2022 Subaru WRX Pricing Will Start at $30,100

Love it or hate it with its extensive plastic body cladding, the new 2022 Subaru WRX is coming, and though we’ve known about its particulars for a while now, we’ve been wondering how much the thing would cost. Now, thanks to Subaru ‘s announcement Thursday, we know it’ll start at a perfectly reasonable $30,100.

That $30,100 price tag does include Subaru’s $995 destination fee. If, for some reason, you wanted to eschew the six-speed manual transmission and opt for Subaru’s SPT automatic, then you’d be paying $31,950, though based on Subaru’s manual WRX take-rates, we suspect not many of you will go that route.

Things naturally proceed from there, with the Limited trim being the highest level that still offers a manual. That will set you back $36,990, while the top-tier GT trim, available only with the SPT, will run you $42,980.

There aren’t too many options packages available for the WRX, either, aside from the $1,875 Harmon Kardon stereo package, which also bundles in a moonroof. If it were us buying, we’d skip both and save both weight and money at the same time.

The 2022 WRX is set to hit US Subaru dealers this spring.

2022 Subaru WRX: All-weather, all-purpose performance

1/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow This is the 2022 Subaru WRX.

2/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The compact sport sedan is all new: It’s underpinned by the new Subaru Global Platform, features all-new sheetmetal and is powered by a new performance-tuned version of Subaru’s 2.4-liter turbo.

3/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder boasts 25% more displacement than the old 2.0-liter, but only adds 3 horsepower to the bottom line.

4/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Output is now stated at 271 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Despite the modest gains at the top end, Subaru promises a fatter torque curve and a more responsive midrange.

5/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Examples equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission will begin arriving at dealerships in spring 2022. (Fun fact: 85% of all WRXs ever sold were equipped with a manual.)

6/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The new platform results in a significantly stiffer chassis, which allowed Subie’s engineers to focus on refining the suspension for better comfort and increased wheel travel over big bumps.

7/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Combined with standard all-wheel-drive, the more controlled suspension creates a sure-footed feel over a variety of surfaces and grip levels, while also maintaining its composure over midcorner bumps.

8/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Subaru tells us that the new WRX will also be more efficient than the previous generation, but hasn’t announced fuel economy estimates or pricing.

9/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Roadshow’s staff is split in our opinions about the new plastic-clad exterior design. I’d argue that the increased functional aerodynamic function is worth sacrificing a touch of aesthetic form.

10/46 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Check out the first drive review of the 2022 Subaru WRX to learn what I loved about the latest generation of this all-season sport sedan. as well as what I did not.