I’ve driven (and very much loved) my 2002 Subaru WRX wagon for the past 11 years. Then I reviewed a 2025 WRX tS, and noticed a few differences that improved, maintained, and kind of ruined the WRX ...

With tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and rally-inspired DNA, the WRX tS carves out its own niche—but doesn’t quite fill the STI-sized void. “This isn’t supposed to be an STI.” I kept repeating that ...

It happened again. I was asked the question. Every time I drive a WRX model these past few years, especially special editions like the WRX tS, the inevitable occurs. Someone, at some point, asks me if ...

In March 2022, there was a startling announcement: Subaru would not produce a next-generation gas-powered WRX STI. Nearly three years later, the company appears to have had a change of heart. The ...

Branding matters. If you’ve got any doubt, take a look at the current Subaru WRX lineup, which consists of five trims, none labeled STI. The WRX TR joined the fray last year, giving fans a bit more of ...

If you were disappointed with the WRX TR, Subaru wants redemption. It gets it for 2025 in the form of the 2025 Subaru WRX tS. Finally, Subaru has let the STI team get their hands on the latest WRX.

Since 2002, the Subaru WRX has been the go-to for anyone on a budget who wants a high-performance car that is fun to drive in any weather. Its capabilities in the snow have made it legendary among ...