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5-star ANCAP rating

Brute attitude. Razor sharp intelligence. Thanks to a winning combination of collision protection technology, Subaru WRX and WRX STI have achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP¹ safety rating. This is a result of a safety innovation program that includes seven SRS² airbags – dual front, dual front side, curtain-style and drivers-knee – and a whiplash reducing design, which provides extreme support for passengers’ head, neck and torso.

Let all the wheels do all the work

Take on slippery streets, no problem. With the superior grip of the legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, Subaru WRX and WRX STI are ready for any road or rugged mountain ahead. They grip the road with all four wheels, all of the time, giving you double the traction capacity of a two-wheel drive car, greater precision and even more cornering power. Because four wheels grip better than two. It’s active safety at its best.

Reverse parking made easy

Steering backwards? Subaru WRX and WRX STI eliminate the guesswork, with a sophisticated rear view reverse camera. Like having eyes in the back of your head, you can view the camera’s vision on the display monitor in front of you. It’s smart yet simple technology that greatly reduces the risk of any bumps and scrapes when you reverse.

Vision Assist

Now your wing mirrors will alert you when there’s something in your blind spot. Your car will guide you into a parking spot. We made all of this happen – and more – with Subaru’s Vision Assist technology.

Our proactive safety technologies are always at work:
Blind Spot Monitors: If a vehicle is in your blind spot, a light symbol in your side mirror lights up – on either side of the car – to let you know.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert: If you’re reversing and a vehicle is approaching from the side, you will receive an audible and visual warning.

Driver assistance at the ready

Steering backwards? Subaru WRX and WRX STI eliminate the guesswork, with a sophisticated rear view reverse camera. Like having eyes in the back of your head, you can view the camera’s vision on the display monitor in front of you.

Constantly analysing through an array of sensors, VDC includes:
Electronic Stability Control: Helps you gain control if you unexpectedly understeer or oversteer, by applying brakes, reducing engine power and distributing torque.

Traction Control System: Helps you minimise your wheel slip by reducing engine power.

A smarter, safer engine

The famous Subaru Boxer engine is not only a powerful performer; it also reduces the risk of injury in a severe frontal collision. This is because it’s designed to sit lower and flatter in the engine bay than traditional engines, so it will slide below the cabin – not through it – in a severe frontal collision.