Stop press - the my09 WRX details have been released. Read here for details!

Following the launch of the Impreza R, RX and RS sedans, Subaru will launch the WRX variant of the popular model at the Sydney motor show on October 9th.

Subaru MY09 WRX Sedan

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Such enhancements puts the WRX in a position to go head to head with its upcoming rival, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and also bring bring it back into contention against other local competitors, against which the current MY08 model was placed last in its category in Motor's 2008 BFYB (Bang For Your Bucks).

With such a jump in power output. the gap between the WRX and the STi is much closer, and rumours are that Subaru will push the STi to 243kw to maintain the distinction! Watch this space!

Subaru Australia Press Release

Subaru will reveal the final card in its new generation Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza pack when the WRX sedan is unveiled at Sydney Motor Show next week.

Following the recent introduction of Impreza R, RX and RS sedans, the WRX will go on sale around December.

Making its Australian motor show debut, the sedan Impreza WRX variant is expected to draw huge interest among Subaru turbocharged fans.

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Impreza WRX sedan will feature a wide variety of mechanical changes.

It will, of course, maintain our standard of five-star crashworthiness ratings for occupant safety and standard electronic stability control.”

Mr Senior said Model Year 2009 Impreza WRX sedan and hatch would offer the same specification levels, making the choice easier for customers.

“New generation Impreza has proved a sales winner since its introduction last year, with sales up 12.5 per cent. “This final addition to the range will expand its appeal still further.

” Pricing and specification details will be released at the Sydney Motor Show on Thursday 9 October.