Jul 19, 2010 2011 subaru wrx and wrx sti test drive. I have had it for a year as a daily driver and drive it to work daily about 50 miles, no issues at all very reliable gas millage is not so great with my. In 2011, mark higgins used a stock impreza to set a lap record at the isle of man tt course. Nurburgring lap with tommi makinen in the 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti prototype car and driver. The managing director of subaru australia, nick senior, said, the launch of the 2011 model subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti, was the companys most exciting car launches. See instrumented test results and photos, and read about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx sedan at car and driver. New for the 2011 model year is the introduction of a fourdoor version, in addition to the fivedoor model. Ive always loved to help others so almost all of my mods will have links to my writeups. Income is what separates a 2011 subaru impreza wrx buyer from an sti owner, subaru demographics show. This week at winding road we thoroughly enjoyed driving the new 2011 subaru wrx sti sedan.
Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. I do a lot of highway driving and weekend trips with triathlon racing and seeing friends. It is a great every day driver with enough performance to. The 2011 wrx also has more bark, with a more audible exhaust rumble emanating from quad exhaust outlets. Subaru says the 2011 wrx sti is the besthandling impreza ever. Subaru wrx 2011, sport driver or passenger side strut insert by koni.
I got into his car and when i drove it, it felt like a different car. The subaru wrx sti is tacky, loud, and as annoying as a hormonal teenage boy. The koni yellows are made for the 0810 wrx and they say they fit the 2011 however it will lower the car 1258 i am not sure that would be ideal for the stock springs performance wise and aftermarket springs would lower it even more with no adjustability so they may not be an option unfortunately. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. Driving like a heavyonthepedal rally racer, we whip the leatherbound steering wheel of subarus new streetlegal rally car to the right, then to the left, then right again to hold a tight line on zigzag fryingpan road that follows the whitewater fryingpan river through. Subaru wrx sti rally cars tote turbo power and awd traction bob plunkett, sat, 11 sep 2010 07. Read about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx in this first drive article brought to you by the.
From the driver s seat, you dont notice the car s extra width. What you do notice is that when pushed hard, the wrx s jounce bumpers a. May 30, 2018 as a driver, everyone must have heard about subaru impreza 2011 for sale at least one time, especially on car forums. Wanting to go stage 3 have or a pw tmic and my tuner says that upgrading to a vf 4839 turbo will net me a about 50 bhp with out pump or injectors and a. Nov 22, 2012 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. Handles awesome in snow unless there is 5 inches plus on road. Sports car that can do everything, and go anywhere new to me, this 2011 wrx has been on my wish list for quite a while.
This was the scenario the first time we track tested a 2011 subaru wrx sti sedan. The allwheeldrive drivetrain provides secure handling in nearly all road and weather conditions. Three tests, two cars, one unexplained disappointment. Subaru wrx 2011, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. Five steps to making more power in your subaru wrx comments on.
Umm i believe that performance is different in the handling segment. Thats why we cant live with it everyday, but in the right moments, this car is fantastic. Hey guys, so i recently drove my friends 2011 wrx sedan and was left quite surprised. Since i wont be able to put anything nice on the outside of my car till mid to late april, im just starting to look at the type of wheels to put on the car for the summer. The bottom line the 2011 subaru impreza wrx works as well for everyday driving as it does for weekend fun. The 20082010 subaru wrx sti was something of an enigma, a bit like people who enjoy eating headcheese. Konl supplies the same highquality parts to sport tuners as they do to the professionals out on the. In 2016, higgins again broke the record in a modified wrx sti. As a driver, everyone must have heard about subaru impreza 2011 for sale at least one time, especially on car forums.
This awd sedan is paired with a fullysynchronized 5speed manual transmission. This is the first time a sedan and hatchback are offered since this generation was launched for the 2008 model year. What you do notice is that when pushed hard, the wrxs jounce bumpers a. The 2011 subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti are fast, fun cars to drive in any situation, and theyre comfortable, safe, and practical enough for smallfamily use. While the wrx is an exciting daily driver, the more extreme wrx sti is closer to a real race car straight out of the factory. I have read the horror stories of the 06, 07, 08, and 09 years having trouble with bad ring lands and engines blowing up. A good car that would be great if the wrx didnt exist.
This is the first time a sedan and hatchback are offered since this generation was launched for. The 2011 impreza is a great choice for those looking for a reliable and capable compact car. The good news is that the base car now shares the audacious wrx. 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. The subaru road racing team debuted the impreza wrx sti hatchback and switched to impreza wrx sti sedan in 2011 participated to the grandam continental tire sports car challenge series. The 2011 subaru impreza is available in fourdoor sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. It is a great every day driver with enough performance to match any everyday road use. From the drivers seat, you dont notice the cars extra width. Five steps to making more power in your subaru wrx posted by car and driver april 07, 2010 12. The numbers on the headsup display confirmed what our butts sensed, that this allwheeldrive, 305horsepower. Sep 10, 2010 the managing director of subaru australia, nick senior, said, the launch of the 2011 model subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti, was the companys most exciting car launches.
Its no sharp driving tool, lacking the precision of say the volkswagen gti. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Subaru is recalling certain 200920 forester, 20032006 baja, 20042011 impreza, 20042014 wrx including sti, 20032014 legacy and outback, and 20052006 saab 92x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of. I was wondering what equipment would i need to purchase if i was just interested. Learn more about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx article.
Jul 19, 2010 learn more about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx article. Overland04s path to a killer daily driver 2011 swp wrx. Tactrix for 2011 wrx let me first apologize for being a noob. Car is a little tight with room when having three kids. Gas mileage isnt bad for a turbocharged 4 cylinder car. The two groups want the same thing from their cars namely, speed. I was looking for some information regarding the reliability of the 2011 wrx and also the 2010 wrx. Subaru helps the wrx s handling with steering tuning that is reasonably sharp, but short of sports car twitch.
The year of 2011 marked the birth of a sedan with many changes from its previous version, both inside and outside. That was the whole reason for giving the wrx the widebody treatment. I really love the looks of the 2011 wrx and think it is a great bang for your buck all around. The wider rubber and stance should translate to an increase in skidpad grip. Three years into the current wrxs life cycle, subaru is giving it a makeover a move aimed at sharpening the car in all areas. Welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Overland04s path to a killer daily driver 2011 swp wrx members car gallery.
The car i spent a week with, a 2011 subaru wrx limited sedan, hits the mark on just about every front. The wrx has got to be one of the best secrets in canada. Read about the 2011 subaru impreza wrx in this first drive article brought to. Sep 09, 2010 three years into the current wrxs life cycle, subaru is giving it a makeover a move aimed at sharpening the car in all areas. For 2011, subaru gave the wrx a new look, with flared fenders and. Read full performance data and see photos of the new sti sedan at car and driver. Sep 17, 2010 the car i spent a week with, a 2011 subaru wrx limited sedan, hits the mark on just about every front. The 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti now carries an intimidating road presence. The 2011 subaru impreza wrx sedan is a five passenger performance compact powered by a 2.
Both the wrx and sti share the same 2457cc engine block carried over from the previous models, but the sixspeed manual sti outputs 221kw at 6000rpm and 407nm at 4000rpm thanks to a number of. Search over 800 listings to find the best local deals. Used 2011 subaru impreza wrx for sale with photos cargurus. The higheroutput sti also gets some fairly big changes for the 2011 model year. For those who crave performance, a wrx sti trim is available. Come 2011, though, the wrx got the stis kit, a wider track, and new. But now that its got some hotlooking sheetmetal borrowed from the sti, you can bet top dollar that word is going to spread fast. Overland04 2011 wrx im writing this journal as a place for myself and other members to keep up with my passion of modifying and doing install writeups. Get the best deals on seats for subaru impreza when you shop the largest online selection at. Subaru helps the wrxs handling with steering tuning that is reasonably sharp, but short of sportscar twitch.
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