For lovers of fast ’n fun sporty sedans, there are three little letters that are music to the ears – WRX.

That’s as in Subaru WRX, the four-door pocket-rocket that continues to be a legend in the hard-fought world of U.S. rallying.

Campaigning its highly-tuned, four-wheel drive WRXs, Subaru’s U.S. rally team has totally dominated the sport, with over 100 wins and 19 national titles in the last 25 years of competition.

And the cool part? Anyone can walk into a Subaru store and drive away in a brand new WRX with the DNA of those hard-charging Team USA rally cars.

Same symmetrical all-wheel drive system, same four-cylinder flat-four ‘boxer’ engine, same muscley-fendered four-door body. And if you want it, even the same pretty French blue paint with gold wheels.

The best part? The sticker. Hard to believe, but an entry-level WRX, which is all the WRX you’d ever want, costs just $33,690 including destination. That’s a steal.

Yes, you can spend up to $45,000 for the more hard-core WRX tS, with bigger Brembo brakes, Recaro seats and 19-inch wheels. But you don’t need to.

I’ve just spent an adrenaline-packed week behind the wheel of this base Ignition Red WRX and can’t think of anything that delivers more smiles per mile for the cash.

Powering this hard-charger is Subaru’s quirky but cool, turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four motor packing 271 horseys and 258 torques.

It comes standard with a six-speed stick shift, which might not be everyone’s cup of cocoa, but enthusiasts will love its scalpel-through-butter action and light, progressive clutch. I did.

If you prefer your WRX to do the shifting for you, you have to step up to either the Premium, Limited, GT or top-dog tS model, where the continuously variable transmission (CVT) costs an extra $1,350.

No, it’s not as much fun as the DIY-shifting manual, but better if your daily commute includes stop-start I-275 during rush hour.

But there’s something deliciously old-school about moving that shift lever around its well-defined gate, perfecting a smooth, fast shift as you rush from standstill to 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds.

That’s not especially quick, but when acceleration is accompanied by that lovely, turbocharged whoooosh, it feels much faster.

But where this WRX is the most fun is when you find yourself a twisty back road. Or curvy freeway on-ramp.

If you want to be reminded of the WRX’s handling capabilities, go rent that awesome 2017 bank heist movie “Baby Driver” where the baby-faced Ansel Elgort blasts his bright red Subaru WRX through the streets of Atlanta.

There’s something magical about the Subie’s combination of laser-precise steering, standard all-wheel drive, bump-absorbing suspension and grippy 18-inch tires.

Push it hard into a curve and the car feels so nimble and agile, so poised and balanced. And just so much fun.

See it in the metal and the WRX looks like it’s on a rally stage heading to the checkered flag. It’s all big fenders, air-gulping hood intake, a quartet of tail pipes poking out the rear, and cool-looking wheels.

The interior is equally racy with those body-hugging front seats, thick-rimmed wheel with a squared-off bottom, aluminum pedals and bright-red stitching.

In the back, there’s space for three adults with decent legroom, and the rear seat is split 60/40 for flexible load carrying. With the seat in place, there’s room for 12.5 cubic feet of stuff.

Going head-to-head with this fun-loving Subaru is Hyundai’s Elantra N, Honda Civic Si, Toyota’s GR Corolla, Acura’s Integra and the evergreen Volkswagen GTI.

But what the WRX offers is some serious motorsport heritage, coupled with proven performance and handling capabilities. And all at a great price.

Think of it as a rallying call for having a blast behind the wheel.