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2023 Subaru WRX

Rating6.5

Ranked #5 in

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$30,605 - $43,395

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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on July 19, 2024

Pros	Cons	What's New
Impressive handling dynamics	Below average fuel economy	No major changes expected
Refined engine	Poor noise insulation
Quick acceleration

Specs & Features

$30,605

price

271 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6-speed Manual

transmission

2.4L 4cyl AWD 6M

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Subaru is set to introduce a new edition of its sports compact car, the WRX. Expected to release in early 2023, the sedan will provide a roomy and airy interior. The premium Recaro seats with power adjusting make the ride comfortable. The infotainment system with 11.6 inch vertically mounted touchscreen display is integrated with several useful features. The sedan also comes with an impressive Harman and Kardon sound system with amazing audio output. Furthermore, the car looks sporty and athletic on the exterior like its previous generations. The brand is set to provide eight color options with the new Subaru WRX. There are tons of safety features that the company offers with the new WRX like STARLINK Safety with Security Emergency Sos and Blind Spot Detection (BSD).

Buying Advice

The best trim for the 2023 Subaru WRX must be Premium, which is priced at an MSRP of $32,105. The trim justifies the price with the number of features to offer like the top-shelf infotainment system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and 18-inch dark gray wheels.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

There are four trim levels available for the sedan. One upgrade has been made to the trim lineup for the 2023 edition, namely the discontinuation of the WRX STI trim. The brand provides a standard turbocharged 2.4L H4 engine with the midsize sedan. The car also gets a standard AWD drivetrain and additional packages for the buyers to customize their purchase. The price for the Base variant is an MSRP of $29,605. In the market, the top competitors of the 2023 Subaru WRX are the Mazda 3, the Hyundai Elantra, and the Honda Civic.

Features
6.0/10

The 2023 Subaru WRX comes with four trims: Base, Premium, Limited, and GT. The price for the Base trim is MSRP of $29,605 which goes up to the MSRP of $42,395 for the GT variant. With the Limited trim option, the sedan gets an optional sound system and navigation system. The top GT trim comes with features like drive mode selection, electronically controlled dampers, and exclusive exterior design. The standard engine is the same 2.4L H4 engine powered by the premium fuel as before. The brand will likely be discontinuing the fifth generation WRX STI. The STI trim might return as an electrified or a hybrid trim option in future editions.

Trim	Subaru WRX Base	Subaru WRX Premium	Subaru WRX Limited	Subaru WRX GT
MSRP (AWD)	$29,605	$32,105	$36,495	$42,395
Key Features	Summer performance tires	LED fog lights	Adaptive headlights	Adaptive suspension dampers
	LED headlights	Heated side mirrors	Body-colored exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals	Additional drive mode settings
	Single-zone automatic climate control	Windshield wiper de-icer system	10-way power-adjustable driver's seat	Recaro front sport seats
	17-inch gray wheels	18-inch dark gray wheels	18-inch black wheels	18-inch matte gray wheels
	Cloth sport-bolstered seats	Starlink connected services	Simulated leather seating with microsuede inserts	Upgraded interior trim
	Height-adjustable driver's seat	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Navigation system

The 2023 Subaru WRX comes with a standard all-wheel drive (AWD) with a single powertrain option that limits the number of configurations available. Adding optional CVT will add certain features like Forward Collision Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, and Evasive Steering Assist. Apart from the base variant which comes with 17-inch wheels, all other trims get 18-inch wheels. The sedan comes with additional packages such as Popular Package #1 priced at $1,100, Popular Package #2 priced at $1,159, and the WRX Short Throw Shifter priced at $612.

Popular Package #1 includes:-

LED Upgrade - Map & Dome Lights
Side Sill Plates - Illuminated

Popular Package #2 includes:-

LED Upgrade - Map & Dome Lights
Alloy Wheel Locks
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
All-Weather Floor Liners

WRX Short Throw Shifter Package:-

STI Short Throw Shifter (WRX)
STI Shift Knob

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Release Date

The 2023 Subaru WRX is expected to be released around early 2023.

Fuel Economy
6.8/10

The standard 2.4L turbocharged H4 engine of the WRX offers an MPG of 19 in the city, 26 on the highways, and 22 combined with its manual transmission. With the CVT the fuel economy drops a bit. The sedan gets 19 MPG on the city roads, 25 MPG on highways, and 21 MPG combined., the fuel economy gets a The car also comes with a massive 16.6 gallon fuel tank. It is estimated that the 2023 Subaru WRX can travel up to 315.4 km on city roads and 415 miles over highways on a full tank.

Model	2023 Subaru WRX	2023 Mazda 3	2023 Hyundai Elantra	2022 Honda Civic
MPG (city)	21	28	33	31
MPG (highway)	26	37	42	40
MPG (combined)	22	31	37	35
Fuel capacity (gallons)	16.6-gallons	13.2 gallons	12.4-gallons	12.4-gallons
Range (City, highway, in miles)	315.4/415 mi	409.2/501.6 mi	409.2/520.8 mi	384.4/496 mi

The 2023 Subaru WRX performs worst in fuel economy in comparison and stands last among the rivals. The range of travel is also the least in the case of the WRX. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra offers the best efficiency, both in the city and the highway, among the competitors. The Elantra also offers the best range of travel among the rivals. It can travel up to 100 miles on the highways more than the WRX. The fuel capacity of the 2023 WRX is larger than the Elantra, the Civic, and the 3.

Interior
6.0/10

The interior of the 2023 Subaru WRX is spacious and roomy. The wide opening doors and the large windows enhance ergonomics. The rear-seat space is a bit tight relative to the front cabin. The car comes with a Leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with red stitching and a Leather-wrapped shifter handle. The premium Recaro seats are available with the GT trim. The sedan provides comfortable Ultrasuede-trimmed upholstery with a standard 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat with Base and Premium trims, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with Limited trim, and 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with the GT variant. The Subaru WRX also comes with dual-zone climate control. The cabin has poor insulation and fails to curb the outside wind noises.

Model	2023 Subaru WRX	2023 Mazda 3	2023 Hyundai Elantra	2022 Honda Civic
Passenger Capacity	5	5	5	5
First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)	38.8/56.7/43.1	38/55.7/42.3	40.6/56.5/42.3	39.3/57/42.3
Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)	36.7/55.6/36.5	37.3/53.5/35.1	37.3/55.6/38	37.1/56/37.4
Cargo Capacity to the second row(cu.-ft)	15.1 cu.-ft	20.1 cu.-ft	14.2 cu.-ft	14.8 cu.-ft
Cargo Capacity to the first row(cu.-ft)	N/A	56.3 cu.-ft	N/A	N/A

The Subaru WRX offers better front legroom than its rivals. The second row seating is a bit cramped as compared to the rivals. The comfort of the Mazda 3 and the Subaru WRX lead in the segment. The build quality of the material is better in the WRX as compared to the Civic and the Mazda 3. The console design looks a bit conventional in the Subaru WRX, whereas it looks modern and premium in the Civic and the 3. However, it looks more upmarket than Elantra’s interior.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Subaru WRX include:

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Ultrasuede Upholstery w/Red Stitching
Delay Off Interior Lighting
Sport Leather Steering Wheel
Dual zone automatic climate control

How intuitive is the 2023 Subaru WRX infotainment system?

The 2023 Subaru WRX comes with a 7 In touchscreen with the base model, whereas all other trims get Subaru Starlink 11.6 in vertically mounted touchscreen. The system supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Starlink cloud applications. Some of the additional features are HD Radio, multi-touch gesture high resolution display screen and voice activated controls. The brand provides an 11-speaker Harman and Kardon speaker system that produces 504 watt sound output. The large screen of the WRX also comes with the split screen function, introduced with the 2022 edition. The brand provides physical knobs and buttons that add up to the convenience of the passengers.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Subaru WRX include:

iPod control capability
Bluetooth Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
SiriusXM All Access radio
SiriusXM Travel Link
Near Field Communication (NFC)

Exterior
6.0/10

The exterior construction of the body of the WRX is done with aluminum and high strength steel. The Subaru WRX looks better than the Impreza on which it is based. The sedan looks athletic and youthful with its sporty contours. The wide hexagonal grille pattern looks appealing. The wheel arches are surrounded by dark body cladding. The sedan will likely be having 8 color options namely Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Dark Grey Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Lightning Red, Wr Blue Pearl, Pure Red, and Lapis Blue Pearl. The sedan stands at a height of 57.8 inches and has a ground clearance of about 5.4 inches.

Model	2023 Subaru WRX	2023 Mazda 3	2023 Hyundai Elantra	2022 Honda Civic
Curb Weight (lbs)	3,529 lbs	2,984 lbs	2,965 lbs	2,877 lbs
Length (in.)	183.8	183.5	184.1	184
Width (in.)	71.9	70.7	71.9	70.9
Height (in.)	57.8	56.9	55.7	55.7
Ground Clearance (in.)	5.4	5.5	5.3	N/A
Wheelbase (in.)	105.2	107.3	107.1	107.7

With the toned up front and rear fenders, the Subaru WRX looks a bit more traditional than the rivals. Mazda’s elegant side profile and wide set lights look more appealing than the WRX. The Elantra and the Civic carry a more aggressive exterior profile than the WRX. A quadruple exhaust pipe protrudes from the back of the WRX, while a larger dual exhaust pipe is mounted on the Hyundai. The 2023 Subaru WRX is the tallest among the rivals and offers minimum ground clearance. The wheelbase of the 2023 Subaru WRX is also the least among the 3, the Elantra and the Civic.

Some standout exterior features include:

Black Grille
Automatic High Beams
Sunroof w/Sunshade
LED Brakelights
Daytime Running Auto-Leveling lights
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park

Safety
7.0/10

Aluminum and high-tensile steel plates are used comprehensively to build the sedan, making it lightweight, durable, and rigid. The 2023 Subaru WRX provides 7 standard airbags including Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags. Additionally, It has STARLINK Safety and Security Emergency Sos, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Child Safety Locks, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology High Beam Assist (HBA), and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The brand provides 3 Roadside Assistance Years / 36,000 Roadside Assistance Miles. The midsize sedan also comes with automatic emergency braking, lane centering, and automatic emergency steering. The 2023 WRX has not been crash tested yet.

Some of the major safety features available with the 2023 Subaru WRX include

Optional adaptive cruise control
Blind spot monitor
Adaptive headlights
Head up display
Cyclist detection
Traffic sign recognition system

Competition

2023 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Mazda 3

The Subaru WRX only comes as a sedan, while the Mazda 3 comes both as a hatchback and a sedan. The 2023 Subaru WRX and the Mazda 3 targets the similar kind of buyer. Both cars come with AWD and H4 engines. The Mazda 3 offers a more premium choice for the entry-level segment as it is cheaper than the WRX. The Mazda 3 leads in terms of modern interior, better handling dynamics and smooth transmission.

2023 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Hyundai Elantra

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra does not come with standard all-wheel drive as the 2023 Subaru WRX. The Elantra does provide an option for manual and dual clutch transmissions. The interior in the Subaru WRX looks more luxurious and premium than the Elantra. On the other hand, the exterior of the Elantra looks more aggressive and bold than the WRX. Hyundai leads in reliability, maintenance, and connected services trial period. The Elantra remains dominant over the WRX in terms of fuel efficiency. It also delivers a better range of travel than the 2023 Subaru WRX.

2023 Subaru WRX vs 2022 Honda Civic

The fuel economy of the Honda Civic is better than the Subaru WRX. It is also a more affordable choice than the WRX. The substandard braking and refinement in the Subaru WRX cannot compete with Honda’s. The handling in the latter is also slightly better in the Civic. The WRX comes with a standard all-wheel drive and a larger infotainment system. The Honda Civic is also around $6000 cheaper than the 2023 Subaru WRX.

Final Verdict

The 2023 Subaru WRX is not bringing major changes to the previous editions. The car comes with an advantage of a turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel drive. The high performance WRX STI is being discontinued by the brand which might be a disappointment for some enthusiasts. The fuel economy with both the transmissions of the WRX is not at par with the other sedans in the segment. This is also reflected in the range of travel of the car. The interior feels premium and the exterior profile is attractive as well. The infotainment system comes with an impressive display and features. The Harman-Kardon sound system integration is also a plus point with the sedan. The 2023 WRX also provides an abundance of features regarding safety, security, and entertainment. The best choice would be to go with the Premium trim in the line-up.

Trims

Base
$30,605 onwards

Engine: 2.4L 4cyl AWD 6M
Horsepower: 271 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Top Speed: 134 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Premium
$33,105 onwards

Engine: 2.4L 4cyl AWD 6M
Horsepower: 271 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Top Speed: 134 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Limited
$37,495 onwards

Engine: 2.4L 4cyl AWD 6M
Horsepower: 271 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Top Speed: 134 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

GT
$43,395 onwards

Engine: 2.4L 4cyl AWD CVT
Horsepower: 271 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Top Speed: 134 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

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6.5

2023 Subaru WRX

Price

$29,745- $43,395

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.51

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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2023 Subaru WRX vs competitor's 0-60

	Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed	Source
	2023 Subaru WRX	5.7 sec	14.1 sec	134 mph

	Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)	Source
	2023 Subaru WRX	19 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	16.6 gal.	315.4/431.6 mi.

2023 Subaru WRX vs competitor's dimensions

	Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase	Source	Compare
	2023 Subaru WRX Ranked #2	183.8 in.	71.9 in.	57.8 in.	5.4 in.	105.2 in.	-
	2023 Honda Civic Si Ranked #1	184 in.	70.9 in.	55.5 in.	-	107.7 in.	-

2023 Subaru WRX vs competitor's trunk space

	Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Source
	2023 Subaru WRX	12.5 cu.ft.	98.9 cu.ft.

2023 Subaru WRX vs competitor's cargo space

	Car Name	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Source
	2023 Subaru WRX	12.5 cu.ft.

2023 Subaru WRX vs competitor's towing capacity

	Car Name	Payload Capacity	Weight	Source
	2023 Subaru WRX	1323 lbs.	3297 lbs.	-

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2022 Subaru WRX

4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

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User Overall Rating

Posted On: July 19, 2024

Super special sedans; family sedan in the day performance sedan beast in the night!!,

Pros - ["Performance", "Wrx culture"]

Cons - ["Small seats", "Tires that came with them dunlop summer tires, they're horrible"]

Super sedan family car. One of the fastest for the purpose. Has great handling sports tuned suspension.twin scrolled turbo so barely any lag. Gets about 17 to 23mpg. Great safety comes with starlink, airbags surround airbags, great brakes. Front collision and rear cam brakes automatically brakes when its near a obstacle.