The 2021 Subaru WRX performance sedan is entering the new year with the same base price as before. On the other hand, the big daddy WRX STI is $250 more, but Subaru has given it more standard equipment in return.

In hindsight, the Subaru WRX and STI are faithful reminders of the brand?s rallying pedigree. I?ve always thought the second-gen “New Age” Impreza was the best of the breed. Yes, I?m talking about the “bug eye” model with round headlights and fog lights since the second-gen car underwent three facelifts ending with the “Hawkeye” sedan of 2006.

In my view, the bug eye Impreza WRX STI combines quirky Japanese styling with rally-bred performance. And back then, I was smitten despite my lingering fascination with everything Mitsubishi.
2021 Subaru WRX: Engine & Powertrain

Powering the 2021 WRX is a 2.0-liter turbocharged Boxer engine with direct-injection, pumping out 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via Subaru?s symmetrical all-wheel drive system with active torque vectoring. A six-speed manual gearbox with multi-mode vehicle dynamics control is standard across the range, although a CVT automatic is available.

2021 Subaru WRX. Photo: Subaru of America, Inc.

2021 Subaru WRX: Pricing & Trim Levels

The 2021 Subaru WRX comes in three trim levels: Base, Premium, and Limited. The starting MSRP figures below include the $925 destination and delivery fee.

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