2.0 to 2.5 on an Impreza wrx
Can I install a 2.0 ej20 engine on a 2012 2.5 wrx Impreza without having to change the computer ? The wire harness on the engines are exactly the same
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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX
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by Matthew T
Jul 07, 2022
This is a great car for the price they are alot of fun and hold their value!! Other cars to look at would be the wrx sti hatchback 2012 or 2013 Jul 07, 2022
by Erwin M
Dec 01, 2021
Great drivability, and extremely reliable. I am shopping for one right now.Dec 01, 2021
by Megan F
Nov 25, 2021
I personally am looking for the hatchback model, but we have a Subaru and think they are awesome vehicles!Nov 25, 2021
User rating:
by Matthew T
Jul 07, 2022
This is a great car for the price they are alot of fun and hold their value!! Other cars to look at would be the wrx sti hatchback 2012 or 2013 Jul 07, 2022
by Erwin M
Dec 01, 2021
Great drivability, and extremely reliable. I am shopping for one right now.Dec 01, 2021
by Megan F
Nov 25, 2021
I personally am looking for the hatchback model, but we have a Subaru and think they are awesome vehicles!Nov 25, 2021
by Ben P
Jul 15, 2012
This car is amazing, the acceleration is amazing, the braking is amazing,
the handling is very precise.
The build quality is pretty good, I had a minor transmission issue, but they
fixed it under warranty, no questions asked. The car is pretty solid,
although the highway has a little noise. Also the sound system is not very
good.
This car is great because you can go 7500 miles before an oil change, but
every 30000 miles you have to get the oil in the differential changed
which is a $500 service. The gas mileage in this car all depends on how
you drive it.
THIS CAR IS A BLAST TO DRIVE EVERY DAYJul 15, 2012
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Horse power
Wanted to know how much horse power my 2012 wrx on the street if it has 290 on a bino
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Subaru Wrx 2012
I was driving to work around 5:30 this morning, woke up a little lat didn’t have time to warm up the car before I left. It’s about 38 degrees right now so I jumped into my car and drove 5-7 miles on the freeway with no problems going around 71-73 and when I got off the freeway and slowed down my car smelt like it was burning really bad, the rpms would dip down to about 500 and it would shake as if it was getting ready to stall. When the rpms got down really low my traction control light would turn on. Any idea as to what this could be?
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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,595 to $29,095Price range
$12,483 to $13,692Average price on CG
$12,483YoY price change
$13,628 to $12,483Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse