With its standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 271-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, and track-tuned suspension, the 2026 Subaru WRX delivers on all-weather sports sedan performance: Car and Driver achieved a 0-60 MPH time of 5.5 seconds in a manual-transmission WRX. It’s also a joy to drive every day, thanks to its active safety systems, versatile space, and advanced technology like a standard 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia System touchscreen. Push the limit even further with the 2026 WRX tS and the new limited edition 2026 WRX Series.Yellow.
Bright, bold style meets precision-tuned performance in the new limited edition 2026 Subaru WRX Series.Yellow. Based on the WRX tS, the WRX Series.Yellow features a suspension tuned with decades of motorsport experience by the engineers at Subaru Tecnica International (STI), front and rear Brembo® high-performance brakes, and exclusive Sunrise Yellow paint. The brilliant design is complemented by unique interior touches and 19-inch matte-black-finish wheels. Production is limited to just 350 vehicles, so find your WRX Series.Yellow while they’re still shining.
Get even more control over the legendary handling of the WRX with STI-tuned electronically adjustable dampers, which react independently to curves and speed to maintain steering response and traction. With three modes to choose from — Comfort, Normal, and Sport — the WRX Series.Yellow can switch from stiff track-day response to easy long-range comfort.
The WRX Series.Yellow 6-piston front and dual-piston rear fixed calipers made by the performance brake experts at Brembo. They clamp down on large ventilated and cross-drilled rotors to help provide predictable braking control that lasts lap after lap without fading.
The daring style of the WRX Series.Yellow continues into its motorsport-inspired interior featuring yellow stitching, accents, and a red STI start button. Standard Recaro® performance-design front seats provide extra support while a fully digital instrument cluster gives you important system information at a glance. Drive Mode Select lets you change the driving feel of the WRX Series.Yellow from comfortable commuting to high-performance cornering.
Contrasting 19-inch matte-black-finish alloy wheels set off the Sunrise Yellow exterior paint and are fitted with standard Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires.
The 2026 Subaru WRX tS compact sports sedan serves as testament to the relentless pursuit of precision-engineered power and intuitive control by the engineers at Subaru Tecnica International (STI). The WRX tS features STI-tuned upgrades like electronically adjustable dampers and motorsport-inspired styling inside and out, including exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels with satin-gray finish and Recaro® performance-design front seats. Witness the ultimate expression of WRX performance in the 2026 WRX tS.Â
2026 Subaru WRX tS
The WRX tS features electronically adjustable dampers finely tuned by STI engineers for precise handling with three driver-selectable modes: Comfort, Normal, and Sport. They also automatically adjust to cornering or acceleration forces to improve driving feel, comfort, and grip.
2026 Subaru WRX tS
Get fade-resistant braking performance and improved control with gold-finish 6-piston front and dual-piston rear fixed calipers made by Brembo and large ventilated and cross-drilled rotors.
2026 Subaru WRX tS
Inside the blue-trimmed WRX tS interior, you’ll find advanced features designed for driving enthusiasts, including the standard Recaro performance-design front seats for structured, supportive comfort on long days at the track. A configurable, fully digital instrument cluster keeps you informed on the status of vehicle systems and Drive Mode Select lets you customize the handling and response so you can choose between long-range comfort and razor-sharp performance.
2026 Subaru WRX tS
Exclusive 19-inch wheels feature a modern star-shaped design, satin-gray finish, and Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires for enhanced grip and predictable control during performance driving.
One of the core performance features of the WRX has always been Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. A balanced, time-tested design refined through decades of rally experience, it creates uniform stability and delivers an optimal distribution of power for maximum traction on all types of surfaces. It’s the all-wheel-drive sports sedan that can handle everything from the track to the street to your favorite stretch of twisty dirt road.
Rally and Motorsport DNA
With its razor-sharp precision handling, you can make the most out of every corner in the 2026 WRX sports sedan. It’s all thanks to its track-tuned suspension that features motorsport-inspired engineering like a rear anti-roll bar mounted directly to the chassis for excellent roll control and improved ride, as well as a rigid chassis and high-performance summer tires. The WRX GT and WRX tS let you customize ride and handling at the touch of a button with their electronically adjustable dampers.
Rally and Motorsport DNA
Every part of the WRX cockpit is designed for comfortable, confident high-performance driving, and the D-shaped steering wheel is its centerpiece. With its excellent weight and feel, it gives you ergonomic control and near-instant response from the lightning-quick 13.5:1-ratio dual-pinion steering.
Standard on: All trims
Rally and Motorsport DNA
The 2026 WRX was born out of rally heritage and inspired by generations of Subaru rally cars that have carried Subaru Motorsports USA to 19 United States national rally championships, including the 2025 American Rally Association overall title
The 2026 WRX features a standard 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine. The latest in a long line of iconic SUBARU BOXER powerplants, it produces 271 horsepower and features a twin-scroll turbocharger with an electronic wastegate for near-instant boost response and 258 pound-feet of peak torque with a broad, flat power band. The experts at Car and Driver tested the manual transmission WRX and went from 0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds — faster than the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Engineered to Thrill
The 2026 WRX gives you total control and an engaged driving experience with its responsive 6-speed manual transmission and precise, accurate shifter.
Standard on: Premium, Limited, tS
Engineered to Thrill
The Subaru Performance Transmission with automatic downshift blipping control is available to combine the convenience of an automatic transmission with fingertip paddle-shifting and an 8-speed manual mode. It features an aggressive shift logic with a quicker and smarter response to driver input compared with a conventional automatic transmission, so every trip can be more fun and engaging.
Available on: Limited
Standard on: GT
The WRX features a Subaru Multimedia System with standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
Connected, Safe, and Versatile
Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you when you're swaying outside your lane
EyeSight standard on: All trims
Automatic Emergency Steering standard on: Limited, GT, tS
The 2026 WRX GT pushes performance to even more dramatic heights. Drive Mode Select makes it easy to customize handling and response to match the road ahead. Recaro® performance-design front seats hold you firmly in place, while the fully digital instrument cluster lets you easily scan vehicle performance data.
2026 Subaru WRX GT
Drive Mode Select and electronically adjustable dampers allow the driver to personalize the character of the WRX — from precision sports sedan agility to plush, comfortable highway driving — with a push of a button. This feature can also optimize Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for extra responsiveness, sending more drive power to the rear wheels to maintain high cornering force for sharper turns.
2026 Subaru WRX GT
Standard Recaro front seats offer enhanced support and comfortable ergonomics to stand up to both long-range road trips and spirited driving.
2026 Subaru WRX GT
The WRX GT features a fully digital instrument cluster so you can monitor vehicle information through its bold, high-resolution display.
Nothing comes between you and the road when you’re inside the 2026 WRX. Settle into the ergonomic driving environment with available Recaro performance front seats and take hold of the standard motorsport-inspired D-shaped steering wheel. It’s easy to scan important system information with both the standard analog or available fully digital instrument cluster, while the standard high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen lets you intuitively control entertainment and available navigation. A Harman Kardon® premium audio system is available to play your road trip soundtrack, while the standard heated front seats and power-tilt/sliding moonroof create a comfortable atmosphere.
Interior
The 2026 WRX is a 5-seater sports sedan that can handle everything from road trip adventures to weekday commutes. With its 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks and a spacious 12.5-cubic-foot trunk, you can load up for the track, the weekend, or wherever your road takes you next.
The bold hood scoop, flared fenders with functional air vents, and aggressive front grille of the 2026 WRX recall its storied rally history. At the same time, its flowing contours, aerodynamic elements, and multi-spoked wheels reveal its modern high-performance design.