Yuri flexing on the kids

- "Let's get into the good stuff" - "Horsepower and torque like we said" - "No. Visors" I died.

According to the site, thats a $1,290 fanny pack, and that makes me incredibly sad.

Yuri hitting us with those pokemon evolutions again

Boxster = Boxer + Roadster.

Yuri flexing that Gucci 😂

I have the 2018 wrx and I am in love with it. It drives so smoothly and love the detail Subaru put into the car.

Boxster is a play on words, boxer engine + roadster. Closest thing to a pun coming from the Germans

So refreshing to have you guys well informed on this car. As a WRX owner and huge Subie fan, I appreciate that you do the research (on forums) and are willing to look past the nagging issues.

The "driveline shock" is because of rev hang. So when you shift too quickly the RPMs are slightly too high for your gear. If you shift slower the RPMs drop a bit and thus it engages better. Happens in my STI all the time. Interestingly if you put on the AC on, the RPMs drop way faster and you can shift quickly.

18' WRX here, can confirm that there's a loss in 4k-5k rev range, but a tune clears this up. From shifting from gear 1 to 2 is also a bit notchy, adding a shift stop also helps! These changes definitely made the WRX a much better driving experience!

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You guys are the only car channel I watch on YT! 😄

look at the sync of the visor return. you guys are getting good. XD

A couple of gallons (like 3) of E85 helps with the power dip at 4k RPMs. The engine is pulling timing to prevent knock. Subaru Boxers tunes are notoriously knocky engines.

I'm glad you addressed the boxer/boxter issue. It is kind of confusing, and I've probably called the Porsche Boxter a Porsche boxer a million times

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hey guys thanks for always making such great content !

I like your video style how you guys unload information in a conversation type of way.

I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a Vincero Watch into a Gucci store .... apparently neither would you. Great review on the Subaru and thanks for the video.

Awesome video as always! Would love to see an Audi RS3 review, or any RS for that matter.

I absolutely LOVE that you guys discussed drive line shock.

Gawd I love these guys reviews. Its not boring like the others

Can confirm. On my second wrx, the clutches have always been weird. They really dont drive like any other manual out there. Not bad, just takes a bit of time to get used to making it happy. Also yeah the 4000/4500 dip is there. The stock tune... yarp... what a pile its pretty lumpy some days. However. Beside that when this thing is smooth.... dear raptor jesus is it fun.

Raiu WRX + Type RA Wing will be perfect, the only problem i had with WRX and STi is that they don't carry Impreza name anymore

This was a relaxing review, I feel this was sentimental to Jakub being a previous Subie Owner. Love Yuri going full nerd in this review! Haha.

Great video as always guys! I've got a 2018 base and I love it. I've noticed when the weather is better, under 25°C or so, the power drop around 4500-5500 doesn't happen, or is much less noticable.

I kept seeing these videos in my recommended, and I would look at the thumbnail, title, and caption, and assume it was another Motor Trend show so I would gloss over them. For some reason I didn't notice that the channel name was different, clicked on a video to check it out anyways and now I'm hooked! Keep it up guys.

Really want more head to heads! WRX vs. Golf R would be sick in the winter

Nice review and congrats on the YT Plaque!

Congrats guys, you guys deserve another 100,000 subscribers and more

the dip in torque must be a Subaru tuning thing, the BRZ had the same issue. it was solved with an aftermarket tune.

"I don't collect anything," has an Omega X-33. I love this video by the way!

The best car reviewers back at it with another great video 👍

Like the music Jacob and Yuri!!

Jakub I legit bought that Gulf livery watchband a few days ago, great minds think alike.

I used to have a 2010 WRX hatch. It was a blast to drive. In February 2018 , I need to replace it (need to rebuild the engine and issues) and I checked for the 2018 WRX. The problem is I wanted to be hatchback. Also, it was missing some tech feature like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. So I decided to take the GTI over the WRX. This special edition still on par with the GTI and focus ST. It’s just an expensive trim like any high end trim. I think if I have to choose a trim for the WRX it will be the 'Sport' one at 35k CAD. I just wish they come back with a hatchback body. Great review guys !

Bar none, Yuri and Jacob, the most entertaining car reviews on KZfaq! Great review guys!

idk why but i replayed 7:49 - 7:55 to watch Yuri for like 1000 times. Hes just adorable.

Are you guys planning on doing a review of the 2019 STI?

Hey Guys! sorry if anyone mentioned this already, but the part of the word Rai (雷) means lightning, which is why it is in words like thunderstorm, raichu (as Yuri stated) and Raiden from Mortal combat、etc. Just thought you guys would like to know! ps: awesome review/gucci gear!

Update to owning one. Finally got to try mine in a real winter storm. Did purchase a second set of wheels and snow tires as it comes with SUMMER ONLY tires stock at least in the USA. With winters? PFFFFFF LOL what snow? I was plowing snow with my front bumper (we had a storm drop 11-13" ~25cm) of the stuff in my state which typically doesnt see snowfall that high like you Canadian boys do. Literally unstoppable. I had more fun driving it in snow than should have been legal. If you get lots of snow I really cant recommend this car enough (along with proper tires). It handles so predictably, so confidently that it really sets the standard for winter driving as far as Im concerned. Seriously the storm was bad. Took me 2.5hrs to get home during that storm. Just because no one else could get anywhere. Finally got on a side road to get around the people stuck going up hills. This car got me home safe. To give you an idea some people were stranded on the highways. Some stuck 6hrs+. Highways shut down. Also im averaging something like 27-28mpg highway.

I always get really enthousiastic when watching your video's. The mood quickly turns when i start searching and find local prices. You can pick up a normal WRX for no less than 108k Euro (124k USD) in the Netherlands. Fml.

"on the floor it goes", my exact words when my wife asks me to hold her bag in the car.

That Seiko watch tho Jakub’s wearing. 👍🏼

My buddies dad just picked up one of these in B.C. That color looks even better in person. He loved the 2010 STI that my friend has for its driving dynamics, and was looking at an STI, but didn't want a gawdy wing on the back of his sedan. So everybody wins, haha!

These guys are fun to watch. I was only after a review for a WRX I'm interested in and now I found myself subscribing 👍

what Subaru should have done is offer the WRX in hatchback configuration or offer a Crosstrek WRX! Other than the Raiu Edition, the 2019 WRX's interior is almost the same as my 2016 Crosstrek! Looking forward the new generation but unfortunately, I am giving up my least within 6 months, so I will have to make a choice and the current WRX generation doesn't make it for me!

If you press and hold, traction control will be FULLY off. I have a 16 WRX and it is epic for winter send with proper tires. (Buffalo Winters

Wicked video guys - good run down of regular WRX vs. special WRX value. It's a great car! I had a 2015 WRX Sport trim.

I just bought the American version of this car (Series.Gray), and it seems that they've addressed some of the problems you had with it in your original review. Subie grumble is back(somewhat), and they did some deletes to make it a little lighter and a little cheaper. No sunroof, SRH's, driveline shock doesn't seem too bad. Love the videos fellas, keep it up!

The torque dip between 4000rpm and 6000rpm seems to be a weakness with the Sub boxer engines. It's one of the biggest complaints in the Toyota GT 86 and Sub BRZ. People who bought those cars would change the header exhausts to fix the problem and then flash tune it. I thought it was better with turbo charged engines but I guess not. I guess the stock exhaust manifold makes the car suffocate in its own exhaust gasses that's why installing a new header always fixed the problem in the GT 86 platform

Raiden would have been a much better reference than Ryu. NBD just geeking hard.

Weeeeew i bought mine last june sport tech with RS pack weew i shoulve wait for this ohhhh well.. i love that color thoooo...

jacob, love the skx007 with the nato band! great watch haha

'18 Golf R owner here, Subaru wasn't even on the map for me when I was car shopping a few months back. Equal-length headers on a Boxer is a sin. #MakeSubaruGreatAgain

Show us the underbody after 80,000 km of winter driving.

Took one for a test drive today and you're right about the clutch, the oddest one I've ever experienced, but could get used to it though. I wasn't sure what to expect from the WRX, but it put a huge smile on my face and now I want one! The dealership had a Cool Gray Khaki STI in the showroom, how awesome is that color?!

I thought the NFC tag on the infotainment screen was cool. Simple and fast to connect your phone through bluethooth. Would love this feature in other cars :)

For the Raiu edition wrx, it comes with a sti short throw shifter. That is the "sti" branding for the shifter

Hey Yuri and Jakub, I think it would be a good idea if you are the drivers of the zambonis cleaning the ice during a home game of the Leafs

Yes yes yessss guys please do more Subaru reviews !

I got the series gray here in the states yesterday, found one used on a lot. Good stuff.

Boxer is the nick name for the Subaru engine. The official name of the engine is a horizontally opposed or flat engine.

STi feels like it understeers more because the EJ25 weights more than the newer FA20.

I agree with the fact only Subaru enthusiasts would buy this. I love the colour, but for a bit more I would get the Golf R. Great review once again! Also that fanny pack...at least it's Gucci

I have a '17 Focus ST with a Roush catback exhaust and I've had a few run-ins with some WRX's. They'll always be quicker off the line than an ST because of the drivetrain but they aren't really faster. I can more than hang with a WRX but the real joy of an ST is the feel and handling. However, I like the idea of doing a comparison: WRX vs. GTI vs. ST. And not only with performance but in feel and driveability.

“Linsey” is the dude driving the car lol

I'd go for a 2018 Ford RS. in this price zone new, preowned, Audi RS3! T)

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Just got my new 19 Wrx today. Love it. Manual and very very fun to drive Will fix it to more power with a downpipe

I really wonder if that Pikachu version will find any buyer amongst the Subie fans... I mean, if you are a fan of a brand, it is not because you love their “second best car”. You do not love the Merc E63 because the E43 is fantastic. You buy the E43 because it is a more reasonable choice. The same way you buy a Boxster because you cannot afford a 911... But how reasonable is a WRX which almost costs more than the base sti? I hope Subaru will come with some better ideas and begin the new decade with more thrill and passion, otherwise we will all end up driving sad Golfs!

This WRX special editions seem kind of pointless to me. Lots of extra money for not a whole lot of tangible additions to the car itself. Besides rarity.

Coin collector here too! haha. But I've done most of the collecting though. Good review guys. Congrats on getting hitched Yuri!

Boxter, Boxer. They're both Flat Engines. Love 'em!

Boxster= boxer roadster A roadster is a convertible 2 seat car.

The WRX is WAAAAAY better than the GTI. Would love to see some more Subaru reviews!

My 2004 never squeeked, although the doors did rattle when the 40Watt stereo was turned up. It also had a headliner that felt like it was made of recycled egg cartons. Speaker cones were paper.

I used to work at Harman and I was in the manufacturing process of the infotaiment system for Subaru, so maybe I worked with that radio ;)

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Good review fellas. Like the chemistry, no homo. Lol

i love my 2018 wrx! only complaint is the rev hang but it's not a big deal. definitely need to toss an exhaust on there for sound 😂

Would love an episode on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Your channel makes the vehicle understandable for a daily driver consumer and I love to see car enthusiasts show a bit of enthusiasm for the cars they review. I actually understand why someone would buy a Raptor now, lol.

Is the power dip at 4500 RPM similar to the infamous torque dip in the BRZ/86? Seems too similar to be coincidental.

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Love your videos, so funny!

Subie gang!🤘🤘. The rattles and squeaks and power dip and crappy visors and understeer and rev hang and funky ride height and plain interior, I still enjoy my reximus.

You guys need to make a Straight Pipes fanny pack.

I hate how Subaru just keeps releasing these stupid overpriced, limited edition versions of the STI and WRX while Ford and VW leave them in the dust. Everyone knows they need to update the STI engine, it would be amazing if they could do STI versions of other cars too like the Crosstrek. I was a Subaru fan boy growing up but now that I have the money to buy one, they suck.

YESS Base wrx vs base gti!!! I think head2head is a great idea. Can’t wait to watch them 👍

Can confirm traction control is fully off when you hold the button for 5 seconds and that it is hilarious on loose surfaces. If you want to try one on snowy roads, you’re welcome to have a go in my 2017 base when winter rolls around. I’m local-ish.

If only they take this engine, put in a bigger turbo and put it in the STI.

You pay extra for that Gucci passenger seatbelt

Great video guys! Can you guys also review 2019 wrx base vs. premium? Interested in them but really confused...

I love the fact that you included how your coffee will fit into the cup holders 😂😂😂

That's a really sweet looking color💙

If I had to choose it would be the ST but not the one you're thinking of... The storm grey Mk7 Fiesta ST 200 would be my choice, it wasn't as limited as this but it was still a final limited edition and the perfect swan song to the Mk7 Fiesta, sadly you guys never got this car on your side of the pond, it would have been cool to have seen your impressions. I just wish that it came out a year earlier when I bought my Regular ST, I would have definitely spent the extra money on it brand new.

MSRP of the the Sport tech RS plus subaru front, side and rear corner under spoilers and a short throw shifter and you get this. Couple extra hundred for black badging and paint I guess 😄

Thank you for the detailed review guys! I wanted to mention here that I did have a 2018 WRX sport tech RS for 6 months. Couldn't live with it in the city. The suspension bottomed out over medium bumps, the rev hang made it hard for me to out-accelerate a corolla since I would have to be gentle with the clutch, the rattles bugged me, and the jurid brakes made an embarrassing squeak as I was coming to a stop light....Got a lot of weird looks from people at the bus stop from this squeak. Also it was loud inside so I could not enjoy the harman kardon stereo. Mileage was at 11L/100km for me so not that great. Other than that, the car was super cool to look at, the entry and exit was easy and was a very practical sedan. Unfortunately I sold it off due to the negatives. I hope Subaru has got something really good coming in 2020 for this model.