My 20 subaru wrx has been a very good car, it feels and runs very strong. Used 2009 subaru impreza wrx specs, mpg, horsepower. Performance so bang on the money you feel as if youre getting change. Wrx sti, wrx sti spec c, sti aline type s package 2012. My only issue is that the outlet in there for the cigarette lighter has broken. The engine was largely unchanged, and weight gain was nonexistent, but. And as a remedy, subaru has outfitted the 2009 wrx with a stiffer suspension, better tires, and a bigger turbocharger. Awhp rises to 265 while awtq rises to 293, which approximates 330 horsepower at the crank. Need mpg information on the 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti. The impreza wrx sti group r4 is a race car version of the subaru impreza wrx sti sedan built for the intercontinental rally challenge. View and download subaru 2009 impreza owners manual online. The driving experience in the 2009 subaru impreza feels very sophisticated and refined for a small car, but not that exciting. Original portuguese license plate and only 45,900 kilometres. Agreed on the understeer part, but that can be fixed with an upgrade in the driver s seat.
The sp class was recently created by rally america to offer a compromise between the toptier open class and the more restrictive production gt class. But follow the torque chart and youll see the ability of the wrx to turn power into acceleration. That frustrated shriek youre hearing is the guy whos just walked off the lot with last year. Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Car and driver warns subaru impreza wrx sti owners to expect. Whether as a sedan or wagon hatchback, the 2009 subaru impreza has a distinct personalitybringing good performance and safetythat sets it. The table below shows all 2009 subaru impreza wrx specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Agreed on the understeer part, but that can be fixed with an upgrade in the drivers seat. The sedan weighed about 40 fewer pounds than the spt hatch. Subaru wrx sti hatchstyle rally car totes turbo fourpack bob plunkett, tue, 20 jan 2009 08. Search from 32 subaru impreza wrxs for sale, including a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx hatchback, a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx hatchback w sport trim 1d, and a used 2009 subaru impreza wrx premium. Pastranas new wrx sti delivers even sharper handling response than the stock model. Commissioned by subaru, vermont sportscar started the travis pastrana wrx sti with a stock 305horsepower 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti.
The engine was largely unchanged, and weight gain was nonexistent, but the wrx came off as more of an impreza gt. Weve had it for going on 10 years now and it still runs and functions really well. The wrx is a car made for hard driving, not for cosseting its passengers. Additionally, find 2009 subaru impreza wrx warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumperto. Rare sti prodrive version, with 2 litre engine and 305 horsepower. The wrx is available only with a manual transmission, since last years wrx automatic transmission trim is now the impreza 2. The 2009 subaru impreza wrx hatchback features a few styling changes for 2009, which details as an aero package featuring an stitype grille with a. My old car was tuned and had a full catless turboback setup, as well as tokico d. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. All set it had light front end and major rear end collision damage. Following a complete redesign in 2008, the 2009 subaru impreza rolls on with a few important changes.
For a surferoutdoors person, more storage room is needed or roof racks for weekend trips up. However it is an old car and that is a relatively recent within the last year thing thats happened. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 tokyo auto salon, and was also shown at the 20 tokyo auto salon. The 2009 subaru impreza wrx is a niche model that wont appeal to. The cost is estimated based on data from multiple insurance industry sources. Dark, loud, and made of middling materials, its cabin is a bleak place within which to while away the miles. More horsepower, better suspension and improved looks. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2009 subaru impreza wrx. Discover the besthandling, best performing 2020 subaru wrx and wrx sti ever. We stated that motor trends 2009 best drivers car wouldnt necessarily be the one that put down the quickest lap time around the racetrack.
Subaru impreza wrxsti change vehicle unlock ratings thanks to some suspension adjustments and 40 more horsepower, the 2009 wrx is a lot sportier to drive than the 2008 model we said had become. Reviewing the perfect daily sti yes, we have found the perfect daily subaru wrx. The 2009 subaru impreza wrx sti remains the perfect car for those who rank ultimate pointtopoint speed very highly but are unwilling to compromise utility and allweather drivability to get it. Miatas, s2000s, rx8s, evo ixs, etc and i found out when watching the videos that i had the race line all wrong on lots of things. Torque peaks at 244 lbftmore than any previous wrxand continues over a wide power band. The sti version had originally 265 brake horsepower, however a prodrive performance package part number sa c2564 was available which, among other changes, increased power to 305 horsepower and 405nm of torque. The heavily revised and vastly improved wrx is quicker than an sti.
Ive had my 2009 wrx for 10 months now, and i had a 2002 wrx wagon before it. After a full redesign last year, the 2009 subaru impreza wrx highperformance sedan gets a more powerful 265hp engine, stiffer suspension tuning and the aero body kit, including front and rear spoilers and side ground effects. Car and driver is quick to point out that the subaru impreza wrx sti is a practical hatchback packed in flaring fenders, with cars. New 2009 subaru impreza wrx blows last years model out of the water a quick test from the automotive experts at motor trend. Best of all, with optional fivedoor versatility and allwheel drive, you can have your cake and eat it too. My very first autox when the car only had 3,000 miles on it, my lap times were hanging with cars that had a lot more money under the hood. Qwaktastiks 2009 wrx premium 5dr build thread nasioc. The insurance institute for highway safety iihs is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes the highway loss data institute hldi shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting.
An spt front strut tower brace and spt lower chassis brace help to further tighten handling response. Used 2009 subaru impreza wrx for sale with photos cargurus. Gms performance division turns out a duesy of a cobalt. Lol, a colleague used to be able to remotestart and warm up his car from the 8th floor window if his car was parked on the 2nd floor on. As with the base wrx, third gear is the hero cog, making the best use of the boxer motors abundant torque 244 poundfeet at 4,000 rpm when the road goes from straight to serpentine. In part two of our awd performance comparison of the golf r, the guys spend time in a similarly priced wrx to see if this car or the evo x is a better match for the vw. I wouldnt say that anything on this car was botched. Oem impreza body side moldings oem sport grille w red wrx badge sti marque plate custom jdm front tag hella supertones horns subimods supertones bracket oem foglight covers sprayed with krylon yellow stained glass spray paint. With the 2009 wrx, subaru promised improved dynamics, more power and increased driver involvement, and theyve delivered in every way. My old wrx had a lot of mods, both power and suspension, and i must say, subaru did a pretty good job with the 2009s. The 2009 subaru impreza should assuage their concerns, as the wrx model is back to its ripsnorting self, and the base impreza continues to be an intriguing alternative to the compactcar status quo.