2019 Subaru WRX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
17 -21 City / 22 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
268 -310
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alex A
Fun to drive and very easy to live with.
Breaks could be better. Pick up is really good though it does not start building boost until 2nd gear. There are occasionally problems with having my phone connect to the Bluetooth. The power train controller has had to be replaced though it was under warranty. The service plan through the dealer is a good buy as oil changes run about $80 to do them yourself.
accountCircle Nick D
Fun road going rally car!
No issues, the performance of the sti is awesome! Base seats are comfortable enough I'd take a trip although the suspension is probably a bit rough for most. Interior is very nice but falls behind in comparison to other newly refreshed Subaru models.
accountCircle Veronica R
Automatic WRX was a great option for me.
The Subaru WRX was a great decision for me. While standard is manual, I purchased the CVT automatic as I am a commuter. My criteria for car buying was price, practicality, and level of fun. Price ended up being a bit above my budget, but the compromise of a fun drivers car with the safety of Subaru and the reliable AWD, it was a good choice for me.
accountCircle Hazie W
My Subaru has red decals and turbo.
My car drives fast fresh off the lot and the cost is cheap to maintain it if you take good care of your car. It had a sleek but not fragile look and is also very diverse. Newer standards are harder to drive but my Subaru has been one of the easier ones.
accountCircle Kristin K
Love my awesome Subaru WRX!
Love my Subaru! Very comfortable, has heated seats, dimming rear view mirror for nighttime driving, and back up camera. Dislikes would be terrible sound system and it is expensive. I have always loved Subaru but wish it still had the Subaru sound like they used to.
accountCircle Abbey F
Love it, and so will you!
This car is driven for smiles per gallon. I love the feel of it behind the wheel and I love the car community I am suddenly a part of. It sounds great even without aftermarket exhaust. The sound system is awesome. I would highly recommended it to any new car buyer. It's the best deal money can buy for a sporty and affordable car.
accountCircle Jason T
My dream car. The car I have always wanted.
My 2019 Subaru WRX STI doesn't yet have any issues. It's all wheel drive so I believe it to be a reliable choice. It has alcantara and leather seats, black with red trim Which gives it a great stylish look. It's design with functional spoiler makes for great handling. I love the Android auto and apple CarPlay addition to this year model. I always have fun driving it and plan to keep it until the wheels fall off.
accountCircle Kari H
We love our Subaru WRX sti it looks and feels great!
The car drives great. Although the clutch was a little tricky at first. The seats are fairly comfortable unless you are on a long trip. The bucket seats are not great at supporting your back for long road trips. The car handles really well in all terrain.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tyler B
Great car! Good performance and the all wheel drive makes it great!
I like that it is all wheel drive. The gas mileage could be better. I have drive subaru’s for a while now and have never had any mechanical issues. The car feels safe and performs well. I like the designs of the ascent and new Forrester. Subaru’s are solid.

Subaru WRX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Series.Gray
268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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STI
310 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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STI Series.Gray
310 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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STI Limited
310 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2019 Subaru WRX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 77%
4 stars 20%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Bill K on April 20, 2021
2019 WRX automatic thoughts.
No real issues with my car. Great acceleration and features. Hooks up nicely to my phone using Bluetooth. The design is very well done and the ride is smooth. Has 3 different settings for engine power. Highly recommend using the best gas to fill up with. Do not use regular gas.
accountCircle Fabio C on April 19, 2021
Honest review for the 2019 Subaru WRX base model.
Pros: plenty of parts/upgrades available. Hugs turns. Performance is well worth the low price. Spacious interior. Stylish interior. Beautiful body curves and lines. Spacious trunk (at least 2 bodies can fit). Folding back seats. Cons: sometimes in first gear, your rpms drop during take off. It is some computer malfunction within the programming of the car (I believe they fixed this problem with the 2020 model.). Base model does not even have a powered drivers seat. Features are non existent.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Johanna C.

I love that my car is quick and accelerates off of the line very well. There is no lag. It is easy to see out of with very high visibility and minimum blind spots. The look is very appealing it has the apple carplay to connect my phone and use my navigation instead of paying for navigation.

likeFilled Michael B.

Affordable for the speed of the car in comparison to most muscle cars. Also is a four door which gives more room than most sports cars. Subaru has a reputation of making good engines that will last a long time. There is also a large WRX community.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Johanna C.

I love my car, there really is not a lot of cons. The car is a bit loud at highway speeds. It comes on summer tires so you do need to get another set or get all seasons for the winter time. And the car does not come with a full size spare.

dislikeFilled Michael B.

Very poor sound system, almost a must to upgrade. Interior is also made cheaply. Plastic trim and such is not high quality. Subaru of America is a pain to work with if you have any warranty claims. They are quick to deny claims and try everything in their power not to pay for repairs.

Ranks #4 Small Cars by Owners

The 2019 Subaru WRX has an average owner rating of 4.80 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 29 other Small Cars.

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5
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2019 Buick Cascada
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4.73

Ranks #18 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2019 Subaru WRX has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #18 of 29 other Small Cars.

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2019 FIAT 500e
121 MPG
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze
45 MPG
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2019 Subaru WRX
27 MPG

Is The 2019 Subaru WRX A Good Car?

Yes very reliable. Good on gas and fun to drive. Goes get in the snow. Goes in mud just about anything it will go.
Lindsay T.

How Reliable Is The 2019 Subaru WRX?

I haven't had any issues with it. Just the paint is super thin and chips easily. It be nice for it to have thicker paint.
Lindsay T.

Is The 2019 Subaru WRX A Good Value?

It cost 27,000. Yes very good value. Can't better it for a all wheel drive vehicle. It's very sporty and fun.
Lindsay T.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety