Subaru Starts The 2026 WRX At $32,495

Subaru is sharing 2026 model-year pricing info for its track-tuned,  rally-inspired WRX sports sedan. Subaru says the 2026 WRX returns with nearly the same price, adjusted for inflation, while at including more equipment and features.  WRX also adds a new limited edition model. 

The base WRX starts from $32,495 and adds more features including 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start,  previously unavailable on the base model. It rides on 245/40 summer performance tires, a sport-tuned suspension, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration.

The 2026 lineup debuts the limited-production "WRX Series. Yellow." Limited to 350 units, it is based on the tS trim and features the return of Sunrise Yellow exterior paint.

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The WRX retains its 271-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.  A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all trim levels, except GT. It features optimized gear ratios with refined shift quality and incline start assist. The Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) is available on the Limited trim level and is standard on the GT trim level. It offers crisp up and down shifts, including adaptive shift control to quickly respond with rev-matching downshifts under braking to maintain an ideal gear ratio around corners for corner exits, SI-Drive Engine Performance Management, Auto Vehicle Hold, and Reverse Automatic Braking.

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Inside, the 2026 Subaru WRX is equipped with an 11.6-inch SUBARU Multimedia Plus System with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM with 360L and SiriusXM Travel Link (4-month free trial), HD Radio, Rear-Vision Camera, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. Other creature comforts include 12-volt power outlets in the dash and center console, welcome lighting; dual-zone automatic climate control; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever; cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching; whiplash reducing front seats; power locks, fuel door and windows with auto up/down for the front windows; 60/40-split folding rear seats, and carpeted WRX logo floor mats.

For 2026, all Subaru WRX models are equipped with Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, including models equipped with a manual transmission. On vehicles with a manual transmission, EyeSight includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Emergency Stop Assist, Lane Departure & Sway Warning, and Pre-Collision Braking. (Pre-Collision Throttle Management is included on models equipped with SPT.)

The 2026 Subaru WRX will be offered in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited, GT, tS, and the new "Series. Yellow." The lineup arrives this spring

For more details and specs on the 2026 Subaru WRX, click here.

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