Why is the 2022 Subaru WRX's Price Raising Eyebrows?

When you press add to a cart on your favorite online shopping platform, most of the time, you are contemplating and hoping for your purchase to be worth it when it arrives. What more if you are going to spend more than two million pesos? Surely, you will be careful in making decisions involving that considerable amount of hard-earned money, right? And being prudent means finding out whether what you want to purchase will benefit you or just put additional stress on you, especially in the long run.

For instance, the 2022 Subaru WRX has been much awaited by car enthusiasts this year. A 2022 WRX will cost you somewhere between Php2,158,000 to Php2,808,000, which is on the pricey side for a car. The WRX has the potential to sell itself even before it arrives at the Philippine shores. But will its desirable attributes for others also get your approval?

First, it comes with a 2.4-L turbocharged flat boxer engine that makes 271 hp and 350 Nm of torque. And it's mated to either a CVT or a six-speed manual transmission in an all-wheel-drive configuration. The engine specifications say a lot in terms of performance output. Even without trying the WRX, the engine figures will tell you what to expect; it is a high-performance car. Although it is not the best you could get in the market, the figures are decent to keep your rallying ambitions alive.

Aside from that, it also comes with advanced technology Subaru EyeSight system, which prevents you from getting into an accident. With this intelligent safety feature, you can avoid possible collisions. It includes lane departure prevention, autonomous emergency steering, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision throttle management, pre-collision braking system, lead vehicle start alert, EyeSight Assist Monitor, manual speed limiter, and lane centering control. That package is on top of the standard safety features like ABS with EBD and stability control.

The aesthetic look of the car is a deciding factor, but it depends from person to person. There are several criteria before releasing more than two million pesos for a car. The after-sales aspect also has to be considered, like fuel consumption in the long run. It can go for around seven kilometers per liter on a city drive under light to moderate traffic conditions and up to 13 kilometers per liter on the highway, which is disappointing. Although, of course, it will surely burn much fuel considering its large engine and heavier drivetrain. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Gauging whether the 2022 Subaru WRX is worth buying depends on your preference and what you prioritize, as there are repercussions to every impressive vehicle feature.

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