The Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, it produces 271 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT transmission.
The WRX comes in three trims: Standard, Premium, Limited and GT. Standard WRX models come with 17-inch wheels and a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen infotainment system, which features HD Radio, smartphone integration, 2USB ports, six speakers and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and audio streaming. Automatic climate control, rear backup camera, tilt/telescopic steering, full power accessories and cloth sport bucket front seats with driver's 6-way manual adjustability round out the base features.
The WRX Premium comes equipped with 18-inch wheels, heated front seats and mirrors, LED fog lamps and a rear spoiler.
Limited trim includes everything from the Premium trim as well as a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, leather-trimmed upholstery, power glass moonroof and LED headlights. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology is available on the WRX Limited and includes active safety features like adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and lane departure warning.
The GT trim adds an 11-speaker sound system, integrated navigation system, adaptive cruise control, remote engine start, head-up display, an active lane departure system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert.
Safety features include big anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, a host of airbags, and the confidence of Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive system.
After a redesign in 2022 the Subaru WRX rolls into 2023 with minimal changes.
The Subaru WRX competes against a variety of machinery across several segments. Subaru WRX's are fast and handle well, However, Subaru offers a degree of practicality that puts them up against many compact, similarly priced European cars like the MINI Cooper and BMW 2-Series.