2015 Subaru WRX to Get… a CVT
The 2015 Subaru WRX will no longer have a standard automatic transmission option, rather it will be a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Don’t fret WRX fans, a manual transmission is still available as an option, but the use of a CVT might be a downer for those that still consider the WRX a full-fledged sports sedan. The choice however, isn’t a surprising one considering the new WRX is based on the Impreza, which offers a CVT as the automatic transmission.
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The news comes as part of a leaked dealer document showing ordering information for both the WRX and its big brother, the STI.
The more powerful WRX STI however will only be available with a manual transmission, sticking true to the STI’s heritage as a high-performance sports car. Check back next week when the 2015 Subaru WRX makes its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
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[Source: Jalopnik]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Yeah, the existence of an automatic option does not make a sports car any less of a sports car (saying otherwise is simply manual transmission elitist bulls#it).
It looks like an angry Kia rio.