2027 Subaru WRX and BRZ Special Edition Manual Models

Subaru is tying anniversary editions of both cars to the manual gearbox, which tells you something deliberate about who they think is still buying these cars. These aren't just cosmetic packages — the combination of visual and performance upgrades with a stick-shift-only requirement is a clear signal that the brand understands its remaining audience. For enthusiasts who've watched the manual slowly disappear from performance cars, a manufacturer actively restricting a special edition to one is worth paying attention to.