Subaru WRX Sales Figures

Subaru WRX

Here you will find monthly and yearly United States and Canadian sales figures for the Subaru WRX. The WRX is Subaru’s rally-bred, all-wheel-drive performance sedan. The current fifth generation arrived for the 2022 model year with a 271-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine, and for 2026 Subaru brought back a base WRX starting at $32,495 and added the limited-production WRX Series.Yellow.

Subaru WRX Sales in the United States

U.S. sales of the Subaru WRX on this chart begin in February 2016, and that year closed at 30,943. The WRX peaked at 31,358 in 2017 and held 28,730 in 2018 before settling near 21,000 to 22,000 in 2019 and 2020. Sales rebounded to 27,141 in 2021, dipped to 18,662 in 2022 as the current generation arrived, and recovered to 24,681 in 2023. Then came two lean years: 18,587 in 2024 and 10,930 in 2025, down 41.2 percent. The 2025 low point was the spring and summer, when monthly sales fell from 1,539 in March to 350 in June and stayed below 800 through October. The recovery has been sharp. December 2025 reached 1,215, and January through August 2026 totals 10,324, up 37.7 percent from 7,499 a year earlier, with August at 1,778 the best month since December 2024. The WRX is already within about 600 units of its 2025 total.

Subaru WRX Sales in Canada

In Canada the WRX series begins in 2014 at 2,642 sales and climbed to a record 4,616 in 2017. Volume fell back to 2,706 in 2019 and a low of 2,195 in 2022, then jumped to 3,756 in 2023. Sales eased to 2,851 in 2024 and 2,626 in 2025, down 7.9 percent. Through August 2026 the WRX has sold 1,356 in Canada, down 27.3 percent from 1,866 in the same period of 2025. Subaru Canada reports sales by quarter, so the monthly values are spread across each quarter and quarterly totals are the better guide.

Subaru WRX Generations

1st Generation (1992–2000)

Part of the Subaru Impreza lineup, the first WRX models featured turbocharged engines and all-wheel-drive systems that made them highly competitive in rally racing. The high-performance STI (Subaru Tecnica International) variant was introduced during this period.

2nd Generation (2000–2007)

The second generation continued to build on the rally-inspired design and performance. It saw further refinement in the engine and handling departments, as well as the introduction of the WRX STI in the U.S. market in 2004.

3rd Generation (2007–2014)

The third generation marked a departure from the Impreza name, with Subaru marketing the WRX and WRX STI as standalone models. This generation offered improvements in interior quality, technology, and safety features.

4th Generation (2014–2021)

The fourth generation further differentiated the WRX from the standard Impreza, with unique body panels and more aggressive styling. The focus on performance and handling was further emphasized, with the model continuing to offer strong appeal to driving enthusiasts.

5th Generation (2022–Present)

The latest generation, introduced for the 2022 model year, brings a new platform, updated styling, and further enhancements in performance and technology. It continues to offer both WRX and WRX STI variants.