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Subaru has launched an online ordering process for the new 2014 WRX sedan, months away from its arrival on local soil, and even before nailing down Australian-market pricing.

In the meantime, Subaru has put together this video of the new WRX being put through its paces over both gravel and tarmac surfaces.

Watch the desktop version of the official 2014 Subaru WRX video here.

2014 Subaru WRX
Price: $39,990 (estimated)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder boxer turbo; 200kW/250Nm
Transmission: six-speed manual, CVT auto
Thirst: 9.8L/100km (manual, 11.2L/100km (auto)

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Price: from $49,900

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Thirst: 6.6L/100km, 152g/km CO2

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Price: from $41,490

Engine: 2.0L turbo four, 162kW/350Nm

Transmission: 6-speed manual or DSG auto, FWD

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1. "It is going to change dramatically": Kia says Chinese brands like MG, Haval, Chery, BYD, GAC, Leapmotor and Geely will permanently reshape Australia's new-car market, putting legacy brands like Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Mazda at risk

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4. Why Chinese car brands could soon be flooding our roads: Cars like the BYD Seal, GWM Cannon and Haval Jolion are just the start after US government imposes heavy tariffs | Analysis

5. 'They won't survive': Australia now has vehicle emissions laws and this is the truth behind the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards that has divided the car industry

6. Large SUV price slashed by up to $28k: Jeep Grand Cherokee heavily discounted to move stock of Mazda CX-90 and Hyundai Palisade rival

7. The electric car breakthrough we've all been waiting for: GWM is close to developing solid state batteries that would see its Ora electric car smash the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and Tesla Model Y

8. Look out Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander: why the BYD Sealion 6 might be Australia's next favourite midsized SUV hybrid

9. Hyundai Santa Cruz ute set for Australia: new sub Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger ute to bring back the glory days of the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore utes

10. 2025 Kia Tasman: Everything we know so far about the new Kia ute set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max dual-cab pick-ups

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