Subaru WRX Transmission Specifications

The 2026 Subaru WRX uses Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2026):

The Subaru WRX comes with Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 6-spd depending on engine and trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Subaru WRX Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2026Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2026Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2025Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2025Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2021Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2021Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive18
2020Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2019Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2018Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive18
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2017Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2016Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2015Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive24
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Subaru WRX Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Subaru WRX have?

The Subaru WRX is offered with Automatic (AV-S8), Manual 6-spd (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Subaru WRX come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Subaru WRX configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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