Now this is the kind of news I like to hear. I like it when a car company actually gives me more in the new model (especially more power), and I really like it when they see fit to not charge me an arm and a leg for it.
The upcoming 2009 Subaru WRX will get a 41-horsepower increase to 265hp at 6,000rpm and 244lb-ft at 4,000rpm thanks to fitting a larger turbocharger, bigger exhaust and low-density catalytic converter. The newly minted Impreza 2.5GT gets the old 2008 WRX 2.5-liter flat-four, rated at the same 224hp at 5,200rpm and 226lb-ft at 3,200rpm. The new WRX only comes with a five-speed manual, while the 2.5GT gets a 4-speed auto box.
The new WRX also gets suspension upgrades as well. Lower-profile summer performance tires, at 225/40-17 versus the outgoing model and 2.5GT’s 205/50-17 all-seasons. Sube has uprated the steering box to help deal with the new, larger tires and also added 43 percent stiffer springs up front and 42 percent stiffer in the rear along with 1mm larger stabilizer bars front and rear.
In spite of all the new goodies the 2009 WRX will be priced under $25,000, according to Edmunds. Last years went for $24,995 including a $645 delivery charge.
Source: Left Lane News
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