Subaru WRX & WRX STI Brochures 2013 WRX & WRX STI Brochure | Page 14

Years of engineering
for one split second.
Active Safety, to avoid a collision.
Many of the same features which make a WRX and
WRX STI fun to drive also keep its occupants out of
harm’s way. The stable, responsive handling of its

BREMBO® 1 BRAKES
Large and reputable Brembo® 1 brakes come standard
on every WRX STI. Partnered with Super Sport ABS and
Electronic Brake-force Distribution, you will feel comfort
in knowing that your drive can come to a stop as quickly
as it took off.

Symmetrical AWD is enhanced by the lower centre of
gravity of its SUBARU BOXER® engine. WRX STI comes
standard with advanced Vehicle Dynamics Control,
surefooted suspension and powerful Brembo® 1 brakes
enhanced with Super Sport ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. These features, combined with
quick steering, work together to equip the driver with
excellent evasive abilities.

Passive Safety, to better survive
a collision.
The WRX and WRX STI are designed with occupant
protec tion as a high priority. Their body struc ture
is intelligently strengthened in critical areas to help

SEATS, SEATBELTS AND SRS 2 AIRBAGS
Height-adjustable front seatbelts feature pretensioners
to hold passengers firmly in place, and load limiters that
ease peak forces to the chest. Front SRS2 airbags, front-side,
and curtain SRS2 airbags are standard. And a tether and
ISO-FIX anchors facilitate installation of compatible child
safety seats.

minimize the impact energies that reach the cabin.
Front SRS 2 airbags, front-side and curtain SRS2 airbags
and 3-point seatbelts help protect occupants directly.

RING-SHAPED REINFORCEMENT FRAMES
The Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frames strengthen the
passenger cabin from the roof to the doors, pillars and
floor. This design helps to dissipate impact energy away
from the occupants in a collision. The front crumple zone
is integral to the frame.
1 Brembo is a registered trademark of Brembo S.p.A.
2 SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used
in conjunction with seatbelts.

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