Subaru Teases New Six-Speed Manual WRX for Japan, Using the Transmission From the Previous WRX STI
Subaru says the revised manual was developed with racing-driver input and a one-year effort, but it will not confirm added power or torque.
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JDM 2027 Subaru WRX Teased With Heavy-Duty TY85 Manual Transmission Option
The Subaru WRX sold in the United States never lost its six-speed manual transmission. Japan's did, save for 600 units of the WRX STI Sport♯ edition. Both the American and the Japanese models use the light-duty TY75 transmission, but come November 2026, the WRX for Japan will gain the heavy-duty TY85 as a regular-production option. In the Land of the Rising Sun, the WRX primarily uses a continuously variable box that simulates steppe... (continu…
Subaru Has a New Japanese WRX Inbound with a Manual Transmission In Tow
The automaker has announced a November reveal of a mysterious new iteration of the sports car that will carry its legacy into the next era. Well, Subaru is at it again. After revealing a tantalizing string of concepts and some forbidden sports car fruit last year, the Japanese automaker is back to teasing. This time, Subaru’s website suggests that a new WRX is on the way for the Japanese market. While details are slim, a few choice hints…
In 2026, the fifth-generation WRX will take to the road. Building upon its legacy and carrying it into the next era, the WRX will continue to evolve. To keep driving alongside you, forever.
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