What is a Subbie wave?
The general “Subaru” wave is a peace sign flashed up and down, or so it seems. Really anything goes, high tint cars often flash their lights, sometimes people honk or rev their engines. 11.
Is a Subaru WRX good in the snow?
The Subaru WRX is a very capable daily driver in the snow. Its state-of-the-art symmetrical AWD system combined with various safety features make this vehicle a good choice for the winter. However its lower ground clearance means it won’t be able to drive through really deep snow.
What is the difference between the 2012 Subaru WRX and STI?
While the 2012 Subaru WRX is very quick, the 2012 STI is even quicker. Both share the same 2.5-liter displacement from an archetypal Subaru flat four-cylinder engine, but the STI’s extra tuning and Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) extracts the most from the powertrain and the chassis.
Are the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX&STI outdated?
While the pedestrian Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback were thoroughly updated for 2012, the hot-rod Impreza WRX and STI models soldier on with the older and proven body style for another year. Both were restyled last year, with more aggressive styling and substantial suspension and running gear changes, so they’re far from outdated.
How green are the Subaru WRX and STI?
The WRX rates 19/25 mpg city highway, for a combined rating of 21 mpg. The STI does a tick worse, scoring 17/23 mpg from the EPA, for a combined 19 mpg. While they’re not particularly green, they are within the normal spectrum for performance sedans–though they’re at the lower end of it.
How comfortable are the seats in the STI and WRX?
Standard sport-bolstered seats in either WRX or STI models are comfortable and supportive, but the optional Alcantara-surfaced Recaros available in the STI are a great upgrade, enhancing the cabin with a racier look and more comfort, too. Cargo space in general is a reminder that the Impreza the WRX and STI were based on wasn’t a large car.