Subaru Debuts Limited 2027 WRX GD25 and BRZ ZC15

Subaru of America, Inc. unveiled limited-production anniversary editions of its 2027 Subaru WRX and 2027 Subaru BRZ sports cars on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Boxerfest 2026 in York, Pennsylvania, according to a report by PR Newswire M&A. The enthusiast-focused 2027 Subaru WRX GD25 and 2027 Subaru BRZ ZC15 wear nameplates honoring the historic chassis codes of their respective models when they arrived in the United States 25 and 15 years ago.

WRX GD25 Rally Pedigree and Production Limits

"Our anniversary edition WRX and BRZ models commemorate the iconic performance heritage and successes of both vehicles in the U.S.," said William Stokes, Car Line Planning Manager for Subaru of America. "The WRX GD25 is a tribute to our rally-ready sedan and its sports car pedigree, including the wing it shares with the ARA Championship-winning ARA25L. Similarly, BRZ ZC15 embodies the best of our long-running, accessible performance sports car, right down to its rear-wheel-drive engagement." As automotive manufacturers evaluate American wage growth slows against inflation as AI's labor market impact draws scrutiny, enthusiast segments continue to see dedicated capital allocation for niche vehicle runs.

The 2027 Subaru WRX GD25 honors the first edition of the WRX to arrive in the U.S. in 2002, which utilized a chassis codenamed GD. The vehicle is painted exclusively in World Rally Blue and rides on gold-painted 19-inch alloy wheels, uprated Brembo brakes with gold-painted calipers, and Bridgestone Potenza S007 high-performance tires. The rear features a dry carbon fiber swan-neck rear wing from Subaru Tecnica International, identical to the component used on Travis Pastrana's WRX ARA25L rally car. Under the hood, a flexible strut tower bar enhances rigidity, while a performance-tuned suspension pairs stiffer springs with revised damping calibration. Powered by a 271-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the interior features performance-design Recaro seats with black Ultrasuede inserts, red accent stitching, and an STI shift knob. Limited to 350 units, the WRX GD25 pairs a 6-speed manual transmission with an STI short shifter and arrives in summer 2027.

BRZ ZC15 Design and Rear-Wheel Layout

The 2027 Subaru BRZ ZC15 is a tribute to the first-generation BRZ, which arrived in 2012 on a chassis codenamed ZC. Painted exclusively in Ceramic White with matte bronze wheels, red-painted Brembo calipers, and unique bronze decals near the side sills, the paint scheme serves as an homage to the 2020 Subaru BRZ tS models. The ZC15 sports a black decklid spoiler at the rear, a flexible V-bar under the hood, and a 2.4-liter, 228-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission powering the rear wheels. The cabin includes black leather-appointed upholstery with Bordeaux red inserts and a ZC15 anniversary edition plaque near its STI aluminum and leather short shifter. Limited to 300 units, the BRZ ZC15 becomes available in early 2027, with reservations beginning in 2026. Detailed specifications and pricing will be announced closer to market launch. Market observers often compare specialty manufacturing logistics against sectors like American Airlines' new COO inherits a pilot-training bottleneck into the holidays when supply chains face constraint.

Corporate Background and Community Impact

Subaru of America, Inc. operates as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, the company markets and distributes vehicles, parts, and accessories through approximately 640 retailers across the U.S. Manufacturing takes place in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., recognized as the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Guided by the Subaru Love Promise, the corporation and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million over the past 20 years to causes supported by the Subaru family, while employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours.