The 2019 Subaru WRX Premium is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sport sedan positioned between the base WRX and more luxurious Limited trim. It combines a 268-hp turbo flat-four, standard manual transmission, performance-oriented chassis, and everyday practicality, making it one of the more distinctive affordable performance sedans of its era. Subaru of America
Its 2.0-liter turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder produces 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, paired with Subaru Symmetrical AWD and Active Torque Vectoring. A 6-speed manual is the enthusiast-oriented choice; the Premium was also available with Subaru's Sport Lineartronic CVT. The turbocharged engine delivers its peak torque across a broad 2,000–5,200-rpm range, giving the WRX strong midrange acceleration. Subaru of America
The Premium trim occupies a useful middle ground: compared with the base WRX, it brings 18-inch wheels, heated front seats, a windshield-wiper de-icer, fog lights, upgraded infotainment, and a power moonroof in this generation's equipment structure. It retains the WRX's relatively practical four-door cabin while adding enough comfort equipment to work well as a daily driver. Subaru of America
The WRX's defining trait is the combination of turbo power and permanent AWD traction rather than the rear-drive balance typical of some sport sedans. Quick-ratio steering, sport-tuned independent suspension and torque vectoring give it an eager, planted character; the tradeoff is that ride refinement and cabin luxury are secondary to performance. The manual version is rated around 20–27 mpg city/highway in Subaru's documentation for this WRX generation and requires premium fuel. Subaru of America
A 2019 example is especially dependent on maintenance history and previous modifications. Subaru specifies oil and filter changes every 6 months/6,000 miles, brake-fluid service at 30,000-mile intervals, drivetrain-fluid inspections around 60,000 miles, and periodic spark-plug replacement. On a prospective purchase, evidence of consistent servicing and a largely stock drivetrain is particularly valuable for a performance car that may have been tuned or driven hard.
