Subaru Brings Back an Affordable WRX for 2026

A compact performance sedan should never cost as much as a sports car. These attainable machines are made for the enthusiast who wants exceptional acceleration, superb handling, and all the thrills without breaking the bank. Subaru listened to its loyal enthusiast base and made notes with the 2025 WRX. They have reintroduced a lower-priced trim for 2026. Now you can have the thrills expected from a WRX at a more affordable price: $32,495 MSRP (plus transportation and destination fees).

Being able to offer a more affordable rally-inspired sedan is important to you. How can you not say “no” to a sports compact car equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, a 271-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, the Symmetrical all-wheel drive system, and SI-Drive Engine Performance Management? This combination cannot be matched by other such vehicles in its performance class.

For the money, the 2026 WRX Base model delivers a lot of great features designed to keep you on the road and tackling every curve the state of Texas can throw at you. Tackling the curves is done with a set of 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels on summer performance tires. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System comes with an individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration. A sports-tuned suspension is also standard.

New to the 2026 WRX base model is Keyless Access with Push Button Start – a first for any WRX Base trim. Also standard is an 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM with 360L, and a four-month free trial of SiriusXM Travel Link. The system also includes HD Radio, Rear-Vision Camera, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming.

Just because you are getting a “base” model does not mean you will not get many amenities. The 2026 WRX Base trim is also equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever; cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching; whiplash-reducing front seats; power locks, fuel door, and windows with auto up/down for the front windows; 60/40-split folding rear seats, and carpeted WRX logo floor mats.

It is not a Subaru without an emphasis on vehicular safety. That is why all 2026 Subaru WRX models are equipped with Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. You can get these essential features with the standard six-speed manual transmission.

Why break the bank for something that can still accelerate your heart and your mind? The newly affordable lineup of 2026 WRX models is now available at Ewing Subaru of Plano. Contact us to see our iconic sports compact soon!