From Car and Driver · Alayna Wilkening · · 1m
Subaru Teases New WRX Manual Transmission for Japan
Subaru's Japan-exclusive WRX gets first mass-produced manual since 2019.
In brief
Subaru's Japan-exclusive WRX gets first mass-produced manual since 2019. Subaru will launch a WRX with the TY85 six-speed manual transmission in Japan, the first mass-produced manual since 2019. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Subaru Teases New WRX
Subaru is teasing a new WRX that will launch in Japan.
Features TY85 Transmission
The new WRX uses the TY85 manual transmission previously used in the WRX STI.
First Mass-Produced Manual Since 2019
This could be the first mass-produced Subaru with a manual in Japan since 2019.
Revealed Next Month
The WRX will be revealed sometime next month in Japan.
Manual Transmission Upgrade
The TY85 transmission is reportedly more robust and capable of handling more power than the TY75.
Japan First for TY85
Japan will be first to get the new WRX with the TY85 transmission this year.
Potential U.S. Release
The WRX might reach the U.S. after Japan, with details to be confirmed in November.
At a glance
Subaru will launch a WRX with the TY85 six-speed manual transmission in Japan, the first mass-produced manual since 2019.
