2019 Subaru WRX review
Subaru WRX highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Spacious cabin with excellent visibility
- Fun and engaging handling
- Standard full-time all-wheel drive
Cons
- Interior quality falls short of competitors
- Rougher ride than competitors, especially with the STI
- Lots of wind and road noise
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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What is new for the 2019 Subaru WRX?
- The WRX is available in a variety of new trims, including the STI S209, STI Series.Gray, and Premium Series.Gray.
- The STI Type RA trim has been discontinued for 2019.
- WRX trims have been upgraded with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Suede Seats, and Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start and CD Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
2019 Subaru WRX trims
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- 268-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
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Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Automatic Transmission
- Power Seats
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Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
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STI:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- 310-hp, 290-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Suede Seats
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STI Limited:
- Includes all features available on the STI
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Navigation System
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STI Series.Gray:
- Includes all features available on the STI Limited
- 2.5L
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Premium Series.Gray:
- Includes all features available on the STI Series.Gray
- 2.0L
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STI S209:
- Includes all features available on the Premium Series.Gray
- 341-hp, 330-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Leatherette & Cloth
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What We Like
Fun: Between its strong engine, responsive steering, and performance-oriented AWD system, the Subaru WRX can deliver a lot of fun on a twisty road. The STI offers even more performance, but at the cost of a stiffer ride.
Practical: Passenger space and nimble performance don’t often go together, but the WRX’s airy cabin has plenty of room in back for adults and child safety seats. The trunk is a bit small, but it can be expanded thanks to the folding split rear seats.
All-wheel drive: Standard full-time all-wheel drive sets the Subaru apart from other affordable performance vehicles. The WRX’s AWD system doesn’t just make this a winter-friendly car, it also helps with handling and acceleration year-round.
What Needs Improvement
Interior quality: While the WRX’s value is more about fun than refinement, it still lags behind some of its sporty competitors in terms of the materials used in the cabin, road and wind noise, and available features.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
5 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 4 |
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| 4 Stars | 0 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Subaru WRX an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru WRX 39th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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STI Series.Gray 4D Sedan 4WD/AWD
Standard Features
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- ABS Brakes
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Alloy Wheels
- Rear Spoiler
- Manual Transmission
- 4WD/AWD
- Turbo Charged Engine
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Audio
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Bluetooth Technology
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
- Kicker Speaker System
Drive Wheels
4WD/AWD
Engine size
2.5L
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Transmission
Manual 6
2019 Subaru WRX FAQ
- The 2019 Subaru WRX has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Subaru WRX, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Subaru WRX Reviews.
- The Subaru WRX received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Subaru WRX as 39 out of 46 among Compact Car
- Here are the pros and cons of the 2019 Subaru WRX: Pros - Power - Ride and Handling - Styling Cons - Fuel Economy - Cabin Noise - Power
- Here is what's new for the 2019 Subaru WRX:
- STI S209
- STI Series.Gray
- Premium Series.Gray
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- The 2019 Subaru WRX offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 21 city / 27 highway MPG (Limited trim) • Gas: 21 city / 27 highway MPG (Premium trim) • Gas: 17 city / 22 highway MPG (STI trim) • Gas: 17 city / 22 highway MPG (STI Limited trim) • Gas: 21 city / 27 highway MPG (Base trim) • Gas: 15 city / 21 highway MPG (STI S209 trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.
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