Subaru Impreza WRX 2012 User manual

●265-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER®engine
●Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
●5-speed manual transmission
●Sport-tuned suspension
●5-tri-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
●STI rear spoiler (5-door)
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth®connectivity
●Cloth upholstery
●265-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER engine
●Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
●5-speed manual transmission
●Sport-tuned suspension
●5-tri-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth connectivity
●Cloth upholstery
sTrunk spoiler (4-door) or STI rear spoiler
(5-door)
sFog lights
sPower-tilt/sliding moonroof
sAll-Weather Package
●265-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER engine
●Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
●5-speed manual transmission
●Sport-tuned suspension
●5-tri-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
●Trunk spoiler (4-door) or STI rear spoiler (5-door)
●Fog lights
●Power-tilt/sliding moonroof
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth connectivity
●All-Weather Package
sHID headlights
sLeather-trimmed upholstery
WRX 4-door WRX Premium 4-door WRX Limited 4-door
●305-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER engine
●Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD)
All-Wheel Drive
●6-speed manual transmission
●Brembo®performance brake system
●Sport-tuned performance suspension
●5-split-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
●STI trunk spoiler
●HID headlights
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth connectivity
●Alcantara®/leather-trimmed upholstery
●All-Weather Package
●305-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER engine
●Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD)
All-Wheel Drive
●6-speed manual transmission
●Brembo performance brake system
●Sport-tuned performance suspension
●HID headlights
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth connectivity
●Alcantara/leather-trimmed upholstery
●All-Weather Package
s9-split-spoke 18-inch BBS®aluminum-alloy wheels
sSTI rear spoiler
sFog lights
●305-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER engine
●Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD)
All-Wheel Drive
●6-speed manual transmission
●Brembo performance brake system
●Sport-tuned performance suspension
●9-split-spoke 18-inch BBS®aluminum-alloy wheels
●STI trunk spoiler
●HID headlights
●Fog lights
●Automatic climate control
●6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/
iPod®control and Bluetooth connectivity
●All-Weather Package
sLeather-trimmed upholstery
sPower-tilt/sliding moonroof
s Additions or differences from trim level at left.
WRX |WRX STI®WRX |WRX STI®
Protecting Your Investment
Once you’re part of our family, we’ll be there for you. Every Subaru comes with 24-hour roadside assistance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. If you have trouble on the road,
a tow to the nearest Subaru dealership and other services are just a phone call away. And to protect you over the long haul, we offer Subaru Added Security®—extended
service agreements and maintenance plans that will help protect your car for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles. They’re the only mechanical and maintenance plans backed by
Subaru of America, Inc., and because we’ve been backing them for more than 25 years, they’re agreements you can trust. Your dealer has full coverage details.
Warranties
New Car Limited Warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes rst.
Powertrain Limited Warranty 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Wear Item Limited Warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Repairs to the following items will also be covered under
  WearItemLimitedWarranty:• BrakePads • WiperBlades • ClutchLinings • TransmitterBatteries
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty 5 years, unlimited mileage.
ENGINE a n d DRIVETRAIN WRX WRX STI
Engine 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER®engine.
Power |Torque 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 244 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm 305 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 290 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio 8.4:1 8.2:1
Bore and stroke 99.5 x 79.0 mm 99.5 x 79.0 mm
Valve timing Active Valve Control System (AVCS) Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Intake system Turbocharger with intercooler.
Maximum boost pressure: 14.2 psi.
Turbocharger with intercooler.
Maximum boost pressure: 14.7 psi.
SI-DRIVE performance
management system
Not available Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctively
different modes of vehicle performance characteristics by
regulating the engine control unit (ECU) and by fine-tuning the
electronically controlled throttle.
Transmission 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist Close ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
TRACTION a n d STABILIT Y
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Standard Standard
Driver Controlled Center
Differential (DCCD)
All-Wheel Drive
Not Available Standard
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)Standard Standard (Includes performance-oriented Traction mode)
FUEL
Fuel economy (city/highway)119/25 mpg 17/23 mpg
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required. 93 octane recommended (WRX STI).
CHASSIS
Steering Power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 36.1 feet.
Suspension Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension.
Front:Strut-type with lower L-arm.
Rear:Double wishbone.
Front and rear stabilizer bars.
High-performance sport-tuned 4-wheel
independent suspension.
Front:Inverted-strut-type. Aluminum-alloy lower
L-arm with pillow-ball joint mount.
Rear:Double wishbone.
Front and rear stabilizer bars.
Brakes 4-wheel disc, ventilated front. Dual-piston front and
single-piston rear calipers.
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Brake Assist.
Front:11.6 inches/Rear:11.3 inches
Brembo®performance braking system. 4-wheel disc,
ventilated front and rear. 4-piston front and dual-piston
rear calipers.
4-channel, 4-sensor Super Sport ABS with Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Brake Assist.
Front:13.0 inches/Rear:12.6 inches
WHEELS a n d TIRES
Wheels and Tires WRX 4-door and 5-door: 17 x 8.0-inch gray finish
5-tri-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45 R17
summer-performance tires
WRX STI 4-door: 18 x 8.5-inch high-luster finish
5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40 R18
summer-performance tires.
WRX STI 5-door and WRX STI Limited 4-door: 18 x 8.5-
inch high-luster finish 9-split-spoke BBS®aluminum-alloy with
245/40 R18 summer-performance tires.
EXTERIOR a n d INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
4-door 5-door
Length/Width/Height 180.3 inches/70.7 inches/58.1 inches (WRX STI models:
57.9 inches)
173.8 inches/70.7 inches/58.1 inches (WRX STI models:
57.9 inches)
Wheelbase 103.3 inches 103.3 inches
Track (front/rear) 60.2 inches/60.6 inches 60.2 inches/60.6 inches
Base curb weight WRX:3,208 lbs | WRX Premium: 3,241 lbs | WRX Limited:
3,252 lbs | WRX STI:3,384 lbs | WRX STI Limited:3,417 lbs
WRX:3,208 lbs | WRX Premium: 3,241 lbs | WRX Limited:
3,252 lbs | WRX STI:3,373 lbs
Headroom (front/rear) 40.3 inches/37.6 inches
(with moonroof: 39.3 inches/37.4 inches)
40.3 inches/37.6 inches
(with moonroof: 39.3 inches/37.5 inches)
Legroom (front/rear) 43.5 inches/33.5 inches 43.5 inches/33.5 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear) 54.8 inches/53.2 inches 54.8 inches/53.2 inches
Passenger volume 94.6 cubic feet (with moonroof: 93.0 cubic feet) 94.6 cubic feet (with moonroof: 93.2 cubic feet)
Cargo volume 11.3 cubic feet 19.0 cubic feet (44.4 cubic feet with rear seat lowered)
WRX 5-door WRX Premium 5-door WRX Limited 5-door
WRX STI 4-door WRX STI 5-door WRX STI Limited 4-door
Trim Levels Specifications

WRX WRX WRX WRX
WRX Premium Limited STI STI Limited
WRX WRX WRX WRX
WRX Premium Limited STI STI Limited
12012 EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary. 2Standard on 5-door. Available as an accessory on 4-door. See your dealer. 3Available as an accessory. Satellite radio hardware, activation and
required monthly subscription sold separately. See your dealer. 4The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) affords the driver and the front passenger additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and side-
impact collisions and outboard 2nd-row passengers additional protection in moderate to severe side-impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to
avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon airbag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in one of the rear seats. See
Owner’s Manual for recommended seating position. 5When equipped with Navigation System Package, XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic hardware is standard. Activation and monthly subscription sold separately.
See your dealer.
Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Specifications in this brochure are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date product information, log
on to subaru.com. Some equipment shown in photography in this brochure is optional at extra cost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific combinations of equipment or
features may vary from time to time and by geographic area. Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or discontinue
at any time, without notice, prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold.
Colors shown may vary due to reproduction and printing processes.
This brochure was prepared by Subaru of America, Inc. A warranty from Subaru of America, Inc., is available only on cars sold to the first retail purchaser through an authorized Subaru dealer in the continental U.S.
or Alaska. Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, Equity Shield, Added Security, Impreza, STI and WRX are registered trademarks. Confidence in Motion is a trademark of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. Alcantara is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A. and Alcantara is produced by Toray Group. BBS is a registered trademark
of BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG. SIRIUS and XM Radio are registered trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince
Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. Kicker is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc. For more information, contact your Subaru dealer or log on to subaru.com.
WRX |WRX STI®
Which wheels?
Equipment
17 x 8.0-inch 5-tri-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
WRX
18 x 8.5-inch 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
WRX STI 4-door
18 x 8.5-inch 9-split-spoke BBS®aluminum-alloy wheels
WRX STI 5-door and
WRX STI Limited 4-door
EXTERIOR
Projector low-beam and multireflector high-beam halogen headlights •• - - -
High-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam and multireflector halogen high-beam headlights -- • • •
Fog lights • • •2 •
L.E.D. taillights (5-door) •••• -
Front and rear underspoilers •• • • •
Rear bumper with integrated diffuser •• • • •
Trunk spoiler (WRX 4-door) • • - -
STI trunk spoiler (STI 4-door) ---• •
STI rear roof spoiler (WRX and WRX STI 5-door) •• • • -
Exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets •• • • •
Body-color power side mirrors •• • - -
Body-color power side mirrors with integrated turn signals -- - •
•
Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer (All-Weather Package) -• • • •
Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode (5-door) •••• -
Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof -• • - •
SEATING a n d TRIM
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat. •• • • •
Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints, embroidered WRX logos and red stitching •• • - -
Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints, embroidered STI logos and red stitching -- - • •
Heated front seats (All-Weather Package) -••• •
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback •••• •
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, cruise control, •• • - -
Bluetooth®buttons and red stitching
STI-design leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, cruise control, -- - • •
Bluetooth buttons and red stitching
Leather-wrapped shifter handle •• • • •
Cloth upholstery •• - - -
Leather-trimmed upholstery -- • - •
Alcantara®/leather upholstery -- - • -
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers •• • • •
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto up/down •• • • •
Electronic cruise control •• • • •
Tilt/telescoping steering column •• • • •
Dual cup holders in center console •• • • •
Single bottle holder in each door panel •• • • •
Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors •• • • •
Center console with L.E.D.-illuminated storage tray and 12-volt power outlet •• • • •
Illuminated and lockable glovebox •• • • •
Footwell illumination lighting -- - • •
Cargo-area tiedown and grocery bag hooks (5-door) •••• •
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover (5-door) •••• •
INSTRUMENTATION
Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges •••• •
Sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer •••- -
STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer -- - • •
Gauge needles full-sweep and trim rings illumination on start-up •••• •
Digital trip computer displaying average fuel economy, digital clock and ambient temperature •• • • •
DCCD and SI-DRIVE modes display -- - • •
AUDIO SYSTEM
6-speaker single-CD audio system with USB port/iPod® control, Bluetooth®audio •• • • •
streaming and hands-free phone connectivity, and 3.5-mm auxiliary jack
SIRIUS®Satellite Radio3
XM®Satellite Radio3
CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning and •••• •
rotary controls for temperature, fan and airflow direction
SECURITY
Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp •••• •
Antitheft security system •••• •
Engine immobilizer •••• •
SAFETY
ACTIVE
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) •• • • •
SUBARU BOXER®engine •••• •
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) •••• •
Traction Control System (TCS) •••• •
Brake Assist •••• •
4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) •••• •
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) •••• •
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) •••• •
PASSIVE
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system with driver’s and front-passenger’s front airbags (SRS)4•••• •
Side-curtain airbags protecting front and rear outboard occupants (SRS)4•••• •
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags (SRS)4•••• •
Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. •••• •
3-point seatbelts at all rear seating positions.
Rear child-safety door locks •••• •
LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children •••• •
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Navigation System: -° ° ° °
High-resolution 6.1-inch touch-screen GPS navigation system and 6-speaker audio system with HD Radio™
with iTunes®tagging, USB port/iPod®control, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free phone connectivity,
SMS text messaging capability, XM®Satellite Radio and XM®NavTraffic5
•Standard Optional -Not equipped Available dealer-installed accessory

WRX |WRX STI®
An ultimate accessory to passion.
10-Inch Powered Subwoofer
The 10-inch powered subwoofer provides powerful
deep bass and clean sound reproduction with its
integrated 100W amplier and a passive crossover
network. Manufactured for Subaru by Kicker.®
SPT Oil Cap and Battery
Hold Down v2.0
Replacement oil cap and battery hold down are
manufactured from billet aluminum, anodized in
Steel Gray or SPT Blue and feature laser-etched
SPT logos.
Body Side Moldings
Color-matched moldings help protect the
vehicle’s doors from parking lot dings while
attractively blending with the lines of the car.
Turbo Heat Shield
The SPT Heat Shield works to retain heat within
the turbocharger, helping to maintain turbo-
charger exhaust gas velocity. The shroud also
helps keep heat generated by the turbocharger
away from the intercooler.
SPT Performance Exhaust System
These exhaust systems feature full stainless
steel construction with smooth mandrel
bends for low restriction and that famous
boxer engine sound.
WRX STI system shown. Available for WRX 4-door and 5-door.
Turbo Boost Gauge
Displays engine vacuum in inches of Hg and
boost in PSI. Bright red illumination matches
vehicle instrument panel lighting and goes dark
when the engine is turned off. Includes mounting
cup and bracket.
Short-throw Shifter
Signicantly reduces shift throw lengths for
crisper shifts and sportier driving feel. Available
for both 5 M/T and 6 M/T transmissions.
Roof Carrier Bars
New, improved design can be installed or
removed in minutes. Fits both 4- and 5-door
models and is compatible with most Genuine
Subaru roof carriers and attachments.
Consult vehicle owner’s manual for total roof load limit.
SPT Carbon Fiber Trunk Trim
Give the Impreza WRX and WRX STI 4-door that
high-tech look with this carbon ber accent. The
trim piece is made from real carbon ber and
has the SPT logo embedded in the clear coat.
Exhaust Finisher
Aluminum trim pieces add a serious
performance look to the rear of WRX STI.
Rear Cargo Tray
Helps protect cargo area from dirt and spills.
Can be easily removed and rinsed clean.
Auto-dimming Mirror with
Compass and HomeLink®
Mirror darkens when headlights are detected
from behind the vehicle. Includes a compass
and three HomeLink buttons that are program-
mable for most garage-door openers and other
HomeLink-compatible devices.
Genuine Subaru Accessories
Obsidian Black Pearl
Dark Gray Metallic
WR Blue Pearl
Lightning Red
Satin White Pearl
Carbon Black Checkered
Cloth (CBCC)
Black Alcantara®/
Carbon Black Leather (BA)
Carbon Black Leather (CBL)
Plasma Blue Pearl
WRX
LIMITEDWRX STI WRX STI LIMITED
Color Combinations WRX and
WRX PREMIUM
WRX |WRX STI®
Ice Silver Metallic
Satin White Pearl CBCC CBL BA CBL
Ice Silver Metallic CBCC CBL BA CBL
Lightning Red CBCC CBL BA CBL
WR Blue Pearl CBCC CBL BA CBL
Plasma Blue Pearl CBCC CBL BA CBL
Dark Gray Metallic CBCC CBL BA CBL
Obsidian Black Pearl CBCC CBL BA CBL
Colors
Paint
Upholstery