Subaru have a solid reputation for knowing how to make their cars as safe as possible, and they have been putting a lot of work into that aspect of the 2016 WRX. Of course, extra safety must always come with a compromise in the performance department, but from the sounds of it, the company is considering their situation very carefully and have implemented some precisely calculated changes into the model in order to ensure that it won’t lose any of its performance at the cost of extra safety.
There are various new features being added to the 2016 Subaru WRX to make it a safer car on the road, and buyers will get to use various pieces of new technology in the model. For example, Vision Assist will have a prominent place in the new car, giving drivers a lot more information about the road and their surroundings than they would normally have by relying on their own eyes alone.
This encompasses various features, and it’s clear that Subaru’s engineers have been trying very hard to make sure that nothing will be hidden around the car, especially in the notorious “blind spots”. Someone tailgating you with powerful headlights isn’t going to be such a major problem anymore either, as the car now has precise digital control over its rear-view monitor brightness.
What’s under the hood? The engine is a 2.0 liter direct injection model, and can output 268 horsepower running in an all-wheel drive configuration. It should go without saying that this is excellent news for those interested in good performance, and while the car now comes with additional safety and security, it should still be a satisfying enough ride for those who want to feel some true power under their feet.
Reports claim that the car now handles better as well, and the improvements in its performance haven’t just been internal – there are some changes to the exterior design of the car that make it a better ride on the road, especially for the driver him/herself.
And if the Vision Assist system isn’t enough, it comes with various extra features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and more. The car will keep drivers alert when they’re about to leave their lane by accident as well, something which is becoming a prominent feature in models on the market nowadays.
Last but not least, the new WRX comes with various features that add to its comfort and entertainment during the ride, such as a brand new multimedia system designed by the company, operated by a 6.2 inch touchscreen display which holds all the instruments.
Experts have actually been very fond of the implementation of the touchscreen controls, claiming that everything comes together in a nice way when using the display and navigating through its menus. The multimedia system as a whole has received some positive comments, with many people claiming that Subaru have done a good job at making sure that people won’t get bored on a longer road trip.
Combined with the various safety features this new model comes with, this car might actually find itself noticed outside of the market of power enthusiasts. While the WRX has traditionally been associated with high performance and thrills, it’s also a model that has some merits for more regular everyday use, perhaps even for a family. Of course it’s far from the ideal family vehicle, but with the various extra safety additions that it received, it should see some improvement in its popularity in this part of the market.