The WRX is the rare sport compact that puts power to all four wheels as standard. A 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine makes 271 horsepower, more standard output than a Civic Si, Golf GTI, or Integra, and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is not an option box. That combination traces back through 19 rally championships in the U.S. Our WRX inventory in Fremont covers the range from base cars up through the tuned trims.
Base cars are not stripped cars here. Track-tuned suspension, AWD, and the full turbo BOXER output are all standard, and EyeSight is included rather than reserved for upper trims. Where the money goes on the tS is damper control, with electronically adjustable units tuned by Subaru Tecnica International.
The argument for a WRX over a front-drive hot hatch gets stronger the moment weather turns. Drivers heading out of Newark toward Highway 9, Skyline, or the coast get AWD traction on wet, leaf-covered pavement where a GTI is working harder for grip. It is also a four-door with a usable back seat and trunk, so the commuters we see from Milpitas use it as a daily car and not a weekend toy. For families in Hayward wanting one enthusiast car that still does school runs, that flexibility is the whole point.
Performance cars get driven harder, so service matters more. Our Subaru-certified technicians handle WRX work at our Fremont service center, and every visit includes a free multi-point inspection, which is worth having on a turbocharged car. First-year maintenance is covered. If you are adding STI accessories, short shifters, or performance parts, we order through our Subaru parts department so fitment and warranty coverage stay clean. Financing can start online through our finance application. Shoppers cross-shopping the rear-drive route can compare against our BRZ inventory on the same lot.
271 horsepower from a 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine.
Yes. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard on every WRX.
Electronically adjustable dampers tuned by Subaru Tecnica International for more control over suspension response.
It earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA and comes with standard EyeSight and automatic Pre-Collision Braking.
Yes. It is a four-door sedan with a versatile interior, standard AWD traction, and Consumer Reports Recommended status.
