After extensive testing and research, CR determined this car to be:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 22 recommended Sports cars
2024 Subaru WRX
Road Test Results
Overall
Acceleration
Transmission
Braking
Emergency Handling
Fuel Economy
Ride
Noise
Usability
Highs
- Acceleration
- Handling agility
- Braking
Lows
- Stiff ride
- Noisy cabin
- Slow-responding infotainment system
Best Version to Get
We would opt for at least the second-tier Premium model so that we’d have dual-zone automatic climate control and a more feature-rich infotainment system. Stepping up to the third-tier Limited brings blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning.
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