2023 Subaru WRX vs 2022 Lexus ES
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MSRP$40,950 | MSRP$30,605 |
Listings8 | Listings165 |
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Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2022 Lexus ES Reviews SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts in Canada at $46,200. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
2023 Subaru WRX Reviews SummarySubaru's image is centred around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in North America until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's lineup ever since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup in Canada includes base, Sport, and Sport-Tech trims. For this review, we drove the U.S. WRX GT trim, which is closest to Canada’s top Sport-Tech grade. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
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Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
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MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
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Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
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Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.9 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3780 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height57.8 in |
Length195.9 in | Length183.8 in |
Width73.4 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
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MSRP | $40,950 | $30,605 |
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Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts in Canada at $46,200. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | Subaru's image is centred around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in North America until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's lineup ever since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup in Canada includes base, Sport, and Sport-Tech trims. For this review, we drove the U.S. WRX GT trim, which is closest to Canada’s top Sport-Tech grade. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.9 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3780 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 1189 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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