The Subaru WRX GT Has A Unique Part That Makes It The Best WRX Ever Made. But It Comes With A Catch
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- New styling, new platform, revised engine, and new suspension components make this WRX GT, the best WRX ever made. However, it comes with a big catch that will disappoint a lot of buyers.
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Every time I get into my car 2023 WRX with the SPT, I disable the pre-collision braking feature which seems to be tied to a pre-collision throttle management feature. Both features need to be disabled to enjoy the car. When these features are disabled, the power response from the engine is consistent when applying the throttle. This makes driving the car in the lower rpms more engaging because the torque from the engine becomes more predictable and the car becomes way more responsive.
That’s interesting, I never thought about that
@@naaruto567going into track mode doesn’t disable it either. I thought the engine tuning and lag was unacceptable from the WRX coming from my near 0 lag BMW N20 328i that I use to own. Disabling the eyesight feature fixed my grievance with the WRX immediately. Link to Subaru breaking down the feature: ua-cam.com/video/WrNenLgUH1I/v-deo.html
I have a WRX GT in blue. Best investment I've ever made. Tbh, it sounds like a 10-speed instead of a single speed trans.
Have test driven and ordered a new WRX GT very impressed with the sports performance transmission and adaptive dampers.. Very quick reaction time in the transmission makes it feel like a traditional automatic plus in sport sharp mode it has a more aggressive sound to the motor.. you're right much more attractive in person than on the internet
It does look way better in person to me. People have been color matching the trim by painting or wrapping. And that makes it look even better.
Not sure why they decided to not offer the manual with the GT trim. It has everything else an enthusiast would want (Recaro seats, adaptive dampening).
This is built for Japan. No manual offered in Japan.
@@07BSPtC makes sense, but for not a lot of money they could option it out for the states with a manual. Literally all the parts exist and are already sent here
You can't have eyesight and a lot of other tech in the GT with a manual.
Waiting for my GT.. have another 60 or so days to go. 😬
Way too much hate on the 22. I have always liked WRX’s even the SAAB version. Let’s be honest, no one bought a WRX for it’s looks.
You bought it for what it offered at it price point that was hard to beat. I almost bought an STI back in 2017 but bought a Tacoma. Now I have sold the Tacoma for a 22 GT, and I love the car! Such and enjoyable car to drive. I would love a bit more HP. Should have had 300 HP, but I am very happy with my purchase. Given the safety feature and what it offer for the money is an impressive car.
I hope they bring back the performance package in the next year. I want that in the premium trim.
What is 0 to 60 for the spt wrx ?
Why my country dont have auto Gear for this model ?
Does this 2022 WRX feel similar to the Legacy XT turbo? Or is there a clear difference handling wise?
Legacy XT is larger and heavier. It's more luxurious. The WRX is more nimble and gear shifting is faster. It's a smaller car.
One second you say that the comfort zone is great for cruising and then later you say the thrumming noise at 1500-1800 is headache inducing? Which one is it? 🤷♂️🤦♂️
He even said this car is Lexus like in comfort mode, wtf was he smoking really
What is 0 to 60 time for the cvt wrx gt ?
Subaru performance transmission not cvt
Yes, need some specs and timings
@@jonesy7655 which also means, CVT
The gt only comes with automatic transmission and that’s enough to not buy it
Geez if that's $42K, an STI would've been at least $50K. That's probably why they discontinued it. It would've needed at least 350-400hp to justify that price to entice people to buy.
thats how much a golf r or type r is
Whatever. Nobody wants an CVT WRX. Adaptive dampers or not.
Um, I do which is why I bought one. The CVT is a great transmission and power is smooth and linear. Not everyone wants a manual transmission for daily driving and sitting in traffic.
@@trapt29 agree bro. I still got the manual. Unfortunately the CVT is noticeably slower. Nonetheless a great car
Feel totally different about the "thrumming", I'd describe it like a warm grumbling. Have about 1200 miles on mine now, was strange at first but appreciate it a lot. It's only within 1500 - 1800rpm like he said, so when you accelerate from a stop or slow cruising it feels nice to pass through that zone and feel your engine resonate laterally. It's almost like having a periodic, meaty exhaust note and feel but without being obnoxious 100% of the time. Personally I love it, you actually can feel the boxer engine, especially on a cold start.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I think this will be my next sports car! 👍
@Frank Frankenstein. True! I fell in love with this car.
sport?? are you drunk? oooo NOOOO cvt and BUTTON handbrake...subaru killed it...yeh wrx is DEAD
Had mine for 9 days already. I chose the World Rally Blue. My biggest complaint is no spare tire. Besides traffic and convince keeps me away from the manual
@@endrizo So happy I got my 2020 lapis blue premium back in 2021. It's gonna hold its value so good
@King Cobra Don't lie lol you just can't drive a stick. Literally no one who can drive a stick well buys a cvt.
Bought 2022 Base WRX model in red (lightest of WRX lineup - same engine - 6 speed manual). No nonsense combination with redundancy touchscreen/manual controls. Manual handbrake, easy access for regular maintenance. Under 31K OTD is as bargain for a 4 door all wheel drive, turbo charged, 5th generation car made in Japan. Probably the Base model will go away in 2023....following Honda's removal of entry level LX Honda.
Just waiting for the first GT to get rear ended and I've got a set of Recaros for my limited.
I own the Recaros…your Limited seats may just be more comfortable, especially for the passenger and most especially if that passenger is a chick with a big booty.
I have about 1700 miles on my 2022 WRX GT and this is a very accurate review. There is an “Individual” drive mode that let’s the driver pick the individual settings. To get around that low end drone, use individual, pick all the comfort settings, except in power unit use ‘S’ instead of ‘I.’ The I mode moves the RPMs so low, it feels like it’s lugging the engine and begging for a downshift.
Seems like WRX ain't that ugly or bad. BTW, great review, thank you !
I actually really like the new WRX
Yeah, I know it gets a lot of hate but, all I really care about is the feel of the ride, and I’m sure that the new WRX feels GREAT to drive around. I plan on buying one.
Why? Every year it looks more and more like every other car on the road.
@@doofmaczemy I like the more reserved look tbh. It still stands out and looks aggressive to me, but still mature in a way. It’s not flashy
So basically, this WRX suffers from the same problem as most modern cars: multiple settings, none of which are tuned well
When I am free to concentrate on driving I enjoy a manual. Less so when I'm juggling tasks or stuck in traffic. Not at all after rolling for a couple of hours with brutal leg lockers. Having a stick as a daily with a knee injury or an arm in a sling ranges from "this sucks" to "this is impossible."
With so many outstanding DCTs out there (in very fun cars), it's frankly cringe that sub is still all in on their CVT in the WRX at this point.
These are awesome cars ...just hi see n drive one. Best bang for the buck..Period
People get so mad when someone buys these in automatic
These look amazing in person. Im waiting to see if Subaru starts to offer the drive modes/recaro seats in a manual eventually. If they don't then I'll get the Limited trim in manual.
Own one. It's fantastic. Few things...he calls the cladding "black", it's grey. Cameras & lighting can make it look black. Trust me. Also, Brembo brakes? I've had them. They look great. They would give this car more visual street cred. But in daily driving, absolutely don't need them, and won't feel a difference. So ignore that. And the exhaust...mine had it, first day, idling in the garage it sounded like a subwoofer rumble. It went away after a couple days. I haven't heard anyone talk about it lasting.
My cladding is black.
Here is Australia we get the new WRX Sportswagon (aka Levorg). I love it !
I have the adaptive damper with a SPT. Whilst it’s not quick it’s spirited. Handling is good despite being in narrower rubber than the sedan.
Overall however it’s awesome in Sports+ model and manual shifts work really well too.
Still didn't see any in Sydney yet
I’ve seen a few here in Canberra.
The mention of the exhaust around the 10:30 mark was true for 2021 model and I notice it in my 2022 model as well. It has a very deep reverberating base at low RPM's that is definitely headache inducing. Not too bad in the car, but if you're standing behind the car while it's idle, it's almost unbearable.
Funny enough, doing a muffler delete on my 2021 it got rid of that ridiculous base and while the exhaust was louder on revs, it wasn't uncomfortable at low rpm's and idle
When in neutral the stick shift is supposed to move side to side, just like the Tremec T56.
I will keep my 2016 base model 6-speed paid 27 k for it... no mechanical issues so far
They really should have offered more in this car for the money. It is wayyyy overpriced for what is offered. The wheels suck for a car over 40 thou for example. A GT should have come with further handling goodies and possibly even drivetrain goodies. Look at what you got for the money with an STI verses this. This GT doesn't even get better brakes :(
Yes premium is the sweet spot in wrx now imo
You lost credibility from the start when you called it ugly.
I don’t understand your explanation of a low rev drone, take any chance you have to get into a 2022 GT3 Porsche then you’ll have nothing to winge about. These are supposed to be sports oriented cars after all.
But to call it “comfort mode”? Not comforting when the drone gives you a headache.
As a 2022 WRX owner, I have watched all the reviews of the car that I can find. I have no idea what he's talking about when he says "headache inducing thrum". I love the stock exhaust. Cold starts are great. A nice muted deep boxer burble. Sounds great. Sadly, once the engine warms up and drops from about 1500rpm to just under 1000...it's totally quiet. But I think the engine and exhaust sounds great. I have the base model, so much less sound damping and such in the car, so I'd venture to guess my is much louder than the GT. Maybe the sound damping in the GT is what is causing the issue the review was talking about. I drove a Limited and a Base (I wanted a manual, so didn't drive the GT). I just couldn't justify the price difference to jump to the Limited. Even the Premium was $5k more and for what? 18" wheels and a tablet screen?
Test driven and it actually kinda grow on me. The CVT is the most unCVT I have ever driven. Feels like driving an AT, as mentioned in the video. No rubbery shifting, no delays. Just instant power including downshifting. Too bad, in order to own this car in Malaysia, you need to be in senior managerial position as its priced the same as BMW 330i M Sport.
I've seen that Subaru XT models including WRX with the CVT all start out with CVT staying as low RPM as possible. Over time, the CVT gets "smarter", responds more quickly and does less "lugging". Also, the WRX has user programmable modes - how do those affect the CVT (example, you could have engine in Sport Sharp mode and shocks in Comfort or Normal mode)?
Thank you, really helpful review!
Styling aside(some like it, some hate it), I think Subaru missed by not putting in a DSG transmission by going with the CVT. If Hyundai can do the DSG along with the six speed manual I don't know why Subaru did not. I understand the CVT in their mainstream cars but the WRX deserves better.
Higher MSRP than the STI minus the bermbo brakes, adjustable AWD system, smaller turbo, 39 less horsepower/32 less lbs ft, crossover trans.
I'm more appalled by the automatic transmission than the cladding. The good stuff in the top trim should be available with a stick.
Buying this car next week, thanks!
This is why some channels are worth to be subbed and this isn't. Are you kidding me, this car is "Lexus-like" at comfort setting?
As someone who bought a never vendor driven 22 wry I can tell you that yeah it’s probably the press editions fault for the clunky shifter. Mines tight like a first date!
I just want those Recaro seats for my Impreza Sport. It looks like they are about $900 each, if purchased as replacement oem parts, but I don't know if they would be plug-and-play on the Impreza.
But no manual OOF Subaru WHY
I love mine, stomps on my 15'.
It cannot be the best without a manual.
He's right, it looks great. Pics don't do it justice. Hard to judge the equipment and feel and dimensions from the pics on the internet. Even the outback wilderness is way different in person.
ugly. looks like a lowered crosstrek. 2011-14 are the best looking wrx sti hatch.
It honestly looks better in person. It's not just a flat blah looking plastic. It's has a little texture & pattern to it.
My WRX GT has already seen “dirt and gravel in its life” and it’s only got 1500 miles on it.
Yikes that gt trim with base rims and really nothing on the exterior to make it look better than a base model
I love the styling, and the improved CVT....
I'm impressed but my 2020 series white wrx came with the short throw shifter it's nice and tight not loose and I never have to guess if I'm in gear also my borla catback I have grunts so sexy sound 😜
This car needs Brembos, higher res screen, painted cladding and rear bumper like AIG or Grimm Speed cars. The price is to high for what you get…It cost as much as an STI! The car needs tougher clutch forks and a greasable throw out bearing! The frame bushings need to be easier to replace and you shouldn’t have to shift the engine to change the spark plugs. A special kind of stupid made the frame rails to close to the heads. No engine maps or diff control like the STI! A digital dash would be nice like the Honda Civic has! I won’t be buying another Subi because of these shortcomings.
In my driveway are a bone stock ‘15 STi and a ‘22 WRX GT. While I’m positive the STi would outrun the Rex today, I’m not so sure once I put a tune on her. As things sit right now, other than raw power, the ‘22 WRX is an all around better car, especially as a “daily”.
It’s so ugly and you forgot the tea table out back.
Worn-out and imprecise? Did the transmission pop out of gear? When pulled down to neutral from first or fifth gear did the lever not spring to the middle? When pushed up to neutral from second or sixths gear did the lever not spring to the middle? Imprecise, did you find yourself going from first to fourth or second to fifth? Please explain.
A little slop in the shift lever when in gear is meaningless.
Never popped out of gear or any of those issues you listed. The bushings felt like they were worn, and transitions into gear felt more out of tolerance compared to other manual transmissions.
"it's not ugly, it's different" ...yeah that tail lights don't look like on the Civic. Lol
oooo NOOOO cvt and BUTTON handbrake...subaru killed it...yeh wrx is DEAD
Beautiful want one so bad!!
This GT trim is cheaper than what the average non luxury car is going for in the US right now. The quicker FWD Hyundais and GTI’s wouldn’t get out of my Colorado driveway between November and April. This car rules. Mine gets here tomorrow.
Was it postponed? Like my gt has been…..6 fuckin times?
@@cav1991 What?!? That sucks dude. No, I experienced no delays at all. In fact, it arrived a day before it was scheduled to. I just got back from a “break in” run in the mountains and the car is a joy. Good luck man. I’m sorry you’re being screwed over.
@@jimmyglea well at least one of us is getting some enjoyment out of it. My local Subaru rep tells me it’s BRAND NEW ETA IS August 20th…placed the order the first week of march. Idk man, I’m losing my patience.
@@cav1991 That’s messed up, man. I ordered mine the end of May and it got here the day before yesterday. I’d be PO’d too. Do they have any explanation?
@@jimmyglea nope. They cant find out what’s wrong. They told me they made a few attempts to find out why it’s taking so long to deliver. I do know that it landed in Vancouver’s port, early JUNE! Was then told it’s been ready to be shipped since June 26th, meaning it finished passing inspection and whatnot that day. My Subaru reps feel for me, they also haven’t had the pleasure of getting their hands on a GT trim level wrx in WORLD RALLY BLUE nonetheless. They’re super excited for it to come in as well and familiarize with it themselves.
5:36 weird the cvt is shifting through pretend gears. Is this only when accelerating aggressively? Can you adjust this?
depends on the mode - in "Sport" it only happens when accelerating aggressively. in "Sport +" (or individual mode with the drivetrain in S#) it always has 'gears', and is very aggressive with them especially on downshifts.
I’ve also seen it will hold rpm’s at about 6k and continuously variable, smooth ratios when doing a brake torquing hard acceleration run. Can’t remember what mode which it defaults to that though.
Great detailed commentary...Thank you...
they look great in person.
more like 50K or more
i think it looks great ...
Hansen, this was an excellent review and I have watched UA-cam videos many regarding this exact car👍. SPT is the way to go for me
Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Seen it, still think it looks like a Honda. Driven it, still prefer a manual in the WRX. Throw the engine and trans in a Forester XT then I will buy it.
Love the non functional diffuser on the rear. Lol
1500 -1800rpm. ~ Oh heck no!
This is not a cheap car. I could have lived with the plastic body cladding. Could have lived with the massive center stack. I'm not tolerating that garbage sound when I'm driving simply to work or the supermarket. On a cheap little city car like a Chevy Spark, Okay; it would be livable. On something _that_ expensive or even a bit less.... No, just no.
Thank you. Gave this video a thumbs up. Took it off my list of cars I'm seriously considering buying. Don't have to do anymore research into the WRX. I can concentrate on the other models I'm considering. Thanks again.
man, this guy sucks 😂
$40+k for a boy racer that to the average person looks like a sporty four door economy car… and they don’t even offer a hatch? The attraction of the Impreza WRX was CHEAP low key sleeper speed. The difference between this 2022 WRX and let’s say a base Supra or other equivalent has greatly narrowed especially when you consider 2 yr old lease buy back that is a CPO with full warranty and someone else took the depreciation hit from when it was new off the lot.
Subaru either forgot or is purposefully attempting to gouge their original target market for the Impreza WRX
The price of the average, non luxury car in the US is $48,000. The GT trim comes in well below that. The price is fantastic, actually.
@@jimmyglea honestly, maybe It’s me, and I am getting ready old (Gen X) but this model in my mind should be Mid to high 20s or LOW 30’s at best. I could be completely wrong
@@Shifty_Eyed_Dog A base no frills 6 speed starts at 28 i believe.
@@Shifty_Eyed_Dog I don't agree with you on all of what you've said, but as a fellow GenX'er I do think they should've offered a hatch or wagon.
Comparing this to a Supra is your first mistake, and think you're missing the point of this car. And price? It goes from like $29 - $42 in like $5K increments, and its 2022...
That thing is god awful ugly, makes the 15+ years look good, to big of a screen in the car, going to be great cause people already don’t pay attention while driving in the first place so that should help 👎🏼, last but not least it’s an automagic, 3/10 Car easily
Subaru probably will put the adaptive dampers in the wrx as an option hopefully.
That GT
Must be a heavy boy compared to a base with all the extras.
lol the irony of “hey guys welcome to shifting lanes” in an automatic…lol
Trash. Worst wrx in history and it makes me so happy I have a previous generation one
Previous gen is garbage. Go drive a 22 manual. You’ll be changed for sure. I traded my 15 sti for a 22. It’s that good 👍
@@Blue_Ghost-X if I want a comedy car then I would get it. At that price point I’m just gonna get a Tesla and keep my other wrx.
@@franky7120 lmao my GT drives smooth. Way better than the VA. Have fun driving a worse car because you dont like plastic cladding on a rally inspired car 🤣
@@leo65791 I think it’s ass. Don’t care how it drives. It is what it is. If I want a car that feels nice I would get a Tesla not a wrx that’s suppose to look and feel more sporty.
@@franky7120 why u so mad for?😂