There is good news for Canadian performance fans. The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and 2015 WRX STI make their debut across Canada and pricing for the performance cars has been announced. Both models arrive with better performance and are a better value than the outgoing model. The new-generation WRX And WRX STI arrives in Canada with a drop in pricing over the previous generation performance models.
Pricing for the 2015 Subaru WRX with a 6-speed manual will start at $29,995 Canadian while the 2015 Subaru WRX STI starts at $37,995. Both Subaru performance models arrive in Canada and the U.S. with a drop in price. The 2014 WRX started at $32,495, the 2014 WRX STI started at $38,195. Both cars are now a better value than before. The Japanese Yen has been steadily dropping creating a more favorable exchange rate against the Canadian dollar. That’s good news for performance fans across Canada.
Both the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX STI will be available in three trim levels, debuting with the best performance ever and are a better value. 2015 WRX with the new CVT automatic starts at $31,295. WRX Sport Package 6MT $32,495, CVT $33,795. WRX Sport-tech Package 6MT $35,495, CVT $36,795.
The 2015 WRX STI is also available in three trim levels. The WRX STI base model 6MT starts at $37,995. WRX STI Sport Package $40,495, WRX STI Sport-tech Package $44,995. These are also a drop in price over the previous generation models.
The new rally-bred sedans arrive in Canada with better performance. 2015 WRX gets a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, direct injection turbocharged Boxer engine that now produces 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It also features a new 6-speed manual transmission or optional Sport Lineartronic.
2015 WRX also features a new torque-vectoring system that works with the standard symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive and stiffer chassis that delivers better stability, and improved high-speed cornering and handling.
Subaru’s global performance flagship model, the 2015 WRX STI, also offers a stiffer chassis for improved performance in the corners. Handling has been enhanced with firmer springs and quicker steering response (13.3:1 ratio) for improved control. It still features the 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine producing 305 horsepower. Active Torque Vectoring has been added to the performance model’s proven rally-bred technologies.
Performance fans in Canada can check out both cars at the Toronto (February 14-23), Quebec (March 4-9), Calgary (March 12-16), Vancouver (March 25-30) and Edmonton (April 10-13) auto shows. The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and 2015 WRX STI will be available in Canadian showrooms March 2014. It doesn't get any better than this, a new-generation WRX / STI at a lower price.