The Next-Generation Subaru WRX Just Got A Lot More Expensive

Subaru of America announced the 2022 WRX sport-tuned sedan price, and it comes with a significant price increase for all trim levels. Check out pricing and what's new for the 2022 model change.

What is the price of the 2022 WRX?

The 2022 WRX comes in four trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited, and new GT.

The 2022 WRX 6-speed manual trim level starts at $30,100. The WRX with Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) is $31,950, WRX Premium 6-speed manual is $32,600, WRX Premium SPT is $34,650, WRX Limited 6-speed manual is $36,990, WRX Limited SPT is $39,240, and WRX GT is $42,890. Pricing includes destination and deliver fees ($995).

The new 2022 WRX just got a lot more expensive

The next-generation WRX gets a significant price bump over the outgoing model. The base WRX jumps $1,680, WRX Premium +$1,630, and the WRX Limited +$3,970. The top GT trim is new for 2022 and is close to $43,000.

What's new for 2022?

With minor power upgrades, all 2022 WRX get a new FA24 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged Boxer engine. The outgoing FA20 2.0-liter engine produced 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The all-new 2.4-liter DIT 2022 WRX turbocharged flat-four Boxer gets a small bump in power and now comes with 271 horsepower and the same 258 lb-ft of torque. You can check out the WRX fuel mileage here.

A new automatic transmission

The WRX comes with 6-speed manual shifter refined for improved shift quality and a new Subaru Performance Transmission (automatic), which Subaru says "offers up to 30 percent faster upshifts (2nd to 3rd) and 50 percent faster downshifts (3rd to 2nd)." The new Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) is available on all trim levels (standard on the GT trims).

The other new 2022 WRX improvements include a tablet-style 11.6-inch Starlink Multimedia Plus infotainment system and the latest generation EyeSight driver assist technology. The next-generation WRX rides on the Subaru Global Platform with increased rigidity.

The WRX also gets new exterior upgrades to the front and rear. At the front, the hexagonal grille is widened and paired with compact LED headlights and a broad hood scoop. Subaru says the rear taillights are designed to glow with a look reminiscent of volcanic magma.

A new GT trim level

The 2022 WRX gets a new GT trim level with electronically controlled dampers with Comfort, Normal, and Sport settings. A new Drive Mode Select allows the driver to configure up to 430 customization options for steering feel, damper settings, and SI-Drive settings. The settings are configured through the 11.6-inch touchscreen multimedia display.

The GT trim gets Recaro performance front seats trimmed with black Ultrasuede with contrasting red stitching and embossed the "Recaro" logo on the seatbacks. The performance seats are complemented by black Ultrasuede adorned throughout the interior. The driver's seat includes 8-way power adjustments.

Also exclusive to the GT trim level are 18-in aluminum alloy wheels in the matte gray finish wrapped in 245/40 R18 summer performance tires.

When will the 2022 Subaru WRX arrive in the U.S.? The 2022 WRX arrives in retailers this Spring, and it just got a lot more expensive.

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