remember to turn
off EyeSight when going through a carwash.

4 WRX Limited with Sport Lineartronic

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Transmission and EyeSight®.

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WRX Limited in Ice Silver Metallic.

The powerful-yet-efficient 268-hp 2.0-liter
direct-injection twin-scroll turbocharged
SUBARU BOXER® engine propels the WRX
from 0-60 mph in a blistering 5.5 seconds.1
No matter which transmission option you
choose—either the traditional 6-speed manual
transmission, or the new-school Sport
Lineartronic™ Transmission with SI-DRIVE and
paddle shifters, you’ll have massive low-end
torque instantly at your command.

The WRX backs up its potent performance
features with appropriately robust safety measures.
With a standard Rear-Vision Camera, and available
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert,2
the WRX received an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating
when equipped with optional EyeSight

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Driver
Assist Technology. Performance and safety don’t
have to be mutually exclusive.

SafetyPower

“The WRX is a 2015

AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Star.”

Automobilemag.com, November 2014

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There’s plenty of technology and smart engineering
behind the legendary cornering performance of the
WRX STI. Its track-tuned suspension features
standard inverted front struts and aluminum front
lower control arms for low unsprung weight, an
attribute that can be enhanced by the available
lightweight BBS® wheels. The standard Dunlop®
Sport Maxx RT tires help the WRX STI achieve
monstrous grip—0.97g to be exact.1 You can hit
apexes and exit corners with authority, thanks to
Subaru Symmetrical AWD with Driver Controlled
Center Differential (DCCD), dual limited-slip
differentials, and Active Torque Vectoring.

Cornering

The WRX STI driving experience is a synergy
between driver and car that’s all too rare. You’ll
feel an invigorating sense of control, thanks to the
ultra-quick 13:1 steering ratio, rigid unibody
chassis and powerful Brembo® high-performance
braking system, which helps you stop with
authority. For more stability at higher speeds, the
WRX STI’s signature rear wing adds downforce
for added control.

Responsiveness

“It bites. It turns in. This is a Porsche 911

fighter for a third of the price. Oh, and one
of the best cars you can buy today.”

Jalopnik.com, April 2014

1 Based on Motor Trend testing of 2015 WRX STI. March 2014.

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It’s a potent, race-proven package—a 305-hp

2.5-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
coupled with a precise and durable 6-speed,
close ratio transmission and SI-DRIVE for
on-the-fly performance adjustments. Invigorating
horsepower and addictive torque are always on
tap, rocketing the WRX STI to a 0-60 time of just

4.6 seconds.

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Power

For more than two decades, Subaru Tecnica
International (STI) has applied lessons learned in
motorsports to Subaru automobiles, enhancing
performance through engineering that inspires
confidence in drivers. Their holistic approach to
performance results in vehicles that are more
communicative, responsive, and easier to drive in
more demanding situations.

Heritage

WRX STI Limited in WR Blue Pearl.

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Comfort and control

from entry to apex.

WRX Limited with Carbon Black Leather and optional equipment.

Multifunction Display

Electroluminescent Gauges

WRX design accents

STI design accents

SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia Systems

SI-DRIVE

Every drop of blood, sweat, and tears that went into the WRX would all
be in vain if drivers and passengers weren’t well taken care of. As a
standard feature, SUBARU STARLINK™ in-vehicle technology gives you
easy access to Pandora,® iHeartRadio,® Stitche r,™ and Aha,™ and
connects via Bluetooth® or a USB port to both Android™ and Apple®
smartphones.1 It’ll read or display incoming texts,2 and you can control it
easily with voice commands, steering-wheel-mounted controls or the
high-definition touchscreen. Dial up the entertainment even more with the
available 440-watt premium audio system with 9 Harman Kardon speakers.

WRX STI with Carbon Black Leather/Alcantara® and optional equipment.

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1 Compatible smartphone and applications required. For applications to operate, latest version of each application is required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the audio system screen.

Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.

2 STARLINK can read incoming texts out loud when the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 miles per hour, and can display incoming texts on screen when the vehicle is traveling at speeds lower than 5 miles

per hour. 7" system required.

A new level of

refinement and comfort.

The racer’s touch is apparent when you settle into the bolstered, WRX
STI-exclusive Alcantara®-lined performance-design front seats and grip
the leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel, grab the shift knob
and get ready to go. For such a serious performance car, you may be
surprised to know the WRX STI has class-leading cargo space, as well as
standard SUBARU STARLINK™ in-vehicle technology for easy access to
Pandora,® iHeartRadio,® Stitche r,™ and Aha,™ and connects via Bluetooth®
or a USB port to both Android™ and Apple® smartphones.1