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BARE ESSENTIALS; Subaru goes Scrooge on this WRX.(News)
Byline: Andrew Luu
The first thing we noticed about the new Subaru Impreza WRX TR is the stingy-looking stereo. So basic is its operation and visual appeal that using the system brought flashbacks of loading five-inch floppies into a Commodore 64 computer. The four speakers don't help much in enhancing its 80 watts of sound-amplifying power either.
To that we say, "Good job, Subaru.'' No, seriously, we mean it. That's exactly how this audio system should feel.
The TR in this WRX's designation stands for "Tuner Ready.'' Since many WRX owners start customizing their cars the second they drive off the lot, Subaru decided to spec out a model just for them.
Why force a customer to pay for the six-disc audio system in the regular WRX when that standard unit will get swapped out for one with a TV screen shod with amplifiers, high-watt speakers and subwoofers?
That is the philosophy that inspired the TR. There is a non-leather steering wheel in case you have a Momo in mind, along with regular seats and unpainted side mirrors ready to be swapped for Sparco racing buckets and narrow WRC-style mirrors. The car is devoid of side skirts, fog lights and a spoiler, because what custom Impreza is complete without a body kit? ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, BARE ESSENTIALS; Subaru goes Scrooge on this WRX.(News)