“Good pickup, great handling, good traction and overall fun to drive. Love the manual shifter! Entertainment/Console system is TERRIBLE!! Fuel mileage isn't great, plus takes 91+ octane gas which is pricey.”
2024 Subaru WRX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Subaru WRX is that EyeSight driver assistance is standard on every trim, including manual-transmission models for the first time. This is a significant safety and technology update, not a full redesign.
About the 2024 Subaru WRX
5th generation (introduced for 2022), third model year; significant safety, technology, and structural update with a new TR trim, not a full redesign.
Subaru positions the WRX as a rally-influenced four-door sports car that combines everyday sedan practicality with standard AWD, turbocharged power, quick steering, and a handling-focused suspension. Its key distinction is giving drivers all-weather traction and strong cornering capability without moving to an SUV or sacrificing a usable rear seat and trunk. A traditional manual transmission also keeps the model focused on driver involvement.
The 2024 WRX pairs a 271-hp turbocharged engine with standard AWD, while the Base focuses on the essentials and the Premium adds everyday comforts such as heated seats and keyless access. The Limited emphasizes cabin comfort and technology, while the automatic-only GT adds adjustable suspension and configurable drive modes. A new manual-only TR trim brings stronger Brembo brakes, firmer suspension tuning, retuned steering, and supportive Recaro front seats.
What changed, by category
Safety
EyeSight became standard across the lineup, including manual-transmission WRX models for the first time. It includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering.
Tech
Every trim received a standard 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the Base trim, it replaced the previous dual 7-inch displays; dual-zone automatic climate control also became standard there.
Structural
Subaru added reinforcement around the floor and rear suspension areas.
Trim lineup
The manual-only TR joined the range with six-piston front and two-piston rear Brembo brakes, firmer springs and dampers, retuned steering, and Recaro front seats.
2024 Subaru WRX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Performance w/Manual Mode | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 271 hp | 271 hp | 271 hp | 271 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Hill Start Assist | |||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Subaru WRX compared with the 2023 model?
The biggest change is standard EyeSight driver assistance on every 2024 WRX, including cars with the six-speed manual transmission. The update brings automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering across the lineup.
Does the manual 2024 Subaru WRX have EyeSight?
Yes. Manual-transmission 2024 WRX models have EyeSight for the first time, including automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering.
What is new about the 2024 Subaru WRX TR?
The TR is a new manual-only trim for 2024 focused on sharper control and stronger braking. It has Brembo brakes with six-piston front and two-piston rear calipers, firmer suspension tuning, retuned steering, Recaro front seats, navigation, and Harman Kardon audio.
Does every 2024 Subaru WRX have the 11.6-inch touchscreen?
Yes. Every 2024 WRX has an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the Base trim, this single large screen replaces the previous dual 7-inch displays.
Is the 2024 Subaru WRX a full redesign?
No. The 2024 WRX remains part of the fifth generation introduced for 2022. Its changes center on standard safety equipment, a larger standard touchscreen, structural reinforcement, and the new TR trim rather than a complete redesign.
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