2022 Subaru WRX | Family Review

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The 2022 Subaru WRX is a compact all-wheel-drive sedan that competes with the Honda Civic Si, VW GTI, and Mazda 3 hatchback. In this video, we drive a Subaru WRX Limited trim to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective. #micahdrives
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2022 Subaru WRX
2.4L Turbo H4
271 hp, 258 lb-ft
All-Wheel Drive
6sp Manual Transmission
19city/26hwy
91 Octane Required
Base WRX: $29,605
As-Tested: $35,995 Limited
Plus $995 destination
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00:00 2022 Subaru WRX Review
0:16 Information Explosion
0:33 Interior & Safety Features
4:33 Arm Rest Test
6:00 Exterior Review
7:42 Driving Impressions
10:36 Evie Drives
12:33 Emotion Factor
13:35 Infotainment Review
14:49 AWD, CVT, & Fuel Economy
15:50 Which WRX trim is best?
16:39 Subaru WRX Competitors
17:09 Synopsis

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@ejohnson3131 Жыл бұрын

Imagine going to work and bringing your wife and daughter along for the ride! Micah is definitely living the dream!

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

Even on the most challenging days I'm overwhelmed by my good fortune. Thanks for helping make this channel possible. Cheers!!

@stevee.2183 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking the same thing. Lots of fulfillment for sure!! Bless you guys @MicahMuzio - keep up the GREAT work!

@Noru59 Жыл бұрын

That’s my nightmare. Work is the only time I get anything near quiet, and I work in a goddamn warehouse.

@Abombsucksalot Жыл бұрын

I think initially most people hated the looks of the new WRX but it is growing on me big time. I like the way it looks!

@diallo1347 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered WRXs and I like the look, it seems more functional.

@zergilli9719 Жыл бұрын

Grey metalic looks excellent...

@jamesdelaney9453 8 ай бұрын

I agree, if anything it looks super fun.

@PistNRods 7 ай бұрын

I saw an orange one at the gas station last night. Didn't look as bad, but I wouldn't say it's a good looking car. Pretty much the story of every stock WRX ever.

@nicholaswalther4133 7 ай бұрын

I fell in love with it because it can be super fun to drive even stock and to me I find the lines and overall design of the car to be the perfect mix of a rally car and a daily driver sedan

@ChadHargis Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head when you said it's as close to a 80's or 90's car as you can get. That's why I bought one. I bought the base model. I love that it doesn't have the safety nannies. It's an absolute blast to drive.

@diallo1347 Жыл бұрын

As a guy with a family, I REALLY appreciate this type of review. I want this car, but I need it to be comfortable and feel safe for my wife and kid. Thank you!

@bb5242 Жыл бұрын

Then, honestly, you want a CR-V or something like that and not a WRX, and shop insurance before you go to the dealer for this car because it's 😢

@richiejrich Жыл бұрын

How is this man and his family NOT at 100K subscribers, already?

@gatotpriambodo2294 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully will 100k this year.... 💪

@citibear57 Жыл бұрын

They are oh so close! It will happen soon.

@Kiss__Kiss Жыл бұрын

@@gatotpriambodo2294 I don't care about the 100k subs... "I JUST CARE ABOUT THE WINDOWLESS VAN." 🤣🤣🤣

@MajorAddiction Жыл бұрын

He is now

@Kiss__Kiss Жыл бұрын

@@MajorAddiction Yep.. I expect to see that van by TOMORROW!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@john-danielmartin8753 Жыл бұрын

Micah is always a joy to watch and I can enjoy his reviews and now he adds his wife and child for a real life review excellent

@kikomanster8188 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect to Micah, when I saw the fun in Sweetie’s face, that tells me this car is very special. That made me decide to get a premium wrx in the same wr blue pearl luckily in msrp! I love this review setup being a family man myself

@jwiz1992 Жыл бұрын

100K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m soooooooooo excited for you and the family Micah! Can’t wait for the windowless white van!!! 🙌🏾🍾🎉🎊

@jasoncyclist Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 100k! So happy for you!!!

@romeropostali520 Жыл бұрын

You have these reviews nailed down. Appreciate the family commentary too!

@agooddadandadirtbike7149 Жыл бұрын

We need more good guys taking care of their good families. Desperately. Thanks for being a drop in the right bucket.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. It’s a joy to make these videos with my wife and kiddo.

@citibear57 Жыл бұрын

100,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!! 🎈🥳🎉Congratulations Micah, Evie and Little One!! 🎉🥳🎈

@OldThomMerton Жыл бұрын

99.9K . . . . So close, SOOOOO CLOSE!

@OldThomMerton Жыл бұрын

100K Subs! Awesome!!!!!!!!!

@MatthewGaither Жыл бұрын

This is a fun review. I like the less serious format. The looks of the new WRX have grown on me and I wouldn't be ashamed to put one in my driveway.

@Bizzle895 2 ай бұрын

Your videos keep getting better. Way to go.

@msmarshall854 10 ай бұрын

I like the aggressive looks and the body cladding. This car looks perfect in a more drab color like gray or silver.

@michaelp5790 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! 😆Windowless Sprinter van review soon! Congrats Micah, Sweetie and Kiddo!!

@tonyzhu403 Жыл бұрын

99.9K so close to the Window-less White Van.

@danielmahoney5391 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed and appreciated your family’s reviews, very natural, sweet, and candid. One of the few reviews that didn’t sound like a commercial, or a scripted sales demo. Nice work. Thank you.

@pcfry8732 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k!!

@jimcabezola3051 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 100K at long last, Micah. Looking forward to the review of the windowless white van! Aloha, all!

@peejread2309 Жыл бұрын

1st time watching a video from your channel. What a great video! Thinking of this as a 2nd family car.

@joeremondino1433 Жыл бұрын

Great review! 👍🏻 I have to say, however, I am thankful my '22 is absent the safety features. I own it because it is a fabulous driver's car. I love how your family is such a part of your review(s).

@davecarlson6275 Жыл бұрын

I agree on the lack of “safety features”. I have Eyesight in my 22 Ascent and have turned it off. Way too intrusive for me. But I pay attention to my driving, unlike many on the road.

@aaronma6964 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a WRX review that looks at the car from a daily usability and family oriented perspective! Many of the other car review channels just look at performance and technical specs, but your videos really looks at it from a different view that's probably more relevant to the majority of potential buyers. Props to the production value you put into your videos as well! You really should be getting way more views!

@MOTOmunchies_420cc Жыл бұрын

Excellent review 👏🏾

@chrisduncan9987 Жыл бұрын

I just got a orange 22 Wrx. Absolutely love it. Also live the black panels on the side. It really pops with the orange.

@badbeatking80 Жыл бұрын

Great review 👍

@benderaviation Жыл бұрын

That's the perfect car for Big Bear. Before SUVs were a thing, Subaru was the car to have if you lived up there.

@2Kriss2Kross Жыл бұрын

It still is. You can’t sneeze without hitting a Subie up there. Subaru of SB makes good money off the mountain folk. It’s a little piece of Colorado or the PNW in SoCal.

@EvolutionIX219 Жыл бұрын

@@2Kriss2Kross Its the same in the mountains of WV. I vacation there alot and it's nothing but Subarus

@kingmexico24 Жыл бұрын

In person it looks great. Pictures and video don’t do justice. In red wow

@ryanfrisby7389 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review guys! It’s almost Windowless White Van time!😸

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

Almost!

@painkilerr Жыл бұрын

I have never enjoyed car reviews more than on this channel!!!

@JJ.ANDERSEN.201 Жыл бұрын

awesome review. If the markup wasnt that crazy, I would have traded my Accord Sport 2.0t. I had a bugeye wagon in WRB when it first came out. New subscriber here. 👍🏻

@sebyylove Жыл бұрын

Great review

@flatspin7 Жыл бұрын

Bring on the Windowless White Van Review!!!! Congrats on 100k

@levigato125 Жыл бұрын

I’m okay with the front and side cladding now, but that rear bumper is hideous. It needs to be redone and at least have the upper portion painted body color. You can add the Acura Integra as a competitor also.

@citibear57 Жыл бұрын

😃"amazing videos made by amazing people" 👍 Hell yeah, you guys are amazing, and so are your videos. They just keep getting better!

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed by the awesome community here. You're the best!!

@citibear57 Жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Yes, and you must be very proud, for it is a community that you, and your family, have created. Can I call you, umm....Dad? And can I borrow the car for a few days? 😂

@jasonmoyer Жыл бұрын

I ordered one of these, and I'm trying to get myself pumped about getting a car that's bigger/more practical than I'd like; this is the best review I've seen so far.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Jason. Cheers!!

@K03sport Жыл бұрын

So you like small, impractical cars like the miata, boxster/cayman, supra/z4, 370z, brz/86, fiat 500, smartcar?

@jasonmoyer Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@jasonmoyer Жыл бұрын

Just picked mine up on Tuesday. The things other reviewers complained about are absolute non-issues. It sounds great without being annoyingly loud, it looks amazing in person, and it feels like they've really upped the quality of the interior and the drivetrain. And it definitely reminds me of driving a car from the late 80's with the great visibility. So good.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

@@jasonmoyer Number 1, I'm glad your WRX ownership experience has been good so far. And 2, your comment is a great reminder that car reviewers sometimes obsess over stuff that actual car buyers don't care about. Congrats!

@martinmacchicanto4564 Жыл бұрын

great review, I love how it looks the only bad thing is that there is no sti

@teirvin Жыл бұрын

Since you mentioned the Elantra N again, I'll mention again that I would LOVE to see your family review (again).

@evanmeiers2856 Жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhhhh!!! WINDOWLESS WHITE VAN TIME!!!!! Yaaaaassss!!!!!!! 100k subs!!!! Congrats MFam!

@Richard-xv7yf 3 ай бұрын

You have a wife that can drive a manual car comfortably. Lucky man

@2doorenthusiast799 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@rajTrondhjem10 Жыл бұрын

Good review. How are the stock brakes and sound? Thanks..

@vincentyu8147 Жыл бұрын

I don’t mind the cladding either! Agreed that the Eyesight system is essential… just makes highway driving all the more enjoyable.

@gdhi11 9 ай бұрын

Bought one as a family car that makes me a happy adult. So far it's been great. Hopefully it's legendarily reliable. Don't plan on modifying it or anything like that, just going to enjoy finally having a car I like that my family can fit in.

@syedlink27 Жыл бұрын

White windowless van review! Can’t wait!

@Kumi_0 Жыл бұрын

you guys are amazing🥰

@tonyzhu403 Жыл бұрын

Request from the Si Video Answered. Nice. For the Plastic Cladding, I don't mind it as much as I did when the car just launched. But I think bright colorful paints don't look as good. Such as Orange or Red.

@gunnernaut Жыл бұрын

If some of the eyesight features were available on the manual and the backseat had some air vents, this would be at the top of the list for me.

@TheCLA8N 26 күн бұрын

Just bought a used one! 😬 It’s a gamble. Here’s hoping it will be ok! Not our daily, and I have a knowledge of mechanics on a car-so should be able to maintain most on my own. First two Subarus run great-so I am really hoping this will continue to as well. Thanks for the review. My wife loves this as well-as she is awesome on a manual. We just taught our 17 daughter to drive stick! All the boys will be looking up to her!

@Hexsyn Жыл бұрын

I just saw my first in the wild and I have to say that I actually really do like the way it looks!

@lowery02 Жыл бұрын

Dying to know how a rear facing convertible car seat (diono for example) fits behind the front passenger concerning legroom up front. Have a front facing behind my seat with plenty of room. Trying to find a way to justify my 3rd Rex but now we have 2 kids!

@brucewayne2773 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video made by amazing people👨‍👩‍👧👍

@victorpena6543 Жыл бұрын

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.

@joeremondino1433 Жыл бұрын

RPM too low.

@hahaadventures4838 Жыл бұрын

We drove the Civic Si, the WRX and Elantra N. We decided on a 22 Ceramic White WRX this past August. It handles better, accelerates better and the grip with AWD is astonishing! By far the best car in the segment!!! I was most disappointed with the Civic Si because it seemed underpowered and slow compared to the WRX and Elantra N!!!!

@diydad9303 Жыл бұрын

What white van will you review? Congrats on 100k!!!!

@trilingualkid Жыл бұрын

Micah your wife is like a bundle of a joy lol you guys are so enthusiastic....

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

Evie is the best! I'm lucky to have her. :)

@eyecontrol4900 Жыл бұрын

how is the clutch and shift feel, compared to the older Wrx's?

@mdkflip7231 Жыл бұрын

Behind the competition, especially when you consider the hp numbers have barely gone up and has the mileage of a V8 pickup. My 2017 I could barely hit 23mpg in mixed driving.

@RogerBergqvist Жыл бұрын

One of my dream cars..

@Tmanw8898 Жыл бұрын

On the white WRX that body cladding honestly looks great.

@flimgenco Жыл бұрын

100k! 👏🙌

@bigoliversinterestingchann4416 Жыл бұрын

You finally made it to 100k subs. When are you gonna make that video on the windowless white van?

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

This Sunday!

@jonatamaniuk Жыл бұрын

Gonna agree with Evie here, I like the body cladding. It’s a nice accent. But also I get it for a rally racing car. That cladding is there so you aren’t paying for repeatedly repainting scratched paint in commonly dinged areas on the body. That’s my take anyway.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

HOT TAKE!!!

@tonyzhu403 Жыл бұрын

Hey Micah, my trunk lid does open all the way either by remote or by hand. But yes, it does bounce.

@michaelscurr9046 Жыл бұрын

I had an sti in 1999 great car. Can’t wait for the next version. Hopefully we’ll get close to 300 kw. But if you really want 2 drive a great all wheel drive car Find yourself a makkinen lancer. Another tommi special. A really engaging and well balanced car. Miles ahead of any of the Subarus. I had one for twelve months next level drivers car

@Ryan57Garr Жыл бұрын

I had one too…in Gran Turismo

@strek200 Жыл бұрын

Looks good!

@melissapearson3887 Жыл бұрын

Evie’s hair is especially cute today!

@chevykid00 Жыл бұрын

I thought the cladding looked terrible in photos, then I saw it in person and didn't mind it. I'm not a fan of bright colors in general but in person I thought it looked great in orange!

@mc.charleymusic Жыл бұрын

It still upsets me how they aren't going to make a sti version of the new subaru wrx

@problemodude Жыл бұрын

In US you have a lot of color choise for the base model but not here in Canada, base model have only 4 colors white, grey, dark grey and black..... I dont mind the clading, it had more protection againts dirt snow rocks .

@MrCarnage69 Жыл бұрын

I really wish they would bring the Levorg from Europe to America. That is an awesome design and who wouldn't like to have a WRX wagon. It would be like a Dodge Magnum. And if you put Forrester wheels on it then you can also raise the height probably by 2 inches or something like that.

@robertlandry5676 Жыл бұрын

9:10 🙀E Ticket 🎟

@bry954rr Жыл бұрын

Great review. Bought a 2014 wrx brand new years ago. Family and I out grew the car when we had our second kid. Living in vegas with no rear ac vents is a big deal breaker. Would probably buy another wrx if it has rear ac vents. Super fun car.

@bb5242 Жыл бұрын

Was it that or just a weak blower motor? I had a 2014 Legacy and the heater was terrible! The AC was just ok.

@ArkArmy90 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the limited version of this car ?

@tonyzhu403 Жыл бұрын

A Question from Information Explosion. Many Source, including the Manual mentioned 87 Octane can be used. So is 91 Required or just highly recommended?

@afcgeo882 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny because the manual says 91 octane is required, 93 is recommended for highest performance, but Subaru also says 87 can be used without a detriment. That means the engine has variable timing and can work on any octane, but power production and fuel economy will be impacted.

@SuzukiKid400 Жыл бұрын

If you buy the CVT, the rear seat has vents. With the manual transmission, the HVAC is impeded by the manual trans shifter. Also, cars in Canada or Australia get rear heated seats. The inboard armrest is pushed back because on the old gen, your elbow would slam into the arm rest every time you pull the shifter back. Also, stop calling it “body cladding”. It had side skirts and fender flares. Body cladding is like a first gen Chevy Avalanche. The 2022 WRX is gorgeous in person.

@tee-bone2513 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I live in Canada and just put down my deposit on a 23 WRX CVT. Because of the limited availability here I haven’t even been able to sit in one yet. I got nervous as many people are saying there are no rear vents and I have two kids under the age of 4 that will be in the back. Happy to hear the CVT gets rear vents :)

@yxflier8409 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 100k ‘Cute Daddy’! 😂😜

@Kiss__Kiss Жыл бұрын

Sweetie is absolutely correct. The body cladding looks good, in this WR Blue color. Great review, Micah.

@steve8803 Жыл бұрын

I ordered a white one. I think it looks great! You won't find a car with better performance and awd with a 6mt for cheaper.

@Kiss__Kiss Жыл бұрын

@@steve8803 This is also true, manuals have become extinct. And any time you can snag a manual, with AWD.. You should keep it. It's why we've purchased more than a dozen Subarus over the years(Since the 80s). Currently own a 2020 STI.

@Bonjurro Жыл бұрын

Come on 100k!

@InLikeFlynn2013 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the wifey..I like the plastic cladding..gives the car a unique aggressive look and seems functional.

@PistNRods 7 ай бұрын

Subaru still playing the armrest "upgrade" game in 2023. You have to option the taller version if you want to actually rest your arm on it. I saw it on my invoice even back in 2004 when I bought my first WRX and asked what this $250 charge was for. Salesman said, "armrest so you can chill. you'll want that." At that point in the deal, I just wanted to wrap up...but he was 100% right. LOL

@macmichaelhenson-rogers9850 Жыл бұрын

And, like Evie, I like the cladding on the WRX…

@dfk09 Жыл бұрын

Getting closer...windowless white van.. C'mon! Let's do it!!!

@citibear57 Жыл бұрын

It must be a self-driving van if it has no windows! 😮

@chiper16e Жыл бұрын

I’ve been checking every few days to see if they hit 100k yet. Congrats Muzios!!!

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

16:38 hearing you just list the competitors was so disappointing because i already know what the subaru wrx's competition is; from the honda civic si, hyundai elantra n-line, and mazda3 turbo awd. what i wanted to hear instead was in-depth details and discussion on what micah and evie specifically prefered between the subaru vs honda family sports sedan segment especially since yall drove both recently.

@MrCarnage69 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the best looking WRX was the blob eye. It looked chonky and it looked like it had the athleticism of a rally car. I also like the 2005 version Hawkeye with the three-step grill. I especially like any car that's offers a hatchback so when they came out with the original 1997 gc8 WRX sport with the hatchback that was pretty fun too.

@zhammmy Жыл бұрын

The 22B is the best looking one. Subtle but sophisticated styling.

@DavidJones-ds1hy Жыл бұрын

Break out the “Windowless White Van” Video!!!! Whose on camera!?!? 🙌🏾✨

@channyproduction4879 Жыл бұрын

I want one so bad , thing os last june I got me a new 22 camry What to do now

@CB-jv9ym Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Sub! 🎉

@briantii Жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of the cladding. My biggest concern though is long term when it all fades to light grey. The car will scream it’s age then.

@rajTrondhjem10 Жыл бұрын

I actually like the blue with cladding.. Don't need to worry about parking lot dings and scratches 😅

@charlescook4517 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh that color blue!

@GoBrand0n Жыл бұрын

Amazing Color.

@2023startingCA 10 ай бұрын

hello, 2022 wrx 6MT can be installed a head up display?(through OBD socket) thx.

@macmichaelhenson-rogers9850 Жыл бұрын

I really do not understand why they won’t put a manual with Eyesight. Love my Subies and Eyesight, but miss a manual in the Dadwagon 😭

@tonyzhu403 Жыл бұрын

I don't think drive mode is needed for a Manual Car without adjustable suspension. There's really nothing to change, maybe the throttle response? But in my opinion, that's just shortening the pedal travel, which doesn't help much.

@afcgeo882 Жыл бұрын

I wish it would regulate the clutch pedal travel!

@TomasiAkimeta Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the black plastic framing of the 2022 WRX GT. It looks super aggressive, and the different driving modes give me tons of fun while driving on various terrain. I plan on replacing the brakes with an aftermarket brand, as I've found the brakes are a bit too soft for my liking.

@aprilmayjoon Жыл бұрын

they are only held on by clips and can be easily removed, sand blasted, and repainted to look oem. should only cost you at most 300 dollars to do all that if you do the clipping, prepwork, and re install yourself.