Nice car dude! I traded my 15 WRX for a premium model. It’s leagues better than the last gen on so many levels. The looks have grown on me and I get SO many compliments on the car. This new gen is completely a modern car and is so refined. At first I was having regrets trading my 15. I wouldn’t go back after having the 22 for 2 weeks now. I took a downgrade on the trim level compared to my 15 and still feel like I upgraded in every level!!
Yep yep ! Same as you, got a great price for my MY15 Premium manual, and have had my new WRX Premium manual ( called the WRX RS here in Australia) for 6 days, and in every conceivable way this is better than my outgoing much loved car. Only done 600kms so keeping the revs under 4000rpm until unleashing it as it says on the can, around 1500kms… won’t take long !
Picking my first Subi up on Friday! Has to have undercoating put on so have to be impatiently patient! In Canada it’s the Sport-tech, Solar Orange 6spd
@@Blue_Ghost-X I LOVE IT! I had a 2009 Cobalt SS sedan with the 2.0L turbo similar numbers to the 22 WRX but this car is so much more refined, the highway drive was incredible! Having the sunroof open at 120kmh (75~mph) and not going deaf, this car is an absolute W
I just purchased the base 2023 WRX yesterday. I absolutely love that car. It's so much fun to drive. And I love that there's no rev hang in it. I had a 2020 Civic Si Coupe before the WRX and it had tons of rev hang and I hated driving the car because of it. WRX is 100% more fun and better to drive. I love every second of driving that car. I'd been thinking of making the switch for awhile and I'm glad I finally did it.
Im waiting for mine to arrive in september. Base trim black. Personally i like the dual screen more, its less bright and shiny, the other one is too big. Cant wait!
I am a grandpa so I like the split screen infomation feature. The CTV is actually sweet. Mainly because I’ve been driving a manual trans Forester for the last 10 years. And my wife insisted. A small price to pay for a very nice car.
The adaptive suspension would of been nice because just picked up a 2023 6 speed WRX and dam, its a serious sport suspension and seat is firm but comfy enough. Yeah big bummer not offering to 6 speed, but car is Fun and short gearing and handling is great, car can hustle and has grip. For a single guy car has so much room. Mountain Bike fits inside and lay down the seats and l can sleep in the back, So l plant to travel, first upgrades are Air Filter, Steering Wheel and Exhaust. Going STI factory because of Warranty and sounds good
best color and best package with added short shifter, top notch, 17inch wheels look great and without sunroof gets better performance and gas milleage then higher models. I am just curious how's the lumbar support on base seats.
I'm looking to purchase a 2nd car just to have fun on weekends. Should I buy the Premium trim or should the Base model be enough? I see you have the base model. How's the infotainment system? Should I take the one with the tablet style?
Either way it will look old in a few years. I would save a pretty penny and go with the base or whatever you can find. Or, since it’s a second car, why not a brz or a Miata? Enjoy!
Sorry for the late reply! Get a premium, it’s worth it. You’ll get the bigger screen, all-weather package, dual-zone climate, 18s that look better and more. Video coming soon!
@@bkhavityoway23technically no but could cause extra wear to the clutch if you just dump it when down shifting, there is a way to down shift without rev matching using only the clutch it is just a little slower
I bought an BRZ but the dealership called me to tell me that the WR Blue Saphire ( the color I wanted) was not available and that I had to wait for it more than a month...(after a previous wait of 40 days). I was kinda mad at the beginning , then they called me back and offered me a Base WRX, I said Yes and I am really happy!!! I will pick it up next week. Will put some MODs: F1 brake light, ducktail spoiler and Led Fog lights.
If you want a pile of shit car that handles like an overpriced go cart that’s not even fast. This is the car to buy! Lmao Oh don’t forget that there’s lot of plastic that’ll fade and the rear end looks nearly identical to a Honda
Nice car dude! I traded my 15 WRX for a premium model. It’s leagues better than the last gen on so many levels. The looks have grown on me and I get SO many compliments on the car. This new gen is completely a modern car and is so refined. At first I was having regrets trading my 15. I wouldn’t go back after having the 22 for 2 weeks now. I took a downgrade on the trim level compared to my 15 and still feel like I upgraded in every level!!
Yep yep ! Same as you, got a great price for my MY15 Premium manual, and have had my new WRX Premium manual ( called the WRX RS here in Australia) for 6 days, and in every conceivable way this is better than my outgoing much loved car. Only done 600kms so keeping the revs under 4000rpm until unleashing it as it says on the can, around 1500kms… won’t take long !
Picking my first Subi up on Friday! Has to have undercoating put on so have to be impatiently patient! In Canada it’s the Sport-tech, Solar Orange 6spd
@@danwarrjack sweet dude! Your going to love it!! Congratulations.
@@Blue_Ghost-X I LOVE IT! I had a 2009 Cobalt SS sedan with the 2.0L turbo similar numbers to the 22 WRX but this car is so much more refined, the highway drive was incredible! Having the sunroof open at 120kmh (75~mph) and not going deaf, this car is an absolute W
Does your premium model have added gauge functions compared to the base model?
I just purchased the base 2023 WRX yesterday. I absolutely love that car. It's so much fun to drive. And I love that there's no rev hang in it. I had a 2020 Civic Si Coupe before the WRX and it had tons of rev hang and I hated driving the car because of it. WRX is 100% more fun and better to drive. I love every second of driving that car. I'd been thinking of making the switch for awhile and I'm glad I finally did it.
I got my brand new 2022 wrx base model with the 6 speed yesterday and I absolutely love it!
Congrats! 🎉
I ordered this exact color base model minus the extras. Thank you for this
That color is the best out of every color
Im waiting for mine to arrive in september. Base trim black. Personally i like the dual screen more, its less bright and shiny, the other one is too big. Cant wait!
Congratulations
I am waiting for mine to arrive in July and it’s this exact one, I made sure to add the short shifter and sti mufflers. I can’t wait!
I am a grandpa so I like the split screen infomation feature. The CTV is actually sweet. Mainly because I’ve been driving a manual trans Forester for the last 10 years. And my wife insisted. A small price to pay for a very nice car.
I have a new one and I have no problems with the shifter. I guess some people just don't know how to shift.
The adaptive suspension would of been nice because just picked up a 2023 6 speed WRX and dam, its a serious sport suspension and seat is firm but comfy enough. Yeah big bummer not offering to 6 speed, but car is Fun and short gearing and handling is great, car can hustle and has grip. For a single guy car has so much room. Mountain Bike fits inside and lay down the seats and l can sleep in the back, So l plant to travel, first upgrades are Air Filter, Steering Wheel and Exhaust. Going STI factory because of Warranty and sounds good
best color and best package with added short shifter, top notch, 17inch wheels look great and without sunroof gets better performance and gas milleage then higher models. I am just curious how's the lumbar support on base seats.
I love a sunroof! I would never buy a vehicle without one. Performance and gas mileage difference is negligible.
base way to go dont want sunroof and do want less rubber band style tires and wheels!
@steve8803 sunroof gets in the way in this car if you're over 6 feet tall.
It sounds like a Legacy. They need to give it a more rowdy sounding exhaust!
Nice review
But they refuse to do a wagon version with manual. Why Subaru? Why? 🤷♂️
because your niche tastes won't sell to the masses.
Looks nice actually!!
I have a limited in the same color, amazing car
I'm looking to purchase a 2nd car just to have fun on weekends. Should I buy the Premium trim or should the Base model be enough? I see you have the base model. How's the infotainment system? Should I take the one with the tablet style?
Either way it will look old in a few years. I would save a pretty penny and go with the base or whatever you can find. Or, since it’s a second car, why not a brz or a Miata? Enjoy!
Full disclosure, I have a WRX ‘22 premium and a historical alfa romeo spider.
Sorry for the late reply! Get a premium, it’s worth it. You’ll get the bigger screen, all-weather package, dual-zone climate, 18s that look better and more. Video coming soon!
My dream car to buy 🙏
Nice review 👍
Did you have to pay for your vortex generator? I noticed your car had one but when i went to order mine i had to ordered it
Everything that comes with the car especially for base, he had to pay for it cuz they're add-ons at the end of the day
So wait did you say it has auto rev matching or will have to rev match manually?
Manually as a true hero!
No rev match
@@ebmotorsport2006 damn well idk how to rev match and the heel toe downshift looks too complicated lmfaoo. Would i damage the car if i didn’t?
@@bkhavityoway23technically no but could cause extra wear to the clutch if you just dump it when down shifting, there is a way to down shift without rev matching using only the clutch it is just a little slower
Need optioning out infotainment and wheels. I'll provide my own option would be great
I had to buy mine for 34200 with all the stupid dealer add ons. I wish I paid 31!
I love this car!
Does this model have apple car play
I bought an BRZ but the dealership called me to tell me that the WR Blue Saphire ( the color I wanted) was not available and that I had to wait for it more than a month...(after a previous wait of 40 days).
I was kinda mad at the beginning , then they called me back and offered me a Base WRX, I said Yes and I am really happy!!! I will pick it up next week.
Will put some MODs:
F1 brake light, ducktail spoiler and Led Fog lights.
You got screwed over lmfao
Love mine
I got my grey base model with CTV two weeks ago. Love it.
I want one
this gray color saves it
Great vid
Love mine except when some asshole hit and ran my poor car during a Denver snow storm
The fact it doesn’t have power seats is a no for me!
bad camera angle while driving
The engine sounds like a corolla
One hand driving and shifting and filming and accelerating..... Are you wanna be serious UA-camr?
I can't get over how ugly it looks now.
the design looks horrible. the only thing that looks cool is that wide hood scoop. thats it
If you want a pile of shit car that handles like an overpriced go cart that’s not even fast. This is the car to buy! Lmao
Oh don’t forget that there’s lot of plastic that’ll fade and the rear end looks nearly identical to a Honda
So what would you recommend for the same price?
Ughhh no push start button in 2022. Why can't subaru do better with their interiors??
The premium edition has push button starting.
@johnny.3693 yeah shouldn't need to be premium
Seems so bare bones 🦴 to me for the price
That's kinda the point of a base model
@@BitcoinTo150K I kno I’m just broke af…. It’s a drivers car tho imo, not about all the bells n whistles