Subaru will reveal limited-production 2027 WRX and BRZ special editions on September 27 at Boxerfest in York, Pennsylvania. The automaker has released almost no information about the cars beyond confirming that both are enthusiast-focused variants of its existing performance models.

A single teaser image shows a WRX with a prominent rear wing, immediately inviting comparisons with Subaru's STI performance branding. Subaru has not used the STI name in its announcement, however, and has not disclosed the editions' trims, power figures, production counts or pricing.

What Subaru has confirmed

The two cars will be based on the 2027-model-year WRX and BRZ. Subaru describes them as “enthusiast-focused special edition models,” with the official debut scheduled for the automaker's annual enthusiast gathering at the York Fairgrounds.

That wording points to enhanced versions of the current cars rather than an entirely new model. It also leaves open how extensively Subaru has reworked either vehicle. The September 27 reveal should provide the names, equipment details and production information missing from the initial announcement.

What the WRX teaser suggests

The WRX shown in the teaser wears a large rear wing, giving the sedan a more aggressive visual profile than the standard car. The image alone does not confirm an STI revival or any specific mechanical upgrade.

The current WRX tS provides a possible starting point for a more focused edition. It uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four producing 271 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Its performance-oriented equipment includes STI-tuned dampers, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats and 19-inch wheels.

Subaru has also been adjusting the WRX lineup. The base model returns for the current year, while price cuts and that trim's return helped improve August sales compared with the previous year. A special edition positioned above the tS would extend that performance-focused strategy without requiring a new nameplate.

BRZ hardware remains unknown

Subaru has not shown the BRZ special edition or identified its equipment. The company does sell a sharper BRZ STI Sport Type RA in Japan, which features ZF dampers, Brembo brakes, BBS wheels and revised engine internals.

Those components could provide a reference point for a U.S.-market special edition, but Subaru has not confirmed that any of the Japanese model's hardware will carry over. The same applies to engine output, transmission choices, suspension tuning and production volume.

Reveal date and buyer implications

All of the major questions should be answered at Boxerfest on September 27. For buyers, the most important details will be the cars' pricing, availability and production limits, along with whether the upgrades extend beyond appearance.

A low-volume run with meaningful chassis or brake improvements would give the editions a different purpose from ordinary appearance packages. Until Subaru releases the specifications, though, the large WRX wing remains the only confirmed visual clue.