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Subaru WRX VA

Headline trim: 2.5 turbo STI - 305 bhp, 0-62 in 5.2s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
305 bhp
0–60
5.2 s
Top speed
158 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$51,000

Strengths

  • Saloon body return after GR hatch
  • Cabin step-change
  • Last UK Subaru STI (2018 30-year-end run)

Weaknesses

  • Subaru pulled UK STI sales 2018
  • EJ257 still in ringland-failure family
  • No VB STI - line ended

Notable tech

  • Fourth-gen WRX STI (VA - separate from regular Impreza)
  • Sedan only
  • EJ257 2.5 turbo
  • 6MT manual only on STI
  • AWD with DCCD
  • Final UK STI 2018 30-year-end Final Edition (Subaru UK)

Common issues

  • EJ257 ringland hard-use
  • Rear diff seals
  • Type RA clutch failure

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across VA's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.5 turbo STI
BHP305
Torque407 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top158 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT