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@adamlemus75856 жыл бұрын
Im going to really enjoy this review in 20 years when it's a retro review
@justincash11814 жыл бұрын
Adam Lemus in 20 years we’ll have electric cars that hover to give the smoothest ride possible, and it’ll all be autonomous
@AllanDelosReyes3 жыл бұрын
Like I enjoyed the review of the 94 Toyota Celica.
@jasonhall36932 жыл бұрын
@@justincash1181 that sounds Awful 😞
@francomonno32566 жыл бұрын
i bought a 2018 WRX and its honestly an amazing car. I thought about buying a Hyundai Genesis or a AUDI A4 but the Subaru for its safety rating and its AWD it was a win win for me. Here in Canada with the snow this year man it went through it like it was not even there. The apps suck for the Harmon Kardon sound system but I have spotify its all good.
@ohplezz6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 and I love it.
@dnawrapsatl6 жыл бұрын
franco monno welcome to the fa20 18 family.... what color did you get? any mods yet?
@noahking245 жыл бұрын
Dallas Williams i have a 2018 wrx base wrb 3k miles - stage 2+ pro tuned at 324hp/365trq
@CarStory5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 STi and in the turns it feels like its on railroad tracks. It's a crazy fun everyday car and makes me smile when I drive it. Just a one of a kind car and that's why I bought it.
@The_Animal_Man4 жыл бұрын
im glad you like it...but im not sure if it feeling like being on railroad tracks is a good thing lol
@thestoebz Жыл бұрын
@@The_Animal_Man I think he means tight cornering with low body roll
@1997SScamaroNOS6 жыл бұрын
The Subaru WRX is a well respected car On or off road. The all-wheel-drive is truly amazing.🏁🇯🇵
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
Yep respect the 0-60 in 5.7 stock and a Camaro SS getting 27mpg highway as well. Being cheaper than an STI and doing 0-60 in 4.0 stock. Any v8 or SC V8 shames Subaru Sti in every way even mpg!!!
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
Camaro 2.0T 0-60 in 5.4
@n8rey6 жыл бұрын
corners and off road tho
@n8rey6 жыл бұрын
ps i drive a 2012 sti hatchback as my daily and a 2016 ss on the weekends so i would know haha
@Statstistician5 жыл бұрын
Chill out, bro. Not everyone wants a Camaro or a V8. A turbocharged, AWD sedan with good cornering, good brakes and excellent road feel, like the WRX, is a LOT of fun and a much more practical car when you factor in corners and weather. Not to take away from the Camaro, but it's really a different tool for a different job.
@ericgarcia35884 жыл бұрын
Just got my 2018 WRX limited with 60k for 20k I feel like it was a good deal. This car is amazing even stock. Can’t wait for a tune 💯
@jwilliams96113 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2019 with 17000 miles for 25
@davekeller61152 жыл бұрын
2015 WRX CVT Owner since 2016. Rock solid reliability no issues so far. Just reached 100,000 kms this week. Will keep my car stock forever.
@cmdc7782 жыл бұрын
I thought about the CVT. For me, the manual alternates between fun and a pain in the ass. Not super easy to drive smoothly IMO.
@vavo49026 жыл бұрын
Cobb STG1 sorts out the power delivery gripe. Made my 16 much smoother
@Frankisrock6 жыл бұрын
I love my 18 wrx. Really fun to drive, decent gas mileage and enough power to have fun with it. Looking forward to mods soon.
@thetreblerebel3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to drive one
@Otaner1426 жыл бұрын
the amount of people complaining is stunning... just thank that subaru exists !
@jGRite6 жыл бұрын
Anyone that has this car would complain, but would at some point purchase upgrades to alleviate the complaint.
@mrch33sehed936 жыл бұрын
They've never driven one. I love mine and it's my first Subie. Sure other sedans have more power but no manual option.
@chrisgee26166 жыл бұрын
Should've ended it when the Evos did
@MultiChicklets6 жыл бұрын
i own one of these and i have no complains =)
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
WRX Sti 0-60 in 4.7 Camaro SS 0-60 in 4.0 Not to mention the base WRX (0-60 in 5.7) that looses to a V6 Camaro. Buy a V8 and supercharge it and if u want AWD a V8 dodge has that and is way faster too
@kpark8k6 жыл бұрын
If you want a new car with all wheel drive, manual, 4 doors, 30 mpg highway for under $30k-- this is your option.
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
wrx in Japan is 3,334,000 yen
@UniversalBeing1013 жыл бұрын
@@coopsnz1 Yes but the WRX S4 in japan comes only in automatic and has a few more options out of the box, not to mention it comes with 295hp and 295 torque...
@davidst48966 жыл бұрын
I always get 28+ Mpg and see 34 Hwy AWD is great in bad weather
@Jerinlf3 жыл бұрын
I second this, I own the same car.
@brendanfogel45733 жыл бұрын
I only drive in the city, I’m averaging 21 mpg
@InternalAffairs2445 жыл бұрын
Have this exact car, but the 2019 model. Drive it to work every day, very comfortable and practical, and it's faaaast.
@sabredragostea5345 жыл бұрын
thinking of getting the limited edition trim myself in about 6 months.
@InternalAffairs2445 жыл бұрын
@@sabredragostea534 I test drove a limited 2018, and it was nice inside. Higher quality interior
@InternalAffairs2444 жыл бұрын
@James Key, I've read that the stage 1 makes the car much more fun to drive. Not just power wise, but it shifts smoother and broadens the power band
@thewhitewolffl4 жыл бұрын
how is your gas mileage?
@InternalAffairs2444 жыл бұрын
@@thewhitewolffl slightly better than advertised, but I don't drive it hard very often. Averaging 28 city/31 hwy
@Mr_Chris776 жыл бұрын
I didn't know there was so much hate for the WRX. I am leaning towards one because it's a good value for the power and handling you get. Destroys the Civic Si. Not sure how it stacks up against Focus ST, but they won't be making those after this year I believe. The VW is priced out of sight and too expensive to fix if something breaks.
@dougefresh89524 жыл бұрын
This gen needs a Stage 1 Cobb or MAP tune to really feel like a WRX. I know because I have one (2018). Hated driving it before the tune, absolutely love it now.....
@K03sport3 жыл бұрын
@@devn3813 internet search. Look for places with a dyno. Ask around. Don't be afraid to drive a ways and stay overnight.
@bliglum6 жыл бұрын
Remember the days when the WRX was an impressive, world class performer? Pepperidge Farm Remembers..
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
business costs have got higher , why wrx hasn't changed . Any way wrx has been under 28000usd since it came out
@stinkyfungus6 жыл бұрын
Current model has the best chassis and suspension of any previous WRX. There is amazing performance locked away in the FA20DIT if you are willing to modify to get it. With a few minor tweaks and a retune, it IS a world class performer at its pricepont. Performance brakepads and slotted rotors A performance alignment A stiffer rear swaybar and endlinks Stage 2 tuning with turboback exahust And a set of michelin pilot sport 4s tires And you have a 300whp car that STILL cost less than 30k That will give car twice its price a fair run for their money In the twisties Name a 30,000 car that can do what a lightly tuned 2015+ WRX can do.
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
haha! exhaust system , tune , Brembo brakes under 30k new wrong
@deej6285 жыл бұрын
Ben Chesterman he didn't say brembos
@devn38134 жыл бұрын
@@stinkyfungus the GLI will smoke almost anything with a tune and you can get one for $24,000
@Acc0rd796 жыл бұрын
It really needs a full overhaul, it's a great car with tons of room but it could use an update in styling and a brand new engine all together with way more power. The one great positive I'll give it is Subarus really hold their value!
@FACTOTUM_556 жыл бұрын
Acc0rd79 the FA20DIT engine IS brand new dude. You're thinking EJ series motor
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
in Japan its ,3 , 334,000 yen , do you want to pay 32k for a wrx
@zeno15sti336 жыл бұрын
No just no nooo, its not broken
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
Acc0rd79 if you want something that holds the value look at a jeep wrangler you could buy them for 22k new in 2007 and you cannot find that year for under 13k even over 216,000 miles. Comparing that to how fast a Ford focus depreciates you actually save more and depreciation then you could possibly spend in gas
@joshuameadows49222 жыл бұрын
The better the engine the more it cost, the entire point of this car is that its affordable for you get. Some people are impossible to pleasem
@ArsenalHobby5 жыл бұрын
My 2017 Wrx is amazing, Add some strut bars and ceramic race pads and go have some fun!!!
@iSkateBoard105 жыл бұрын
Strut bars are useless on these cars, what you want is a 22mm rear sway bar.
@dlg54854 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2020 WRX Limited with the STI short shifter and I love it! This car needs the short shifter for maximum enjoyment, so I definitely recommend ticking that box. The ride is a bit harsh, but I live in Ohio so it may just be the sh*tty roads here. Overall, the WRX is a sports car bargain, even in the top Limited trim. It's worth every penny I paid for it, which was nicely discounted by the way.
@K03sport3 жыл бұрын
I'm in SWOH, and half of it is the roads. Car needs more than a STS. Even with my AWE Touring CBE, engine and road noise kill any enjoyment. Suspension could be more planted and less jittery. (Emissions) rev hang is a real buzz kill and isn't necessary. Subaru left so many doors open on the (new) WRX, it's basically a project car from day one. Swap out this, change that, add this and this, remove that. A never ending quest it will be...I've started down the path, but have a long way to go...
@user-sn1lu5yi6r Жыл бұрын
In the end, despite its deficiencies and limitations in reliability and design .....the WRX is still legendary.
@K03sport2 жыл бұрын
be aware of all of the "challengers" or people thinking you want "to go bro" when you are just cruising on the highway doing the limit. In my '19 base (not even the premium or even STI) ppl in mustangs, Camaros, and a few others always hang on my side for 10-15 seconds before accelerating quickly to show what they have. I don't want to race; I'm just driving to work. Oh, never buy the base model WRX, go premium or higher...however, I should of bought the base STi despite the EJ engine I don't care for too much...
@DTM0066 жыл бұрын
"...now that they have the BRZ in the fold." The BRZ was available in 2013. MotorWeek...are you feeling OK?
@ZiTop23 жыл бұрын
Watch any drive video and see the smile on drivers face when the turbo picks up
@jtd3d3516 жыл бұрын
I love the wrx. I’m not a fan boy by any means. 6 MT most horsepower and torque compared to the competitors. I couldn’t ask for anything better at the moment. Let’s not forget AWD as well. The competitors don’t have that maybe Audi but look at how much you get for the money with this thing.
@BullittBill876 жыл бұрын
I got an ‘18 and I think it’s great. Not mentioned is the rear fold-down arm rest new for 2018... I’m not racing but it does the job around town, fun but can use another +/-50hp (I know STI is more but I’m not paying $40,000). Stock seats and steering wheel are amazing, sound system is garbage
@2R1V3R6 жыл бұрын
If you want more power then might as well get the STI.. or tune the WRX with cobb tune
@Dunkaroos2486 жыл бұрын
Manny787 and void your warrantee. Other manufactures are way out matching this car and it’s factory backed, not full bolt on tuner
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
what other cars get to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds , under 30k new none
@dnawrapsatl6 жыл бұрын
Manny787 you got the cash for sti gas? if not just go cobb stg1 wrx base
@kennymony16914 жыл бұрын
@@dnawrapsatl good point
@dnawrapsatl4 жыл бұрын
@@kennymony1691 alot of people dont care about the mpgs until its too late. Your talking atleast a 600 a month payment for either car unless you put some down. If you can afford to daily an sti your filling up quite often id bet. Atleast 50 bucks a week. So now your at 800 a month and wonder where your money went lol
@xnah6156 жыл бұрын
What it comes down to is preference and what your willing to spend. I own a 2016 wrx and I love it but if I had a billion dollars a wrx wouldn't be sitting in my driveway.
@ErectileSceptile3 жыл бұрын
I think I'd still have a WRX for winter weather (I live in Colorado). I hate trucks and the WRX is really the only reliable AWD sports car
@paidbenss122 Жыл бұрын
Love my wrx I just bought, the smiles per gallon is no joke
@daytona44066 жыл бұрын
Not that it needs more power needs more torque
@jGRite6 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, 0 to 60 times change with turbocharged vehicles depending on the weather conditions.
@abendiaye33306 жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 WRX and would take it any day over the STi. The FA20 motor is superior to the aging EJ25. It's a perfect balance of power and fuel efficiency. Remember, this is a rally car, not a muscle car. If you want a 13 second car or faster, get a Ford GT, Corvette, or GTR. If you want a fun car to take on a dirt road or snowy road, get a WRX.
@somanymods6 жыл бұрын
Abe Ndiaye the Ford GT is $400,000, lol I think you meant mustang GT
@andrewevams12186 жыл бұрын
Or get an RS they run 13.2 1/4 mile and can still play in the dirty or snow. On my stock motor with just a tune and fuel upgrade it runs mid to high 12s.
@FACTOTUM_556 жыл бұрын
Engine aside the STi drivetrain is so much better than the base WRX. I have a 2016 WRX so I'm not hating. But I drove a sti and aside from the motor the limited slip diffs and transmission are sooooo much better. The shifter alone is 👌. And Everytime I get a 1 wheel peel in the front or rear it's a reminder of how much the diffs make a diff. The only way you get tire spin on a sti is if all 4 spin. If I could afford it I'd go STi.
@oo7Grexx6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Evans The RS price is in a different bracket. Its almost 60k here in Canada while this WRX can be had around 37k.
@andrewevams12186 жыл бұрын
O ok. I bought both my RSs form 43k. Thats a huge difference
@BLACK05GO16 жыл бұрын
They need someone that knows how to drive a WRX to test them. WRXs are so driver dependent. If you're not skilled at launching one, your times will be slow. A skilled driver would have no trouble getting very low 5 sec 0-60 mph and high 13s in the 1/4 mile.
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
BLACK05GO1 really
@nickkm18446 жыл бұрын
I have a stock 17 wrx, launched it at 0-60 at 5.1 sec. That guy can't drive lol.
@BLACK05GO16 жыл бұрын
Yeah, when I first got my WRX, I sucked at launching it and got smoked by cars because I would bog the launch everytime. When you bog the launch, the boost drops and then you get turbo lag and a slow launch. But with practice I learned that with a high rpm launch and a tiny bit of wheel spin to keep the rpms and boost up, my WRX would jump off the line so much faster. It ran low 13s with exhaust and manual boost controller (8.6 at our local 1/8 mile). I was beating cars like LS3 Fbodys, Mustang GTs, etc at our local 1/8 mile with just those simple mods. I later did a Turbo swap and supporting mods, but that's another story.
@stinkyfungus6 жыл бұрын
@@nickkm1844 It can be done in 5 seconds flat. 1. Put car in Trac. Mode (the traction control will be off, but you keep the VDC) 2. Launch at 5k. brutally. 3 shift 1st to 2nd at redline 4. You should hit 60 at the top of second just before hitting the rev limiter. If you grab 3rd before you hit 60, you won't make 5 seconds. With a good stage 1 tune you can do it in 4.7 seconds A good stage 2, 3.8 seconds.
@Dragunov3024 жыл бұрын
stinkyfungus 5. launch at 5k? Kiss your diffs goodbye
@manhoot Жыл бұрын
The little soo-bar-oooo. WOW
@ronaldtharappel56335 жыл бұрын
For some reason, Subaru still offers a CVT. Hey John, maybe its because they sell! People can say what they want,but i love my WRX limited with eyesight. I work 11 hrs a day and sit ina lot of traffic. In the WRX, even in traffic, its a pleasure to drive and hear its sweet sounds.
Engine technology hasn't improved top end performance much. It's all about fuel economy and emissions these days. A Norwegian rally legend made rally cars with 0-60mp/h in 2.2s, that was the early 90's I believe. They changed rally regulations because he had to much hp. I believe he had more hp than the current F1 cars. Those days F1 still used V10 or V12 engines.
@Tundra01286 жыл бұрын
People who trash on this car cant afford it in the first place lmfao
@Snadzies6 жыл бұрын
I have one and it does have issues. Side and rear profiles are a bit too subdued, no iconic boxer rumble, major power drop at about 4,500 to 5,500 rpm. Tons of people say a simple ECU tune be it a DIY Cobb job or a local tuner, fixes the power drop, but at just 6 months and 4k miles I'm not ready to void my warranty yet.
@mopar215 жыл бұрын
@@Snadzies no rumble due to equal length headers.
@tylerlang54245 жыл бұрын
@@Snadzies It shouldn't completely void your warranty... they would have to connect the tune to the problem somehow I believe
@nicknh33445 жыл бұрын
@@Snadzies bought a 2019 WRX in September. I'm at about 10k Kms on it. Already stage 2 with exhaust, downpipe, intake, headers, injectors, fuel pump, recirc valve, throttle inlet, turbo piping. Yea my warranty is on the bad side ATM 😂
@pasqualebenincasa11335 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Harrikissoon ur warranty isn’t on the bad side ur warranty is extinct lol
@lsmocyclist6 жыл бұрын
Definitely needs a refresh with more power. The next WRX hopefully is a screamer !!
@Snadzies6 жыл бұрын
Doubt that'll happen. Japanese government gets anal when a car makes much more than 300hp. If they make the WRX any faster then no one will buy the STI.
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
Communist party , more horsepower will mean less sales , because a wrx will cost $32000 with 300hp without tax
@e.honchoo95965 жыл бұрын
Snadzies fr ? Crazy
@thetreblerebel3 жыл бұрын
I love this WRX model. It still has that classic Impreza WRX look but modern too. Needs a big ass rear wing to complete it's look
@K03sport3 жыл бұрын
...just get a base STi. Yes, slightly more expensive, but a better car dollar for dollar. If I could go back 18 months, I would tell myself to buy the base STi (or Series.White) despite the my reservations about EJ25 in the STi and my dislike for white cars...
@ErectileSceptile3 жыл бұрын
@@K03sport I would not recommend the STI. I moved from an older 2005 STI to a new 2015 WRX. The '05 was awesome but it had so many issues. It was burning oil, had to have a engine rebuild at 125k - ringland and spun bearings. The EJ25 is an aged motor with a laundry list of problems. I miss the sound, but I do not miss the maintenance. The 15 WRX has been a dream, bought new, have since put 85k miles on it, it was tuned at 35k (warranty ran out 😎). Built motor, now it makes 390whp on 93 octane and 430 on e85. I wouldn't recommend doing what I did and shooting for 400+ in this car, the price difference between 350whp and 430whp was insane, I basically dumped the cost of another WRX into it 😅 350 is plenty doable though. Managed to get that done, mods + the car costed less than the price of a new STI
@hamerplayer12296 жыл бұрын
Hopefully the 2020 has a hatch and more HP
@ErectileSceptile3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully more hp and no hatch. Hatches look like eggs lol
@Pharaoh_The_Great5 жыл бұрын
It would be crazy if they brought back the Subaru rsti/ gc8 coupe version updated for the next generation... 🤔
@amulti-millionaire2736 жыл бұрын
Why are these cars set up to cut power at 4800RPMS?
@ohplezz6 жыл бұрын
Emissions. You can tune it out easily.
@stinkyfungus6 жыл бұрын
@@ohplezz This 100%
@alexlopez29956 жыл бұрын
Cobb STG 1 tune solves this problem.
@shaesham6 жыл бұрын
Come on. 5.6 0-60 is fast. Getting to 98 on the quarter mile is fast. If you want to shave off a second feel free to spend another 40k.
@googleaccount11324 жыл бұрын
I HAVE A 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA 3.3 V6 SPORT WITH 249 HP I CONSISTANTLY RUN 14.8 QUARTER MILE TIMES AT 98 MPH MY QUICKEST 0 TO 60 MPH HAS BEEN AS LOW AS 6.2 SECONDS!😇 I'VE BEATEN LOTS OF SPORTY CARS AND V8 TRUCKS WITH MY STOCK HYUNDAI SONATA SLEEPER
@kenkozawa98106 жыл бұрын
love the eurobeat the beginning...very appropriate
@SpencerLowe-kg4rg6 жыл бұрын
Two lot attendant guys I work with one bought one each. One white one black. We are all under 22.
@robfrmny216 жыл бұрын
Like how your test driver has a super bee 🐝 on his helmet, he knows what’s up
@BlueSTI6 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome
@tomc65934 жыл бұрын
Why does the wrx get slower? What am I missing?
@W333dm4n3 жыл бұрын
Wow! you can read the brochure
@Redfield5176 жыл бұрын
This sounds like the narrator is reading from a Subaru press release
@joshuameadows49222 жыл бұрын
Lmao at the people in the comment section bitching about how this thing doesn't have over 500hp with V8, when the car itself is only around 20k 🤣
@CFG394 жыл бұрын
Subaru putting a CVT in the WRX was the worst decision they could’ve made, well maybe retaining the ancient 2.5T was equally as bad. It’s just not a very modern engine with lots of lag, and a very peaky powerband.
@manowar55166 жыл бұрын
How old is this generation wrx now?
@ninjamoto213 жыл бұрын
I like that intro music and wanna know the name of it hahahaha
@migueldocarmo90286 жыл бұрын
Hey guys is Subaru even gonna sell a Wrx wagon in the USA again? I been waiting for it for a long time now! I’m at the point of going and getting a Golf 4motion wagon. Let me know what y’all know thanks.
@subaruwrx57016 жыл бұрын
Subaru needs to add more horsepower 260 in TV 6 regular sedan will smoke it in a zero to 60
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
it will cost 32k and less will buy it
@SavagexRaccoon6 жыл бұрын
Great car but if you've ever driven one you know subarus stock tuning sucks and heat soaks so fast and cuts power
@waynes.29836 жыл бұрын
SavagexRaccoon that's strange. Mine has never once done that and I've had it since 2015 when it was new.
@SavagexRaccoon6 жыл бұрын
Wayne S. They changed the tunes on all 2015+ wrx with a tsb in 2016 to keep the engine from over heating too fast and made the ecu cut power after 4500 rpms
@Nuttty6 жыл бұрын
i have a 2015 wrx with 100k on i am selling it and getting something else the stock seats did not last at all i just replaced the foam and seat covers cause they were tearing and i had metal stabbing me also it definitely heat soaked in summer it was a fun car but my Volvo S60 R was a way better car also i liked my cousins bug eye wrx more then my 2015 wrx it felt more comfortable and defiantly was faster and had more of a soul
@SavagexRaccoon6 жыл бұрын
New subaru is know to cheap out on their interiors and when it falls apart after a few years they refuse to fix it under warranty or help fix their defects they caused
@Nuttty6 жыл бұрын
yeah i am moving on to jeep i want something i can go offloading in also after doing the seat my self you see how cheap everything is also i got them to give me the materials for free to replace it by going to there headquarters in norwood mass i basically bitched them out saying a car seat should not fall apart after 100k and three years also i have not had a good history with there mechanics and service mangers, i lost all power to my brakes cause a dumb ass forgot to tighten a bleeder valve and then basically did not give a shit about it i had to call my own tow truck and he said if i did not make it back by five he would head home and he tried to give me two free oil changes for my trouble and a small thermos i got all my money back instead for that day and then some from that. sorry for the rant i could go further into how that went over but ill stop i am just fed up with them
@brodiwheeler75835 жыл бұрын
No official numbers with the CVT? C’mon MW! You could be more complete with it.
@silenthaiku50925 жыл бұрын
My 2003 wrx does 0-60 in 5 seconds flat! Why is this slower from 0-60?
@r.b.ratieta61116 жыл бұрын
Good review, love Subaru, but NO MOON ROOF on the PREMIUM anymore? WTF???
@Dragunov3024 жыл бұрын
R.B. Ratieta not with the performance pkg
@revengefullobster45246 жыл бұрын
"Overachieving at 268hp." LOL! The Focus ST has 250hp and the RS 350hp. Power isn't everything but when all your competitors are winning the HP battle, Subaru needs to recognize and step up their game. You shouldn't have to mod the car and risk your warranty to get the power it should have from the factory... I feel like the WRX should be at least 300hp, and the STI should be closer to 350-400. I love my 2015 STI, but mine it puts 470 to the ground and with a few other mods, it's a pretty formidable track car.
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
You're on drugs , Bmw m2 doesn't have 400hp
@Clutch4IceCream3 жыл бұрын
2 years later and now the Subaru is still in production, RS is not.. Guess power isnt everything eh?
@ryanhowell44923 ай бұрын
Cool
@alehuj52516 жыл бұрын
21 city 27 mpg hwy on premium gas,kinda low subie
@albertolopez54446 жыл бұрын
Excelente
@Otaner1426 жыл бұрын
PLEASE DO THE STI !
@BP-fx3qc5 жыл бұрын
Where's the sti review?
@kuraryuX6 жыл бұрын
I can't tell if the narrator was clowing the car or praising it...
@jp23x6 жыл бұрын
I guess for the price we shouldn't really complain about power but man is this car in serious need of more power
@2R1V3R6 жыл бұрын
akachuy STI is a good choice.. 👍🏼 for power..
@jp23x6 жыл бұрын
Manny787 not even close to being a good value. The sti has been on the market forever at damn near the same power level. For 40k you should be getting Audi rs3 performance. Instead the sti does 13s in the quarter? Blah blah save the but it's a track car argument. Unacceptable.
@2R1V3R6 жыл бұрын
True.. but it doesn't take much money to take this WRX to STI territory . If they wanted to boost the power on the WRX then whats the point on having the STI? how much power do you want out of the WRX? 🤔😅
@jp23x6 жыл бұрын
Manny787 you're absolutely right. But I just watched the motorweek video on the 2002 wrx. It had damn near the same performance numbers as the 2018 wrx, that's a 16 year difference with 0 change in performance. The sti has always been at 300 hp right? I used to really like these cars, but how can I like them now with this lack of innovation and evolution? Of course many will disagree with me and that's ok
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
technology in wrx sti adds 4k to the price ' brembo 6 pistons 2k , body kit and Wing 1k ' the Ej257 block I'm guessing 2k extra
@amulti-millionaire2736 жыл бұрын
I like this car but why is it so slow???
@k20a2toofast4u6 жыл бұрын
Stock tune sucks thats why. Surprised Motor week didnt mention the power falls flat on its face at 4500 rpms to 5800 rpms then picks up again before redline.
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
28000usd , you can t expect anything fast for that money
@conchobar6 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. For under $30K, you can get a 310hp Mustang ecoboost with performance package and MagneRide.
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
Joe Blow it's not slow. The car will make you pay attention sometimes. Also, 5 seconds in the wrong hands can kill many people
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
Cake Batter lmfao, hahaha. I paid $24k for my 17 wrx and destroy mustang. It take a coyote 1st gen to beat me and not by much
@JaxCha6 жыл бұрын
I love the Subaru but why did the dude talking say that a normal wrx can rival a focus RS and the civic type R? I say this because he clearly say those two cars are competitors of the wrx when clearly those two cars are competitors to the STI. Im pretty sure the civic type R and the focus RS can easily destroy a wrx, none STI on pretty much everything. Now if he said civic si, or ford fiesta then I'd probably wouldn't be laughing so hard because then all cars mentioned are in or closer to the same class. I mean, how weird would it be if I said the civic si or a fiesta is a competitor against a sti when clearly a wrx is closer to those twos cars class.
@camdoge6225 жыл бұрын
Jax Cha the type r and rs barely beats the sti, theyre back and forth. But they both will obviously beat the wrx, the plain wrx rivals the focus st and vw gti and also the civic si, whereas the sti rivals the rs and type r and golf r which it beats
@mopar215 жыл бұрын
In 5 years the Subaru will be running and still worth something, unlike the Ford.
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2017 brand new with roof vane and a diffuser, I paid just under $25k
@joseandra99386 жыл бұрын
Shawn Moses what state you buy in brother?
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
Jose Andra bought it at Russell Subaru volkswagon in Catonsville, Maryland. I bought it black Friday week, $1000 off
@joseandra99386 жыл бұрын
Shawn Moses in that case might have to hold off till Black Friday that’s a freakin steal. Thanks for the feedback
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
Jose Andra cool, what state are you in?
@joseandra99386 жыл бұрын
Shawn Moses I’m in New York was looking into buying one and found one for a great price 23k for a 17 wrx low miles but was a lemon law car
@torment123456 жыл бұрын
same horsepower for like 13 years
@k20a2toofast4u6 жыл бұрын
torment12345 omg wrong lol. You are thinking of the STI. The wrx FA20DIT has been around since 2015..
@boblemoche98706 жыл бұрын
Since 2009 the wrx has 265 hp so yeah 9 years with roughly the same hp and gaining weight in the process.. STi 2004 too 2019 with same hp..
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
13 yrs talking out of your ass lefty , wrx has been 260hp since 2009
@MrStlover996 жыл бұрын
torment12345 same power different result
@kingofmtakina41425 жыл бұрын
Name of song??
@Walter-hg2nr6 жыл бұрын
This engine should be in Outback Forester
@revengefullobster45243 жыл бұрын
It is. My wife has a XT Forester and it has the FA motor which puts out close to the same power.
@jasondockery7042 жыл бұрын
still slower than the 17, i made the right choice
@stownrt616 жыл бұрын
What is that front bumper I want for my 2016 wrx
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
charlie S Dodge Chargers are way bigger safer and nicer plus there much faster than a base Corvette and as fast is the fastest Corvette ever made! No Subaru can do that modded or not. Audi Mustang Camaro and a few other 2.0Ts are faster than a WRXs actually. Look into it more Camaro 2.0T is cheaper and does 0-60 in 5.4 and Camaro SS 0-60 in 4.0 costs the same if u wait and buy the last years model close outs at 20% off. Plus SS gets 27mpg same as the WRX and better than a 0-60 in 4.7 at best Sti. Please guys go to a few dealerships and actually look at cars prices times and then rent one on the track or drive a friends. I knew someone with a 575hp Sti that couldn't beat my friends 6.4L 485hp challenger. And the five days you take a car on the track Subaru is barely better there but the 355 days u use it to drive around u have way more pull from a V8 which is the point of owning a sports car. Don't on the slower sports car brand ever a Kia stinger beats in STI in every way. Track. Mpg. Man that's just sad when u can get a 455hp v8
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
Base wrx in Japan with 300hp , is 3,334,000 yen / 31000usd . Do Yanks want to pay 32000usd for a base wrx
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
Wrx 265hp / 1450kg under 5 seconds I call bullshit
@tommieboi7076 жыл бұрын
In 2015 mw tested a wrx at 13.9@100mph. Seems to be getting slower with every new year.
@k20a2toofast4u6 жыл бұрын
tommieboi707 you cannot duplicate the same track test ever bc of weather and track conditions
@tommieboi7076 жыл бұрын
k20a2toofast4u unless the the weather gets up to 90 degrees or above, you can replicate the same time on a stock car at the same track. Which is the case in this video. There are definitely a lot of variations. One way to tell would be to dyno both cars on the same day at the same place.
@hiddenkard31016 жыл бұрын
You shouls launch these at 5k rpm. You can get low 13s if you do.
@jacksonliekmann77416 жыл бұрын
I think it’s time to put a 5 cylinder boxer turbocharged engine. These 5 cylinders need to be Uncommon in the USA. Without it. The car will be dated a bit against the new Sports cars. The Ford Focus RS for example. It’s 5 cylinder engine is developed by Volvo. The thing that confuses me that they replaced the 5 cylinder engine to a 4 Cylinder ecoboost engine.. they did it again with the Ford Ranger Awkwardly. I love rally cars. But then the focus RS can do things better in track. Than in Off-road. Then the WRX (STi) did Really good off the Mud, Even through straight trails, and Winter. Focus RS can’t do that anymore!
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
and it costs 42000usd , wrx sti with 350 hp will cost $ 45000
@msalazar895 жыл бұрын
Smoked 3 of these in my 08 si, there slow stock
@LeBronxHeat6 жыл бұрын
For the version MT (manual) you know if have System Rev match?
@stinkyfungus6 жыл бұрын
No, you blip the throttle to rev match. The way god intended MTs to be.
@VagabondGFG6 жыл бұрын
Why does the MPG suck so much?
@Troymatti6 жыл бұрын
This car is absolutely POS ask Me why ? 2015 honda accord v6 can smoke the shit out of this car ,LMFAO
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
2016 430 hp car for 27k , yeah lefty get off the drugs
@ControlableInsanity5 жыл бұрын
jesus if your talking about a wrx i wouldn't be wearing a d*** suite
@relaxivegotthis6 жыл бұрын
One should not look at, touch, or speak of this car while wearing a suit.
@danilorodriguez46656 жыл бұрын
Why CVT, why why?
@Dunkaroos2486 жыл бұрын
My 05 blob eye was just as fast and unlike this model actually had the real boxer rumble
@danielmorris54706 жыл бұрын
mrpicky510 the newer chassis is faster around the track than the olders.
@Snadzies6 жыл бұрын
And the same thing can be said about the new ones, put in a little doe and it'll go way faster.
@orbits26 жыл бұрын
looks like any other car parked next to the grocery cart return bin
@1mlb7046 жыл бұрын
My 19 year old Grand Prix is just as fast to 60 (granted it's modded) and gets similar MPG's. I think Subaru can do better than this WRX
@AWDfreak6 жыл бұрын
1mlb704 - A stock Pontiac Grand Prix sure as hell won't offer the same handling under inclement weather or even perform nearly as well on a mountain road. Sure, there's many other vehicles that are better choices for straight-line acceleration, but the WRX has never highlighted it's 0 to 60 time as its sole performance point. The rally-inspired handling is the market it has a monopoly on.
@1mlb7046 жыл бұрын
Yeah true it's more of a handler than anything, and the AWD certainly helps it on twisty roads and whatnot. I will say though I live in Massachusetts and I've been driving my GP in inclement weather with proper snow tires for the past 7 years of owning it and it's been a champ. Never gotten stuck or slid off a road, I even drove it 30 miles home from work during a legitimate blizzard back in January. I work at a Ford dealership and I've driven several AWD/4WD trucks and crossovers with all season tires in the snow and they didn't handle the roads as well as my car. Tires make all the difference when it comes to snow/rain/ice
@connordunckel85446 жыл бұрын
the mpg is pretty understated you'll get 30 cruising at 75 without an issue
@zeno15sti336 жыл бұрын
Seriously , these motors are super high strung. Especially compared to the sleepy 3800 Gtp/gxp. Mass really western or eastern , it dosnt matter just follow me down the Mohawk trail hairpin and see if 0-6 matter.
@ratedrpinto4186 жыл бұрын
Nice car but cost too much. I can get the same performance in the Nsx that cost 200 thousand
@macdee60406 жыл бұрын
Whut!
@ratedrpinto4186 жыл бұрын
Mac Dee wrong car I thought I was commenting on the 2018 Ford GT
@randomsomeone16176 жыл бұрын
Peat Gayle lol. I was like wtf? 😂👍🐵🤘
@ratedrpinto4186 жыл бұрын
Random Someone I actually like this car lol
@randomsomeone16176 жыл бұрын
Peat Gayle agreed. 😎🤘
@rydelltorayno82716 жыл бұрын
What I dont like about it’s design it looks really fat
@nboy76 жыл бұрын
The power on this car is just too low by modern standards. Though that aside even with its low 260hp it still pulls timing like crazy. I wanted to get one...but the engine performance is a let down compared to other cars in its price range.
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
27k , 265hp you cant complain
@nicholascarrillo3136 жыл бұрын
Ben Chesterman you can find a 2015-17 for that price range with 430 hp😩😩
@coopsnz16 жыл бұрын
i said brand new 2018 car , not a 3 yr old second hand dodge R/t scat pack that are 30k usd .
@ohplezz6 жыл бұрын
A used POS in that price range. :).
@thewhitewolffl4 жыл бұрын
What other new car at a base model price of a WRX, comes with 4 cylinder, 268 hp, AWD, turbo, 6 speed, alloy-aluminum wheels (no wheel covers), 4 doors, with rear seats that fold down?
@trashcan96156 жыл бұрын
Ninja 400 will walk circles around this
@Zcypot6 жыл бұрын
I want the chassis but I want to keep my 2.5 and 5-speed.
@chrisgee26166 жыл бұрын
Zcypot are you serious? The 2011-2014 are the sexiest
@RyanLBC6 жыл бұрын
then get the sti.
@Zcypot6 жыл бұрын
Dream car is the WRX not the STI. I just want the increases stiffness. Plus the longer gears on the 5 speed are perfect for the street.
@chadhanson43696 жыл бұрын
Zcypot you realize other 2.0Ts are way faster and that's slower than even a 1970s V-8... The V-6 Camero even smokes that 0-60 in 5.1 stock
@Zcypot6 жыл бұрын
Jacob Fox the 08-14s were doing 4.2-.5 stock. Gearing was just more favorable.
@andrewevams12186 жыл бұрын
lmfao if you really want to be disappointed watch the retro 2002 wrx video on the top right. same 1/4 mile same 0-60 lmfao
@Snadzies6 жыл бұрын
Blame the various government safety and emission standards. 2018 has more power but weighs a few hundred pounds more. We're never going to get the fast, lightweight, affordable cars of the 90s and 2000s again.
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
Communist in Japan
@K03sport3 жыл бұрын
.. Miata/mx-5 is in the same boat. One has to really look at the details. Safety wise, the '18+ is leaps better than the' 04. Fuel efficiency is up to despite more power/torque. Technology is better as well. Transmission is 50/50. If you really want old school, buy a lotus.
@VaunShiz5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't compete with the type R or the RS , the STI does lol
@cdbig9er4 жыл бұрын
A stage 2 WRX will smoke a Type R, for way less money too.
@dnawrapsatl6 жыл бұрын
i think the 18 has more horse than the older sti. btw i love my 18 wrx to death. with tcs off anyway....
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
wrong !! the wrx has 268hp , wrx sti 305 hp
@dnawrapsatl3 жыл бұрын
@@coopsnz1 yes the newer sti, the older sti does not have 305 bro
@santinorodriguez13266 жыл бұрын
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