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Thanks to its 268-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Subaru WRX delivers very interesting performance. It’s equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, although a continuously variable automatic transmission is available. The WRX STI’s 2.5L four cylinder develops 305 horsepower, and the only available gearbox to send this power to all four wheels is a six-speed manual. For 2018, both sedans have introduced some cosmetic changes, and the WRX STI Type RA joins the family.

Pros

• Top-notch performance
• Impressive value for the price (WRX)
• Powerful braking
• Recaro seats available

Cons

• CVT in the WRX
• Turbo delays (STI)
• Reaching the end of its career
• STI surpassed by the WRX