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Model Number Label

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The model number label indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

DIGIT CODE DESCRIPTION

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 V Series V: WRX
2 A Body type A: Sedan
3 G Total engine displacement/drive system F: 2.5 L AWD high power turbo
G: 2.0 L AWD DI turbo
4 B Model year B: 2016MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S., Canada
6 A Grade A: WRX
B: WRX+L
C: WRX-Pre
D: WRX-LTD
E: STI
F: STI+W
H: STI-LTD+W
J: WRX-LTD HK
N: STI-LTD+L
S: WRX-LTD EyeSight
7 6 Fuel feed system/transmission 6: DI turbo 6 speed MT AWD
8: DI turbo CVT AWD
H: MFI High power turbo 6 speed MT AWD

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

  1. MT 
    DIGIT CODE DESCRIPTION (TY751VB9CA)

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 Y Transmission system Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
    3 and 4 75 Distance between gear center 75: Between main shaft and drive pinion
    5 1 Classification 1: 6MT
    6 V Transmission specifications V: Full-time AWD single range 6MT with viscous coupling center differential (without Auto Start Stop)
    7 B Mounted engine B: 2.0 L DOHC turbo
    8 - 10 9CA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
    DIGIT CODE DESCRIPTION (TY856UW9AA)

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 Y Transmission system Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
    3 and 4 85 Distance between gear center 85: Between main shaft and drive pinion
    5 6 Classification 6: 6MT
    6 U Transmission specifications U: Full-time AWD single range 6MT with driver's control center differential
    7 W Mounted engine W: 2.5 L DOHC turbo
    8 - 10 9AA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  2. CVT 
    DIGIT CODE DESCRIPTION (TR690GB9BA)

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 R Transmission system R: Full-time AWD CVT
    3 and 4 69 Distance between pulley centers 69: Between pulley centers
    5 0 Classification 0: CVT
    6 G Transmission specifications G: Without Auto Start Stop, with CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), without CVTF cooler (air cooler)
    7 B Mounted engine B: 2.0 L DOHC turbo
    8 - 10 9BA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.