Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. The engines will be mated to either a cvt or a manual transmission. Please take into account that the subaru 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance. Fire up the wrx, crack off some 060 mph runs, and the wrx drops the kind of performance that makes fanboys lifelong drivers.
I agree, this car is a hoot even with the cvt, a trans that actually. At the test track, this cvt equipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. When it comes to transmission options, the 6speed manual rower isnt a clearcut. The first subaru car, the 1500, was created in 1954. Around 60 percent of new wrx buyers are new to the brand.
In straightline testing, our 3330pound tester, a topoftheline limited with the sixspeed manual, proved slower than the 20 wrx special edition 4. Better to drive and more interesting than my 2011 wrx for sure, but not as good as my 1999. If test track numbers are all that matters to you, consider the new wrx 1 for 2 when it. Used 2015 subaru wrx limited for sale with photos cargurus. May 28, 2014 at the test track, this cvt equipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. The styling is good, but a bit sedate for my liking. It retains its boxertype layout, in which horizontally opposed pistons jab outward toward the sides of the vehicle from a centermounted crankshaft. Oct 30, 2015 but know that the wrx with cvt takes 5. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. After getting disappointing 060 times in my 2017 wrx cvt, i decided to.
We test the new wrx with the optional cvt transmission. One thing where they were actually close was the rolling 5 60, but the manual was still faster. The continuously variable transmission in the 2015 subaru wrx limited adds a different feel for this wrx. If you are a professional race car driver and you know how to redline the car and drop the clutch and shift perfectly, you will beat a cvt wrx in a 0 to 60. In a nutshell new subaru wrx comes as a sedan only and, for the first time in 10 years, gets. Mar 04, 2018 around 60 percent of new wrx buyers are new to the brand. Subaru is the automobile manufacturing arm of the japanese conglomerate fuji heavy industries. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the.
Previously, in 2014, wrx only came with the 5speed manual transmission and no. Car and driver tested both a manual and cvt wrx in 2015. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt premium at u. Closed course 2015 2020 wrx and sti cobb accessport everything you need to know before you buy. We put the 2015 subaru wrx and sti head to head on a dyno. Search over 5,800 listings to find the best local deals.
Sawc allwheeldrive system and will help net the sedan a 0to60. The new engine makes 268 horsepower and 258 lbft of torque. In base form, the 2015 subaru wrx includes such standard equipment as automatic climate control, a backup camera, a 6speaker audio system with bluetooth, 17. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spoton steering are better than ever. Wrx cvt 060 times using regular 87 and premium 92 fuel. This 2018 subaru wrx with performance package is surely just a stop gap measure, until the allnew wrx, still just over the horizon. In terms of global production, it is ranked as the 22 nd biggest automaker in the world. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt limited at u. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 subaru impreza and 2015 subaru wrx sti and 2015 subaru wrx. But even before that, its parent company fuji heavy industries had. I really want a manual car, because i agree, it is so much fun.
And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a. I shortshifted 3rd gear around 6,100 rpm, as power falls off noticeably after that. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2018 subaru wrx limited cvt. Also offered with an automatic, subaru has fitted the 2015 wrx with a cvt. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. I started out on automatics and my subaru is my first manual. Unable to launch the auto wrx as hard as the manual, we saw the zeroto60 time. May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Wanted an automatic, was delighted to hear the new wrx was in auto, even if a cvt. Back in december, the allnew 2015 wrx leapt into contention for our sports sedan dollars. Honda 060 times honda accord, civic, crv, pilot and s2000.
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