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Overview
The Subaru WRX is a C-segment performance sedan for buyers who still want a rally-inspired road car rather than a mainstream family saloon. In Malaysia, the VB-generation WRX starts from RM286,245 and uses a 2,387 cc petrol engine with 271 hp, with a choice of six-speed manual or CVT automatic.
WRX in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the Malaysian WRX sedan carries on unchanged. The current range remains the 6MT and CVT, both with the same 2,387 cc petrol engine, 271 hp output and five-seat layout. Subaru's latest WRX-related activity points forward instead: Performance-B and Performance-E STI concepts preview future petrol and electric WRX STIs, while the WRX STI S210 appeared as a limited 500-unit prototype in 2025.
Variants (2)
RM286,245–RM296,245 · est. from RM2,920/mo
Which variant to buy
The 6MT at RM286,245 is the one to start with if you want the WRX as a manual, rally-inspired performance sedan. It has the same 2,387 cc petrol engine, 271 hp output and five-seat layout as the CVT. The RM10,000 gap buys the CVT automatic, marketed as the Subaru Performance Transmission. Pay for it only if you want the automatic; on paper, you are not buying extra engine output.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 271 hp
- Torque
- 375 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,387 cc
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 411 litres
- Airbags
- Front, side, curtain, driver's knee airbags
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 271 hp
- Torque
- 375 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,387 cc
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 411 litres
- Airbags
- Front, side, curtain, driver's knee airbags
Subaru WRX buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The WRX remains a very specific choice: a C-segment sedan with rally-inspired roots, a 2.4-litre petrol engine and the unusual choice of a manual gearbox or CVT automatic. It is not priced like a mainstream C-segment sedan; it costs far more than a Proton S70 and also more than a Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan. If that rally-inspired brief matters, the sedan makes sense.
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Subaru WRX resale value
What a used WRX holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM289,200 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM260,100 | — | 90% |
| 2024 | RM234,800 | — | 81% |
| 2023 | RM222,300 | — | 78% |
| 2022 | RM207,850 | — | 73% |
| 2021 | RM179,800 | — | 70% |
| 2020 | RM174,600 | — | 68% |
| 2019 | RM149,600 | — | 70% |
| 2018 | RM129,700 | — | 50% |
| 2017 | RM117,200 | — | 46% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
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Subaru WRX FAQ
How much is the Subaru WRX in Malaysia?
The Subaru WRX sedan costs RM286,245 for the 6MT and RM296,245 for the CVT automatic, both on-the-road without insurance.
Which Subaru WRX variant should I buy?
Buy the 6MT if you want the manual WRX experience and the lower price. Choose the CVT only if you want an automatic, as both sedan variants share the same 2,387 cc petrol engine and 271 hp output.
Does the Subaru WRX have a manual gearbox?
Yes. The WRX 6MT sedan uses a six-speed manual. The other sedan variant is the CVT automatic, marketed as the Subaru Performance Transmission. Both variants seat five.
What changed for the Subaru WRX in 2026?
Nothing in the Malaysian sedan range. The 2026 Subaru WRX carries on with two variants, 6MT and CVT, both using a 2,387 cc petrol engine with 271 hp.
