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    Subaru WRX

    EPA MPG: 24 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Road Test

    When the WRX first appeared here in 2002, we found this rally-car inspired version of the Impreza sedan very engaging: a genuine sports car with tons of power and super-sharp handling lodged within a mild-mannered, all-wheel drive, four-door sedan. The redesigned 2015 "Rex" carries on that tradition, and it tests out very well in some areas. But we like it a lot less, because the typical car became more civilized over the past decade and the WRX has not. Like a talented teenager who just won't grow up, after a while the lack of subtlety gets irritating.

    2016 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands

    Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2016 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      sedan
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Engines Available
    • 2-liter 4 turbo (268 hp)
    • 2.5-liter 4 turbo (305 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • CVT
    • 6-speed manual
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Model History