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2022 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2021

What's new for 2022.

Trims

  • New: GT
  • Dropped: STI, STI Limited

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER
  • Top horsepower down from 310 to 271 hp

Fuel economy

  • Best combined MPG down from 23 to 22

Trims

4 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2022 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
271
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
271 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
City / highway MPG
19 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Auto-on/off LED headlights with High Beam Assist
  • Black cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel
  • Roof crossbar fixed mounting points
  • SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • Welcome lighting

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

4 of 4 trims
2022 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
GT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 25 / 21
Horsepower271 hp271 hp271 hp271 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedGT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed manual transmissionSubaru Performance Transmission with paddle shifters
Name2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.42.42.42.4
Aspirationtwin-scroll turbochargedtwin-scroll turbochargedtwin-scroll turbochargedtwin-scroll turbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower271271271271
Horsepower RPM5600560056005600
Torque lb ft258258258258
Torque RPM2000200020002000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required
BasePremiumLimitedGT
City MPG19191919
Highway MPG26262625
Combined MPG22222221
BasePremiumLimitedGT
Length (in)183.8183.8183.8183.8
Width (in)71.971.971.971.9
Height (in)57.857.857.857.8
Wheelbase (in)105.2105.2105.2105.2
BasePremiumLimitedGT
Wheel size (in)17181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishGray finishDark gray finishDark gray finishMatte gray finish
Tire spec235/45 R17 97W Summer-performance245/40 R18 97Y Summer-performance245/40 R18 97Y Summer-performance245/40 R18 97Y Summer-performance
BasePremiumLimitedGT
Eyesight standardNoNoNoYes
NoteEyeSight standard only with Subaru Performance TransmissionEyeSight standard only with Subaru Performance TransmissionEyeSight standard only with Subaru Performance TransmissionEyeSight standard only with Subaru Performance Transmission
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYes
Lane change assist––YesYes
Blind spot detection––YesYes
Reverse automatic braking–––Yes
BasePremiumLimitedGT
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off LED headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYes
Black cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheelYesYesYesYes
Roof crossbar fixed mounting pointsYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYes
Welcome lightingYesYesYesYes
Low-profile trunk spoiler-YesYesYes
LED fog lights-YesYesYes
Premium black cloth upholstery-YesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start-YesYesYes
All-Weather Package (heated mirrors, seats, wiper de-icer)-YesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system-YesYesYes
Auto-up/down front and rear windows-YesYesYes
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers-YesYesYes
Auto-on/off LED Steering Responsive Headlights--YesYes
Body-colored exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals--YesYes
Black Ultrasuede upholstery--YesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat--YesYes
Power moonroof--YesYes
Harman Kardon 504-watt-equivalent premium audio system--YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation--YesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYes
Electronically controlled dampers---Yes
Drive Mode Select---Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking---Yes
Recaro front seats---Yes
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology standard---Yes