After saying that the first batch of their Civic Type R thunder-stealing 2018 WRX and WRX STI would arrive before the end of August, Motor Image Pilipinas has announced that they have arrived. Slated for a public debut at the Subaru Festival next week, we got our hands at the exact variants, specs, and prices for these rally-bred performance sedans.

Before diving into the specs themselves, we have to point out our source got the 2018 pricing exactly right. While other websites quickly said that the 2018 WRX and WRX STI’s prices would be maintained across the board, that’s not the case. In fact, the prices have gone up by P 20,000 to reflect the added equipment and features.

This means the pricing is as follows:

• 2018 Subaru WRX M/T – P 1,838,000
• 2018 Subaru WRX CVT – P 1,908,000
• 2018 Subaru WRX STI M/T (w/ Wing) – P 2,518,000
• 2018 Subaru WRX STI M/T Premium – P 2,618,000

Now that we got that out of the way, you can either read a more detailed write-up here or scroll down for the specifications of these models below.

You can see the 2018 WRX and WRX STI along with the all-new Subaru XV at the Subaru Festival slated on September 7-10 at the Bonifacio Global City (it coincides with the 2017 Subaru Palm Challenge).

2018 Subaru WRX M/T (WRX CVT)

• Engine: Horizontally-Opposed, 4-Cylinder, Turbocharged, Petrol
• Capacity: 1,998 cc
• Fuel System: Petrol Direct Injection
• Maximum Output @ rpm: 268 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 350 Nm @ 2,400-5,200 rpm
• 0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds (6.3 seconds)
• Drivetrain: Center Differential Gear Coupled with Viscous LSD, AWD (Variable Torque Distribution, AWD)
• Overall Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 4,595 x 1,795 x 1,475
• Wheelbase (mm): 2,650
• Track (Front / Rear, in mm): 1,530 / 1,540
• Minimum Ground Clearance (mm): 135
• Curb Weight: 1,482 (1,552)
• Steering: Electric, Rack-and-Pinion, 14.5:1 Ratio
• Suspension (Front / Rear): Inverted MacPherson Strut / Double Wishbone
• Minimum Turning Radius (m): 5.5
• Brakes (Front / Rear): Vented Disc / Solid Disc
• Tire Size: 245/40 R 18, 18 x 8.5 J Alloy Wheel

2018 Subaru WRX M/T Major Features:

• Auto On/Off Headlights
• Pop-Up Headlamp Washer
• Front and Rear Fog Light
• Power Folding Mirrors
• Tilt/Telescopic Leather Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitching
• Sporty Fabric Seats w/ Red Stitching
• 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
• Automatic Climate Control with Anti-Dust Filter
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• Heated Door Mirrors
• FM/AM/CD/Aux/USB x 2 with 6 Speakers
• Siri Hands-Free
• Voice Recognition System
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Rear View Camera
• Multi-function Display w/ Boost Pressure
• Dual Gauge Layout w/ 3.5-inch Full-Color LCD Screen
• Cruise Control
• Aluminum Pedals
• Multi-mode Vehicle Dynamics Control System
• Active Torque Vectoring
• Hill Start Assist
• 7 Airbags
• 4-Sensor, 4-Channel ABS w/ EBD
• Brake Assist System
• Brake Override System

2018 Subaru WRX CVT Adds:

• LED Headlamps with Auto Leveling
• Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
• LED Front Fog Lamps
• Sporty Leather Seats with 10-Way Power Adjust
• Keyless Access System with Push-Button Start
• Paddle Shifters
• SI-DRIVE (Subaru Intelligent Drive)
• Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)

2018 Subaru WRX STI M/T (WRX STI M/T Premium)

• Engine: Horizontally-Opposed, 4-Cylinder, Turbocharged, Petrol
• Capacity: 2,457 cc
• Fuel System: Muti-Port Sequential 
• Maximum Output @ rpm: 300 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 407 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
• 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
• Drivetrain: Driver’s Control Center Differential, AWD
• Overall Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 4,595 x 1,795 x 1,475
• Wheelbase (mm): 2,650
• Track (Front / Rear, in mm): 1,530 / 1,540
• Minimum Ground Clearance (mm): 135
• Curb Weight: 1,530 (1,528)
• Steering: Hydraulic, Rack-and-Pinion, 13:1 Ratio
• Suspension (Front / Rear): Inverted MacPherson Strut / Double Wishbone
• Minimum Turning Radius (m): 5.5
• Brakes (Front / Rear): Brembo Performance 6-Pot Vented Disc / Brembo Performance 2-Pot Vented Disc
• Tire Size: 245/40 R 18, 18 x 8.5 J Alloy Wheel

2018 Subaru WRX STI M/T Major Features:

• Auto On/Off Headlights
• LED Headlights with Auto Leveling
• Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
• Pop-Up Headlamp Washer
• Rear Fog Light
• Power Folding Mirrors
• Tilt/Telescopic Dimpled Leather Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitching (D-Type)
• Sporty Leather/Ultrasuede Seats w/ Red Accents
• 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
• Stainless Steel Sill Plates
• Keyless Access System with Push-Button Start
• Dual Zone Climate Control with Anti-Dust Filter
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• Heated Door Mirrors
• FM/AM/CD/Aux/USB x 2 with 6 Speakers
• Siri Hands-Free
• Voice Recognition System
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Rear View Camera
• Multi-function Display w/ Boost Pressure
• Dual Gauge Layout w/ 3.5-inch Full-Color LCD Screen
• Driver-set Rev Indicator
• Cruise Control
• Aluminum Pedals
• SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive)
• Multi-mode DCCD (Driver’s Control Center Differential)
• Active Torque Vectoring
• Hill Start Assist
• 7 Airbags
• 4-Sensor, 4-Channel ABS w/ EBD
• Brake Assist System
• Brake Override System

2018 Subaru WRX STI M/T Premium Adds:

• Minus: Large Rear Spoiler
• Sporty Leather/Ultrasuede Seats w/ Red Accents w/ 10-Way Power Adjust
• Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)