Is the Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo?
The Subaru Impreza impresses us as it’s powered by Flat-4 engines. Top variations such as the Impreza WRX STI and WRX are all equipped with a turbocharged EJ20 and EJ25.
What are the signs of turbo failure?
The symptoms of a damaged or failing turbo are:
- Loss of power.
- Slower, louder acceleration.
- Difficulty maintaining high speeds.
- Blue/grey smoke coming from the exhaust.
- Engine dashboard light is showing.
Is the Impreza STi a turbo or a non turbo?
All the Impreza sedan is called WRX no matter if it is turbo or not. Performance version of Impreza is called STi. Wagons are not WRX anymore in Japan after the change. and WRX STi is the performance model of Impreza. none of them are called WRX as I said.
Is there a non turbo WRX in Japan?
Have been told by quite a few car dealers that non-turbo wrx’s were made for the domestic market only, and not for export. In Japan, WRX is considered as a base model Impreza. All the Impreza sedan is called WRX no matter if it is turbo or not. Performance version of Impreza is called STi. Wagons are not WRX anymore in Japan after the change.
What’s the difference between a WRX and a STI?
In Japan, WRX is considered as a base model Impreza. All the Impreza sedan is called WRX no matter if it is turbo or not. Performance version of Impreza is called STi. Wagons are not WRX anymore in Japan after the change. and WRX STi is the performance model of Impreza. none of them are called WRX as I said.
Can a na Impreza 2.5 look like a WRX?
Sounds like somebody wanted the wrx but could not afford it, so they made a NA Impreza 2.5 “LOOK” like a wrx from the outside, hints the wrx badges. *EDIT* also a wrx could not just simply escape from the factory without the turbo being bolted on, there is so much more than just the turbo that differentiates it from the base impreza.