Subaru WRX & WRX STI Brochures 2013 WRX & WRX STI Brochure | Page 9

It grips you from within.
Starting with the thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel with its well-placed controls for
quick access to buttons for vital systems, you’ll instantly appreciate the way the WRX and
WRX STI fit naturally to your hands. Move your hand to the gearshift and you’ll find that it
eagerly grips the comfortable leather shift knob, inviting you to select a gear and launch
down the road. In every curve you'll find that your body is gripped by the deep bolsters
of the sport-type front seats trimmed in Alcantara® 1 with sporty red stitching that
support you in active driving. And, because performance driving shouldn’t be a solitary
endeavour, 60/40 split-folding rear seats make carrying people and cargo easier.

1 WRX STI only. Alcantara is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.

5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (WRX)
The 5-speed manual transmission gives you an exciting way to stay in touch with
the performance the WRX offers. It’s paired with Viscous Centre Differential AWD,
which instantaneously distributes the engine’s torque to all four wheels for intense
traction and control in changing conditions.

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (WRX STI)
With its short stroke, smooth and direct action, and leather-wrapped shift knob, shifting the 6-speed
manual transmission lets you savour every sweep of the glowing red tachometer needle. As you
match revs to extract the most of the engine’s bountiful torque curve, you’ll feel all the performance
potential of the WRX STI firmly within your grasp.

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