It is. I get it, people don't like change, but the amount of positives greatly outweigh the subjective looks which have always been present with the WRX. 9.5/10 would buy again and recommend.
Does your burn any oil? I always wanted a Subaru and now I really want a WRX. I'm liking the price also if I can get it for MSRP. Just want to know if they burn oil or have head gasket problems, but I've read their turbo engines are build stronger than their non turbo or maybe that problem was only limited to ones from years ago?
@@truckergilligangilligan5877 headgaskets are non issues on turbo models the oil burn will be a little common on these engines and natural with the design since they are flat engines the way the PCV system circulates it just naturally happens on my FA20 WRX the most I’ve seen is about half a quart and it has 60,000 miles. There are after market fixes for this which are AOS’s specifically the one designed by IAG.
I think the Base is a bargain, bang for the buck. I don't know of any new car that has its features (engine power, awd, usable 4 seats, competent handling, etc) at anything close to the price. As you move up in the models I think the competition gets closer. But around $32k, the Base hard to beat.
The wrx has always been amazing for the money. Add in the fact that these things can chug through a few feet of snow and ice and there's nothing that can beat it. Even in my base impreza, I can go where friends can't make it in their 4wd trucks. I was shocked at how easily these handle snow
I thought it was hideous when the first pictures of these were dropped. It has grown on me though. So much that I’m picking up my premium MT next week!
who the hell would buy a car like that and not get a manual? i bought a crosstrek and i bought a manual, even though it's on the 2.0 i still really like the car. the stick makes a boring car much less boring, i can imagine a WRX being an absolute blast.
It’s a big displacement 2.4 engine with low boost 12psi which will be more consistent and more reliable. The Elantra N runs a 2.0 with 19psi for the same performance. The corolla GR runs a 1.6 mini engine with 22 psi.. the wrx will also be far more responsive to aftermarket tuning
Fair but the toyota 1.6 I3 has held a ton of power on stock internals and been fairly reliable. Boost pressure/turbo size doesn't always equate to more or less reliable.
@@Realistick it absolutely does mean it will be more reliable. More pressure means more stress. It also means you need to run higher octane fuel. Also, a larger displacement motor can make a flatter torque curve. The most important stat that nobody quantifies is the area under the entire torque curve rather than the meaningless peak figure.
@@SuzukiKid400 If all else is constant, yes, it would be more reliable. What I am saying is that it is not that simple and there are exceptions ALL of the time. The new GTI doesn't need high octane fuel yet runs at 26 psi. Turbo size is also a big factor. Even some high compression engines like mazda's skyactiv series do not need (nor recommend in some cases) high octane. Low range power is hard to quantify (without a graph) and very important, I agree there, but there are many ways to go about improving a powerband. All I am saying is that while certain trends are true, there are too many exceptions to make assumptions.
There is no way I would buy the GT for more than $10000 over the base. There is not $10000 worth of additional features. Premium is way to go. Good review!
Love the base, just so that I can get a key to physically turn On th engine and see the analog gauges wake up. Then save the rest of the money I saved from not buying a TR trim, and add brakes, a Cobb OTS tune, a duck spoiler, and a set of better-fatter STi gold-looking wheels. Don't mind the cladding or the plastic... not even the rear bumper.
ok, fine, add an intake. You know what, add a protune and forge the internals. Maybe throw away the rear seats,...fuck it, add a roll cage and a gut the interior. Bigger turbo. Bigger... wait... damn it, it HAPPENED AGAIN!! IM IN DEBT!! #SubieLife
The fact that the manual doesn't come with all of the assist features is a massive plus for me. My wife drives a 2023 forester. Incredible car, but the thing is constantly binging and bonging at you.
I drove this exact same base model and same color, top of my list should I purchase a car. Dont forget less weight without the sunroof, heavier 18 inch wheels, other stuff you dont need....... 10 years ago cars did not have the extra safety gear and other stuff anyways and we did fine without it.
Actually the cladding I find Nice especially the golf ball texture that improved air flow on those areas. I love it on my Crosstrek sport. Planning on getting the Wrx also.
It really is a great deal of performance for the money, I might personally go up to the premium but I am glad they didn't leave out any capability for the base!
I learn so much from each of your reviews and I always laugh when you pop out of the trunk. Funny, smart & passionate about cars, can't beat that combo, Tyler. Cheers~
Great review, hit all the important points. Am I nuts for liking the base model better than everything else? Infotainment looks way better to my eyes than the massive tablet looking thing in the higher trims, and it still has android auto. I don't want 18" wheels, I want some tire sidewall in my subaru, and less grip and more slide because it's fun. The base in Canada comes with heated seats, heated mirrors and auto climate control. And it's 30k Canadian. Just seems a great choice.
Naw I actually like it better as well, the huge tablet style just seems so out of place to me on the sport and sport tech models, plus Im not a fan of moon/sun roof
I just got my 6MT base 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it! The 17" alloys with the bigger sidewalls are what you would appreciate as a rally fan as well as perfect for bad roads. I feel I paid for all the performance bits I actually care about and for none of the gimmicky tech stuff that I do not. Would highly recommend if you want a fun car without hurting the wallet too much.
@@MrBlockton Well, I made my comment 8 months ago, so it's only a little more out of date than yours. ;) Sad to hear it's gone up so much, was quite the bargain.
I’ve had my 2022 WRX four days now. Great car. Averaging 27 mpg, and I’m almost done with the break in period. We’ll see what the computer does after a thousand miles.
4:01 LOL. They really should have used a double clutch. Regarding the plastic cladding some people complain about, I had a early year Mini (the BMW one) and they also had unpainted plastic around the wheelwells back then, and no one complained that I heard.
I love mine. I’m halfway through the break-in period on my GT and she’s a lot of fun. I’m noticing that most of the haters haven’t even seen one in person, let alone driven one. Give it a shot.
@@Realistick I agree with you about the manual spec on the GT. I’m older and disabled, so the SPT was the only option if I wanted to somewhat relive my old STi glory days (‘11, ‘15). I’m not sure why Subaru won’t allow a stick in the GT and also no EYESIGHT in any of the manuals. All that being said, if I was 30, single, and had a good clutch leg, I’d get the Limited Trim in manual with the Harmon/Kardon upgrade. Stage 1 this mf’r and she’d be a bad ass.
@@Aki_Lesbrinco the way I see it, looks are subjective. You either like it or don’t. Regardless of looks, this car drives better than any of the previous WRX’s because the factory tune is actually good and the power band is broad now.
It's definitely not perfect, but that engine and AWD to me are the big selling points. I do worry about fuel economy, but it is the only AWD sedan in it's segment with an engine with more than 2.0L.
@@kyleazzam Oh nice! That's totally doable. Is that from calculating at the pump or looking at the trip computer? Because the trip computer can be quite off
I made the mistake of buying a after market cat back. Thank god i never installed it and returned it. Ps dont buy anything from AWE pure junk. But man, i love the stock exhaust note. Cool cars for what they are. And that is dumping the clutch at a red arrow and watching everyone scratch their heads. On the highway, it's no slouch. Basically, it is a RT in the straights with much better mpg and wear and tear on components. Do yourself a favor and buy a knob around 450 grams. I was a bit nervous when i felt the trunk weight when i purchased since i use it everytime, throwing my back pack and gear before driving off. The trunk was designed never to fail period. The car is 100% 50/50 weight. This car holds 4 six foot men no issues. No parasitic draw. I "set" my clutch (didnt even know i did) after about 8 montha of ownership and smelled clutch after hitting it hard. That has never happend since then. The steering is the best. The HVAC controls are perfect. My only gripe... (I've driven all trim levels except TR) the suspension is harsh in parking lots.
Before I dive in the video, As you talk about the "GT" trim. I have no idea what Subaru was thinking when they added the "GT" trim. In my book or how I saw it, Hopefully Im not alone in this, but WRX was equivalent to a GT trim. It essentially was honesty, Then the WRX STi was the same as GT-R, GT500, Z06, GT-RS, or an R series. Now Im not talking in terms of performance or even saying they are the same as that said car. No! Im strickly talking in terms of Trim Hierarchy or Trim progression. So when you tell me "Hey I have a WRX GT!" All I hear is "Hey I have a GT GT" Literally makes no sense.
Okay so. I’m picking one up on Thursday I will be getting the limited trim in the 6 speed and I’m coming from a 2014 Mazda 6 6 speed that I love how it feels I’ve had it for 8 years now and it has 135k on it. I drove a 2023 GT today with 1500 miles on the dealership did 1k break in just for test drives. They gave me the car for 2 hours by myself and I drove it. Hard. I’m 100% new to paddle shifters and they are not my thing. I tried to like it. It felt weird even with 8 gears and running on highway driving like an ass the whole time I’m talking steady cursing around everyone at 95 holding 4500-5000 rpm for 1 whole hour without interruption and minimal slowdown. And I also drove it around some windy back roads on the economy mode just enjoying the ride of the car itself but still not liking the automatic.
I went to play at the dealer. Base was 29k. 31k and change for Premium. Clutch was odd, felt rough on pavement (kind of expected). I hear many dealers are not seeing these sell well. I liked it. Wasn’t in love. The cladding looks weird.
I think you are right. If new generations were perfect out of the box, they wouldn't need mid-cycle refreshing. For 2024 I would hope to see an 8 or 9 inch infotainment screen with physical knobs/switches/buttons for the HVAC on the base model, and Subaru cleaning up the cladding and rear bumper on all models.
Great review Tyler, if I were into these kinda modern capable sports sedans I would have looked at previous generations and get an STI, BTW it's a strange one but it'd beat Lexus GS450H at a drag race right?
Thank you, It would be really close but i would probably bet my money on a gs450h because the awd launch would need to be nailed for it to beat the lexus if we're going off of the numbers posted by the lexus back around 2015
Awesome review! Just got my new 22 WRX! I've notice 1st to 2nd is a bit bouncy, even with a slow release of the clutch. Any suggestions?? I usually shift between 2500-3000 rpm.
Hard to say what might be causing it outside of just getting used to the bite point. I usually just push in the clutch halfway or until it’s not biting and shift. Also don’t want the revs to fall too fast or slow if you’re going for the smoothest shift possible. If you’re trying to go fast, it’s pretty inevitable for it to be bouncy!
@@bkhavityoway23 Jerky I meant to say! LOL! Is only from 1st to 2nd. I do notice when shifting arund 2000rpm or even 3200rpm the jerkiness is way less.
Hey… wondering how bad it is with confort and noise, I wanted to get a Sti as a daily, but I come from a Subaru Crosstrek which is super confy. In France today I can only get the old version sti, but I wonder if the old version Sti or this wrx is that bad as a daily ( bad roads, highway…..) Thanks 😉
I detail cars for a living and do ceramic coatings. The interior in the Honda is NOT built well in the least. The subaru is much better in every way, even materials. I can't count how many times i have been vacuuming a Honda or Toyota and had the carpet literally fall apart or pull away from the edges where is supposed to be tucked. Not to mention how easy it is to stain the plastic in a Honda. You might like the style of the Honda, but it is not nearly as well built as the price would suggest
"and if you don't want to row your own gears you can get a CVT...an SPT." For those of us in the rest of the world who import from Japan as a grey import: :-\
Lol the CVT. My daughter bought an Impreza with the CVT earlier this year and if you aren’t into speed, or cars in general, its perfect. Only thing I don’t like is the hyper-quick steering. Turing the steering wheel 1mm, is nearly a lane change
The CVT is actually pretty good in the GT trim. In my mind, Comfort and Normal Mode shift like my wife’s Impreza. Sport is tuned perfectly for city driving (for me) and Sport+ shifts are really quick.
Anyone in Canada know the lead time on these for orders? Doesn't seem like there's any in stock. The price is as about as good as it gets for an awd turbo new car these days. Need to replace my ralliart eventually.
I have spoken to two different dealerships in Western Canada. One told me it would be a four to six month wait and another one told me it would be an eight to ten month wait.
Nailed it; bought one as my everyday driver in the upper midwest US; ticks all the boxes, and as someone in their mid 30's it still is rowdy enough to sate my appetite for a weekend toy most of the time.
Trying to put that together as we speak! The gt model unfortunately sold before it even hit the ground but the same dealer has a base cvt model coming in too!
@bobhebblewhite1685 want to drive real fast in a vb wrx? first put down $1,000 and wait for 3 months. go down to the stealership and pay the rest of the money and collect the car. then drive it for 1,600 kms (yes i am not a yank) to run the engine in. so far i have 800 kms on the clock and maybe one day soon (probably next year) i may get to find out how fast my car will go. it is all in the waiting!
Thanks for the great review. I had a lot of fun test driving a 2022 WRX and a 2018 WRX. I'd love to get a WRX, but it's too cheap looking and feeling. For the same money I can get a 2-3-year-old BMW that blows it away in almost every category.
Thank you for watching, I think a used bmw is objectively better in most ways, yet I'd still much rather get the WRX for resale, parts and maintenance cost (on average) and the personality too.
Well it's not entirely fare to compare a used vehicle to a new one. With that aside, it is hard to find a 2-3 year old BMW with xDrive and a manual, at least nearby me.
That really is tricky, I would say the GTI impressed me more with how fun, comfortable, practical and efficient it was. However, the last WRX gen was more reliable than the previous GTI, the new WRX feels more analog (which I prefer), and the all wheel drive is awesome.
@@PQR5CHE i believe you, i drove both previous generations wrx and golf 7 gti. The way it drives i like WRX better but consumption is a bit too much and has no issues while GTI had a lot of problems, just with 9000km on the clock model 2019 was leaking oil, so yeah reliability issues! WRX should come with refreshment in 2023 they said, they'll change some details on it, maybe cladding will match the car from factory :), will wait a bit!
The black body cladding looks awful with most colors but I saw a black WRX and it actually looked pretty good. This is the first time I have checked out the channel and it was definitely a solid review. Subscribed!
Overpriced for what you get. The body cladding is ugly, requires premium fuel, and even then (even by Sports sedan standards) the fuel economy is just bad. Seriously, an enthusiast would be better off tracking down a used example of the previous Gen. WRX, spending some money to fix it up, and then driving around in an actually good-looking Subaru then going for this new version. Even in base trim.
Drive it first, she is ugly but it's more comfortable, better powerband, gets similar mileage, and with the price of used ones, it makes little sense to get one unless you can't afford it.
Something that ugly is not subjective. I saw one the other day…. You can almost forgive that cladding over the wheels, but that plastic backend is just awful
@@TenHigh5s if you thing something that ugly looks great, great. It’s too bad for the last generation of WRX that will be made that this was their result. A lowered CrossTrek. Lol. And, I don’t need to brush up on anything. Ugly as fuck is the majority opinion out there
@@billisdewillis5 Si is not slow in the least. The power delivery is just different in the Si. I've owned an Si and I own a 2023 WRX now and the Si is not a slow car in the slightest.
It’s hands down the best WRX made. Love mine
Same. Coming from a 20.
It is. I get it, people don't like change, but the amount of positives greatly outweigh the subjective looks which have always been present with the WRX. 9.5/10 would buy again and recommend.
@@TenHigh5s if they had this drivetrain in a VA WRX people would be all over it.
Does your burn any oil? I always wanted a Subaru and now I really want a WRX. I'm liking the price also if I can get it for MSRP. Just want to know if they burn oil or have head gasket problems, but I've read their turbo engines are build stronger than their non turbo or maybe that problem was only limited to ones from years ago?
@@truckergilligangilligan5877 headgaskets are non issues on turbo models the oil burn will be a little common on these engines and natural with the design since they are flat engines the way the PCV system circulates it just naturally happens on my FA20 WRX the most I’ve seen is about half a quart and it has 60,000 miles. There are after market fixes for this which are AOS’s specifically the one designed by IAG.
I think the Base is a bargain, bang for the buck. I don't know of any new car that has its features (engine power, awd, usable 4 seats, competent handling, etc) at anything close to the price. As you move up in the models I think the competition gets closer. But around $32k, the Base hard to beat.
Most base models are 29k. They are Discounted pretty hard.
The wrx has always been amazing for the money. Add in the fact that these things can chug through a few feet of snow and ice and there's nothing that can beat it. Even in my base impreza, I can go where friends can't make it in their 4wd trucks. I was shocked at how easily these handle snow
I thought it was hideous when the first pictures of these were dropped. It has grown on me though. So much that I’m picking up my premium MT next week!
who the hell would buy a car like that and not get a manual? i bought a crosstrek and i bought a manual, even though it's on the 2.0 i still really like the car. the stick makes a boring car much less boring, i can imagine a WRX being an absolute blast.
Literally the reason i got a crosstrek is the 6 speed. Makes it a blast to drive
As a VB owner, thank you for being honest with your review, it is not the best car, but it sure as fuck is a fun one.
I might be crazy but I like more the 2 screen set up infoteintment than the big screen in higher trims...
Nice vid, nice car.
It’s a big displacement 2.4 engine with low boost 12psi which will be more consistent and more reliable. The Elantra N runs a 2.0 with 19psi for the same performance. The corolla GR runs a 1.6 mini engine with 22 psi.. the wrx will also be far more responsive to aftermarket tuning
Fair but the toyota 1.6 I3 has held a ton of power on stock internals and been fairly reliable. Boost pressure/turbo size doesn't always equate to more or less reliable.
@@Realistick it absolutely does mean it will be more reliable. More pressure means more stress. It also means you need to run higher octane fuel. Also, a larger displacement motor can make a flatter torque curve. The most important stat that nobody quantifies is the area under the entire torque curve rather than the meaningless peak figure.
@@SuzukiKid400 If all else is constant, yes, it would be more reliable. What I am saying is that it is not that simple and there are exceptions ALL of the time. The new GTI doesn't need high octane fuel yet runs at 26 psi. Turbo size is also a big factor. Even some high compression engines like mazda's skyactiv series do not need (nor recommend in some cases) high octane. Low range power is hard to quantify (without a graph) and very important, I agree there, but there are many ways to go about improving a powerband. All I am saying is that while certain trends are true, there are too many exceptions to make assumptions.
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I just got a 2023 base model and I love it. Can't wait to drift it in the snow. Something you can do with no other car in this price range.
There is no way I would buy the GT for more than $10000 over the base. There is not $10000 worth of additional features. Premium is way to go. Good review!
It's insane that the gt is almost 50% more expensive than the base. That's a tough sell
Love the base, just so that I can get a key to physically turn On th engine and see the analog gauges wake up. Then save the rest of the money I saved from not buying a TR trim, and add brakes, a Cobb OTS tune, a duck spoiler, and a set of better-fatter STi gold-looking wheels. Don't mind the cladding or the plastic... not even the rear bumper.
ok, fine, add an intake. You know what, add a protune and forge the internals. Maybe throw away the rear seats,...fuck it, add a roll cage and a gut the interior. Bigger turbo. Bigger... wait... damn it, it HAPPENED AGAIN!! IM IN DEBT!! #SubieLife
The modification ability on the 22 WRX is unbelievable. Definitely love mine 👍🏻
The fact that the manual doesn't come with all of the assist features is a massive plus for me. My wife drives a 2023 forester. Incredible car, but the thing is constantly binging and bonging at you.
That punch for saying …CVT 😂
Be careful, they are listening
Just bought 2023 limited and couldnt be happier. Got it in black .looks way better in my opinion
I drove this exact same base model and same color, top of my list should I purchase a car. Dont forget less weight without the sunroof, heavier 18 inch wheels, other stuff you dont need....... 10 years ago cars did not have the extra safety gear and other stuff anyways and we did fine without it.
Those punches got me every time lmao
Actually the cladding I find Nice especially the golf ball texture that improved air flow on those areas. I love it on my Crosstrek sport. Planning on getting the Wrx also.
Anything to protect the paint is a plus in my book.
Nice to see a review of the vase model. It seems like a lot of car for the money so can’t complain about that!
It really is a great deal of performance for the money, I might personally go up to the premium but I am glad they didn't leave out any capability for the base!
I learn so much from each of your reviews and I always laugh when you pop out of the trunk. Funny, smart & passionate about cars, can't beat that combo, Tyler. Cheers~
Thanks, I love making them!
Great review, hit all the important points. Am I nuts for liking the base model better than everything else? Infotainment looks way better to my eyes than the massive tablet looking thing in the higher trims, and it still has android auto. I don't want 18" wheels, I want some tire sidewall in my subaru, and less grip and more slide because it's fun. The base in Canada comes with heated seats, heated mirrors and auto climate control. And it's 30k Canadian. Just seems a great choice.
Nope that tablet is ugly. We dont need a whole ass tv on the dash lol.
Naw I actually like it better as well, the huge tablet style just seems so out of place to me on the sport and sport tech models, plus Im not a fan of moon/sun roof
I just got my 6MT base 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it! The 17" alloys with the bigger sidewalls are what you would appreciate as a rally fan as well as perfect for bad roads. I feel I paid for all the performance bits I actually care about and for none of the gimmicky tech stuff that I do not. Would highly recommend if you want a fun car without hurting the wallet too much.
Huh? The Canadian base model is $35K before taxes and delivery.
I got my '21 base for 30K. Yes, it's gone up 5K in 2 years.
@@MrBlockton Well, I made my comment 8 months ago, so it's only a little more out of date than yours. ;) Sad to hear it's gone up so much, was quite the bargain.
I have 22 Grey, Limited. Love it
Best color
I still don't understand why they stopped offering the WRX in the hatchback.
Sales why else
I’ve had my 2022 WRX four days now. Great car. Averaging 27 mpg, and I’m almost done with the break in period. We’ll see what the computer does after a thousand miles.
How's that mileage working out?
4:01 LOL. They really should have used a double clutch. Regarding the plastic cladding some people complain about, I had a early year Mini (the BMW one) and they also had unpainted plastic around the wheelwells back then, and no one complained that I heard.
I love my 2022 WRX! Hate the seats and stereo though!
I love mine. I’m halfway through the break-in period on my GT and she’s a lot of fun. I’m noticing that most of the haters haven’t even seen one in person, let alone driven one. Give it a shot.
I'm not hating on the GT itself, just that you can't spec it with the manual, im reserving my cvt judgement for my auto review
@@Realistick I agree with you about the manual spec on the GT. I’m older and disabled, so the SPT was the only option if I wanted to somewhat relive my old STi glory days (‘11, ‘15). I’m not sure why Subaru won’t allow a stick in the GT and also no EYESIGHT in any of the manuals. All that being said, if I was 30, single, and had a good clutch leg, I’d get the Limited Trim in manual with the Harmon/Kardon upgrade. Stage 1 this mf’r and she’d be a bad ass.
I've seen two upclose and I think it looks even worse in person. I feel like the previous two generations look like newer cars, exterior design wise.
@@Aki_Lesbrinco the way I see it, looks are subjective. You either like it or don’t. Regardless of looks, this car drives better than any of the previous WRX’s because the factory tune is actually good and the power band is broad now.
It's definitely not perfect, but that engine and AWD to me are the big selling points. I do worry about fuel economy, but it is the only AWD sedan in it's segment with an engine with more than 2.0L.
I average 31mpg highway and around 24 nyc driving. MPG not that bad at all. All depends on how you drive in those settings.
@@kyleazzam Oh nice! That's totally doable. Is that from calculating at the pump or looking at the trip computer? Because the trip computer can be quite off
mazda 3 turbo 2.5L AWD???
@@victorcalderon3100 It has no manual option and isn't a sporty option.
@@victorcalderon3100mazda trash sorry 😅
Great review. Thanks for covering the base model.
Love mine! Stock and so fun to drive.
I test drove a Premium level WRX. The acceleration was awesome. Might need to buy one.
did you do it
I made the mistake of buying a after market cat back.
Thank god i never installed it and returned it. Ps dont buy anything from AWE pure junk.
But man, i love the stock exhaust note.
Cool cars for what they are.
And that is dumping the clutch at a red arrow and watching everyone scratch their heads.
On the highway, it's no slouch. Basically, it is a RT in the straights with much better mpg and wear and tear on components.
Do yourself a favor and buy a knob around 450 grams. I was a bit nervous when i felt the trunk weight when i purchased since i use it everytime, throwing my back pack and gear before driving off. The trunk was designed never to fail period. The car is 100% 50/50 weight. This car holds 4 six foot men no issues. No parasitic draw. I "set" my clutch (didnt even know i did) after about 8 montha of ownership and smelled clutch after hitting it hard. That has never happend since then. The steering is the best. The HVAC controls are perfect.
My only gripe... (I've driven all trim levels except TR) the suspension is harsh in parking lots.
The premium is def the way to go
I will 99% agree, just got my premium last week. Love her to DEATH. Call me vain and/or stupid, but I want the limited or GT seats.
Great review as always, Tyler! That cladding gives the WRX a look only a mother could love... ;)
The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow
Hands down my next car. Drove one the other day and it’s sooo smooth! I’m getting in a Scooby
Still 19 mpg , so real world like 16 mpg when getting on it and premium gas. Tuned GTI getting 30+ combined
Before I dive in the video, As you talk about the "GT" trim. I have no idea what Subaru was thinking when they added the "GT" trim. In my book or how I saw it, Hopefully Im not alone in this, but WRX was equivalent to a GT trim. It essentially was honesty, Then the WRX STi was the same as GT-R, GT500, Z06, GT-RS, or an R series. Now Im not talking in terms of performance or even saying they are the same as that said car. No! Im strickly talking in terms of Trim Hierarchy or Trim progression. So when you tell me "Hey I have a WRX GT!" All I hear is "Hey I have a GT GT" Literally makes no sense.
Your the best bro. Thanks for a great review.
Thanks dog
think i just found my new favorite youtuber review channel perfect humor, perfect reviews wow bro awesome shit
Thank you, glad you enjoy them!
Okay so. I’m picking one up on Thursday I will be getting the limited trim in the 6 speed and I’m coming from a 2014 Mazda 6 6 speed that I love how it feels I’ve had it for 8 years now and it has 135k on it. I drove a 2023 GT today with 1500 miles on the dealership did 1k break in just for test drives. They gave me the car for 2 hours by myself and I drove it. Hard. I’m 100% new to paddle shifters and they are not my thing. I tried to like it. It felt weird even with 8 gears and running on highway driving like an ass the whole time I’m talking steady cursing around everyone at 95 holding 4500-5000 rpm for 1 whole hour without interruption and minimal slowdown. And I also drove it around some windy back roads on the economy mode just enjoying the ride of the car itself but still not liking the automatic.
It’s a CVT believe it or not. No real gears in there.
Manual. It deserves it.
Looks way better in person. Go take a look and a drive.
I went to play at the dealer. Base was 29k. 31k and change for Premium. Clutch was odd, felt rough on pavement (kind of expected). I hear many dealers are not seeing these sell well. I liked it. Wasn’t in love. The cladding looks weird.
that punch got me GOOD....lol
Love mine. Still debating color-matching the wheel wells.
I like the rear look
I honestly see a early mid-cycle refreshing coming by the end of its second year on market. Hope to be right.
I think you are right. If new generations were perfect out of the box, they wouldn't need mid-cycle refreshing. For 2024 I would hope to see an 8 or 9 inch infotainment screen with physical knobs/switches/buttons for the HVAC on the base model, and Subaru cleaning up the cladding and rear bumper on all models.
Great review Tyler, if I were into these kinda modern capable sports sedans I would have looked at previous generations and get an STI, BTW it's a strange one but it'd beat Lexus GS450H at a drag race right?
Thank you, It would be really close but i would probably bet my money on a gs450h because the awd launch would need to be nailed for it to beat the lexus if we're going off of the numbers posted by the lexus back around 2015
Awesome review! Just got my new 22 WRX! I've notice 1st to 2nd is a bit bouncy, even with a slow release of the clutch. Any suggestions?? I usually shift between 2500-3000 rpm.
Hard to say what might be causing it outside of just getting used to the bite point. I usually just push in the clutch halfway or until it’s not biting and shift. Also don’t want the revs to fall too fast or slow if you’re going for the smoothest shift possible. If you’re trying to go fast, it’s pretty inevitable for it to be bouncy!
bouncy as in jerky?
@@bkhavityoway23 Jerky I meant to say! LOL! Is only from 1st to 2nd. I do notice when shifting arund 2000rpm or even 3200rpm the jerkiness is way less.
@@victorpena6543 is it an issue with not giving it gas when letting off the clutch? Why does it jerk? Do you have to gas it at all when you shift?
@@bkhavityoway23 The issue is not from a stop, is shifting from 1st to 2nd.
Less the Rubbermaid pieces, it looks ok. The difference in price between the base and sport is substantial.
Damn that punch though holy fuck 😂😂😂
the price is Ok and the rest is only good for fans of this car, thank you for the review.
Hey… wondering how bad it is with confort and noise, I wanted to get a Sti as a daily, but I come from a Subaru Crosstrek which is super confy.
In France today I can only get the old version sti, but I wonder if the old version Sti or this wrx is that bad as a daily ( bad roads, highway…..)
Thanks 😉
I detail cars for a living and do ceramic coatings. The interior in the Honda is NOT built well in the least. The subaru is much better in every way, even materials. I can't count how many times i have been vacuuming a Honda or Toyota and had the carpet literally fall apart or pull away from the edges where is supposed to be tucked. Not to mention how easy it is to stain the plastic in a Honda. You might like the style of the Honda, but it is not nearly as well built as the price would suggest
"and if you don't want to row your own gears you can get a CVT...an SPT."
For those of us in the rest of the world who import from Japan as a grey import: :-\
dude that punch looked like it hurt
Bro has some guns on him 💪
thanks dog
that punch LOL
You’re hilarious! Great review!
Can we just get a 2.4 turbo crosstrek please..
How about a STI trim!
Lol the CVT. My daughter bought an Impreza with the CVT earlier this year and if you aren’t into speed, or cars in general, its perfect.
Only thing I don’t like is the hyper-quick steering. Turing the steering wheel 1mm, is nearly a lane change
The CVT is actually pretty good in the GT trim. In my mind, Comfort and Normal Mode shift like my wife’s Impreza. Sport is tuned perfectly for city driving (for me) and Sport+ shifts are really quick.
Yay no Markup!
I like and want one
I would definitely color match all the cladding. Also, it really doesn't make sense to put Recaro seats in a grand touring edition.
The gt is stupid without manual option.
You looks pretty tall, may I ask how tall are you? Do you have a good headroom in the WRX?
He says this if you watch the video. He’s 6’3”
What color blue is this?
I thought the short throw comes with the sti shifter knob
So your base did have a regular shifter
Am I right?
No, those are separate accessories, unfortunately.
Saw this guy get punched twice for referencing CVT’s. Now I have to go purchase a manual WRX tomorrow.
I love it!
Love mine.
I Love mine too !
Anyone in Canada know the lead time on these for orders? Doesn't seem like there's any in stock. The price is as about as good as it gets for an awd turbo new car these days. Need to replace my ralliart eventually.
I have spoken to two different dealerships in Western Canada. One told me it would be a four to six month wait and another one told me it would be an eight to ten month wait.
@@jasonkay869wow! Common, and aggressively discounted in the US
Good review but Royal East side Bloomington, Volkswagen and Subaru all have a $2,000 or more markup on their vehicles.
Thank you, that's Royal South. I'll talk to them to confirm that but their website still showing msrp.
I'd buy one as a more fun daily. But it's not a dream about car to overly take care of and want to bring to the track or meets.
Nailed it; bought one as my everyday driver in the upper midwest US; ticks all the boxes, and as someone in their mid 30's it still is rowdy enough to sate my appetite for a weekend toy most of the time.
2DS lookin ah infotainment. Car seems great though.
a good way to put it
Subaru says that the CVT is better. Could you do a test drive of the CVT.
Trying to put that together as we speak! The gt model unfortunately sold before it even hit the ground but the same dealer has a base cvt model coming in too!
@@Realistick cool thanks
Better, how?
they do make a wagon down under....
Don't remind me😭
CVT trans is so hated by enthusiasts.
Why on earth use a CVT in a car made for enthusiasts?
@bobhebblewhite1685
want to drive real fast in a vb wrx? first put down $1,000 and wait for 3 months. go down to the stealership and pay the rest of the money and collect the car. then drive it for 1,600 kms (yes i am not a yank) to run the engine in. so far i have 800 kms on the clock and maybe one day soon (probably next year) i may get to find out how fast my car will go. it is all in the waiting!
That vas good.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Honda must be proud of their tail light design ;-)
Thanks for the great review. I had a lot of fun test driving a 2022 WRX and a 2018 WRX. I'd love to get a WRX, but it's too cheap looking and feeling. For the same money I can get a 2-3-year-old BMW that blows it away in almost every category.
Thank you for watching, I think a used bmw is objectively better in most ways, yet I'd still much rather get the WRX for resale, parts and maintenance cost (on average) and the personality too.
Well it's not entirely fare to compare a used vehicle to a new one. With that aside, it is hard to find a 2-3 year old BMW with xDrive and a manual, at least nearby me.
reliability..... Bmw's suck at being reliable. Plus higher insurance. Higher maintenece costs.
@@Realistick BTW, I didn't buy the BMW!
This or the new Mk8 Golf GTI…?
hahaha, same thing here bro, both in the same price range but just cant decide, it's a hard decision!
That really is tricky, I would say the GTI impressed me more with how fun, comfortable, practical and efficient it was. However, the last WRX gen was more reliable than the previous GTI, the new WRX feels more analog (which I prefer), and the all wheel drive is awesome.
@@borisstupar5147 Haha, for real brother. I’m leaning towards the GTI, just so much more refined. I do love Subies AWD and resale value though.
@@Realistick Decisions decisions… 😵💫 I’ve had 3 Subies, so it’s hard to switch!!
@@PQR5CHE i believe you, i drove both previous generations wrx and golf 7 gti. The way it drives i like WRX better but consumption is a bit too much and has no issues while GTI had a lot of problems, just with 9000km on the clock model 2019 was leaking oil, so yeah reliability issues! WRX should come with refreshment in 2023 they said, they'll change some details on it, maybe cladding will match the car from factory :), will wait a bit!
eye spy lake monroe :)
Why would anyone get this over the new BRZ? If practically is your concern then go for the civic type R or gr Corolla.
Because it has awd, 5 usable seats, is not going to be as impossible to find, and is cheaper than the type r and corolla gr.
I bought a BRZ and can absolutely see why someone would want a WRX instead. Corolla/Type R are in a different price/availability bracket.
Many reasons...4 doors, AWD, more trunk space...not everyone lives in Cali or Florida :D
Availability
This reviewer: reviews a brand new car still in break in period, takes it to redline🤦♂️
I noticed reviewers will nearly always callout an ugly product as polarising or subjective. Anyway fine review otherwise.
The black body cladding looks awful with most colors but I saw a black WRX and it actually looked pretty good. This is the first time I have checked out the channel and it was definitely a solid review. Subscribed!
I liked your enthusiasm, but I can tell you’re not a car guy
Rear looks like 10th gen civic
Who designed it? Not the prettiest......
Overpriced for what you get. The body cladding is ugly, requires premium fuel, and even then (even by Sports sedan standards) the fuel economy is just bad. Seriously, an enthusiast would be better off tracking down a used example of the previous Gen. WRX, spending some money to fix it up, and then driving around in an actually good-looking Subaru then going for this new version. Even in base trim.
Drive it first, she is ugly but it's more comfortable, better powerband, gets similar mileage, and with the price of used ones, it makes little sense to get one unless you can't afford it.
It doesmt require premium fuel. The VB can take low test gas
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Subaru's marketing department ensures strict SPT labeling
looks like a smaller Legacy. soooooooo much plastic. terrible job Subaru
Something that ugly is not subjective. I saw one the other day…. You can almost forgive that cladding over the wheels, but that plastic backend is just awful
Commenting on looks is exactly that...subjective lmao. You aren't the only opinion out there. Brush up on your definitions.
@@TenHigh5s if you thing something that ugly looks great, great. It’s too bad for the last generation of WRX that will be made that this was their result. A lowered CrossTrek. Lol. And, I don’t need to brush up on anything. Ugly as fuck is the majority opinion out there
That black trim is hideous. That alone is a dealbreaker.
The only car that gets slower with every new generation that’s released.
It's identical to the previous car but feels better and has proven to handle some impressive power.
No, that would be the Si…
@@billisdewillis5 Si is not slow in the least. The power delivery is just different in the Si. I've owned an Si and I own a 2023 WRX now and the Si is not a slow car in the slightest.
I find this car offensive.