Canadian model reference
Subaru
Subaru's all-wheel-drive sport sedan, with a 271 hp turbocharged 2.4-litre engine, a six-speed manual on most trims and Canadian pricing from $38,595 MSRP, according to Subaru Canada. A research reference built around the questions performance-car shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The WRX is a four-door sport sedan with a turbocharged 2.4-litre BOXER engine making 271 hp and 258 lb-ft, and Symmetrical Full-Time all-wheel drive on every trim. A close-ratio six-speed manual is standard; the GT uses the Subaru Performance Transmission automatic. The 2026 Canadian lineup runs from the Sport at $38,595 to the Canada-exclusive Kaminari Edition at $49,995 MSRP, limited to 150 units. MotorMouth's review notes cover an earlier model year, so the figures on this page come from Subaru Canada and Natural Resources Canada.
Watch the review
Their review of the current WRX, from its 2022 launch.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, June 14, 2022, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Canadian MSRP as published by Subaru Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.
Data reference, October 24, 2026
| Question | Sport, Sport-tech6-speed manualFrom $38,595 | GTPerformance Transmission automatic$46,995 | tS, Kaminari Edition6-speed manualFrom $48,395 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceTrims and MSRPSubaru Canada pricing, March 25, 2026. | Sport $38,595 Sport-tech $43,595 | GT $46,995 | tS $48,395 Kaminari Edition $49,995 |
| PowertrainEngine | 2.4L turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder, 271 hp at 5,600 rpm, 258 lb-ft from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm | ||
| Fuel | 91 octane (AKI) minimum | ||
| Transmission | Close-ratio 6-speed manual | Subaru Performance Transmission automatic with 8-speed manual mode | Close-ratio 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Symmetrical Full-Time AWD, standard | ||
| Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada ratings, 2026 model year. | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg US) city, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) highway, 10.9 L/100 km (22 mpg US) combined | 12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) city, 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg US) highway, 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg US) combined | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg US) city, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) highway, 10.9 L/100 km (22 mpg US) combined |
| PracticalitySeating | 5 seats, four-door sedan with a trunk | ||
| Wheels and spare | 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels across the lineup; narrow full-size 17-inch spare | ||
| TechnologySafety | EyeSight driver assist standard | ||
| Kaminari EditionSubaru Canada Kaminari Edition release. | Not offered | Based on the tS: Sunrise Yellow paint, 19-inch matte black wheels, Recaro seats with yellow accents, Brembo brakes, tS-tuned adaptive electronic dampers; 150 units for Canada | |
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 137 comments on MotorMouth's WRX videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Styling comes up in 29 comments, the most of any theme. The 2026 WRX is offered in seven colours, including World Rally Blue Pearl and Sunrise Yellow, which is exclusive to the Kaminari Edition along with its gloss black lip spoiler, sport design grille and 19-inch matte black wheels.
See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the 18-inch and 19-inch wheel designs.
Engine and power come up in 28 comments. Every WRX uses a turbocharged 2.4-litre BOXER with 271 hp at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm, and Subaru Canada lists 91 octane as the minimum fuel. One viewer wrote: "I would include Subaru WRX as an alternative to Civic Si. But it should be the newer one, '22 or later. No rev hang, quieter, and all wheel drive too."
Feel how early the torque arrives on a highway merge, and budget for premium fuel.
Price and value come up in 27 comments. Subaru Canada prices the 2026 WRX at $38,595 for the Sport, $43,595 for the Sport-tech, $46,995 for the GT and $48,395 for the tS. The Kaminari Edition is $49,995 MSRP. One viewer put the value this way: "AWD, manual, sporty sedan with 270+ hp. Unique in todays market at its price level."
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and check insurance quotes before you choose a trim.
Transmissions come up in 26 comments. In Canada the Sport, Sport-tech, tS and Kaminari Edition use a close-ratio six-speed manual. The GT uses the Subaru Performance Transmission, an automatic with an 8-speed manual mode.
If you can, drive both transmissions, and try the automatic's manual mode on a winding road.
Interior and tech come up in 25 comments. EyeSight driver assist is standard, and the WRX comes with a three-month SiriusXM trial.
Pair your phone on the test drive and ask the dealer to show you how EyeSight works with the manual.
All-wheel drive and winter driving come up in 17 comments. Every WRX has Symmetrical Full-Time AWD, and a narrow full-size 17-inch spare tire is included.
Budget for a set of winter tires on smaller wheels, and ask the dealer which sizes fit your trim.
The Kaminari Edition is new for 2026 and exclusive to Canada, limited to 150 units. It is built on the WRX tS with a six-speed manual, Sunrise Yellow paint, a gloss black lip spoiler, a sport design grille, 19-inch matte black wheels, Recaro bucket-style seats with yellow accents, Brembo brakes and tS-tuned adaptive electronic dampers.
Ask your dealer early whether any Kaminari Edition allocation remains, since Subaru Canada limited it to 150 units.
Fuel economy comes up in 7 comments. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 WRX manual at 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg US) city, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) highway and 10.9 L/100 km (22 mpg US) combined, and the automatic at 12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) city, 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg US) highway and 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg US) combined.
Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive and include some highway driving to see the figure on your own route.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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