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2018 Subaru WRX consumer reviews

$26,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 WRX Subaru
(70 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Perfect car for me.

I wanted something that was sporty and economical. This is a great choice for a daily driver. I get a consistent 30 mpg on the highway, and it is very quick. I have three kids and it has plenty of room. I couldn’t ask for more at this price point. I put Blizzak snow tires on it and no longer have to shovel the driveway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing Car

Drives like a dream. Can be a daily driver, and a nice calm ride. Also can have fun, and not beat on the car. Just fun, safe, and solid car. It's price point is really aggressive, for the quality of this cars performance. Interior is not "luxury", but the driving experience is amazing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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All the fun of a 911 for 1/3 the $

I can?t believe this car is so cheap. I thought about buying one for 18 years but just never got around to driving one till last month. I had been shopping for a new Volvo V90 R Design T6 but was afraid I?d miss the manual transmission. So, I took my wife?s advice, drove 90 miles away to a Subaru dealer and was hooked as soon as I cranked it. Seriously. I?m a realtor, so I drive a lot. This car puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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What a car compared to most in its class!

I owned a 2013 frs new for 5+ yrs and loved it. Now I wanted to upgrade so I narrowed to 2 cars wrx sport and audi S3 and decided on wrx cause of cost to repair vs S3 and purchase price and resale value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty manual

Manual transmissions are hard to find these days, especially with all the safety features and a little luxury. The WRX is really fun to drive and surprisingly roomy. Highly recommend!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Can't Stop Smiling in the WRX

For under 30k brand new, this is the best car in its class. The AWD is phenomenal, the turbo makes it fast, and it's incredibly fun to drive. It's a great daily driver.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is so much fun to drive!

I'm having a blast driving this car everyday. The AWD of a Subrau with the twin turbo 2.0L 4-cy engine provides plenty of power when trying to merge on roads in the DC metropolitan area. The last 2 cars I owned were AT and to drive a 6 speed MT with the vehicle response it has is just exhilarating.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great New Car

I was looking for a manual, which is hard to come by these days and also test drove the Honda Accord Sport 2.0, which was very smooth but the WRX was just way more fun to drive and in my oppinion looks a lot cooler and sportier. If you are looking for a more practical sports sedan (safe, roomy and reliable (not to mention the AWD), then this is perfect car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Boosted

This WRX is my second I absolutely love theses cars!!! Fun to drive and very reliable also not too bad on gas. Who doesn?t love an awd turbo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Like it better than my STi

I had a '15 STi, and traded it for a WRX so my wife could drive it. It is surprisingly more fun to drive than the STi. The turbo is amazing, and the handling feels great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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