Jakarta, April 2, 2023 – Today, Subaru Indonesia, together with its official dealer network Plaza Subaru, held the inaugural handover ceremony of the all-new Subaru WRX units to the first 18 customers in Indonesia. Following its national launch on February 16 at the IIMS 2023 event, the symbol of modern Rally car, available in both Sedan and Wagon models, equipped with various cutting-edge features and technologies, will begin national distribution through the official Plaza Subaru dealer network starting this April. During the same event, Subaru Indonesia also presented the collaborative effort between Subaru and Common Grounds, a special merchandise package that includes a Jacket, a t-shirt, as well as an exclusive “Coffee Beans for Japanese drip” package, specially crafted in limited quantity for owners of the all-new Subaru WRX.

Arie Christopher, Chief Operating Officer of Subaru Indonesia, stated, "Today is truly special as we are able to deliver the all-new Subaru WRX to customers right on time, even slightly ahead of our promise. Our hope is that the owners of the all-new Subaru WRX can enjoy their vehicles during the month of Ramadan 1444H and throughout the Eid al-Fitr 2023 holiday season, together with their families and loved ones. In total, there are 18 units of the Subaru WRX, comprising 6 units of the Subaru WRX Sedan and 12 units of the Subaru WRX Wagon, all handed over today along with the special merchandise package resulting from the collaboration between Subaru and Common Grounds. We are sincerely grateful for the trust bestowed upon us by our customers and for the support of all partners who have contributed to the smooth execution of the Subaru WRX campaign, culminating in its full delivery to our customers today."

At the same occasion, Subaru Indonesia also shared information regarding the growth of its dealership network. After commencing operations in 2022 with two 3S dealerships at Plaza Subaru Alam Sutera and Plaza Subaru Batam, in 2023 Subaru Indonesia, along with the Plaza Subaru dealership network, will expand its activities to South Jakarta, Central Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung. Not only that, preparations for the network development of Plaza Subaru dealerships in 2024 have also been made for the West Jakarta and Bekasi areas. This ensures that Subaru will have a total of eight official dealership networks by the end of 2024. "The expansion of this dealership network is based on the guidance of Subaru Corporation Japan and market conditions, where the Subaru brand is unique and exclusive to its enthusiasts. Furthermore, the development of these dedicated facilities aims to provide even better service, enjoyment, and peace of mind to all Subaru customers, regardless of the model year," concluded Arie Christopher.

Upon its launch, the all-new Subaru WRX is introduced with 2 transmission variants: (on-the-road Jakarta)

• The Subaru WRX M/T (manual) is offered at a price of Rp. 849,500,000,-

• The Subaru WRX tS A/T EyeSight® is offered at a price of Rp. 949,500,000,-

Meanwhile, the all-new Subaru WRX Wagon is introduced with 2 trim variants: (on-the-road Jakarta)

• The Subaru WRX Wagon GT-S EyeSight® is offered at a price of Rp. 975,500,000,-

• The Subaru WRX Wagon tS EyeSight® is offered at a price of Rp. 1,029,500,000,-

All variants of the all-new Subaru WRX, marketed through the official Plaza Subaru dealer network, come with a 3-year / 100,000 km Warranty, complimentary 3-year / 50,000 km servicing (whichever comes first), as well as 3 years of Subaru Roadside Assistance (SRA), providing 24/7 emergency support. The Subaru WRX offers a selection of 8 exterior color options: World Rally Blue, Solar Orange Pearl, Ignition Red, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Ceramic White, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Grey Metallic, and Crystal Black Silica.

The all-new Subaru WRX is equipped with a 2.4 Liter Turbo BOXER® engine that generates 275ps and 350Nm of torque. Peak torque is attainable from 2,000 rpm. Striking a balance between power and smooth daily usability, coupled with efficient fuel consumption. There are 2 transmission options available: a 6-speed Manual and an 8-speed Automatic Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT), enabling power distribution to all four wheels with enhanced responsiveness. This is supported by the Variable Torque Distribution AWD system, offering a 30% faster upshift and 50% faster downshift compared to the previous generation.

In addition to the two transmission options and body choices, Subaru Indonesia is pleased to introduce the tS variant (Tuned by STI), a collaborative development between Subaru Tecnica International, Subaru's motorsport division, for The All-New SUBARU WRX and The All-New SUBARU WRX Wagon models. This variant brings forth distinctive features:

• Adaptive suspension tuned by STI

• STI Exhaust muffler

• STI Steering wheel

• STI Sports seat materials

These differences also grant The All-New SUBARU WRX tS A/T EyeSight® and The All-New SUBARU WRX Wagon tS - EyeSight® the capability to offer 5 Driving modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport+, and Individual.

The all-new SUBARU WRX comes equipped with the latest generation of Subaru EyeSight® active safety features. These features include: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Centering Control / Preceding Vehicle, Adaptive Steering Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) / Lane Change Assist (LCA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The latest active safety feature from Subaru in Indonesia is the Driver Monitoring System technology, which reads the driver's biometric facial data to adjust driver profiles (seat settings, entertainment, and mirror angles), as well as providing a warning if the driver becomes drowsy.

To learn more about Subaru in Indonesia, consumers can contact a Subaru Sales Consultant or message us on WhatsApp at +62851-8688-6060, or visit our website www.subaruindonesia.com.

About Common Grounds

Common Grounds was founded in 2014 at Citywalk Sudirman, Jakarta. To date, Common Grounds operates a total of 17 outlets across Indonesia, achieving various accolades in both national and international coffee competitions. The aim of Common Grounds is to be a space that connects people from diverse backgrounds and different perspectives, fostering connections over a cup of coffee.

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