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Sport Lineartronic™ transmission. It’s
an automatic transmission that acts
like a manual, so you get the best
of both worlds – convenience and

upgraded to improve their quality,
utility and feel. For example, a layer of
soft foam padding was added to the
top of the instrument panel and doors

driving excitement. It’s a quick-shifting
transmission that features paddle
shifters on the steering wheel and two
different manual modes to suit your
mood and/or driving style.
Finally, Subaru’s intelligent SI-Drive
system is now available on all three
models. It’s an advanced engine
management system that allows the
driver to alter the power characteristics
of their car to suit their personal tastes
and driving styles. The system features
three distinct settings ranging from
maximum fuel efficiency to maximum
power and performance.

to give them a more pleasant, more
luxurious feel. At the same time, the
surface is less glossy so it cuts down
on glare that could distract the driver.
The interior designers also added
red accents and carbon fiber trim
throughout the cabin to reinforce
the car’s sporty nature.
The WRX features a jet-black interior
with silver accents, embroidered floor
mats, and performance-designed sport
seats. Premium cloth upholstery is
standard and rich leather upholstery
is an upgrade.
The WRX STI’s interior is as sporty as
they come – an all-black colour scheme
includes red accent stitching around
the instrument panel and door panels
and STI embroidering on the seatbacks
and floor mats. Plus, the seats are
reinforced with red leather bolsters that
are as functional as they are distinctive.
Both models come with a new 4.3inch multi-function LCD display that
delivers mileage and fuel economy
information as well as readings from
the turbo boost pressure gauge and
the VDC sensor. Slip into reverse and
the screen changes to show the image

WHAT’S NEW ON THE INSIDE
The refinement theme continues inside
the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX STI.
The overall interior dimensions are
larger. That means more leg, shoulder
and elbow room for the driver and
passengers. Larger door openings also
make it easier to get in and out. Plus
higher hip points give the driver and
front seat passenger improved
visibility out the front.
But there’s more to a great interior
than room. The materials have been

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from the rearview camera.
But it’s when you slide into the
driver’s seat that you get the full
experience. Many cars refer to this as
the ‘cockpit’ – a passing reference to
airplane nomenclature that’s a stretch
for most vehicles. Not these. One look
and you know you’re about to take
off. The instrument panel features
electroluminescent gauges. The numbers
on the gauges are illuminated in red – a
sporty contrast to the white needles.
The small-diameter, 3-spoke, leatherwrapped steering wheel is exactly what
you would expect to find in a highperformance driving machine. It features
a unique flat-bottom shape that helps
prevent any contact or interference from
your knees during more extreme driving
maneuvers. The fact that it’s similar to
what you would also find in an airplane
cockpit is no coincidence.
MODEL LINE UP
Both the WRX and STI are available
in three models – entry-level, Sport
and Sport-tech, all with the same
performance. Moving up to the Sport
package on both models adds the rear
spoiler, a sunroof, automatic headlights,
halogen fog lights and an 8-way power
driver’s seat. Go all the way to the
Sport-tech model for leather seating,
a premium Harman Kardon sound
system and a voice-activated in-dash
navigation system.
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Some things can be described. Others
are best experienced. The all-new 2015
Subaru WRX and WRX STI fall in the
latter category. So check them out for
yourself at a Subaru dealer near you,
and experience what pure performance
is all about.