Subaru Impreza WRX Coloring Pages

Fast and Cool! Subaru Impreza WRX!

The Subaru Impreza WRX is a super fast and cool car made by a company called Subaru! It is a very special car that did great in races held all over the world.

What Kind of Car Is It?

The Subaru Impreza WRX is a bit different from normal passenger cars. It is close to a "sports car" or a "rally car." It was built to run fast in many places, like mountain roads and gravel paths. There is also a sports wagon version that can carry lots of luggage.

Secrets of Its Speed!

• EJ20 Engine: The Subaru Impreza WRX had a special engine named the EJ20. This engine uses Subaru's special "boxer engine" system. Inside, the engine parts move left and right, just like two boxers throwing punches at each other! This keeps the car's center of gravity low. So, even when turning sharp corners, the car stays steady without shaking and can drive very fast. This EJ20 engine powered the speed of many Subaru Impreza WRX cars.
• All-Wheel Drive: Normal cars drive by moving only the front or back wheels. But the Subaru Impreza WRX pushes off the ground using all four wheels! So, even if it rains or the road is bumpy, it grips the ground tight and drives fast.
• Big Wing: The big wing on the back is called a "rear spoiler" or a "GT wing." When the car drives fast, this wing presses the car down to the ground. That helps keep the tires from slipping!

Let's Look at Its History! The Relay Race of Speed Passed Down from the First Generation!

Since the first model came out in 1992, the Subaru Impreza WRX has evolved into many cool shapes. It won the World Rally Championship (WRC)—the most famous car race in the world—many times! That is how everyone learned, "That's an amazing car!"

1St Generation Subaru Impreza WRX (GC and GF Series)

• This is the very first Subaru Impreza WRX model that came out in 1992. The sedan is called the "GC series," and the sports wagon is called the "GF series."
• This model did great in the WRC and made Subaru famous all over the world.
• Type RA: The champion of lightweight cars! To make it as light as possible for racing, things like the air conditioner and power windows were removed. It also features a close-ratio transmission made for fast acceleration and a roof ventilator. The later model, "Type RA (STi version)," also has "DCCD" (Driver's Control Center Differential, a special feature that changes how the car handles).
• Type R: A 2-door coupe model added partway through its run in 1997. It is equipped with "DCCD" too! It combines the tough racing feel of the RA with the strong body and cool style of a coupe.

2Nd Generation Subaru Impreza WRX (GD and GG Series)

In 2000, the 2nd generation model came out with a look very different from the first. This model is called the "GD series."
This GD series has three main faces, based on the shape of its headlights!

• Marume (Round Eyes): The early models had round headlights, so they are called "Marume." They look a little friendly, don't they?
• Namidame (Tear Eyes): The next models had headlights shaped like teardrops, so they are called "Namidame." The face looks a bit sharper now!
• Takame (Hawk Eyes): The final models had headlights like the sharp eyes of a hawk, so they are called "Takame." They have the coolest, sharpest face of all!

Each face has lots of fans, and everyone loves them all!

3Rd Generation Subaru Impreza WRX (GR, GE, GH, and GV Series)

At first, the 3rd generation was released only as the 5-door hatchback GR series, replacing the old "sports wagon." Later, to answer the wishes of many fans, the 4-door sports sedan WRX STI GV series was finally added during a big update in 2010. With its large rear spoiler, it brought back the traditional Subaru Impreza WRX style and became super popular!

The Impreza and the WRX

In 2014, the WRX split completely from the Impreza to become its own car: the WRX.

• WRX STI: This model uses the EJ20 engine passed down from the first Subaru Impreza WRX.
• WRX S4: This model is super easy to drive and includes a safety feature called "EyeSight." So, it became a car that is great for family outings, not just for people who love driving fast!

Rivals of the Subaru Impreza WRX

The rival of the Subaru Impreza WRX (WRX STI) is said to be the Lancer Evolution. The "Lancer Evo" has a 2-liter inline-4 turbo engine and 4WD. The Subaru Impreza WRX has a 2-liter boxer turbo engine and 4WD. Both were stars in WRC races, and their car designs are very similar too!

How to Choose Colors

The Subaru Impreza WRX is a fast and powerful car, so using bold colors will make it look super cool!

• Body Color: The most famous color is a deep blue called Subaru Blue, or WR Blue Mica. But there are also white, silver, and Cashmere Yellow Subaru Impreza WRX cars, so you can paint it any color you like! A bright red Subaru Impreza WRX looks really cool, too!
• Wheels: The middle part of the tires is called the "wheel." If you color it gold, silver, or black like a race car, it will look super sleek.
• Windows: If you color the windows light blue or light gray, they will look like they are reflecting light.
• Headlights: Color the headlights white or light yellow.

Show How Fast It Is!

When you do your Subaru Impreza WRX coloring page, try coloring it while imagining the car zooming super fast.

• Strong and Soft Lines: Trace the lines of the body and the wing with a little extra force to make them stand out. This will give it a sharp look!
• Adding Shadows: Color the shadowy parts a bit darker, like under the car, behind the tires, and under the wing. This makes the car look 3D!

Try Fun Ideas for the Background!

The Subaru Impreza WRX drives in races and on all kinds of roads. Adding a cool background makes your coloring page even more fun!

• Drawing Roads: Color the road under the car like dark asphalt (dark gray) or a bumpy dirt road (brown or beige).
• A Sense of Speed: Add lines around the tires that look like blowing wind or a fast-moving road. This shows how super fast the car is going!
• Scenery: Draw your favorite scenery in the background, like mountain roads, deep forests, or city streets.

Make Your Very Own Subaru Impreza WRX!

Since it is a coloring page, you do not have to stick to real car colors. You can make your very own original Subaru Impreza WRX! It is also fun to draw colorful stripes or cool emblems on it.

The hole in the hood is not a "mouth"

There is a big hole in the hood (the cover at the front of the car). It is called an air intake (sometimes called a hood duct). It looks like a mail slot, but it is not a mouth for feeding air to the engine. It is a path to cool down a special part (the turbo intercooler) with wind so the engine can be more powerful. So, if you block this hole, the car will lose its energy.

Is it okay if rain or snow gets into the hole in the hood?

It is totally okay if rain or snow gets inside the hole in the hood! The water that gets in is made to evaporate quickly from the engine's heat or drop to the ground through tiny gaps. So the engine will not break.

What is that strange "rumble, rumble" sound?

When an older Subaru car drives by in town, you might hear a low "rumble, rumble" or "thump, thump" sound. This is called the "Boxer Sound". It is a special sound made by Subaru's unique "horizontally-opposed engine". Modern Subaru cars make a smoother sound now, but car fans can tell right away, "Oh! That's a Subaru!" when they hear it.

What does "Subaru" mean?

The name "Subaru" comes from "Subaru", an old Japanese name for a group of stars in the night sky. It is the Pleiades star cluster in the constellation Taurus. The six stars in the logo show that six companies came together as one to form Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries).