We cross-shopped three others and this won on fuel economy. road noise on the highway is the trade-off.
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2026 Subaru WRX review
Subaru WRX: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review
9.0/10 OffLot expert score
The 2026 Subaru WRX sits near the top of its class. Efficient in mixed driving; comfortable front seats on long trips. Some features locked to upper trims and base engine feels adequate, not quick, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $34,000, it undercuts most direct rivals.
What's good
- Efficient in mixed driving
- Comfortable front seats on long trips
- Good trunk for the footprint
What to check
- Some features locked to upper trims
- Base engine feels adequate, not quick
Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $34,000.
Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners
Bought it for the a long commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.
The fuel economy is the standout. My only gripe is road noise on the highway, which I knew going in.
Price trend · used Subaru WRX, 12 months
Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $22,250 · -1.33% last 30 days · -3.09% year over year.