ALL-NEW SUBARU WRX tS WILL CHARM SPORT-SEDAN BUFFS!

By NITISH S. RELE – motoringflorida@gmail.com
Its kind are few and far between. It only has to be noticed by potential buyers, and they would line up to buy one, i.e. the Subaru WRX. The high-performance sports sedan now gets a new trim for 2025, tS (tuned by STI), i.e. Sport Tecnica International (STI). The racing division’s suspension, steering, brakes and dampers make their way into this athletic and enjoyable car to result in a peppy and brisk ride. A standard all-wheel-drive system should be an impetus on top of it all.
A potent 2.4-liter horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder engine (intercooled and turbocharged) blasts off a healthy 271 horsepower @ 5600 rpm and 258 pounds-feet of torque @ 5200 rpm. Power routed through a flawless 6-speed manual auto gear box contributes to a sporty and exciting performance. WRX’s exceptional stopping power comes from robust 13.4-inch ventilated front and 12.8-inch solid rear discs and gold calipers to boot!
Ensconced on the unitized body structure is a traditional hexagonal grille with centered Subaru star cluster insignia, which is flanked by C-shaped LED headlights. You cannot help but notice the bulging but functional and broad scoop atop the aluminum hood. Step into the twin cockpit with electroluminescent gauge displays for speedometer, tachometer, fuel and coolant temperature and be prepared to go all blue! The cobalt color is all around, as on the leather bolsters in the black Recaro front seats, center console side panel, shifter, door trim panel/armrests and even on the flat-bottomed steering wheel. Contrast that with the red STI engine start button and gauges. Mix it all up with ultrasuede seats and the look is as gorgeous as of any pricey race car. An 11.6-inch tablet-style vertical display serves as your infotainment reading complemented by physical buttons for audio volume, tune, temp control. And what driver wouldn’t appreciate an 8-way power seat? Other standard niceties include dual auto a/c, 60/40-fold rear seat, flat-bottomed leather steering column, aluminum alloy pedals, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker, 504-watt Harman Kardon sound system, and rear seat armrest with dual cup holders.
Standard are dual front and side airbags, side curtain airbag, driver knee airbag, four-wheel antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, vehicle dynamic control, active front seat head restraints, active torque vectoring, blind spot detection, lane departure and change alert, rear-cross traffic alert, rearview camera, remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring system and daytime running lights.
Thanks to the tS, the WRX is an even more alluring ride than ever before. It’s the perfect choice for any sport sedan buyer who likes a certain adventure on the road. Who doesn’t want a full-bodied engine, sporty cabin, affordable price and standard all-wheel drive? And best of all, it can also serve as your daily roundabout.
WRX tS
Tires: 245/35R19
Wheelbase: 105.2 inches
Length: 183.8 inches
Suspension: MacPherson strut front, double wishbone rear
Steering: rack-and-pinion power assist
Weight: 3,430 pounds
Fuel capacity: 16.6 gallons
City: 19 mpg
Highway: 26 mpg
Base price: $45,705
Web site: www.subaru.com