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2006 Subaru WRX STI Review
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TO THE POINT What’s New? Funky Subaru grille has been added, aero enhancements, upgraded airbags, tighter steering, new mechanical limited-slip differential
Selling Points: Excellent handling, exciting power, fun factor
Deal Breakers: Stiff ride, conspicuous styling

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2006 Subaru WRX STI

Test Vehicle: 2006 Subaru WRX STI
Price of Test Vehicle: $34,568 (including a $625 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Turbocharged 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 300 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 300 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,351
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/24 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 17.5 mpg
Length: 175.8 inches
Width: 68.5 inches
Wheelbase: 100 inches
Height: 56.3 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.9/33 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.6/36.7 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 11 cubic feet
Competitors: Audi S4, Mazda Mazdaspeed 6, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Volvo S60 R

2006 Subaru WRX STI

Photos courtesy of Ron Perry

 


About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.

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