Subaru Announces Pricing on 2002 Impreza WRX Sedan And WRX
Sport Wagon
- New Models Emphasize Performance, Safety And Refinement -
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) a pioneer of
crossover sport utility vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced
today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2002 model year
Subaru Impreza lineup. The 2002 Impreza lineup includes WRX Sedan and Sport
Wagon, 2.5 RS Sedan, 2.5 TS Sport Wagon and Outback Sport. Part of the Subaru
Driving Performance strategy, the 2002 Impreza lineup is completely redesigned
for enhanced performance, safety, refinement and expanded standard equipment.
The big news for the 2002 Impreza line is power. Featuring a 227
horsepower turbocharged and intercooled engine, the All-Wheel Drive Impreza
WRX Sedan and Sport Wagon offer more torque and a significantly better power-
to-weight ratio than competitors including the Audi 1.8T or BMW 325xi. The
2002 Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan, 2.5 TS Sport Wagon and Outback Sport are all
motivated by the proven 2.5-liter SOHC boxer engine delivering 165 horsepower
and 166 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine delivers 16 percent more horsepower
and 11 percent more torque than the 2.2 liter engine found in 2001MY Impreza L
and Outback Sport models.
As with every Subaru model sold in North America since 1997, all 2002
Impreza models feature full-time All-Wheel Drive for optimal performance and
grip on all types of road surfaces, dry or wet. Consistent with the Subaru
philosophy of Active Driving, Active Safety, all models feature an innovative
Ring-Shaped Reinforcement body structure for improved collision protection, 4-
channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and standard Daytime Running Lights.
Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan, 2.5 TS Sport Wagon and Outback Sport models are
available with either a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional
four-speed electronic automatic transmission (4EAT).
Impreza WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon
The 2002 Impreza WRX Sedan and WRX Sport Wagon models come equipped with a
full roster of standard comfort and convenience features including: air
conditioning, a 6-speaker AM/FM 80-Watt stereo with logic control cassette
player and in-dash 6-disc CD changer, cruise control, power door locks and
power windows with driver's auto down. Inspired by the World Rally
Championship car, WRX models raise the sporty quotient with interior
appointments that include body-hugging sport design front seats, a Momo brand
four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum-alloy pedal covers on
manual transmission models. Rounding out the list of standard features are
16" aluminum-alloy wheels, 11.4" front brake rotors with twin piston calipers,
a keyless entry system, front foglights, a dual outlet sport tailpipe and an
aluminum-alloy hood. Additionally, all 2002 WRX models include three-point
seat belts for all five seating positions, as well as dual front airbags and
front seat side-impact airbags.
Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan
Subaru offers a completely redesigned Impreza 2.5 RS sedan for 2002.
After building a successful following among enthusiasts, Impreza 2.5 RS sedan
returns with the same sleek sports styling featured on Impreza WRX. Standard
features include air conditioning, sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum-
alloy wheels, sport design seats, AM/FM stereo cassette with single-disc CD
player and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
2.5 TS Sport Wagon
This all-new model provides driving enthusiasts with the added utility of
a wagon teamed with the Subaru All-Wheel Driving System. Boasting an
impressive list of standard features, the 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS Sport
Wagon features include a 60/40 split fold down rear seatback, air
conditioning, a dual mode digital trip odometer and an AM/FM stereo with
single-disc CD player. Other popular amenities include a driver side vanity
mirror, cargo area cover, body color door handles, roof rails, a gated shifter
on automatic transmission models and rear window wiper de-icer.
Outback Sport
In addition to more horsepower than ever before, Outback Sport models
improve upon the crossover versatility of the original models for 2002. The
rugged Outback Sport exterior features a heavy duty raised suspension,
specific Outback Sport black grille design, standard large diameter fog
lights, two-tone paint, a rear bumper step pad and roof rails with crossbars.
Interior highlights include air conditioning, ambient temperature gauge, cargo
area cover, tie down hooks, cargo area light, 12-volt cargo power outlet and
trailer harness connector.
For additional information on Subaru vehicles, visit the company's media
web site at http://www.media.subaru.com.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Subaru pioneered the concept of the hybrid
passenger car/sport-utility vehicle with the introduction of the Subaru
Outback, the "World's First Sport Utility Wagon." Subaru has been the best-
selling import wagon in America for the past 18 years, based on the Polk
Company retail registration statistics as of 12/31/99.
Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes
Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 588 dealers across
the United States. All Legacy and Outback models sold in the United States
are produced at the Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. manufacturing plant near
Lafayette, Ind. Over the past eight years, the company has seen its sales
increase by nearly 100 percent thanks to its popular line of car-based sport
utility vehicles, and Subaru is among the fastest growing brands in the
automobile industry.
SUBARU IMPREZA WRX, 2.5 RS, 2.5 TS and Outback Sport
2002MY MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES
(Current as of February 1, 2001)
WRX Sedan 2002MY MSRP*
-- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $23,995
-- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $24,995
WRX Sport Wagon
-- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $23,495
-- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $24,495
2.5 RS Sedan
-- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $18,995
-- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $19,795
2.5 TS Sport Wagon
-- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $17,495
-- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $18,295
Outback Sport
-- 5-Speed Manual Transmission $18,695
-- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission $19,495
* The destination and delivery fee is $525 on all models except in Alaska
($685). Prices shown do not include destination and delivery charges,
licenses and state or local taxes. Independent distributor's destination and
delivery rates may vary.
CONTACT: Rob Moran, 856-488-3326, or rmoran@subaru.com, or Angel Holt,
856-488-3429, or aholt@subaru.com, both of Subaru of America.
