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Model Number Label

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.

VAGFYA6 

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 F Model year F: 2021MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S., Canada
6 A Grade
  1. A: WRX base
  2. B: WRX base + L
  3. C: WRX mid + L
  4. D: WRX high + L
  5. E: STI base
  6. F: STI base + W
  7. G: STI mid + W
  8. H: STI high + W
  9. L: WRX ES high + L
  10. N: STI high + L
  11. S: WRX ES mid + L
7 6 Fuel feed system/transmission 6: DI turbo 6 speed MT AWD
8: DI turbo high torque CVT AWD
H: MFI High power turbo 6 speed MT AWD

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

EJ257XG6LB 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 EJ Engine type symbol EJ: 4 cylinders
3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5 L
5 7 Fuel feed device 7: MFI - single scroll high power turbo
6 X Exhaust regulations X: North America (Tier 3/LEV III)
7 G Mounted transmission G: 6MT
8 - 10 6LB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

FA20FXZB4A 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 FA Engine type symbol FA: 4 cylinders
3 and 4 20 Displacement 20: 2.0 L
5 F Valve train/fuel supply system/steering F: DOHC DIT (LH)
6 X Exhaust regulations X: North America (Tier 3/LEV III)
7 Z Intake and exhaust system Z: Intake AVCS, exhaust AVCS, TGV, EGR
8 B Mounted transmission B: 6MT
H: CVT
9 and 10 4 A Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  1. MT 

    TY751VB6CA 

    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: Distance between main shaft and drive pinion is 75 mm (2.95 in)
    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 6CA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

    TY856UW6AB 

    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: Distance between main shaft and drive pinion is 85 mm (3.35 in)
    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 6AB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  2. CVT 

TR690GB6BA 

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: Distance between pulley centers is 169 mm (6.65 in)
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 6BA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
Identification Reduction gear ratio LSD
E2 4.111 None
E3 3.900 None
H5 3.545 Torsen

HC 

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OP code 6 is a code for special edition.

OP code C D E F G J K
Base audio O O - - - - -
High audio - - O - O - O
NAVI - - - O - O -
Harman/Kardon speaker system - - O O - O -
Sunroof - O O O O O -
Performance brake package - - - - - O -

OP code 5, 6 and 7 are codes for special edition.