# Subaru Teases New WRX Manual Transmission for Japan

> Subaru's Japan-exclusive WRX gets first mass-produced manual since 2019.
- Title: Subaru Teases New WRX Manual Transmission for Japan | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: subaru, wrx, ty85, manual transmission, japan, subaru wrx sti, ty75, cars, Teases, Manual, Transmission, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74220274/2027-subaru-wrx-six-speed-manual-ty85-japan-teased
- Author: Alayna Wilkening
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:58:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: subaru, wrx, ty85, manual transmission, japan, subaru wrx sti, ty75, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Subaru will launch a WRX with the TY85 six-speed manual transmission in Japan, the first mass-produced manual since 2019.