I just bought a 2022 WRX I can honestly say, it drives great, HWY Mpg is great and the plastic I don't mind since I got dirt roads, also I rather have plastic get damage than my paint lol.

I like everything about the WRX. Cladding and all.

I just bought the 2022 WRX after having a tuned 2015 WRX. The refinement of this new global platform/engine 6speed is dreamy. A better car all around!

I looked at the Elantra N, GTI, and Civic Si before purchasing a WRX. The looks for the car don't bother me at all. I actually like it. No worries about rocks flung up by those sticking Dunlops chipping your paint. I take a different view of the WRX than most people. I'm a middle aged guy and I have a Lexus in the garage if I want luxury. I wanted 180 degrees polar opposite from that. I wanted loud, stiff, and as analog as I could get. I wanted a car as close to the ones I had back in the 80's and 90's. Before all the safety nannies, digital everything, electronic e-brakes, etc. The WRX is so engaging to drive. Handles well. It doesn't ride like a luxury car...because it's not one. The ride is stiff, but not punishing. I have the base model as I hate sunroofs and safety nannies...so I WANTED the base model. I even like the old school key. Since I have the base model it has the smaller 235/17 tires. I test drove a Premium model and it rode noticeably worse but I didn't notice any difference in handling. The steering in my car is perfect. Not too light, and very responsive. I think if you evaluate the WRX for what it is, not what the competition is....then you will love it. But if you want a fuel efficient family hauler...it's probably not the car for you.

Had mine for about 4 months now and with an even split of city and highway, I get about 21.5mpg. Runs great on 93, the torque consistency is probably my favorite thing about the car. Got it in black so the cladding doesn’t really bother me except the rear bumper. The rest is pretty tactical, it’s only in spots where the most abuse would get kicked up. Biggest complaints are the road noise and no physical knobs even for fan speed on the ac. It’s so irritating to try to change this while you’re driving. Overall, it’s the only car in its class and price range for my long island lifestyle. It’s thirsty, but it literally does everything 24/7/365

I have Dark Grey 22, 6MT Limited. I drove 4200 miles in 5.5 days. Average 28 mpg and I love it.

Bring back a WRX Wagon with a manual transmission and I'll buy it in a heartbeat

"It offers an aggressive grip on the road that feels like it could choke a bear." -Realistick, August, 2022

I got a 2022 dark metallic grey WRX limited AT. I liked the cvt more than the manual so I went with it

Loved the thoughts dude, thanks for sharing!

Great reviews! I think what separates WRX from GTI and Elantra N is reliability and AWD. I wish they added more torque to this model but I think they wanted to make it more reliable.

The regular “kidnap” test in the trunk / boot is always hillarious.

I think it's great looking car ..

Have a 2023 WRX 6 speed, 3000 miles and car is refine sports car with that AWD grip. l live Montana so plenty snow and dirt roads and car can hustle, just keep revs up and keep it on the road and the AWD is forgiving and will keep you safe, manual is smooth matched very well with that 2.4 turbo, feels like natural aspirated really because of low turbo boost, feels good and car is so easy to drive, light response. First up grade is air filter, exhaust and steering wheel. all around car and not to be overlooked for dirt and snow

I got over 30mpg on a road trip with the CTV. Cruise on. 600 miles, Highway. 32mpg.

2015 wrx no issues yet (104 000km). slowly converting mine to entry level rally car. just want to go faster on local dirt roads

I like this car a lot. Always look forward to driving it. Fun.

Premium gas is not required, it's only recommended. IMO, if you buy a manual car you expect to manually drive the car... not auto braking and lane assist stuff. It just makes no sense to complain about this.

good review, but where i disagree wind and tire noise is good ting for a sports car, being able to hear what your tire and wind noise adds a sensation of speed. but i totally agree the lack of steering feel is disappointment, they should improve steering feedback and feel and add option LSDs and brembos, then this would be an amazing buy in lue of the lack of the STi.

Mine is grey which effectively hides the cladding.

I’m a 2016 wrx owner. I’ve never had a mechanical problem. I’ve had it tuned to stage 1 for the last 40k miles. Zero issues. I’ll be going stage 2 soon. I get a combined 27 mpg. I don’t know why anyone would “upgrade” to the newer generation.

In the market anyone know a dealer with no markup in southern California?

2015 STI owner checking in. Mine has been garage kept, driven through Wisconsin winters since 2015. I have 60k on the odometer. Running Stage 1 Cobb, off the shelf tune. No other mods to engine or drivetrain. It's been pretty reliable (knock on wood) only issues was the bluetooth connection issues on the older headunit. It was replaced three times under warranty until I just removed it and replaced with an aftermarket Alpine headunit. The windshield washer bottle keeps coming apart at the neck which is a minor nuisance. Probably the worst issue of them all is rust on the weep holes at lower edge of the trunk lid. This car has always been washed after every snow event with full wash and undercarriage spray. I have never had a car in the 30 years I have lived here and owned cars that have had rust issues in this manner. I asked Subaru for some help and they denied my request as it was past the warranty period. Many other owners of the older VA body that I have spoken to are seeing similar rust issues in the same spot. I had it remediated and hopefully it has fixed the issue🤞. It looks like it may be a design and/or manufacturing defect due to the way they sealed the crimp in the steel or how the weep holes were designed.

Actually cross shopping this vs a b9 A4. I like the manual but the mpg is awful

You posted it’s a 2022/23 model year. Are we waiting until 2024 for the next model year?

The two separate little screens though ☹️

Port and direct injected is best, WRX only has direct (lots of carbon buildup on the valves), annoying CVT. It does not come in hatchback form or even better like in Australia - Japan - UK they also a have a Wagon WRX !

I have a 2022 6MT, and the clutch feels fine but the gears are finicky, Esp. 2nd for some reason. The synchros feel very mechanical, tight, so maybe just needs some break-in plus some getting used to the car.

Thanks for the review! As an owner of previous gen, I find this one quite ugly. Plus, I do not like extra plastic they put around body. Thankfully it has much better tuning and that agonizing rev hang from previous gen is almost gone.

You are all funny! I dont see many drivers in here. Enjoy!

Is this the Sapphire or WR Blue?

What color is that car? Rally blue or sapphire blue?

the interior room is more than spacious but you're just too tall

Sales of sedans has tanked in recent years. The cladding gives more of an SUV feel and hopefully keeps this legendary sedan relevant to modern tastes. I just ordered an XT outback in dark gray. It’s rugged and has sufficient ponies to do what I need. If the WRX was a little bigger I would have gladly bought one

2010 - 2014 Rex hatch is about one of the coolest little cars ever made. Period. Stopped paying attention after that. Subaru's primary demographic these days seems to be hipster families living in Burlington, VT, Colorado Springs, etc. Maybe it always was. But damn if that aforementioned Rex wasn't channeling the '88 BMW E30. And btw, great vid. Thank you.

2022 WRX does not require premium fuel. It recommends premium.

doesn't seem too much different to the forester 2022 it looks like the forester but with features missing

At this point worth waiting for a 2023, probably announced in the next month or two

IDK about these estimated fuel economy numbers. I have a 2022 base MT with about 7.5k miles and my overall combined fuel economy so far is just a hair under 28mpg with probably about a 40/60 city/hwy split. I did swap the tires out for some all season GT tires almost immediately (which probably also helps a little with the road noise), but even without the tire swap, I can't imagine getting 22 combined MPG.

I bet the base will be faster to 60 due to smaller wheels

Hmm.... Turbo-charged 4 cylinder sports sedan with AWD. Too bad there's nothing else out there like that for buyers. Except for the Mazda 3 Turbo.

The manual trans version is just like after thought. And want a manual but I want all the safety tech also.. but then again maybe it's less stuff that will break later down the road... its alot of plastic but that's the design of the times right now. I cant wait to see what the fan boys do!!

what about the head gasket problem ??? for 2022 model or 2023

For $35k the N is likely a better toy, but that price is almost at entry level 230i territory. With a 230i you still get useable back seats and better interior and handling dynamics but it is not as user friendly. This car is for someone who absolutely needs 4 doors but still wants something with a little flare. I just think your better off getting an Elantra N if you can find one or just stepping up to a 230i BMW if you can afford the price jump, you’ll be much happier if you are an enthusiast.

Subaru’s are nice besides the design. They don’t make good looking cars, besides the BRZ

For that price for the new wrx, I'd rather get a used sti. But I'm done with subarus, moved on to better

I think, for the price I would rather get a Kia Stinger GT-Line

I think if it was paint matched it might be worth looking at, but to me I think that suv cladding looks hideous. It hasn't grown on me at all over this last year. I'm always wishing that SoA would actually bring us the WRX Wagon that everyone else got. It's paint matched and I'd actually be willing to trade in my Forester for it.

I have a 2016 wrx and I was looking forward to upgrading but I just can't get past the ugly plastic cladding and lack of performance improvements. And yes I've seen it in person. Will be getting a Golf R instead.

That is a base wrx. Premium has short throw shifter

Yeah, this is the trail runner shoe of sports sedan world! Too much plastic cladding for what this car is.

Subaru designs great vehicles ...but has horrendous execution. What do we know about the new WRX..... lousy steering feel, rattles, sloppy shifting, over assisted clutch, unreliable infotainment system... and then there's the grenading engine. Sorry, but this car needs to go back to the drawing board.

The Subaru Accord does have some redeeming qualities

5 reasons why I won’t be buying one, 2022 and No wireless Apple car play, black cladding which looks like crap after a few years! The brakes are budget brakes! The steering has no feel! Not enough boost! No adaptive dampers! It’s like a Big Mac is half the size now! Same a the new Rex!

That is one ugly looking car ! 🙄

Look so bad

I got one of the last 2021 WRX premium in Michigan. (Metro detroit) Black, 8miles (now has 10k) for 32k like a couple weeks before car prices went insane. So happy I did. These came out just after I don’t hate em but feel like I got what I wanted. Still have it stock for now aside from winter tires. We’ll see if I keep it stock or not. No I don’t vape and I’m not a hippie lol I play hockey and golf. #not-sterotypical

I just bought mine in the metallic gray. The plastics don’t really bother me. It drives awesome can’t complain. It’s weird how mine has a key for a 2022. But it’s still badass, gives me memories of my first standard vehicles