Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Subaru Impreza WRX Blue

Hot Wheels Subaru Impreza WRX, catalog number DWH89, is a collectible model from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2017 as part of the Car Culture: Cars & Donuts series, position 5/5. This 1:64 scale model is intended for adult collectors and fans of Japanese automobiles—especially those for whom the Impreza WRX is one of the most important cars of the turn of the century.

This release is the debut of the Subaru Impreza WRX casting designed by Mark Jones. The casting depicts a 2000–2002 four-door sedan—the generation collectors know by the nicknames “Bugeye” and “Frogeye,” given to it because of its distinctive round headlights. The model is finished in Metalflake Blue, a metallic blue paint with flakes, and the body is complemented by detailed headlights, taillights, and emblems. The base is blue and metal, the windows are tinted, the interior is black, and the model rolls on gold RR10SP wheels—ten-spoke Real Riders with genuine rubber tires. The combination of a blue body and gold rims is a deliberate nod to Subaru’s racing colors. It was made in Malaysia.

The Cars & Donuts series is one of the Car Culture sub-series, built around the idea of a Saturday morning car enthusiast meet-up—an informal gathering over coffee and donuts where cars from completely different worlds stand side by side. Every model in this series has premium specifications: a metal base, detailed tampo printing, and rubber Real Riders tires.

The prototype is the GD-generation Subaru Impreza WRX, introduced in 2000. Under the hood was a two-liter, turbocharged EJ20 boxer engine that delivered power to both axles through a permanent, symmetrical all-wheel-drive system—a solution that became Subaru’s trademark. The low center of gravity resulting from the flat engine design and the permanent AWD gave the car handling that no competing sedan at this price could offer. The Impreza WRX was a civilian derivative of the car Subaru used in the World Rally Championship, and it was precisely this pedigree—along with the distinctive boxer sound—that cemented its cult status.

For collectors, DWH89 is a model of double value: on the one hand, it is a premium model with gold Real Riders, and on the other, it is the first release of this casting in history. Debut versions of castings are traditionally among the most sought-after, and the 2017 model has long since been discontinued.

FAQ

Is this the first release of this Hot Wheels casting?
Yes—DWH89 is the debut of the Subaru Impreza WRX casting designed by Mark Jones.

What wheels does the Hot Wheels Subaru Impreza WRX DWH89 have?
Gold RR10SP—ten-spoke Real Riders with genuine rubber tires.

Does the model have a metal base?
Yes, the base is metal and painted blue—a premium specification typical of the Car Culture series.