They have been absent for few years now but have just announced they are the naming rights partner of the 2026 Rally Tasmania.

Now officially renamed the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania.

Taking place in August as the fourth round of the 2026 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC), the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania will once again bring the country’s best rally drivers to the picturesque beachside town of Burnie.

The partnership celebrates the arrival of the all-new Subaru Outback Wilderness to Australia – the most rugged and adventure-focused iteration of the iconic Subaru Outback range – while reinforcing Subaru’s long-standing connection with rallying and Tasmania’s unique gravel roads.

I have been a couple of time s as a spectator to this rally, and I have to say its awesome fun. So, if you are planning a trip to Tasmania in August this year, make sure to take in some stages of the rally circuit as well.

It makes sense as everywhere you drive in Tasmania you see Subaru’s, mainly Outback’s. They are extremely popular there.

The 2026 Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania takes place throughout the forests surrounding Burnie, Tasmania, from 14-16 August 2026.

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 From the exterior this model is easily recognisable with the huge rear spoiler, along with larger Brembo brakes, ventilated and drilled front and rear discs and 19 inch alloy wheels.

Inside the tS Spec B has Recaro sports seats, with electronic adjustment for the driver, heated front seats as well as outer rear seats,

Performance additions include Drive Mode select for the manual. This includes electronically adjustable dampers, enabling drivers to customise their driving dynamics for a more personalised experience.

There is a new 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster, NEW Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), and a great feeling leather steering wheel with STI logo.

But the best feature is the sports exhaust that delivers a delicious burble from the turbo boxer engine.

The Subaru WRX has long been a sports car performance icon, and even though the competition has caught up and sometimes bettered it, there is an amazing amount of popularity amongst the public for this car.

But the WRX at heart is a driver car. The boxer engine delivers. It’s  not outright fast from a standstill, but:

Through the gears on a windy back road there are few cars that deliver as much excitement

and driver engagement as the WRX Ts Spec B.

In short it was a blast to drive.

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What is good?

• Ride and handling
• Delicious exhaust note
• Its so much fun to drive

What is not so good?

• Drivers seat could do with additional electronic  lumbar support
• Im getting old an Auto please
• Not an STi version

Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the WRX tS Spec B could also look at the following: Toyota Corolla GR Sport,  Hyundai i30N, Honda Type R, Renault Megane RS, Audi S3.

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It comes with the same turbocharged 2.4-litre, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder Boxer engine that delivers some 202 kW of power and Torque of 350 Nm of torque This is matched to a 6 speed manual transmission.

The first thing you notice is the huge rear wing. That’s a throwback to the glory Sti days of the WRX.

However, it also has the subtle styling of the sedan as well

I do like the matte grey 19 inch alloys with performance tyres. They contrast nicely with the Brembo brakes that show through.

Inside the main difference is comfortable and supportive Recaro seats for the front occupants. These fit snugly and keep you secure when you start to get enthusiastic.

When I first drove it it felt harsh in the suspension and tiresome with the manual box. However, that quickly changed and the more I drove it the more I really enjoyed buzzing around.

Its not outright fast these days, but on a winding hilly road it will showcase its sporty nature and keep up with many more fancied sports cars.

That’s the key here. Its fun, inexpensive fun. Its priced from around $52,590 plus the usual costs and there isn’t mush around that price that’s as much fun.

I do wish they would bring back the Sti versions though

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It comes with the same engine as the WRX but is available in six speed manual only.

However, there are a range of both performance enhancing additions as well as some cosmetic upgrades.

These include.

• Recaro front seats,
• Matte Grey finish 19-inch alloy wheels with high performance Bridgestone Potenza S007 tyres,
• 6 piston Brembo front brakes,
• 2 piston Brembo rear brakes,
• ventilated and drilled front and rear brake discs and
• specifically tuned steering and suspension.

• a prominent large STI style rear spoiler,
• an exterior rear  badge,
• and an internal ‘Club Spec’ badge with a unique vehicle number out of the total 150 produced.

Priced at $52,590 plus the usual costs the limited-edition 2024 WRX Club Spec is available for order now.

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