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The new Subaru WRX: Built to thrill Subaru fans

There are, of course, a lot of Subaru fans around the Pacific Northwest and especially here in the Portland, OR area. But the new Subaru WRX sport compact car has the kind of automotive pedigree that makes the newest version a car that should bring local enthusiasm to even greater heights. It also makes this Subaru a car you have to drive to believe. Here's what you'll find at Dick Hannah Subaru dealership near Portland, OR.

The story behind the new Subaru WRX is well worth knowing

The word "legendary" is tossed around pretty freely in automotive circles and all too often, it's just another example of excess hype from a car maker's PR department. But in the case of the new Subaru WRX, Subaru fans in Vancouver, WA and Beaverton, OR are not guilty of exaggeration. The name WRX stands for World Rally Experimental, based on the era when Subaru raced in the World Rally Championship.

The Subaru racing heritage: Over the top

The World Rally Championship is where Subaru perfected its renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system while dominating for multiple seasons. According to AutoNation Drive, "images of…blue and gold WRX's sailing over jumps (at the championships) remain iconic." That's why the editors affirm the WRX's strong racing heritage.At our Subaru dealership in the Portland area, we applaud the All-Wheel drive (AWD) that was pioneered there.

Performance for Portland, OR drivers

The new Subaru WRX puts a 271-horsepower turbocharged flat-four engine under the hood. This racing-bred car can send 258 lb-ft of torque through its six-speed manual transmission. Every model of the new WRX comes with the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that the WRX helped formulateAvailable to properly dress the WRX for success are sets of either 17- or 18-inch wheels.

An interior Portland, OR racing fans will appreciate

To signal the WRX's racing heritage, there's a flat-bottom steering wheel and analog gauges on the dash. Other racing cues include accents made to look like carbon fiber along with red contrast stitching to help remind everyone this car is not made for leisurely Sunday drives.

Infotainment to impress even Portland, OR buyers

Every Subaru WRX grabs your attention when you slip inside with a big 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard while a major league 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is available.

Numbers that will play well in the Pacific Northwest

All new Subaru WRX vehicles come with a front-engine Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Each is a four-door sedan that seats five people. The top fuel economy reading is 26 miles with every highway gallon and the best zero-to-60 time by Car& Driver was a blistering 4.7 seconds.

For new Subaru WRX buyers in the Portland, OR area, driving is believing

You can find a host of exciting new cars for sale at Dick Hannah Subaru, with a strong focus on new Subaru cars for sale like the new Subaru WRX. Cruise through our online selection and book some time to test drive the new Subaru WRX at Dick Hannah Subaru, not far from Gresham,OR and Longview, WA in Vancouver, WA.