Verdict
B
← Subaru WRX · 2007-2014 · GR/GV
Subaru WRX GR/GV
Headline trim: 2.5 turbo STI - 305 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.
BHP
305 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
158 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$13,000-$36,000
Strengths
- Hatchback (GR) added 2007
- Saloon (GV) followed 2010
- STI 305 bhp standard
Weaknesses
- Hatchback styling polarising
- EJ257 ringland still
- Cabin still cheap-feel
Notable tech
- Third-gen Impreza WRX/STI (GR hatch / GV saloon)
- EJ255 turbo WRX / EJ257 turbo STI
- 5MT manual WRX / 6MT manual STI
- AWD with DCCD adjustable centre diff
- Petter Solberg 2008 WRC final season
- GR Spec C Type RA-R / S206 JDM specials
Common issues
- EJ257 ringland tuned
- Diff bushes wear
- Steering rack knock
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across GR/GV's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 turbo WRX
BHP230
Torque320 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT
2.5 turbo STI
BHP305
Torque393 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top158 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT
2.5 turbo STI 340R Cosworth
BHP395
Torque522 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top160 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT