Still holding out for a new WRX STI? The tS may be the closest you’re going to get. (If it helps, tS does stand for “Tuned by STI.”)
Like the BRZ tS, the WRX tS promises a little bit more–more handling, more brakes, more performance.
[June 2: Subaru to debut 2025 WRX tS at Wicked Big Meet]
As far as the engine, …
If it's anything like the BRZ tS, the WRX version should be a hoot to drive.
The short version of my review: I could happily live with this car.
The end.
Okay, a little more.
The last WRX we had felt a little soft. Didn’t have that WRX attitude. Time marches on, right? At least we have the memories.
The WRX tS reminds me of those earlier WRX models–more crispness, more of an edge. (And if a regular WRX just needs tires, brakes, suspension and a few bolt-ons, then use this as your template.)
The seats, by the way, feel perfect. Just the right amount of bolster along with grippy covers. Oh, and the blue looks way cool IRL. They don’t get uncomfortable after a bit of time in them, either.
Speaking of time behind the wheel, not much wind noise. For something you could happily autocross/track, it also makes a competent highway hauler.
The driveline reminds me of Subarus past: good pull along with a touch of lag. Solid shifter. Love that Subaru has kept the lock-out ring. Call me nostalgic.
The current WRX is bigger than past ones. I’m okay with that: big trunk, usable back seat.
Photo from a weekend morning drive, with more to come. 
Saw a white one last month when we were car shopping for the better half. Those wheels are awesome in person. It looked pretty sharp. I'm still torn on the squared off wheel wells though.
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