Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to introduce the new 2011 Impreza WRX models, which now share the wide-body design with the brand’s iconic WRX STI® performance flagship model, including the new-for-2011 wide-body WRX STI 4-door sedan.

The wider body designs give the 2011 WRX an aggressive road presence and also allow wider track dimensions. In addition, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels and tires deliver improved grip in the 2011 WRX.

“The new wide-body designs for the 2011 WRX give this performance icon a new level of street presence,” said Shiro Ohta, chairman, president and CEO of Subaru Canada. “This is one more step on the continuous evolution of the WRX to give driving enthusiasts an even more compelling all-wheel drive performance package.”

The 2011 Impreza WRX models arrive in Subaru dealerships this summer. Both the 4-door and 5-door are powered by a 265-horsepower turbocharged/intercooled 2.5-litre Subaru Boxer engine teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. The highly responsive engine produces 244 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The WRX has been the focus of continuous improvement since its introduction. Most recently, the 2009 model received the 265-horsepower engine and significant suspension tuning upgrades.

New Designs for 2011
The WRX will now share the WRX STI wide body design, including the newly developed 4-door version, for 2011. This change underscores the high-performance character of these models versus the standard Impreza model line. Significantly, curb weight for the 2011 WRX models increases by just 15.5 kilogram (34 pounds) over the “original body” 2010 models, preserving their powerful acceleration performance.

The WRX 4-door design is based on a “wide and low” concept that gives the car an aggressive road presence. Like the wide-body design already used for the 5-door WRX STI, the WRX features wider fenders that are stretched wider than the tail lamps, which accentuates a look of stability.

In front, the 2011 WRX models feature sharpened bumper corners to accentuate the “wide and low” profile. A jutting lip spoiler with three-dimensional detailing emphasizes the cars’ sporty intent. The newly designed front grille with black base and blacked-out Subaru wing highlights the headlights’ shape to give the entire front end a more powerful appearance, accentuated by larger grille and bumper intake openings. The WRX also features its own version of Subaru’s polished stainless steel quad-tailpipe exhaust, with larger tailpipe.

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