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April 15, 2026

Fourth special issue WRX here

April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fourth special issue WRX here

Another case of yellow fever with Senko edition. 

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April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Jerry Delaney, Senko, watch, AKA, Tatsu, Todoroki, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, BRZ, Kiiro
October 30, 2025

Subby sensations - one for now, another for the future?

October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subby sensations - one for now, another for the future?

Subaru Technica International has pulled the covers off two engaging power plays.

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October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRC, WRX, STi, Subaru Technica International, Mobility Japan, Tokyo, electric, turbo, Performance-B, Performance-E
December 23, 2024

Subaru NZ sticks it to WRX manual

December 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru NZ sticks it to WRX manual

Vale Rex: The derivative of this performance icon that direct-links to this car’s illustrious motorsport involvement has been axed.

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December 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, WRX, CVT, Lineartronic
March 04, 2024

Dragon drop: Fresh limited-edition WRX avails

March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Dragon drop: Fresh limited-edition WRX avails

Subaru plans on WRX ‘Tatsu’ derivative winning support from those with rally recall.

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March 04, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Tatsu, Aka, Saigo, Wal Dumper, Subaru NZ
May 24, 2023

Red storm rising

May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Red storm rising

The previous generation special edition WRX was called Saigo - Japanese for ‘the last’. Now there’s another one.

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May 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Subaru NZ, Saigo, AKA, Wallis Dumper
January 13, 2023

Tokyo show a power stage

January 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Tokyo show a power stage

Strong WRC vibe for Japan’s auto display.

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January 13, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru, Toyota
WRX, GR Yaris, Tokyo Auto Salon, Rovenpera, Ogier, Levorg, STi
May 24, 2022

Sunrise soon for Solterra

May 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sunrise soon for Solterra

First examples of groundbreaking Subaru electric will be here this year for show and tell, though on-sale cannot start before 2023.

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May 24, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, WRX, Wallis Dumper, EV, Clean Car, Subaru NZ
April 07, 2022

WRX pricing and spec announced

April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 WRX pricing and spec announced

New-gen car delivers more grunt, for more money, and a touch of STi.

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April 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, STi, Subaru NZ, Wallis Dumper
September 13, 2021

WRX for NZ within seven months?

September 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
WRX for NZ within seven months?

Subaru’s national boss says his aim is to secure WRX stock as quickly as possible.

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September 13, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Subaru NZ, boxer, Wallis Dumper, performance
August 18, 2021

Pastrana’s peak performance

August 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Pastrana’s peak performance

Take a massively powerful carbon-bodied Subaru WRX STI, add a driver who has no fear …. film it all. It’s a mesmerising lockdown special.

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August 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, STI, Subaru NZ, Mt Washington, Travis Pastrana
August 09, 2017

Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Stanaway’s Ring epic perfect for NZ WRX push

RISING Kiwi racer takes on world-famous circuit in famous Japanese sports sedan and sets stunning new record – all in all a derring-do storyline too good to ignore.

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August 09, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
January 13, 2017

Small changes for hotshot Subby sedans

January 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Small changes for hotshot Subby sedans

Subaru’s performance sedan has been retuned – but we’re talking suspension, not sizzle.

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January 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, STi
October 11, 2016

WRX celebration revving up

October 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
WRX celebration revving up

Expect to see a special WRX on sale in celebration of 2017 being the model’s 25th year.

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October 11, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX
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