The pricing places the 2025 WRX tS solidly in Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla territory, but with less power than both. The WRX’s argument is that it has all-wheel drive standard for all-weather capability the Type R can’t match, and a nicer interior (including an arm rest up front) than the GR Corolla.

It’s not an STI, but after driving it we think the 2025 Subaru WRX tS can take whatever you can throw at it.When Subaru brought the WRX to the North American market in 2001, enthusiasts celebrated as they finally had their turn to own a piece of the rally-inspired legend.

This 'Tuned by STI' WRX doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors, but it manages to feel special in its own right.