Pros

• All-wheel drive comes as standard, which makes the car more stable and faster.
• Available The 11.6-inch tablet for the entertainment system is easy to read.
• Speeded up quickly
• Handling is both fun and reliable.

Cons

• Inefficient fuel consumptions
• The noise of the cars and the wind
• Most of the car’s driving aids can only be used if you order an automatic transmission.
• Without a door or an STI

Where does the WRX get its speed? Even though it’s not as fast as some of its competitors, the WRX is a lot of fun to drive. On the Invoice Pricing test track, it took 6.0 seconds for the WRX with a manual gear to go from 0 to 60 mph. To get there, you have to use a bad launch method, which takes some time. “To be honest, when I tried to start this car, I thought I had broken it,” said our test driver. When you let go of the clutch, the driveline shock is so solid and painful that I thought there was a pile of metal on the ground at first. Even though the engine was fixed, the turbo lag is still below 3,000 rpm. At 5,000 rpm, you should let go of the clutch for the best possible start. A WRX with an automatic transmission hasn’t been tested yet.

The WRX is great at flying from one turn to the next on roads with turns. It’s a great, fun car with a lot of middle power, all-wheel-drive traction, a stable suspension, and quick handling.

The WRX’s brakes aren’t as quick or strong as we would have liked. For something this sporty, the pedal is way too soft. The WRX could stop from 60 mph in 110 feet on our test track, which is about average for its class.

The WRX’s comfort level is… The WRX has some of the best seats and rides in its class. It’s important to note that we didn’t feel too tired or sore after driving the WRX for a few hours. When you turn, the chairs keep you in place and always give you enough support.

The choices for the climate are on the big touchscreen in the middle, which can be hard to use and distracting at first. But most people will figure out how to use them quickly. The WRX could make less noise. When going fast, the wind makes a lot of noise through the doors and windows, and the engine makes a small rumble.

How does the inside look? The front of the WRX seems big for its class, so finding a decent place to drive should be easy. The driver’s seat and the shaft that turns the wheel can be changed. Except for the centre screen, which looks hard to use, all cabin controls are easy to reach, and navigation is usually straightforward. Putting your long-legged friends in the back seat is not a good idea because the transmission tunnel runs right through the middle of the floor.

The WRX is easy to get in and out of because the doors open are expansive, and once you’re inside, the big windows give you a great view of what’s ahead. When compared to other cars in the same class, the high trunk line makes it harder to see out the back, but this is not a big problem.

How good is the tech? One of the things inside is an extra 11.6-inch center screen. It reacts quickly to what you type and gives you clear pictures. Some users might not like that the layout is in portrait mode, but learning how to use its features is easy. The screen is apparent and has a high brightness, which makes it easy to see where to go and how to get there. The optional Harman Kardon stereo with 11 speakers sounds excellent and has enough power to play music in high settings.

Smartphone links are set up quickly, and voice controls are easy to use because the system can understand most spoken languages and has a lot of on-screen instructions. Even though our test car didn’t have crucial optional driver aids like adaptive cruise control and forward collision prevention, the lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot warning systems worked as expected, with no false alarms or too-sensitive alerts.

What about putting things away? There are a lot of cars that compete with the WRX. Some only come as hatchbacks, while others come as sedans and hatchbacks. The trunks of the Honda Civic Si and Hyundai Elantra N are more significant than the WRX’s. Luckily, the back seats can be folded down to fit bigger things.

Small-item storage is enough for phones and small bottles of water. The wide-opening doors should make it easy to put child seats in the back, but there is less room for bigger seats because there is little legroom.

How well does it use gasoline? The EPA says that a WRX with a manual transmission will get 22 mpg on average, one of the lowest in its class. On the Invoice Pricing test run, which was 115 miles long, the WRX got an average of 24 miles per gallon. It conveys exactly what we expect for gas mileage, but some cars, like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai Elantra N, get better gas mileage.

Is it wise to buy a WRX? The quality of the build is excellent. Many of the materials on the inside are pleasant to touch, and the WRX immediately gives off an air of sophistication. Unfortunately, the WRX gets less mpg than its rivals and less gas mileage than models from the previous generation, which could have been better. It’s also one of the market’s most pricey and best-performing small cars.

Standard for its class, the WRX’s warranty covers the basics for three years and 36,000 miles, the engine for five years and 60,000 miles, and corrosion for five years and an unlimited number of miles. Roadside assistance is usually part of the warranty term.

We’re sad that Subaru doesn’t make a more powerful WRX STI anymore, let alone a hatchback. Another point of dispute is the plastic panels that line the car’s body. The WRX, however, is fun to drive, which is by far the most important thing.

As of this writing, Subaru has yet to make any official news about the 2024 WRX. We’ll change our suggestion if something changes, but based on the WRX from last year, we recommend the Premium trim. This version of the car has features that make driving in colder places more accessible and comfortable and an entertainment system with a bigger screen and more features. Also, the Premium level gives you access to nice things, like a sunroof and a great music system.

Subaru WRX models

The Subaru WRX sedan has four trim levels: Basic, Premium, Limited, and GT. Each car has a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is horizontally opposed, making 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It has an all-wheel drive and can be bought with an automatic transmission with a continuously variable ratio or a six-speed manual gearbox.