Subaru WRX
Turbo boxer, symmetrical AWD, three pedals — the rally sedan carries on.
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Subaru WRX (US) Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe WRX remains a capable, accessible, and practical performance sedan that rewards drivers with security and fun.
- Best for
- drivers looking for a practical daily driver that can handle track days without being intimidating.
- Watch out
- Narrow rev band · Buggy infotainment software · Excessive body cladding
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Subaru WRX (US) Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 2026 WRX tS is a mature, capable, and accessible performance sedan that successfully balances track-ready upgrades with daily-driver utility.
- Best for
- Drivers looking for a practical, all-weather performance car that is fun but not intimidating.
- Watch out
- No powered moonroof on tS trim · Estimated $45k price point puts it against tough competition
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2024 Subaru WRX TR First Drive Review: Sharper, But No STI
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe WRX TR is a capable machine, but its high price and lackluster shifter make it a hard sell compared to both its own lower trims and more focused rivals.
- Best for
- Subaru enthusiasts who prioritize daily usability and all-weather capability over track-focused precision.
- Watch out
- Rubbery, uncommunicative shifter · Light, vague steering · Poor value proposition at the TR price point
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2023 Subaru WRX by Prodrive Review: Subaru Won’t Build an STI? No Problem
◆Worth itThe Prodrive WRX is a highly capable, rally-bred machine that captures the spirit of the STI, offering a perfect balance of track-ready performance and daily comfort.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a refined, high-performance Subaru that handles track work without sacrificing daily usability.
- Watch out
- Not currently available as a factory package · Limited production status
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2025 Subaru WRX tS First Drive Review: As Good as It Gets
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe WRX tS is the most refined and capable version of the current generation, but it struggles to justify its price point without a meaningful power increase.
- Best for
- Subaru enthusiasts who prioritize chassis refinement and daily comfort over raw power.
- Watch out
- Carryover 271-hp engine · No mechanical limited-slip differential · Underwhelming digital gauge cluster · High price relative to performance
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The New Subaru WRX Made Me a Believer. Snow Tires Made Me Unstoppable
◆Worth itThe 2025 WRX tS is a refined, highly capable sport compact that excels in daily usability and fun, though it is held back by an aging infotainment system and a lackluster exhaust note.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a practical, all-weather daily driver with a manual transmission.
- Watch out
- Dated infotainment system · Subdued exhaust note · Hard plastic interior materials · Short first gear
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