2020 Subaru WRX Premium

The WRX is Subaru's compact performance sedan, the one you cross-shop with a Golf GTI if you want all-weather grip as much as straight-line speed. It's a sharp-handling sedan that rewards an aggressive drive, with the STI's big rear wing hinting at its track-ready character. The ride is firm and the cabin is on the simple side, which is the trade for how well it corners and how much road feel you get. You get a practical sedan body with a usable trunk and rear seats that fold, so it works as a daily driver between weekend drives. The Premium is the mid-grade WRX, adding a sunroof and heated seats over the Base without the Limited's leather and premium audio. Its 2.0L I4 makes 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and the six-speed automatic sends power to all four wheels, with the manual being the enthusiast's pick.