Subaru WRX Model Years and History

The WRX is a carryover for 2026 with some changes including a new Base trim which has some modified options like the central dash and meter visor in black, fog light insert cover in black, leather wrapped steering wheel, and cloth upholstery with red stitching. However, the Base offers an accessible price point. The premium door trim panels are now in simulated leather with carbon fiber inserts, and the limited deletes the manual transmission option along with incline start assist. The Series.Yellow trim is an all new addition to the WRX family, and it comes with 19-inch wheels, an Ultrasuede dash panel with yellow stitching, black simulated leather door trim with yellow stitching, yellow seat bolsters, and black badging.

The Subaru WRX carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Subaru WRX carries over with minimal changes for 2024 while the TR trim was added to the lineup.

After a redesign in 2022 the Subaru WRX rolls into 2023 with minimal changes.

The Subaru WRX is fully redesigned for 2022.

The WRX and STi carry over into 2021 with minimal changes while Premium models now have keyless access and push button start as standard equipment.

The WRX and STi carry over into 2020 with mild changes. Performance Package WRX models get some welcome upgrades for those looking for a performance midpoint between the WRX and the STi. Added this year are 4-piston Brembo brakes up front with dual pistons out back and Recaro performance front seats with 8-way power adjustability for the driver. Premium models feature welcome lighting while all STi models now come standard with keyless access and push button start.

The WRX and STi carry over into 2019 essentially unchanged, however a new infotainment system now features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, vastly improving the ease of listening to music when streamed off a phone.

For 2018, Subaru has updated the WRX with revised front end styling. Handling is improved too, thanks to improved suspension tuning. A Performance Package is offered on the WRX as well. The STi has upgraded 6-piston Brembo brakes inside new 19-inch wheels.

The WRX is mostly unchanged for 2017. New standard features on the STi include automatic headlights and windshield wipers along with an auto up/down feature for the windows. The EyeSight driver assist system is now available on the WRX Limited, which integrates a "stereo" camera into the existing pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control systems.

Following a 2015 redesign, Subaru has focused changes to the 2016 WRX and WRX STi strictly on interior convenience and safety. A new 6.2-inch Starlink multimedia touchscreen infotainment system is now standard on all trim levels, though a 7-inch system is available on select models. EyeSight Driver Assist -- which is integrated with adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and lane departure warning -- is now available on WRXs equipped with the Sport Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. Meanwhile, blind spot detection, lane change assist, and rear cross traffic alert are now available on certain trims.

Subaru have redesigned the WRX and the WRX STi for 2015. In addition, the cars will also no longer be sold under the Impreza name and are now their own model. Despite the elevation to standalone model status, the cars still serve the same function as the old Impreza WRX, namely to be a practical, all-weather sport sedan that still gets decent mileage.