World rally cross or WRX letters that motor enthusiasts love to see on a
car that symbolizes power. With so many
vents and scoops on the car, it creates the feeling that you being sucked into
the cockpit. This Subaru is a pleasure
to look at, with almost life like qualities resembling that of a Japanese
dragon. With its back scoops and lines,
intimidating front head lights like a wild eyed beast and amazing bonnet scoop,
acting like the nostrils of a dragon.
So how did it feel
driving this dragon you ask? For a start
the cockpit is very quiet, however this is just a misleading tactic. After
cruising for a little and enjoying the smooth ride of this beast, I put my foot
down an unleashed the true power of the WRX.
You hear the turbo ‘spool’ and then that front “nostril” sucks in great
amounts of air. This is in order for
that incredible 2.5litre turbocharged engine to push the ‘fire power’ of this
dragon out the tailpipes. It was like
sitting in the world’s most comfortable rocket. Taking the corners was just as
fun as it hugged the road with its claw like grip. It has its all-wheel drive system to thank
for this. There is no doubt that there
is more than enough power for anyone to have some fun with this car, especially
with that famous Subaru engine sound.
However the interior of the WRX was nothing special. The
bucket racing seats were stylish and comfortable but I just expected more from
the belly of the beast. It seemed very
boring instead of sporty and creative, but I suppose when you buy this car it’s
more for the external styling and the power.
Unfortunately there
were some faults on the car. The wheels
were way too small for such a bulky car and such wide wheel arches. The brakes were the next let down; although I’m
sure that they are ample to stop the Subaru, they just didn't seem very
responsive initially. I had to really push them before getting actual stopping
power. The price of the WRX is not the
prettiest, and although this is a Subaru WRX, one of the most well-known names
in motor sport, I just don’t think it’s worth it. It’s currently in a very high
price bracket, and unless something changes, this will no longer be known as an
amazing toy but a sophisticated trophy.
