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Subaru · WRX

Which Subaru WRX years have AWD or 4WD?

The Subaru WRX offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the Base, Limited, Premium, STI, STI Launch Edition and STI Limited. Every trim has it standard from 2020 on.

YearHas it?Which trims
2026 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, GT, Limited, Premium, Series.Yellow and tS).
2025 StandardStandard on every trim (GT, Limited, Premium and tS).
2024 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, GT, Limited, Premium and TR).
2023 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, GT, Limited and Premium).
2022 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, GT, Limited and Premium).
2021 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, STI and STI Limited).
2020 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, Series.White, STI, STI Limited and STI Series.White).
2019 Some trimsStandard on the Base, Limited, Premium, STI and STI Limited. Not on the Series.Gray, STI S209 and STI Series.Gray.
2018 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, STI and STI Limited).
2017 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, STI and STI Limited).
2016 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, STI and STI Limited).
2015 StandardStandard on every trim (Base, Limited, Premium, STI, STI Launch Edition and STI Limited).

"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.

Every model with AWD or 4WD

More about the Subaru WRX

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Lane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof