The 2026 Subaru WRX Series.Yellow is the most visually expressive configuration in the WRX lineup — a limited edition built on the tS specification with Sunrise Yellow as its exclusive exterior color. No other 2026 WRX trim is offered in Sunrise Yellow; the color and the Series.Yellow trim are inseparable. Under the yellow exterior and black accents is the full tS performance package: Brembo brakes, STI-tuned electronic dampers, Recaro seats, 19-inch wheels, Drive Mode Select, and the 6-speed manual. The visual concept is carried inside with yellow stitching throughout the cabin and Recaro seats with black bolsters — contrasting the exterior yellow against an all-black-with-yellow-accents interior. For Nassau County buyers who want the WRX’s maximum performance hardware and the most distinctive exterior available, the Series.Yellow is the answer to both.
Bottom Line: The Series.Yellow is a tS-specification WRX available exclusively in Sunrise Yellow with black 19-inch wheels, black rear decklid badging, yellow interior stitching, and Recaro seats with black bolsters. Every mechanical specification of the tS applies — including Brembo brakes, STI-tuned electronic dampers, 6MT, and Moonroof Delete.
- Sunrise Yellow exterior: exclusive to Series.Yellow — not available on any other WRX trim
- Black 19-inch alloy wheels: distinguish Series.Yellow from tS’s silver 19-inch wheels
- Yellow interior stitching throughout: steering wheel, seats, door trim
- Recaro seats with Black Bolsters + Yellow Stitching (vs. Blue Bolsters on tS)
- Full tS mechanical specification including Brembo, STI dampers, and 6MT
The Series.Yellow Concept: Exterior and Interior in Dialogue
The Series.Yellow is a color story as much as a trim specification. The design intent is consistent from outside to inside:
Exterior: Sunrise Yellow body with black accent elements — black 19-inch alloy wheels, black rear decklid badging, and the inherited tS exterior treatment (black-finish mirrors, black shark-fin antenna, black rear lip spoiler). The gold Brembo calipers visible through the black wheel spokes create a three-way color combination: yellow body, black wheels, gold brake hardware.
Interior: The exterior yellow reappears as stitching throughout the cabin. The Recaro seats have black bolsters — not the blue of the tS, not red — with yellow stitching running through the seams, headrest logos, and accent points. The steering wheel carries yellow stitching. Door trim and other accent surfaces continue the yellow detail throughout. The effect is a fully resolved color concept: the car is yellow inside and out, but yellow is used as an accent rather than a dominant color, preventing the interior from feeling heavy.
The contrast between the black Recaro bolsters and the yellow stitching is deliberately sharp — the yellow pops against the black ground color in a way that a subtler accent would not. It is an intentional choice for buyers who want a car that has a visible personality.
Full Series.Yellow Specification
Mechanical (inherited from tS):
- 2.4L DIT FA24 BOXER Engine (271 HP)
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT only)
- Brembo® Braking System — 6-Piston Front / 2-Piston Rear Calipers, Gold Finish
- STI-Tuned Electronic Dampers
- Drive Mode Select
- Hill Start Assist
Wheels and Exterior:
- 19-inch Alloy Wheels, Black Finish (distinct from tS’s silver 19-inch)
- Sunrise Yellow Exterior (exclusive — no other color available)
- Black-Finish Exterior Mirrors
- Black-Finish Shark-fin Antenna
- Black-Finish Rear Lip Spoiler
- Black Badging — Rear Decklid (distinct from tS’s tS badging)
- Moonroof Delete
Interior:
- Recaro 8-Way Power Ultrasuede® and Leather-Trimmed Seats w/ Black Bolsters and Yellow Stitching
- Yellow Interior Stitching and Accents throughout
- Full LCD Digital Gauge Cluster
- Harman Kardon Speaker System
- 11.6-inch LCD HD CID with Navigation
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated mirrors)
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
Series.Yellow vs. tS: What Changes
The Series.Yellow is based on the tS but is not identical to it. The differences are:
| tS | Series.Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Color | 8 standard colors | Sunrise Yellow (exclusive) |
| Wheels | 19-inch silver alloy | 19-inch black finish alloy |
| Seat Bolsters | Blue | Black |
| Seat Stitching | Blue | Yellow |
| Interior Accents | Blue stitching | Yellow stitching |
| Exterior Badging | tS badging | Black rear decklid badge |
| Start Button | Red STI | (shared specification) |
The mechanical specification — Brembo brakes, STI-tuned electronic dampers, 6MT, 19-inch wheels, Drive Mode Select, Full LCD cluster — is identical between tS and Series.Yellow. The differences are entirely in the visual specification.
Buyers choosing between tS and Series.Yellow are choosing between blue interior accents with the full range of eight exterior colors, and yellow interior accents exclusively on Sunrise Yellow. The tS offers more color flexibility; the Series.Yellow offers a complete visual concept with no flexibility on exterior color.
Sunrise Yellow: What It Looks Like in Person
Sunrise Yellow is a vivid, saturated yellow — not a pastel or vintage yellow, but a high-energy modern yellow with the kind of clarity that commands attention. In photos it can appear slightly orange-tinted depending on the lighting and screen calibration, but in person the yellow reads distinctly yellow.
The color behaves differently in different Nassau County light conditions:
- Direct midday sunlight: Sunrise Yellow is luminous — almost reflective in intensity. The black wheels and black trim elements create strong contrast.
- Overcast conditions: The yellow reads slightly more muted but still immediately recognizable. The black details read more prominently.
- At night under artificial light: Sunrise Yellow is one of the highest-visibility colors on the road — it reflects artificial light strongly and makes the car very easy to see and locate in parking lots.
For buyers who have only seen the color in photos: see it in person before deciding. The experience of the color on the actual vehicle in real light is the definitive reference, and it typically reads more compelling in person than in digital images.
Who the Series.Yellow Is For
The Series.Yellow is a specific car for a specific buyer. It is not a default choice or a practical compromise — it is a collector-edition WRX that requires an honest commitment to its visual concept.
The Series.Yellow is for buyers who:
- Want the maximum WRX performance specification (tS hardware)
- Are committed to Sunrise Yellow as their exterior color
- Want a WRX that stands out visually in a way that no standard color trim can match
- View the coordinated yellow interior-exterior concept as a feature rather than a limitation
- Accept the Moonroof Delete and the 6MT as part of the tS-based specification
The Series.Yellow is not for buyers who:
- Are unsure about Sunrise Yellow — there is no other color option
- Want a moonroof
- Prefer the CVT
If the performance specification matches but yellow is uncertain, the tS in any of its eight available colors is the appropriate alternative.
"Every Series.Yellow that arrives moves. The buyers who want it already know they want it before they walk in — you don't accidentally decide on a Sunrise Yellow WRX. What surprises people is how well the interior works. The yellow stitching with the black Recaro seats is a strong combination — it doesn't feel loud inside, it just looks intentional. Outside, the yellow against the black wheels and the gold Brembos is a combination you don't see anywhere else at this price. If you want a WRX that no one else on the road has, this is it."
General Manager, Grand Prix Subaru
Vehicle specs and safety data sourced from NHTSA, IIHS, and EPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get the Series.Yellow in any color other than Sunrise Yellow? No. The Series.Yellow is available exclusively in Sunrise Yellow. It is the only WRX trim where Sunrise Yellow is offered.
Does the Series.Yellow have the same mechanical specification as the tS? Yes. The Series.Yellow shares the full tS mechanical specification: Brembo 6-piston brakes, STI-tuned electronic dampers, 6-speed manual, 19-inch alloy wheels, Drive Mode Select, and Full LCD Digital Gauge Cluster.
What is different between the Series.Yellow and the tS? The differences are visual: 19-inch black-finish wheels (vs. silver on tS), yellow interior stitching (vs. blue), black Recaro bolsters (vs. blue on tS), black rear decklid badging, and the exclusive Sunrise Yellow exterior color.
Is the Moonroof available on the Series.Yellow? No. Like the tS, the Series.Yellow has the Moonroof Delete.
Find the WRX Series.Yellow at Grand Prix Subaru
Browse current WRX inventory at Grand Prix Subaru and ask about Series.Yellow availability and incoming units. Contact the Grand Prix Subaru team at 500 S Broadway in Hicksville.