WRX

Turbocharged Japanese compact

WRX is a performance designation from Subaru for their high-performance sedan, derived from "World Rally Experimental." The name references the car's rally racing heritage.

WRX models feature turbocharged engines and all-wheel drive.

The term has become shorthand among car enthusiasts for this specific vehicle line: He's been saving up for a WRX.

performance

turbo

Exhaust-powered compressor

boost · torque · intercooler · downpipe · tune · stage · dyno · remap · exhaust · intake

model

Subaru

Japanese vehicle manufacturer

  • STISexually transmitted infection
  • sedanEnclosed passenger car
  • hatchbackCar with rear swing-door

VA · VB · bugeye · wagon · four-door · compact · generation · facelift · production · legacy

rally

WRC

Elite rally motorsport organization

  • gravelLoose small rock fragments
  • dirtLoose dry earth
  • racingSpeed competition sport

livery · blue · gold · motorsport · championship · stage · tarmac · homologation · safari · Finland

aesthetic

hood scoop

Raised engine air intake

  • wingLimb enabling flight
  • spoilerPremature ending disclosure
  • flaresPyrotechnic distress signals

BBS · rumble · burble · fog lights · splitter · lip · aggressive

community

wave

Oscillating motion through medium

owner · modder · build · garage · club · cruiser · driver · stance · fitment · wheels

Opposites
vehicle character

WRXMercedes S-Class

Premium German luxury sedan

Lincoln Town Car · Rolls-Royce · limousine · BMW 7 Series · Cadillac Escalade

driving experience

WRXToyota Camry

Japanese midsize sedan

Honda Accord · Nissan Altima · Toyota Corolla · econobox · penalty box

automotive culture

WRXOldsmobile

Former GM automobile division

Cadillac DeVille · golf cart · station wagon · fleet vehicle

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