The American SetThree Pedals, Base Trim: Car and Driver Tests the Entry-Level 2026 Subaru WRX
Car and Driver has published its test of the 2026 Subaru WRX in base trim with the six-speed manual transmission, and the result is good news for drivers who want to shift their own gears without paying for a higher trim. The magazine's testers found that the entry-level price buys real enjoyment from the driver's seat. By their account, that enjoyment holds whether the car spends its days on public roads or its weekends on a racing circuit. For enthusiasts from Florida to Colorado, the takeaway is simple: the testers found that the least expensive way into this WRX is also a rewarding one.
With reporting from Car and Driver.