2018 Subaru WRX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

16 -21 City / 22 -27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

268 -310

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Valerie T

Performance. Work hard to make it look good and practical at the same time.

Great performance and easy to find parts to upgrade or modified.

Savanna S

2018 Subaru likes and reviews.

I have had my Subaru for almost a year and that car is absolutely amazing. It is fun to drive, it is all wheel drive and does good in the snow, it has a sunroof that is great to have open during the summer months. I haven't had many issues with the car. I wouldn't want any other vehicle.

Peter P

Good looking and nice to drive.

Really good handling nice looking and four wheel drive. Would recommend going with this company. Have used for a while and do not plan on driving anything else. Why are you making this review 250 characters? That is a very long review I do not understand it is like a novel.

Alexis L

Such a great comfortable car!

The car is really fast and it has three different types of modes ( sport, intelligent and sport sharp ) there are seat warmers for the driver and passenger. It also has the feature where each person can control the temperature of the ac which enhances comfort for whoever is riding in this vehicle. The doors are not heavy which is great because my two year old is able to close them by herself.

Nicole W

Love the power and ability to handle driving in the mountains.

I originally wanted a different car but ended up with the WRX. I could not be happier. It does great in the mountains and snow yet still small and a great everyday car. It surprisingly gets great gas mileage too. I now could not see myself driving any other car.

Dane O

AWD Plus Turbo. Comfortable and sporty at the same time.

Love the AWD and turbo. Car feels heavy and well built. Bucket seats in the front really keep you locked in. Great back up camera. Very clear compared to other makes of cars that I have seen. Gas mileage is okay. Not the best because of the AWD but it's definitely worth it.

Megan K

My 2018 bright orange Crosstrek is the best car I have ever owned.

My Crosstrek is amazing. It runs smooth, I have never had issues with it and the Subaru community is amazing. The only two things I would like to see changed on my Crosstrek is the radio can be a little slow at time (I will get in the car and it will be on full blast and it takes a couple seconds for the radio to realize that I have turned the knob to turn it down). The other thing I would like to see changed is the pickup time. It is not a fast pickup time and even slower when the AC is on.

Cindy D

My Dream Car. This is a safe, reliable, fantastically quick and responsive.

I feel safe in my car. It is durable and well made; user friendly. Heated seats for the brisk mornings. Navigation and Sirius XM free 3 mos trial. It is highly responsive on curvy roads. The AWD addition is extremely beneficial for getting out of snow or traveling terrain.

Negative Owner Reviews

Stephan Z

Fun to drive good value...

Because it's the base model it lacks in features. It's a fun car to drive but wish it had leather, a better radio and a sunroof. The performance is not bad although I wish it was an sti. Car needs to be slightly wider and longer for more room. No issues so far.

Subaru WRX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

268 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

Premium

268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

268 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

STI

305 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats

STI Type RA

310 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats

STI Limited

305 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats

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2018 Subaru WRX Owner Reviews

4.84

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Mark R on June 25, 2021

WRX: the driveable review.

The car is simply amazing. It handles very well. Has enough performance at the base with the turbo. The driving experience is great you have a lot of feedback from the car. You can feel a lot in the pedals which helps with how the car is doing or not doing.

Sara W on June 18, 2021

Subaru sti aka mommy’s race car.

The car is extremely fun to drive. The responsiveness is amazing. The brembo brakes are great. It handles beautifully in the rain. In the time I have owned the car it has been extremely reliable. I haven't had any issues with it. It is sporty but still comfortably fits my two child car seats and has a spacious trunk. The only thing I didn't like about it was the head unit, which I had replaced.

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Pros from Owners

Nathaniel V.

Fast. Excellent handling. Fun. Turbo. All wheel drive. Light. Great traction on snow, rain any condition. Good looking. Nice rims. Sport tires. Hood scoop. Leather steering wheel. Steering control mount. Bucket seats.

Cons from Owners

Nathaniel V.

Fuel consumption. Low miles per gallon. Expensive maintenance. Premium fuel recommended. Synthetic oil recommendation. Unreliable. Clutch issues. Engine check light issues. Noisy cabin. Non sport sound. So sport seats.

Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 Subaru WRX has an average owner rating of 4.84 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 31 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #18 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Subaru WRX has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #18 of 31 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG

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118 MPG

2018 Subaru WRX

27 MPG

Is The 2018 Subaru WRX A Good Car?

Along with looking nice, the Subaru is very safe, fast and still affordable. A basic sedan and sports car all wrapped into one car.

Tara S.

Yes! Very reliable, smooth, and stylish. There is plenty of legroom while still being a compact car. It is great on gas mileage yoo.

Josh D.

Yes it is, it's an all wheel drive, sporty and has a nice sounding stock exhaust. It's beautiful on the outside but also on the inside. It's a simple yet classy and clean car. The only thing I do not... Read More

Jordan G.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Subaru WRX?

Very reliable, I have never had any issues with my car within two years of owning it. Runs fine and drives smooth

Kristen D.

It is very reliable. I have not experienced any issues with my vehicle and I have owned it for a year

Vicki C.

Yes it is reliable, it's an all wheel drive which is great and safe in the snow as long as it has all wheel tired on it. The only problem I have is that the trunk space is very small I can't even fit... Read More

Simone F.

Is The 2018 Subaru WRX A Good Value?

20,000 to 40,000 depending on the model. Very nice for the price. Really worth what you pay, I love mine and it's very updated

Jennifer D.

It is a great value! It is a great mix of sporty and practical which makes the price point even better.

Jade R.

We paid around $33k for it after tax and closing but I think it's a fair value. It was listed for $28k so I think that is fair and we'll worth it.

Rachel B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2018 Subaru WRX Turbo location?

Answer: The 2018 Subaru WRX turbo is located on the exhaust on the passenger side of the engine. If You need to replace this then it is not too hard to do, but it can also be pricey. You can expect it to cost about...

What's the 2018 Subaru WRX shift knob thread size?

Answer: The 2018 Subaru WRX shift knob thread size is specified by the factory specs as m12x1.25. But why are shift knobs so important. Well smoother gear shifts. Shift knobs make easier to shift gears, and You can...

What's the 2018 Subaru WRX lug nut torque?

Answer: The 2018 Subaru WRX lug nut torque iS90 ft-lbs. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is key to not crashing. You will come into issues with this part at some time or another. You could face...

What's the 2018 subaru wrx sti oil capacity?

Answer: The 2018 Subaru WRX sti oil capacity iS4.5 quarts. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. One common problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car...

What's the 2018 subaru wrx oil capacity?

Answer: The 2018 Subaru WRX oil capacity iS4.5 quarts. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Knocking noise may show up from the engine. Bad...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration