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2025 Subaru WRX
Sedan · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2025
- Starting prices: +$1,115 to +$1,490 (3 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: tS
- Trim dropped: Base
- Trim dropped: TR
- Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder → 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (GT, Limited, Premium)
- Seats: Microfiber → Leather (Limited)
- Speakers: 6 → 11 (Premium)
2025 WRX trims
| GT | Limited | Premium | tS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $45,705 | from $40,130 | from $35,750 | $45,705 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 271 hp | 271 hp | 271 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Subaru Performance Transmission | Subaru Performance Transmission: Subaru Performance Transmission 6-Speed Manual: 6-speed manual | Subaru Performance Transmission: Subaru Performance Transmission 6-Speed Manual: 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Gears | — | Subaru Performance Transmission: — 6-Speed Manual: 6 | Subaru Performance Transmission: — 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Subaru Performance Transmission / 6-Speed Manual | Subaru Performance Transmission / 6-Speed Manual | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 21 mpg | Subaru Performance Transmission: 21 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 22 mpg | Subaru Performance Transmission: 21 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 12.5 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
| Length | 183.8 in | 183.8 in | 183.8 in | 183.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,560 lb | Subaru Performance Transmission: 3,554 lb 6-Speed Manual: 3,419 lb | Subaru Performance Transmission: 3,488 lb 6-Speed Manual: 3,351 lb | 3,430 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | — | — | 12.3 in |
| Audio | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Subaru Performance Transmission: Harman Kardon 6-Speed Manual: — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 11 | 11 | Subaru Performance Transmission: 11 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 11 |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | — | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Subaru Performance Transmission: Tilt/Slide Moonroof 6-Speed Manual: — | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in |
Packages and options (34)
| GT | Limited | Premium | tS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Package $918 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Option Package: 12 $1,865 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Popular Package #1 $1,317 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Popular Package #2 $1,331 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| WRX Short Throw Shifter Package $689 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror $339 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Fiber Trunk Trim $339 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Splash Guards $207 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Grille $422 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| STI Performance Mufflers $1,207 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Vortex Generator $132 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Lock Kit $102 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners $176 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $423 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net - Sedan $73 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray - Sedan $156 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Scuff Protector $139 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Footwell Illumination Kit $216 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Upgrade $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seatback Protector $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Shift Knob $242 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Sill Plates - Illuminated $264 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| STI Short-Throw Shifter $447 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ceramic White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Galaxy Purple Pearl $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sapphire Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| WR Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black / Blue Ultrasuede and Leather | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black / Red Ultrasuede and Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Premium Black Cloth | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 2 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 13 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 8 | Optional | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 25 | Optional | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 18–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 19–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 17 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 30 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 18–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 42 | Optional | No |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 53 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 34 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available | AWD | 19–24 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 52 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: WRX 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.