Find Your Perfect 2025 Subaru WRX: San Diego Buyer’s Guide

The 2025 Subaru WRX is a sports sedan that is not only engineered for safety but also built for the thrill. Packed with a turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine that can deliver 271 hp and 258 lb ft of torque and symmetrical AWD, and precise handling, it can drive through San Diego’s varied terrain and climate with ease.

Apart from its style, speed, and safety ratings, what makes this vehicle a top choice? Let’s explore the 2025 Subaru WRX for sale at Dalton Subaru National City and see for yourself how this can be your rally-ready companion for daily driving.

Practicality and Style Combined

The 2025 Subaru WRX stands out from other sports sedans in its style. Visually, you’ll notice its aggressive and athletic stance, inspired by its rally-inspired roots. From its hood scoop to its signature rear spoiler, its sporty exterior helps make the WRX look sharp.

The sedan’s low profile and wide body also make it capable of handling higher speeds, better aerodynamics, and increased fuel economy. It may not be the largest in its class, but it has 12.5 cubic feet of cargo to fit everyday items. For more space, just fold its standard 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks to carry longer or bulkier items.

For those who want to personalize their Subaru WRX 2025, it comes with exclusive color choices, namely:

• WR Blue Pearl
• Galaxy Purple Pearl
• Sapphire Blue Pearl
• Crystal Black Silica
• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Ceramic White
• Ignition Red

Performance and Drivetrain

Apart from its sporty appearance, car enthusiasts who want quick acceleration and sporty handling will love the 2025 Subaru WRX performance. Under the hood is a 2.4-liter BOXER engine that delivers 271 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque.

To complement this system, Subaru equipped the 2025 WRX with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to power all four wheels simultaneously. This translates to a better grip on uneven terrain or wet roads.

For more precise handling, its track-tuned suspension smoothes the bumps while keeping the WRX’s tires firmly planted on the road. This allows the sedan to respond quickly to steering inputs, resulting in better handling and a smoother ride.

Transmission-wise, the WRX comes with standard 6-speed manuals for more control over its shifting gears. For those who prefer an automatic version, the Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT)* with paddle shifters leads to smooth and quick shifting.

For those who prefer sportier drives, the 2025 Subaru WRX tS trim offers advanced upgrades like:

• Electronically adjustable dampers for real-time adjustment of selectable modes to driving conditions (Comfort, Normal, Sport)
• Brembo brakes for improved brake feel and superior stopping power

Note:

* – Available in Premium and Limited, standard on GT

Interior Comfort and Technology for Daily Driving

If the exterior is described as sporty, the 2025 Subaru WRX interior combines comfort and smart technology. At the center of its tech is the STARLINK multimedia system featuring an 11.6-inch touchscreen. This user-friendly display allows you to control navigation, music, and even adjust vehicle settings with clear menus.

Another great perk of the STARLINK multimedia system is its wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. This connects your smartphone easily to the system cable-free. And, if you want to listen to premium sound, select Subaru WRX trims have an available Harman Kardon premium audio system.

The cockpit itself feels sporty with its ergonomic controls, D-shaped steering wheel for better grip, and customizable digital cluster displays. This way, you see vital information right where you need it.

Seating-wise, you Premium and Limited trims of the WRX 2025 already come with performance-design front seats. But, for a more secure hold during spirited driving, the 2025 Subaru WRX GT and 2025 Subaru WRX tS have Recaro performance seats. Add that all Subaru WRX trim levels have standard heated front seats for cooler days.

Safety and Driver Assistance Features of the Subaru WRX 2025

Subaru is known for its top-notch caliber in safety standards. Even with the sporty appeal of the 2025 Subaru WRX, safety remains a priority.

Topping the list is its advanced Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, a suite of driving aids that serve as your extra pair of eyes on the road. Some of its notable driving-assist features include:

• Adaptive Cruise Control to automatically adjust your speed and distance from cars ahead
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning to keep you centered in your lane and warn you should you drift by mistake
• DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System to monitor your attention and detect drowsiness and distractions with a small camera
• Pre-Collision Braking to slow or stop the sedan when it senses a possible crash
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection to monitor your surroundings, blind spots included, when changing lanes or when backing out of parking spots
• Reverse Automatic Braking* to stop the WRX once it senses obstacles behind the car

The WRX is certified safe to drive as it earned the IIHS 2024 Top Safety Pick award and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

Note:

* – Available in GT only

One Model, 4 Different Trims

Each 2025 Subaru WRX trim has features that cater to different driver preferences. While you can find the most essential features as a standard across trims, only higher trims offer the more advanced ones.

Here’s a quick lowdown of what each WRX trim level has to offer:

2025 Subaru WRX Premium

The entry-level trim of the Subaru WRX has all the essential features you’d need for a sporty drive. Its key features include:

• 2.4L turbocharged BOXER engine
• Symmetrical All Wheel Drive (AWD)
• 6-speed manual transmission with available Subaru Performance Transmission
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
• Heated front seats, exterior mirrors, and windshield wiper de-icer (All-Weather Package)
• Keyless access with push-button start
• LED fog lights
• Available power moonroof

2025 Subaru WRX Limited

Best for those who want luxury added to their WRX, the Limited trim adds the following features from Premium:

• Ultrasuede-trimmed upholstery
• Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System with Navigation
• Harman Kardon audio system
• LED steering responsive headlights
• Power moonroof
• 10-way power driver’s seat
• Blind-spot detection
• Rear cross-traffic alert

2025 Subaru WRX GT

Aimed for drivers seeking a more dynamic performance without sacrificing comfort, you’ll find the following key features on top of those from Limited:

• Recaro performance design front seats
• Electronically controlled dampers
• Subaru Performance Transmission with paddle shifters
• Drive Mode Select
• Reverse Automatic Braking
• 8-way power driver’s seat

2025 Subaru WRX tS

Tuned by Subaru Tecnica International (STI), this trim is the most performance-focused and track-ready. Some of its notable features include:

• 19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires
• Recaro performance design front seats
• STI-tuned suspension + electronically adjustable dampers
• Brembo braking system
• Moonroof delete

Own The Thrill With The 2025 Subaru WRX

If you’re looking for a sedan that has the perfect blend of sports car agility, advanced tech, and safety, the 2025 Subaru WRX is your top choice. Its driver-focused interior makes it an ideal pick for drivers wanting thrill and dependability in one sedan.

No matter what trim or color you choose, know that you’ve got plenty of options at Dalton Subaru National City. If you’re still confused, you can always ask professional advice from our expert team and take this sporty sedan for a test drive.

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