Subaru is known for making great family vehicles, ones designed with safety in mind. What many don’t know, however, is they also make amazing sport sedans. The 2018 Subaru WRX near Biloxi, MS is an all-wheel drive vehicle that offers great handling and strong engine performance. If you have overlooked Subaru in your search for a new, sporty sedan, now is the time to head to our dealership to see this car for yourself. You will likely fall in love.
What’s New for 2018
Subaru continually looks to improve on their vehicles, and the WRX is no exception. This year’s model features an upgraded suspension, an EyeSight safety suite that contains new features and Recaro seats. The fascia has been revised, a new Performance package is available and the multi-information display has increased in size. Opt for the WRX STI for better performance and get 19-inch wheels, an all-wheel drive system that has been revised and Brembo brakes.
Under the Hood
The WRX comes with a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine that provides 268 horsepower along with 258 pound-foot of torque, while the WRX STI gets a 2.5-liter turbo-four engine that produces 305 horsepower and 290 pound-foot of torque. Individuals who choose the WRX receive the six-speed manual transmission, but may choose to upgrade to a continuously variable transmission. The WRX STI only comes with the manual transmission. Fuel economy for the WRX is 21 miles per gallon in the city and 27 on the highway with the manual transmission and 18 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway with the continuously variable transmission. Choose the WRX STI and expect to get 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
Notable Features of the WRX
The 2018 Subaru WRX near Biloxi, MS comes with a track-tuned, high performance suspension with dynamic damper and spring rates, wide tires for additional control and grip and front and rear anti-roll bars that have increased in size. Thanks to the double-wishbone suspension in the rear that has been equipped with pillow-ball bushings, the car offers flat cornering. Add to this the rigid unibody that now includes suspension mounting points that have been reinforced and Subaru has created the perfect platform for outstanding handling.
The engine in the 2018 Suburu WRX is unique in that it makes use of the Boxer configuration. Subaru and Porsche are the only two manufacturers making use of this engine today, and both do so with great results. What makes this direct-injection turbocharged engine different is the pistons move side to side. As a result, the vibrations created are cancelled out, allowing the engine to run more efficiently and smoothly. In addition, there is a better balance thanks to the horizontal configuration, and the transfer of power is maximized.
Drivers likewise have the option of choosing the Sport Lineartronic transmission that includes paddle shifters and Sl-drive. As a result, the driver can manually control the shifts in the transmission while still getting the convenience of an automatic. Six and eight-speed manual modes are offered on this car.
The WXR comes with the Subaru Starlink Multimedia system which connects driver apps to the vehicle, so they are always at your fingertips. Drivers can listen to music, a podcast or an audiobook, hear the news, get directions or find a restaurant with ease thanks to this system. It works with both Android and iOS devices so drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel, and it allows access to everything from Aha to Pandora.
To ensure everything coming out of the audio system sounds great, Subaru has included a Harman Kardon sound system with nine speakers and 440 watts. The system includes dual USB ports as well as USB/iPod control and can be used to access Sirius XM All Access radio in digital sound.
Safety
When buying a sedan, many drivers state safety is the top priority. While the IIHS has yet to test the 2018 model, drivers can feel confident knowing the 2017 model was awarded the Top Safety Pick rating in the institute tests. The only area that did not receive a good score was the headlight test, and good is the highest rating possible. However, in the front crash prevention test, this vehicle obtained a superior rating as it was able to avoid collisions at both 12 and 25 miles per hour.
Visit our dealership today to take this sporty sedan out on the open road. You won’t be disappointed. Why settle for a boring vehicle when the 2018 Subaru WRX near Biloxi, MS offers everything a family could want and need and the performance a driver desires? Subaru continues to make amazing vehicles, and people are thrilled to learn they consider more than safety in the process. Stop by today. We can’t show you what they have to offer.
