Subaru Announces Pricing on 2002 Model Year WRX Sedan and WRX Wagon
10 January 2001
Subaru Announces Pricing on 2002 Model Year WRX Sedan and WRX Sport WagonDETROIT, Jan. 9 Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover All-Wheel Drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2002 model year WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon models. Introduced today at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center, the WRX models highlight the new generation of Impreza models that will reach Subaru dealerships in early Spring 2001. Powered by a 2.0 liter 227-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled engine, the All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX models offer more torque and a significantly better power-to-weight ratio than respected competitive All-Wheel Drive models including the Audi A4 1.8T or BMW 325xi. All WRX sedan and WRX Sport Wagon models feature full-time All-Wheel Drive. The standard manual transmission uses a viscous coupling locking center differential All-Wheel Drive system. The optional four-speed electronic automatic transmission (4EAT) is teamed with Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) All-Wheel Drive. VTD distributes more power to the rear wheels, providing the vehicle with more of a performance driving feel. Both WRX models feature a viscous limited-slip rear differential, which sends power to the rear wheel with the best traction. The 2002 Impreza WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon models come equipped with a full roster of standard comfort and convenience features including: air conditioning, a 6-speaker AM/FM 80-Watt stereo with logic control cassette player and in-dash 6-disc CD changer, cruise control, power door locks and power windows with driver's auto down. The WRX models raise the sporty quotient with interior appointments that include bolstered sport design front seats, a Momo brand four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum pedal covers on manual transmission models. Rounding out the list of standard features is a keyless entry system, front foglights, a dual outlet sport tailpipe and an aluminum alloy hood. Additionally, all 2002 WRX models include three-point seat belts for all five seating positions, as well as dual front airbags and front seat side-impact airbags. Like every Subaru sold in North America since 1997, all 2002 Impreza models feature the Subaru All-Wheel Driving system for optimal grip on all kinds of surfaces, dry or wet. Stopping power is enhanced courtesy of standard four-wheel disc brakes with twin-piston front calipers, 11.4-inch brake rotors and a standard anti-lock brake system (ABS). Both Impreza WRX models come equipped with standard 16 x 6.5-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE92 all-season tires. WRX models can be fitted with accessory 17 x 7-inch BBS alloy wheels with recommended 215/45 R17 tires. SUBARU WRX SEDAN AND WRX SPORT WAGON 2002MY MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES (Current as of January 9, 2001) WRX Sedan 2002MY MSRP* -- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $23,995 -- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $24,995 WRX Sport Wagon -- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $23,495 -- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $24,495 * The destination and delivery fee is $525 on all models except in Alaska ($685). Prices shown do not include destination and delivery charges, licenses and state or local taxes. Independent Distributor's destination and delivery rates may vary. CONTACT: Rob Moran, 856-488-3326, or rmoran@subaru.com, or Angela Holt, 856-488-3429, or aholt@subaru.com, both of Subaru of America.