No matter what model you get—from the Base to the tS—you get a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four producing 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

A six-speed manual is standard across the lineup, except for the CVT-only GT trim.

To see just how fun a base car can be, Subaru flew us to England to hit the track at the legendary Oulton Park touring-car circuit.

The WRX's suspension tuning allows for a small bit of body motion, which helps you find the car's limits.

The base 2026 WRX starts at $33,690, and we promise you won't miss the equipment from the more expensive WRX Premium.

Keep going to check out even more pictures of the 2026 Subaru WRX.