Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi - Generation 3.1 (2007-2010)

SUBARU IMPREZA WRX/WRX STi (2007-2010)

For this generation, the WRX model was launched alongside its non-turbo counterpart while the STi debuted months later. Locally, the WRX Hatchback came first with the WRX STi hatch and the WRX sedan followed suit. Specification updates occurred in September 2009. 

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	WRX STi	WRX 230 Hatchback	WRX 230 Sedan
Years Available	July 2008-November 2010	November 2007-November 2010	April 2009-November 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EJ25 2.5 DOHC 16V F4 Turbocharged	EJ25 2.5 DOHC 16V F4 Turbocharged	EJ25 2.5 DOHC 16V F4 Turbocharged
Horsepower	300hp @ 6,000rpm	230hp @ 5,200rpm	230hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	407Nm @ 4,000rpm	320Nm @ 2,800rpm	320Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	AVCS Electronic Fuel Injection	AVCS Electronic Fuel Injection	AVCS Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	64 Liters	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,415mm	4,415mm	4,580mm
Width	1,795mm	1,740mm	1,740mm
Height	1,475mm	1,475mm	1,475mm
Wheelbase	2,625mm	2,625mm	2,620mm
Curb Weight	1,505mm	1,395mm	1,410kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	245/40 R18	205/50 R17	205/50 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	2	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Dynamic Control System	Yes, Vehicle Dynamic Control System	Yes, Vehicle Dynamic Control System
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Hill Start Assist
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: STi Sports Grille and Rear Spoiler, Revised Front and Rear Bumpers, Flared Wheel Arches, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Quad Exhaust Pipes	Adds: Sports Grille, Functional Hood Scoop, Rear Wiper, Larger Exhaust	HID Headlamps, Headlamp Washers, Rear Spoiler, Dual Exhaust Tips With Finisher
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather/Alcantara	Sport Fabric	Sport Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Sport Optitron Gauges with Red Markings or LED Backlit Gauges, Gear Shift Indicator, SI-Drive Switch	Optitron Gauges with Red Markings or LED Backlit Gauges	Silver Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Optitron or LED Backlit Gauges
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX
Speakers	10	10	10
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Quad exhaust pipes and Sti grille added in September 2009. Upgraded to LED backlit gauges in September 2009.	Sports grille and a larger exhaust added in September 2009. Upgraded to LED backlit gauges in September 2009.	Upgraded to LED backlit gauges in September 2009.
RIVALS	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution