Subaru WRX VA

First generation · 2015–2021 · 7 model years · 7 trims

Subaru WRX (VA) – front Unverified
Photo: 2019 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech RS Raiu Edition in Cool Grey, Front Left, 01-30-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2019 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech RS Raiu Edition in Cool Grey, Front Left, 01-30-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Subaru WRX STI VA grey (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: The side sill of Subaru WRX S4 2.0GT EyeSight (VAG) by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2019 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech RS Raiu Edition in Cool Grey, Rear Left, 01-30-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2015 Subaru WRX interior (20391263484) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Subaru WRX generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2021
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $27,495
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $30,045
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $31,945
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $32,095
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $33,995
2020
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $27,495
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $29,795
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $31,695
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $32,095
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $33,995
Series.White · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $33,995
2019
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $27,195
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $29,495
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $31,395
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $31,795
Series.Gray · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $32,595
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $33,695
2018
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $26,995
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $29,295
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $30,495
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/27 (23) $31,595
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $32,795
2017
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $26,695
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $28,995
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $30,195
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $30,995
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $32,195
2016
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $26,595
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $28,895
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $30,095
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 20/27 (23) $30,395
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 18/24 (21) $31,595
2015
Base · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/28 (24) $26,295
Premium 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/28 (24) $28,495
Premium CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 19/25 (21) $29,695
Limited 6MT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual AWD 21/28 (24) $29,995
Limited CVT · Sedan 2.0 L Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Boxer, Turbocharged/Intercooled 268 258 lb-ft Sport Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode AWD 19/25 (21) $31,195

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2021 1 ★★★★★
2020 1 ★★★★★
2019 2 Not rated
2018 2 Not rated
2017 1 Not rated
2016 3 Not rated
2015 3 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.