Roadfly.com - 2011 Subaru WRX Review & Test Drive

The Subaru WRX, a game-changing sport compact over the last decade, is a constant work in progress, with significant changes made in almost every production year.

2011 is no different—the WRX gets the widebody kit of its big brother, the 305-hp WRX STi.

That gives it a much more aggressive look, and a wider track. There are new wheels in a 17x8 size, up 1 inch in width from 2010. These changes conspire to add 33 lb to the '11 WRX's curb weight.

Despite that, the WRX is still extremely fast for an AWD compact car, in fact even faster to 60mph than the STi.

Our test car was loaded with options, giving host Emme Hall much to "holler" about in her video review of the 2011 Subaru WRX Limited. Enjoy!

—Road Test Editor

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Vehicle: 2011 Subaru WRX Limited
Base Price: $28,995
Price as tested: $31,720
Drive Wheels: All
Engine: 2.5L H4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Horsepower: 265 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 244 lb.-ft @ 4,000 rpm
0-60 MPH: 4.7 sec.
1/4 Mile: 13.5 sec. @ 102 mph
Curb Weight: 3,300 lb (est)
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles (vehicle), 5 years/60,000 miles (powertrain)
Fuel Economy: 18 city / 25 highway MPG

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[fanfinmiami]

If she says holla one more time....

[shadowsburnme]

a hockey mom reviewing a guy's car? roadfly, wtf is wrong with you. :S

[Jesni3]

Her evil laugh at 2:56 LOL

[buddy82767]

It's not a big deal with the shifter

[04gopackgo92]

I work at a Subaru dealership and one complaint i have with the wrx is the throw is too long. It feels like im driving a truck when im trying to shift. Subaru should take note from Honda and have a shifter like the Si. 

[dmcpopp]

She's doing a great job just enough information with a personality, people give her a break..

[chinchillawrangler]

ok serious question. if everyone hates long throw shudders and like short throw why not just make short throws standard from the factory? I mean the design of the two is pretty much the same and it they cost the same to build

[MrFuture798]

@shadowsburnme couldn't agree more dude.

[CTSSM2011STI]

Since when has Bose been an options in the WRX or STI model?

[jmass562]

stick is just TOO long

[hockeymaniak13]

Well if it has a good laundry basket rating I might as well get one!

[katanamast279]

I thought the 0-60 time of this car was 4.5 which is the same as the STI