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The Subaru WRX Is Back With a Vengeance
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Key Points:
- Subaru WRX experienced its worst sales year in 2025, primarily due to manufacturing shifts prioritizing Forester production over the WRX.
- Since early 2026, WRX sales have rebounded significantly, with August sales nearly tripling compared to the same month in 2025, and year-to-date sales up 37.7%.
- The base WRX model, reintroduced in January at a lower price point of $32,495, has contributed to the sales recovery by offering more equipment than before.
- Despite improved sales, the WRX has seen minimal performance updates, retaining the same 271-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and lacking features like a limited-slip differential.
- Enthusiasts remain hopeful for upcoming special models teased by Subaru, although past disappointments have tempered expectations.
