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It was around this time that Subaru found their feet […]","datePublished":"2017-12-13","dateModified":"2017-12-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Subaru-WRX-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Subaru-WRX-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classic-subaru-wrx\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":351,"keywords":["1994 Subaru WRX Type RA","1997 Subaru WRX Sportwagon","subaru impreza","Subaru Impreza 22B STI","Subaru WRX"],"articleBody":"The nineties gifted us some truly iconic cars and this is when the story of the incredible WRX begins.First introduced in sedan and wagon body styles, Subaru brought out the WRX to follow the Loyale in 1992. They needed to revitalise their range and the sleek new Impreza was just the ticket; it took the brand from being known simply for its dependable nature, to something far more exciting.It was around this time that Subaru found their feet on the rallying stage, signing Collin McRae and introducing the now iconic blue and gold scheme at the World Rally Championship. The legend of the WRX began with the Type RA, the first to be honoured with a WRX badge. In 1994, along came the awesome STI version and by 1996 Subaru had also brought out the GC8D and we welcomed the new look as well as the extra power.1997 was the Subaru WRX SportWagon\u2019s time to shine, with the GC-chassis wagons proving they could tick many boxes as a practical, family-friendly compact hatchback. However, these were quickly overshadowed by the legendary WRX STI 22B and this is still regarded as the very best of the bunch.Subaru chose their 40th anniversary gift wisely and even to this day this is a ridiculously rare, a highly sought after gem that everyone wants to get their hands on. This great-looking widebody car was also a celebration of McRae’s WRC manufacturer title hat-trick but sadly only 424 22Bs were ever produced. Whilst the \u2018bug-eyed\u2019 style WRX may not have won many beauty contests, fans were won over by the 250hp it was capable of producing.When the WRX was taken over to the US in 2004, the STI\u2019s design was given a refresh and for the 2008 model year Subaru shook up the Impreza line-up and made it whole lot bigger, following the Mazda3\u2019s lead. Soon after, they added the widebody kit from the STI to the WRX and we witnessed the return of the sedan STI.Although created with rallying in mind, a truly great WRX can take anything you throw at it!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Cult Classic: Subaru WRX","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/cult-classic-subaru-wrx\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]