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Jeff Glucker

I Drove The Base Subaru WRX. It's Exactly What Enthusiasts Have Been Asking For

Enthusiasts have a lot to say about the automotive industry, but the truth of the matter is: sometimes it’s hard to put your money where your mouth is. Cars are expensive; fun cars often doubly so. That’s why it’s downright refreshing to see an automaker take one of its performance models and deliver a less expensive version.

The 2026 Subaru WRX arrives in a small handful of flavors, but the one that should have folks most intrigued is the return of a proper Base trim. Actually, it’s not just the Base trim that’s impressive; Subaru cut prices across the entire WRX lineup.

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