The Subaru WRX has long been a car for folks who value performance over dazzle. With its history firmly in rally racing, the WRX has always focused on handling, reliability, and a straightforward driving experience. For the 2025 model year, Subaru introduced the WRX tS, a version that makes the driving experience all about precision and control.
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What Makes the tS Special?
The “tS” badge stands for “tuned by STI,” but don’t expect a revival of the discontinued STI model. Instead, the tS focuses on refining the WRX’s handling capabilities. While it keeps the standard powertrain, the upgrades are found specifically in the driving department. This includes electronically controlled dampers and a reworked steering rack, which, for the layperson, means that it is easy to drive and maneuver!
Also, the stiffer engine mounts mean a more connected feel on the road, while the Brembo brakes ensure strong and consistent stopping power.
What’s Under the Hood?
For all you WRX tS enthusiasts out there, you’ll be happy to know that the heart of this ride remains unchanged. A 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-four engine continues to deliver 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine, too remains the same, delivering power through a six-speed manual transmission that pairs perfectly with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.
What does this all lead to? In short: a dynamic driving experience, particularly for those drivers who crave the engagement of a manual gearbox. That said, as with many performance vehicles, the fuel efficiency is not what you’d call its selling point. What with an EPA rating of 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway, fans of the WRX tS are clearly not in the game for long stretches of driving without fuel stops.
What Other Changes are Present in the 2025 Model?
Here’s what you can expect from the 2025 Subaru WRX tS:
- Electronically adjustable dampers (shock absorbers, for those wondering)
- Upgraded gold Brembo brakes
- Improved acceleration, grip, and braking
- Body-hugging Recaro seats
- 12.3-inch digital infotainment panel
- Sporty, performance-enhancing, flat-bottomed steering wheel
- No sunroof. Speculations on this one seem to be that Subaru ditched the sunroof for tow possible reasons:
- To make room for racing helmets…if you’re the track racing type
- To lighten the load of the car in general, thereby adding speed and faster braking ability
There you have it – the low down on the upgrade to the 2025 Subaru WRX tS. The final verdict being that this is the car for folks who love grip, control, and an easy driver-centric driving experience. While this might not be the sports car you show off at a rally or on the streets of Dubai, for Subaru fans, it’s the best of the reliable, fast, roadworthy vehicles out there.
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