Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Forester Is Still Doing the Heavy LiftingSubaru of America moved 54,454 cars in July 2026, squeaking out a 0.8% bump over last year. Hardly a fireworks-worthy performance, but a small win is still a win.As expected, the redesigned Subaru Forester is still doing the heavy lifting. It's the brand's sales MVP for the seventh month running, with 15,873 units finding homes in July. That's a beefy 33.5% jump over last year, just edging out the Crosstrek's 15,789 sales.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut lurking behind those headline numbers is a plot twist. While the Forester keeps the company's head above water, the Subaru WRX just clocked one of its best months in recent memory.SubaruThe WRX Comeback Keeps Gaining MomentumThe WRX racked up 1,438 sales in July – more than triple its tally from a year ago. That represents a 214.7% leap, which isn't a fluke but rather the latest development in the nameplate's comeback story that's been gathering steam for months.Last year, WRX sales nosedived after Subaru axed the entry-level trim and bumped the base price north of $36,000. Throw in inventory headaches during the Forester launch, and the WRX was left gasping for air.Subaru finally got the memo this year. The star-spangled brand brought back a wallet-friendly base model at $32,495 and slashed prices on other trims by thousands. Buyers also scored more standard kit, like the big 11.6-inch infotainment screen across the board.AdvertisementAdvertisementLooks like the changes are working. WRX sales have ticked up every month since April, climbing from 1,178 to 1,195, then 1,233, and now 1,438 in July. Year-to-date, that's 8,546 cars – up 24.1% over last year's pace.SubaruMost of the Lineup Is Still Looking for AnswersThe WRX's hot streak is great news, but it doesn't fix everything. Some of Subaru's old favorites are still slipping. Crosstrek sales dipped 10.4% in July, even though it's still a top seller. Outback numbers slid too, Impreza took a 39% nosedive, and the Legacy – on its last legs – plummeted nearly 99%. Solterra? Down over 91% from last July.Subaru's electric squad is getting bigger with the Trailseeker and Uncharted, but they're still bit players. Combined, they managed 1,436 sales in July – about the same as the WRX pulled off solo.Zooming out, Subaru has moved 361,794 cars so far in 2026, which is 3.7% off last year's pace. The Forester is still carrying the team, but the WRX has quietly turned into one of Subaru's biggest wins this year. Even with sales lagging overall, the sports sedan proves what happens when Subaru actually listens to its fans and delivers real value.SubaruView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.