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Subaru WRX

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are rally-bred machines built for the driving enthusiast. You won’t find a better sports car value on the planet. The WRX/STI is a sports-and-performance-tuned model that comes in a sedan body style and features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in WRX. Both come standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system making it a great all-weather sports car.

The first WRX made it to U.S. shores in 2002 and it’s been an iconic machine in the Subaru lineup ever since. The first WRX STI was shipped to North America in 2004 and the higher-performance model gets a 305hp 2.5-liter power plant and a large wing on the rear deck that sets it apart from anything else on the street.

Today, the 2018 WRX and WRX STI are top-selling sports models around the globe and compete with the VW Golf R, Ford Focus RS, and the new Honda Civic Type R.

Surbaru WRX and WRX STI Pricing

Pricing on the base 2018 WRX starts at $26,995 and the 2018 WRX STI has a starting MSRP of $36,095.

Both 2018 WRX and WRX STI come with upgrades like revised front styling, optimized suspension enhancements, new 19-inch wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes (STI), new available Recaro performance seats, a Performance Package option (WRX), new EyeSight Driver Assist safety tech (WRX), and upgraded interior materials and quieter cabin.

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By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2023 - 7:19AM
Subaru Corporation announced that the first-ever manual transmission vehicle with EyeSight safety technology would be the 2023 Subaru BRZ sport coupe. Subaru has now developed EyeSight compatibility with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru WRX should be following. Get the details here.
By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2023 - 6:44AM
What are the best used sports cars under $25,000? U.S. News says the Subaru BRZ is a top pick. Where is the Subaru WRX?
By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2023 - 6:08AM
The 2023 Subaru WRX has the most significant percentage of increase in sales of any Subaru nameplate this year. Maybe Subaru doesn't miss the STI as much as everyone thought?
By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2023 - 7:35AM
Which 2023 Subaru models still come with a manual transmission? Which 2024 Subaru models are offered with a manual transmission? The choices are getting slim.
By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2023 - 9:56AM
The Subaru WRX entered the 51st Nurburgring 24-hour race, expecting to win again. But, instead, see why they only managed a second-place finish.
By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2023 - 5:46AM
New information says Subaru will not drop the 6-speed manual gearbox in the WRX or the BRZ. Find out why here.
By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2023 - 8:20AM
How fast is the Subaru WRX STI? The STI is your best pick if you want the fastest, used sports car under $40,000. The BRZ is a good pick for new sports car shoppers.
By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2023 - 6:05AM
The 2023 Subaru WRX had the second largest percentage of increase in sales last month, and the WRX is still way up for the year. See why the Subaru is looking up at the aging Impreza compact car.
By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2023 - 5:38AM
Subaru reports another sales increase in April. First, see which models are up and which are down, and the one surprise model. Then, check out the four models with significant gains.
By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2023 - 7:02AM
The 2023 Subaru WRX is selling well. See how the performance sedan outperforms all other sports cars except for one hot new model.
By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2023 - 7:30AM
The best sports cars under $40,000 include the 2023 Subaru WRX, but it's still not the top pick. So, see why it gets topped by its little brother, the 2023 BRZ.
By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2023 - 9:22AM
Subaru announced it would run an all-new 2023 WRX NBR in this year's Nurburgring 24-hour race. Check out the car's new turbo engine and its latest upgrades.
By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2023 - 8:28AM
Another Starlink lawsuit is filed against Subaru. Here is what customers need to know. The lawsuit includes some Subaru Outback, Forester, WRX, and Legacy vehicles. See if your model and year Subaru are included in the new lawsuit.
By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2023 - 8:19AM
Which car brands have drivers with the most speeding tickets? Unfortunately, Subaru drivers are bad again. Check out the top ten worst offenders list and which Subaru model gets the most tickets.
By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2023 - 6:50AM
Which Subaru models have the most and the least amount of recalls? The Subaru model with the least recalls is not what you would expect. Check out the list here.
By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2023 - 6:50AM
The 2023 Subaru WRX is not even close to being on its way out; it's alive and well. So check out March sales before you count the performance sedan out of the performance car race.
By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2023 - 6:27AM
Subaru Corporation has not given up on its performance models. Subaru will bring back the WRX STI in a new all-electric model. It's coming back as the STe. Check out what's coming for performance enthusiasts from Subaru.
By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2023 - 6:57AM
Subaru's performance model is coming back. The STI is gone, but a new electric STe will return high performance to the street. Check out the report here.
By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2023 - 8:17AM
Subaru recently paid tribute to the late Ken Block. His number 43 Subaru WRX STI was retired. Check out the report here.
By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2023 - 5:30AM
Subaru announced sales of the 2022 Subaru WRX are up a whopping 1,138 percent this year. So is it time to finally throw a party? Check out the WRX report here.
By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2023 - 8:04AM
The 2023 Subaru WRX is available now for sports car enthusiasts. Check out the new configurator for performance customers and start your build.
By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2023 - 10:50AM
How does the 2023 Subaru WRX compare with the 2024 Subaru Impreza? See why the next-generation Impreza compact car is now on top of the WRX sports car and the one thing that made Impreza a game changer.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2023 - 6:17AM
What Subaru models offer a manual transmission? Unfortunately, you'll need to hurry because, after the 2023 model year, only two models are left with manual gearboxes for driving enthusiasts. But check out the automaker's solution for outdoor enthusiasts.
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2023 - 7:12AM
Which car models have drivers with the most DUIs? It's not a list automakers want to be on, but Subaru has a hot model to make the unpopular list again. Check out the report here.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2023 - 7:52AM
Is the 2022 Subaru WRX SPT automatic transmission worth buying? See why the performance car’s new automatic gearbox proves everyone wrong.
By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2023 - 6:55AM
Is the 2022 Subaru WRX a good value for new car shoppers? J.D. Power says it's the best in the sports car segment in retaining its original value. Check out the report here.
By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2023 - 7:39AM
Subaru announced sales of the 2022 Subaru WRX are up a whopping 488 percent. But it's not time to throw a party yet.
By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2023 - 9:25AM
Subaru issues the new 2022 WRX sports car its first recall. See why an owner's manual mistake brings the next-generation WRX to retailers for a fix that's hard to believe.
By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2023 - 7:17AM
Motor Trend picked its performance car of the year and announced the Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 is the winner. Where the next-generation WRX ranks revealed Subaru performance is not on anyone's radar because the 2022 Subaru WRX wasn't in the conversation. Here's why.
By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2023 - 6:41AM
In its ongoing rollercoaster ride, the 2022 Subaru WRX is up in sales in December. Even with its slight uptick, the WRX was down significantly last year. Check out the WRX year-end report, its direction for the new year, and why Subaru made a massive mistake in dropping the WRX STI.