Overall, the 2024 Subaru WRX continues to uphold its legacy as a thrilling yet practical performance sedan. Whether you're a driving enthusiast or someone looking for an everyday car with a bit more personality,

Not an STI, but almost. The 2025 Subaru WRX tS isn't a looker, but it impresses from the driver's seat. The post 2025 Subaru WRX tS First Drive Review: Almost an STI appeared first on GearJunkie.

Tuned by STI as the name implies, the WRX tS is the best WRX you’ll be able to buy next year. It shouldn’t be.

The pricing places the 2025 WRX tS solidly in Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla territory, but with less power than both. The WRX’s argument is that it has all-wheel drive standard for all-weather capability the Type R can’t match, and a nicer interior (including an arm rest up front) than the GR Corolla.

Subaru is not touting the WRX tS as a replacement for the legendary STI, but rather a "best hits" version of its current sports sedan, with features from last year's TR (Tuner Rea

This current generation of the Subaru WRX is a great one, living up to what my memory of the nameplate meant when its nascent U.S. fandom grew into a bona fide community in the early- to mid-aughts. It’s approachable,

This 'Tuned by STI' WRX doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors, but it manages to feel special in its own right.

Moderately outgunned in performance when compared to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R, the WRX tS is still a strong performer that balances refinement and interior quality.

It’s not an STI, but after driving it we think the 2025 Subaru WRX tS can take whatever you can throw at it. When Subaru brought the WRX to the North American market in 2001, enthusiasts celebrated as they finally had their turn to own a piece of the rally-inspired legend.