Chase Unique Thrills in the 2025 Subaru WRX tS

We’ll admit it: when the WRX STI was canceled we shed some tears. Not quite enough to fill our wash bucket for yet another detail job on our beautiful 2021 example, but still a lot of tears.

The WRX we proudly sell here at Step One Subaru is still a fun to drive vehicle that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive, can be equipped with a manual transmission, and benefits from EyeSight driver assistance technology, but there’s nothing quite like the legendary WRX STI in the Subaru vehicle lineup.

Subaru announced some relief for our pain with the coming of the limited production 2025 Subaru WRX tS.

Dig into this blog for details on this finely tuned riot which is arriving in early 2025.

How Much Horsepower Does the WRX tS Have?

You don’t need 1,000 horsepower for a thrilling ride, and you’ll find the 271 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine in the WRX tS offers an exciting experience for those willing to shift its 6-speed manual transmission on their own.

Subaru’s famed BOXER engine offers a distinct feel on the road thanks to its horizontally opposed designed. The four cylinders lay flat on opposite sides of the crankshaft and move horizontally in a punch-counterpunch rhythm that evokes the greatest boxers to ever enter the ring.

A Subaru with a BOXER engine sees benefits in stability and handling thanks to a lower center of gravity, reduced vibration from symmetrical horizontal movement, increased safety thanks to the engine’s ability to drop below the cabin in the event of a frontal collision, and improved fuel efficiency thanks to the engine’s light weight and reduced friction.

Come drive a Subaru with the BOXER engine today.

Safety Features of a 2025 WRX tS

Every 2025 Subaru WRX is designed to keep you safe on the roads around Fort Walton and includes Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. These benefits are even included for those of you who prefer a manual transmission in your Subaru.

Here are some of the features available with this extra set of eyes on the road:

• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
• Pre-Collision Braking System
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning
• Lead Vehicle Start Alert

Your WRX tS will also have that DriverFocus system that monitors for signs of drowsiness and can alert you to focus up or take a break when necessary. Maybe hit up Main Brew Coffee right next to our Subaru dealership in Fort Walton beach before you head out on your next trip to ensure you’re WIDE awake!

2025 WRX tS Performance

The combination of a turbocharged BOXER engine and Subaru’s symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system produces thrilling performance in any WRX, and we expect the tS will perform similarly.

Many independent online reviews of the WRX in various models suggest that this new tS will likely accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in right around 5.5 seconds.

Results have shown roughly a 1-tenth of a second difference in 0-60 depending on whether you choose the manual or automatic transmission, so you can equip your Subaru WRX the way you’d prefer and have a fun commute.

You may be wondering “How fast is the 2025 Subaru WRX tS”, and we appreciate the interest, but performance is not just about acceleration. The tS WRX has brake and tire upgrades to bring you back safely from the peak of performance.

You’ll be track-ready with high-performing Brembo brakes with gold 6-piston front calipers and 2-piston brake calipers in the rear. You’ll have larger pads and rotors as well, in addition to standard 245/35 R19 Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires for increase grip in wet and dry driving situations.

Come drive a WRX – you’ll love it.

New Interior Features on the ’25 WRX tS

The exterior of this new Subaru tS is going to turn heads around Navarre with its aggressive stance, hexagonal grille, broad front hood scoop, and 19-inch multi-spoke wheels but the real fun will come on the inside of your new Subie. Here is a quick rundown of just some of the interior upgrades on the 2025 WRX tS:

• All-new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with improved readability and more vehicle information for the driver
• Blue accents on the seat bolsters, steering wheel, door panels, and shifter trim
• There is NO moonroof to save weight and leave headroom for helmeted drivers
• Recaro Performance Design front seats that are wrapped in Ultrasuede and have 8-way power adjustment for the driver
• Subaru’s newest version of the STARLINK Multimedia Plus system with an 11.6” screen makes a fantastic, advanced tech upgrade
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto
• HD Radio and SiriusXM

Drive Mode Select in the WRX tS

You’ll be able to select from 3 drive profile options in the 2025 WRX tS, as it includes the Drive Mode Select which was previously only available on the WRX GT.

Your choices for those Subaru drive profiles are:

• Comfort for those longer road trips
• Normal for a nice blend of comfort and performance in day to day driving
• Sport to take full advantage of the electronically-controller STI-tuned suspension in the WRX tS

One of the new features in the 2025 WRX tS is that STI tuned suspension which includes electronically-controlled dampers and a unique revised suspension tuning.

Come drive a WRX near Crestview, FL today and figure out which drive profile is best for you.

Find a 2025 Subaru WRX tS for Sale Near You

Contact the team at Step One Subaru in Fort Walton Beach if you’re looking for a dealership near you with access to a WRX or WRT tS. We have a great inventory of the New Subaru WRX as well as  a massive selection of Pre-Owned vehicles in the Step One auto group.

You can reach our sales team by phone at (850) 665-2691 or visit our Panama City area Subaru dealership located at 916 Beal Parkway in Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.