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Subaru WRX Transmission

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.

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Subaru WRX Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2026Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2025Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2024Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2023Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2022Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 2.4LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive22
2021Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2021Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2021Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive18
2020Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2020Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2020Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2019Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2019Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2018Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2018Config 2 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2018Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive18
2018Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2017Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2017Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2016Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive23
2016Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive19
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2015Config 2 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive24
2015Config 3 of 3Man 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 data analysis

How to read this Subaru WRX data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Subaru WRX record we hold for this measurement — 32 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Subaru WRX figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Subaru WRX record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About WRX Transmission

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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