2015 Subaru WRX STI Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Subaru, though not exactly a household name when talking performance automobiles, nevertheless expects more road-rally success with its 2015 WRX STi. It’s agile, peppy, sort of stylish and boasts a few skin-deep changes. Unfortunately, it also fails to impress critics in the same way that its power-boosted WRX cousins do.

In any case, perhaps the most obvious change to this compact 5-seat sedan is the deletion of the term “Impreza” before its model name. That’s right, the WRX STi, along with its WRX sibling, though riding the same underpinnings as their family-friendly cousin, stand as separate and distinct entities. Additionally, to the dismay of home-improvement mavens and voracious vacationers, the quasi-cargo-capable hatchback version is no more. However, a couple of added inches to the wheelbase for this generation means a tiny bit of extra rear-seat legroom, as well as marginally expanded trunk capacity of just over 12 cubic feet that’s now expandable with debuting fold-down rear seats.

A slight shuffling of WRX STi trim designations is also on tap this year. The Base trim remains, while the once top-shelf Limited drops to the midlevel position as a limited-production Launch Edition, celebrating this sporty little sedan’s 10th year of existence, takes over the top spot for 2015. Meantime, in addition to its stretched-out wheelbase, the latest WRX STi is also slated to get an upgrade to its sport-tuned suspension, as well as a lighter frame and revised steering ratio for even more handling prowess. Further improvements include a pair of dashboard-mounted multifunction and infotainment displays, upgraded leather/alcantara upholstery, improved high-performance brakes and a flat-bottom steering wheel that complements a redesigned center stack.

Fear not, however; full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) remains standard, as does the touted Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD), which allows more flexible management of said AWD system, and SI-DRIVE, which adjusts throttle response to suit the mood of the driving moment.

Also returning in the 2015 WRX STi… seemingly to the dismay of more than a few reviewers… is the distinctive horizontally opposed 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder powerplant that gives the WRX STi its mold-busting pep. Its 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque now come managed by a brand new 6-speed manual transmission with a race-tested short-throw shifter that replaces last year’s 5-speed stick. Subaru still labels this blown 4-banger a boxer engine, while others describe it as a flat 4, but no matter the label, reviewers are scratching their heads over the fact that the lower-tier WRX packs a more powerful engine for 2015, while the STi variant stands pat. Anyhow, mileage figures are expected to remain in the vicinity of 17 mpg city/25 highway with the traditional variable valve timing (VVT).

Bearing in mind expected tweaks for a bit more upscale ambiance, look for the 2015 WRX STi in all forms to retain its signature hood scoop and oversize rear spoiler, along with such trim-dependent amenities as heated front seats, full power accessories, including heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a power moonroof. Additionally, a rear-view camera now comes standard in all WRX STi editions, while the celebratory Launch Edition is delivered with gold forged aluminum BBS wheels and blue leather accents.

Bluetooth hands-free communications are also expected to return in 2015 editions of this little screamer, as are dual-zone climate control and a single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB port.

A Harman Kardon 440-watt premium audio system with powered 10-inch subwoofer debuts as an option in all WRX STi variants, while GPS navigation (on a repositioned 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen), remote engine start and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror all return from last year.

Finally, standard safety equipment is slated to remain 4-wheel antilock brakes with improved-for-2015 Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) helping out the standard traction control. Additionally, look for front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors and a remote antitheft alarm to grace all WRX STi trims for 2015. Optional safety features lineup-wide include front fog/driving lights and an upgraded antitheft alarm.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Anonymous
Dec 07, 2022
Love this car, this is a great price for this model Dec 07, 2022
by Sacol paiz E
May 04, 2022
Is a good car for my futur and it is so popular May 04, 2022
by Anonymous
Feb 08, 2022
Very cute and very good condition Very cute and very good condition Feb 08, 2022

2015 Subaru WRX STI Pricing

Original MSRP
$34,495 to $38,495
Price range
$19,016 to $20,803
Average price on CG
$19,016
YoY price change
$20,803 to $19,016

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated 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: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee 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 · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated 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: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: horn/light operation

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee 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 · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated 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: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · 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: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: horn/light operation

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

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