Used 2018 Subaru WRX Premium Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2018 Subaru WRX Premium Sedan.
Most helpful consumer reviews
NO CONS!
Kevin, Sherman Oaks, CA, 01/30/2018
2018 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
I came from a 2017 VW GTI, which was totaled recently. While i loved that car.. the 2018 WRX is in a whole different league. The handling is magnificent on turns and curves. The acceleration is fun and solid. Yes, the road noise is *slightly* louder than other vehicles, but I doubt anyone interested in buying an AWD, 270HP car that isn't a luxury brand is extremely interested in a … purely silent cabin. I'm sensitive to noise and it's fine for me. Love this car and finally do not have any buyers remorse or looking longingly at other cars. Go take it for a test drive and push it!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Subaru WRX Premium Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:In both WRX and WRX STI, acceleration is swift and among best-in-class
- Pro:Delivers superb handling and steering response on twisting roads
- Pro:Full-time all-wheel drive enhances traction and performance
- Pro:Offers several premium safety equipment options
- Con:Above-average amounts of wind and road noise
- Con:Interior quality lags behind competitors
- Con:STI's high-performance suspension makes for a rough ride
Which WRX does Edmunds recommend?
With its 305-hp engine and sport everything — brakes, suspension, seats, steering — we would love to recommend the WRX STI, but we can't. Out of the box, it's a competitive weekend race car that you can drive to work during the week, but its high-strung manner and unforgiving suspension limit its appeal. Instead, we'd steer you to a WRX Limited. While the Premium trim costs less, moving up to the Limited beings a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, adaptive LED headlights, keyless entry and ignition, as well as a range of options, including navigation and various driver safety features.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Subaru WRX Sedan
Driving
8.5Though its acceleration numbers may be hard to duplicate in the real world, the 268-hp WRX provides continual thrills in a straight line or around corners. It doesn't disappoint in the areas that matter most to enthusiast drivers.
Comfort
6.0Excessive and tiresome noise inside the cabin could be a deal-breaker for many, even compared to other sport compacts. The supportive and highly adjustable front seats, however, are fantastic. They stand out in this segment.
Interior
8.5What the WRX lacks in good looks, it makes up for in usefulness. The WRX's spacious cabin is simple to use and offers good visibility. Would be even better if offered as a hatchback like competitors, but even as a sedan it's hard to beat.
Utility
8.0Although no longer offered as a hatchback, the WRX still offers a decent-size trunk and split and folding rear seats to accommodate the active lifestyles of many WRX owners. Abundant dealer and aftermarket accessories, such as roof-mounted bike racks, further enhance the WRX's utility.
Technology
Offers a suite of tech options and features typical for this class, including two different sizes of touchscreen display, a navigation system, a premium audio system upgrade and app-based cloud services such as remote lock and unlock, roadside assistance and emergency notification.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Subaru WRX in Ohio is:
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