2017 Subaru WRX Premium

The 2017 WRX is Subaru's compact performance sedan, the everyday car that still delivers rally-bred thrills. It corners flat and communicates through the steering, making you feel connected to the road. The ride is firm, which is the trade-off for that sharp handling, so you'll feel most bumps. The cabin is functional and driver-focused, with supportive seats and a straightforward layout. The Premium adds the moonroof, fog lights, and heated seats you'd want for daily driving, while skipping the Limited's leather and push-button start. Its 2.0L I4 makes 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive that gets 21 mpg combined. The All-Weather Package is standard here, so you get heated mirrors and a wiper de-icer that make winter mornings easier.