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2019 Subaru WRX
Sedan · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2019
- New trim: Series.Gray
- New trim: STI S209
- New trim: STI Series.Gray
- Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder → 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (Limited, Base, Premium)
- Fuel economy (combined): 23 mpg → 21 mpg (Limited, Premium)
- Curb weight: 3,369 lb → 3,512 lb (Limited)
- Horsepower: 305 hp → 310 hp (STI, STI Limited)
- Speakers: 9 → 6 (STI)
- Touchscreen: 6.2 in → 6.5 in (Base)
- Curb weight: 3,344 lb → 3,488 lb (Premium)
2019 WRX trims
| Base | Limited | Premium | Series.Gray | STI | STI Limited | STI S209 | STI Series.Gray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | — | 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | — | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | — | 310 hp | 310 hp | — | — |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | — | 290 lb-ft | 290 lb-ft | — | — |
| Transmission | Fully synchronized 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Sport Lineartronic Transmission with 6- and 8-speed manual modes 6-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Sport Lineartronic Transmission with 6- and 8-speed manual modes 6-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist | — | Fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist | Fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist | — | — |
| Gears | 6 | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: — 6-Speed Manual: 6 | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: — 6-Speed Manual: 6 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Sport Lineartronic Transmission / 6-Speed Manual | Sport Lineartronic Transmission / 6-Speed Manual | — | Awd | Awd | — | — |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 23 mpg | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: 21 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 23 mpg | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: 21 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 23 mpg | — | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | — | — |
| Size and capability | ||||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 12 cu ft | 12 cu ft | 12 cu ft | — | 12 cu ft | 12 cu ft | — | — |
| Length | 180.9 in | 180.9 in | 180.9 in | — | 180.9 in | 180.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,294 lb | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: 3,512 lb 6-Speed Manual: 3,371 lb | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: 3,488 lb 6-Speed Manual: 3,347 lb | — | 3,448 lb | 3,527 lb | — | — |
| Tech | ||||||||
| Touchscreen | 6.5 in | 7 in | 7 in | — | 7 in | 7 in | — | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | — | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | — | — |
| Audio | — | — | — | — | — | Harman Kardon | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Adaptive Cruise Control 6-Speed Manual: — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Adaptive Cruise Control 6-Speed Manual: — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lane keeping | — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Lane Keep Assist 6-Speed Manual: — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Lane Keep Assist 6-Speed Manual: — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | — | — | — | — | Blind Spot Alert | — | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Automatic Emergency Braking 6-Speed Manual: — | Sport Lineartronic Transmission: Automatic Emergency Braking 6-Speed Manual: — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | — | — | — | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | — |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Cloth | — | Leather | Leather | — | — |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | — | Front | Front | — | — |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | — |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | — | 19 in | 19 in | — | — |
| Headlights | Halogen | — | Halogen | — | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: WRX 2019–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 25 |
| 2021 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 17 |
| 2019 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 30 |
| 2018 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 42 |
| 2017 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 53 |
| 2016 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 34 |
| 2015 | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2025 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2024 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2023 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2022 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2021 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
18–23 |
| 2020 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–23 |
| 2019 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–23 |
| 2018 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–23 |
| 2018 | WRX STI Type RA | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2017 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–23 |
| 2016 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–23 |
| 2015 | WRX | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
19–24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.