2021 Subaru WRX Sedan Interior and Cargo

As mentioned earlier, the interior is nothing special. The base model has Carbon Black Checkered Cloth seats as standard. The Limited trim comes standard with leather seats with red stitching. There are a few nice touches that hint at the WRX's performance potential. These include aluminum-alloy pedals, a touch of red on the shifter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and some gloss black trim.

The WRX's trunk capacity is adequate but not class-leading. The total capacity is 12 cubic feet, enough for daily errands and luggage for four on longer trips. When you need additional space, the rear seats can be folded down in a 60/40 split. Interior storage spaces include water bottle holders in the doors, two cupholders up front, and a center console space for the basics like a phone, wallet, and keys.

The base model is a bit on the spartan side, considering what modern consumers are used to these days. A simple driver assistance system like collision warning is a fine example of something the WRX base model does not have. This feature is pretty much standard across the board these days. Instead, you get single-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, cruise control, a rearview camera, and an info display above the center console that gives you some performance-related information. The Premium model now includes a keyless entry system with push-button start, a power tilt/slide moonroof, and auto on/off headlights. The Limited trim adds a 10-way power driver's seat, LED fog lights, and steering responsive headlights.

The base model is equipped with a 6.5-inch color touchscreen infotainment system featuring all the modern connectivity features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, dual USB ports, and SiriusXM radio. On the Premium and above, the touchscreen is upgraded to a seven-inch display. All models are equipped with a six-speaker sound system, with only the Limited allowing you to upgrade to an optional nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

While the infotainment system has all the modern features, it can be tricky to operate when not using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It's also not as quick to respond as we would have liked.