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If the mission is to deliver unmitigated driving pleasure at a relatively affordable price, the 2015 WRX deserves a medal. High-speed reconnaissance has been the WRX’s stock in trade since its 2002 debut — its U.S. debut, that is. The WRX had been honing its legend in Japan and elsewhere since 1992, driven by winners of multiple world rally championships. The 2015 version takes a significant leap forward, even if the gains have little to do with brute strength. Instead, Subaru focused on the WRX’s more pressing deficiencies. The interior, which used to scream “econobox,” now announces itself with just a whisper. And while the WRX is still wild, its woolier elements have been tamed, including excess body roll, a raucous cabin and middling steering. However, the WRX fan base must deal with some regrets. There’s no longer a hatchback, only a sedan. And while a higher-priced track-ready STI version remains available, it stands pat on power with a carried-over engine. 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Subaru credits its natural, lively feel to lessons learned from the system in the BRZ. It’s all hard to beat at a starting price of $27,090, or $29,290 for the Premium version I tested. To me, that feels like the sweet spot in price. The WRX now performs so well that there is less reason — except for track drivers or those who live to challenge Mitsubishi Evolutions — to spend thousands extra on the STI. Leadfoots might not care, but the standard model’s 2-liter engine saves an estimated $650 a year on fuel, with a federal rating of 21 mpg in town and 28 on the highway with the manual gearbox, versus 17/23 mpg for the thirsty STI. (The WRX automatic splits the difference at 19/25 mpg.) I didn’t drive a car with Subaru’s new, continuously variable automatic transmission, a type of gearbox usually associated more with saving fuel than posting lap times. But the Subaru CVT does feature modes that let drivers mimic the operation of a conventional, paddle-shifted automatic. Making no concessions to those wedded to automatics, the STI comes with a 6-speed manual, take it or leave it. The STI’s base price has been held to $35,290, the same as the depart- TOYOTA 2014 FORD F-150 #2522. Leather, Chrome pkg, Running boards, Power sliding rear window, Spray-in bedliner atchleyford.com atchleyford.com HOOPS atchleyford.com atchleyford.com chleyford.com car that quick is underpowered is welcome to tinker with it himself. Indeed, many Subaru owners are active in the tuner hobby. The bigger disappointment is how little of the WRX concept car’s muscular design made it into the production vehicle. The concept car, which Subaru unveiled at the New York auto show last year, was perhaps the most physically attractive Subaru in history. Though the new WRX has dropped the Impreza name, the physical connection to that frumpy budget sedan remains clear. But the Impreza’s gymrat cousin flexes some muscle. There are slanted LED headlamps and a hood scoop that sends fresh air to the turbo’s intercooler. Looks aside, this WRX is GET READY FOR FORD CREDIT BONUS CASH.. CASH ..$1000 $1000**** TRADE-IN ASSISTANCE ............ ............$750 $750++ atchleyford.com SUBARU atchleyford.com atchleyford.com atchleyford.com Base price: $ $27,090 (WRX); $35,290 (WRX STI) Engine: 2-liter, H-4 (268 h.p.) EPA rating (city/highway): 21/28 mpg (WRX with manual transmission) ing version. I drove a $38,190 STI Launch Edition, limited to 1,000 units. It comes in one signature color, a screaming metallic blue with gold-painted 18-inch BBS alloy wheels. The STI Limited tops the charts at $39,290, with features like an eight-way power driver’s seat and a premium audio system. For the STI, Subaru further bolstered the chassis and suspension and added Brembo brakes. One caution: Both WRX models ride more stiffly than ever. The STI’s sturdier, largely handbuilt manual gearbox rows smoothly through the six forward speeds. A special short-throw shifter, standard on the Launch Edition and optional otherwise, is the best yet on a WRX. A new torque-vectoring system blips individual front brakes to help the car rotate through turns. Drivers can toggle the all-wheel-drive system to vary power between front and rear wheels and can lock the center differential for a full-time 50-50 split. In the interest of fingertip sensation, the STI keeps a traditional hydraulic steering unit, but one with a quick 13.0:1 ratio, versus 14.5:1 for the standard WRX. A rotary console knob adjusts throttle mapping through three modes, including a maximum setting called Sport Sharp. Even on dry pavement with Dunlop winter tires — not an ideal combination —- the Subarus’ uncanny grip and control make them fierce competitors to BMW M cars or Mercedes AMGs at twice the price. 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