The Ultimate Sports Sedan? (2023 Subaru WRX Review)

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Күн бұрын

When Subaru announced the WRX, we were a bit miffed...
How could it have a bigger engine, but the same power? Why does the CVT come with a better AWD and safety tech, but the manual misses out? To answer this, we get behind the wheel of the all-new 2023 Subaru WRX Manual, to test whether it is worth its price tag of around $60,000. Maybe there is more than meets the eye with this one! So should you buy the Subaru WRX? Let's talk about that!
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@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

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@timcollins380 Жыл бұрын

My Mustang GT is also manual and has adaptive cruise control, but if it didn't have it, I wouldn't be bothered as I am not a big fan. I turn off most of these modern "tech" features like lane departure as I like to drive and control the car myself. If I can't steer a car between 2 white lines by myself, I shouldn't have a license.

@grizzlyelchapo4219 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should buy a horse and cart

@timcollins380 Жыл бұрын

@@grizzlyelchapo4219 Horses are unpredictable

@grizzlyelchapo4219 Жыл бұрын

@@timcollins380 so are people

@timcollins380 Жыл бұрын

@@grizzlyelchapo4219 I agree, but people aren't as good with carts.

@indyrock8148 10 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly Tim. I just passed on the new BMW 230i and M240xi because you can't turn off lane assist! If you can't drive all the tech in the world won't make you better. Hmmm on further thoughts, maybe the lane assist is for when your fiddling with the enormous touch screen.

@johnnylor8101 Жыл бұрын

I hate digital speedometer. In negative temperatures, it lags. I like it analog. Simple, clean, and functional.

@Young_Bourdain Жыл бұрын

Here in the U.S. we don’t get the 4th brake light or heated rear seats. Also with our Limited trim which has the alcantara seats only the driver’s seat is electronic. Feels bad, but I’m going with this car in World Rally Blue and 6MT. I drove it back in November and have been torn between this and a used STI. For me I’d rather have a new car that hasn’t been abused the way every STI has been.

@CollinBaillie Жыл бұрын

You know what I hate most about modern car reviews? The amount of time they spend on chrome highlights, carbon fiber look bits and so on. Tell us how well it fits together (are there any squeaky parts, do they look like they're a quality build, is it cheap plastic...) and quickly switch to the actual guts of the review. Is it built to last (is the drive train proven, is something updated to fix blemishes in the last variant), does the motor offer more economy, does it cost performance or add to it.. the meaty stuff.

@diallo1347 Жыл бұрын

I just came to laugh at the title and premise. If you know how to drive manual and love driving, then there is zero reason to get the cvt. There is a reason why 85% of wrx drivers choose manual.

@hecthepro Жыл бұрын

100%

@claudiadavies5110 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review 👌

@katowamusonda1374 Жыл бұрын

Hi jacob. Like how u have taken note of feedback and slowed down your speech. That was the only gripe I had with you. No more complaints🙂

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@Nonx47 Жыл бұрын

Love how you changed the title and thumbnail when you realized the clock bait was horrible

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

Learn from your mistakes I suppose!

@kevpersau950 7 ай бұрын

I gotta be honest I love the analog gauge. I enjoy the screens for the consoles and such but something about the screen style digital displays bother me. Don’t know why but it just makes the car feel more like a Subaru.

@SludgedB 9 ай бұрын

Those wheel arch vents would only funnel air to the brakes if the car was in reverse bruh

@daleashby4599 Жыл бұрын

Great review.

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sherwinchia8114 Жыл бұрын

The hexagonal pattern on the wheel arches serve the same purpose as dimpling on a golf ball- drag reduction

@nolanfrank582 Жыл бұрын

My 19' Tacoma is manual and has adaptive cruise control. You're right. They can definitely do it on a manual.

@jashugg Жыл бұрын

Your headline says avoid the manual, the Cvt is probably better. But you didn’t drive the Cvt, explain why you think it’s AWD system is better or note how much driver engagement you need to give up in order to get the extra buttons on the steering wheel you want. You seemed to enjoy driving the manual, so why the negative headline?

@aaronm2742 Жыл бұрын

Agreed no real in depth explanation for the reason to buy the cvt!!

@Dave-gl6jb Жыл бұрын

Yeah headline little strangely written. Still fun review. PS Ok car but last Gen was better. Just get GR Corolla if you want STI kind of car. I will stick with my GR Yaris for a while but would love new Type R next to it.

@tomj.1349 Жыл бұрын

Click bait worked.

@slavstojnic7279 Жыл бұрын

Oh geez people Jacob is reviewing the manual if you listen CAREFULLY he tells the difference between the manual and the CVT so give him a break! Good on you Jacob! Got ya back bro

@jashugg Жыл бұрын

@@slavstojnic7279 To be fair to Jacob, he has taken on board this feedback and changed the headline from “Avoid the manual cvt prob better” to “phenomenal performance ultimate sports sedan” which better reflects the content of the video.

@pauld6556 Жыл бұрын

Great timing for this review! Was in Werribee Plaza Subaru today looking at this in their show room. Looks superb. I can only drive auto so the CVT it is for me. Organising a test drive. So far 95% sold.

@paulklp8262 8 ай бұрын

Why not i30N if you want an auto? That's like the most capable automatic sports car sub 60k.

@destructor1794 6 ай бұрын

@@paulklp8262not awd

@TheMaxAttack Жыл бұрын

Slick review, awesome to see a manual in the review world

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

Better even to drive one 😄

@davidshaffer4951 Жыл бұрын

Dang they got heated rear seats and rear adjustable headrest…… kinda cool

@rodneywalker6845 Жыл бұрын

hey Jacob, pascal (Pa) is the unit for pressure, essentially in Bar (100 kPa = 1 bar).

@eugenegutierrez5106 Жыл бұрын

Nothings beats the 90s wrx model.😅

@josephpereira1390 8 ай бұрын

Can you get factory wing on this car? Would look so much better

@warniecbr600 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Have driven one and agree its fun to drive. But like you mention the lack of safety features is disappointing, and its performance (lack of) in comparison to other competitors means I'm not planning to upgrade.

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

I just wish it had those!

@bobhebblewhite1685 Жыл бұрын

the real big safety feature is you. put a moron in the drivers seat and all the safety features in the world will not help!

@tonymartin9938 Жыл бұрын

Hey, awesome review. I hope you are paid well as this review was excellent. Liked the lack of bullshit most reviewers give. More please.

@glennstevenson6242 8 ай бұрын

I miss my MY05!

@jack73206 Жыл бұрын

the rear looks like the BRZ/GR86

@billpullen9627 9 ай бұрын

Can someone please tell me what exact color this WRX is??

@JoeNocella 2 ай бұрын

sapphire blue

@billpullen9627 2 ай бұрын

@@JoeNocella ty

@Bi99les Жыл бұрын

Super cool wheel arches, really. They make the car look like a flattened SUV.

@operationgetthugs232 Жыл бұрын

Flattened RAV4.

@1MrBryn Жыл бұрын

I hate to admit it, but If I was buying one, I'd also get the auto as adaptive cruise is a feature I won't live without. It's one of those features that once you lived with, you can't go back.

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

Who ever thought we’d be saying buy the CVT 😜

@1MrBryn Жыл бұрын

@@CarSauce I'd also get the wagon. Looks prettier

@craigelliott2524 Жыл бұрын

I’d buy the manual…. I hate adaptive cruise control

@timcollins380 Жыл бұрын

@@craigelliott2524 Me too

@halenpeters5982 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I here ya. Wouldn’t go back

@syedputra5955 Жыл бұрын

If only they add a turbo to the xv crosstrek. That will be perfect.

@Aiken47 11 ай бұрын

The aero at the back of a wheel arch is to help air leave the wheel arch. Not sure? Go watch Porsche videos

@annoyerboka Жыл бұрын

15:55 quite agree on blindspot.. We do need blindspot indicator due trafic on out country quite heavy and fast and close..

@simonboyce7909 Жыл бұрын

Horse and cart is better than a cvt

@ben7020 Жыл бұрын

Yeah it could do with some theatre. For example the GTI golf has rumble and farts and its fun!

@popwarhomie Жыл бұрын

The black plastic just looks cheap like a base model truck. Painted to match would be much better IMO.

@Kaiju.FL5 Жыл бұрын

Im still waiting for the BRZ review😢

@Tretzye Жыл бұрын

Bro that tablet screen looks super laggy. Honestly looks annoying to use

@raycreekentertainment9345 Жыл бұрын

DO NOT GET THE CVT. I have one and it’s shit. Feels like im driving with a rubber band as the transmission (basically is a big ass rubber band in a box). If you’re wanting to modify the car to make more power, you can’t because the transmission can only hold around 300-330 hp/lbft before exploding. Probably the worst transmission on the planet for a “performance oriented” car.

@JoeNocella 2 ай бұрын

Mind if I ask, if the CVT is so bad, why did you buy it? Did you test drive it?

@raycreekentertainment9345 2 ай бұрын

@@JoeNocella well lets just say they are expensive to replace. roughly $10k per trans. They will eventually start to slip. They don’t handle power that well. 330 crank max and thats pushing your luck. Now if you’re just gonna have it as a grocery getter than its fine. It handles really well and is a smooth ride. But like i said. if you’re wanting to modify the car, get the manual. They cant hold up to more abuse and power compared to the CVT.

@raycreekentertainment9345 2 ай бұрын

@@JoeNocella i did test drive it. I got it originally just as a grocery getter, but my carcain addiction wanted me to modify it. So i did.

@aaronchiswell4850 Жыл бұрын

"Super cool wheel arches" *Dislikes* Bro I love the car, but that is simply a Lie. ahahah

@jaketaylor5754 11 ай бұрын

It doesn't look as good as the older models..

@r2stik Жыл бұрын

6,6 IS REALLY BAD! IT HAS TO BE 3,8

@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын

I just don't think they've gone anywhere in so many years.. Usually with almost every model of car, there's generational leaps - the WRX is no quicker, if at all, than the first model ever was decades back, and that's silly. The auto version is actually slow with the CVT. I just expect this price point to have lush leather, digital cluster, launch control for manual and auto, and a sub 6 second time but ideally more like 5. I don't see the value in it at all, sorry. It wasn't even a shortlist for me let alone a consideration.

@prosserd Жыл бұрын

I had an MY98 WRX and it had a pissweak sewing machine sound even back then in peak rally car times. All those farty boxers you heard on the road were aftermarket exhausts/mufflers. So you should expect all the review cars to also have crappy exhaust sound. I was in the market for a quickish compact/medium suv and I visited Subaru's web page and they seem stuck in the past. Their interiors are below average, their exterior design is below average and their only good petrol engines are teamed up with CVT. Even the brand new Solterra has an average interior. All very ho-hum. I settled on an iX1 (but almost got a Cupra). I'm still an old school Colin McRae Subaru fanboy but I think it's better not to relive memories this time around.

@barron204 Жыл бұрын

I’m not impressed with the performance. At a time of falling AU Subaru sales, they release “performance “ car with the performance of a Camry v6. Maybe with Toyota’s share of Subaru, there might be something better in the near future.

@CarSauce Жыл бұрын

GR WRX 😁

@deaths3864 Жыл бұрын

Love STI ❤️ but not wrx👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

@Blingbling820 Жыл бұрын

Man, Subaru could have made this car amazing but it’s still living in 2003. I love the design and the seats but a wrx should do 0-100 in under 5sec. If Subaru can make an amazing Outback with great tech features and entertainment system then they should upgrade this too if it wants to compete with the competition in 2023. Such a watered down and disappointing Subaru it should be called an RX! Jacob you’re very diplomatic, this car has so many shortfalls. But thank you for finding some good points on it.

@michaeldouaihy7200 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I bought an i30 Sedan N now... RIP WRX

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

Just avoid them both and get a i30n sedan

@Deactivated0 Жыл бұрын

Japanese over Korean any day of the week

@pauld6556 Жыл бұрын

Horrible plastics inside and crap dual clutch. No thanks.

@deathtozemotherland Жыл бұрын

@@pauld6556 take the dct any day over a shit cvt. And the wet clutch DCT in them now is a lot more stout then the old dry clutch system. Or just get the manual which is even better

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

@@pauld6556 crap dual clutch? Wtf? It's a 8 speed wet clutch DCT , literally no other dct comes close except a PDK from Porsche... It shits on a Volkswagen DSG lol you've got no idea. The WRX has a worse interior than the i30n sedan 100% . No heated and cooled seating , techs terrible compared to the N, just as much hard plastic anyway and looks extremely dated.

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

@@deathtozemotherland manual isn't better than the DCT in the i30n sedan. It's slower.

@jaqenhghar4602 Жыл бұрын

Bro, a fat man in a tuxedo is still a fat man. This thing is a disgrace. Yes it has a very refined ride and handles very well. The interior is done very well in the Limited and GT version. Steering wheel very nice. But that’s where it stops. Performance? 1st gear is a dog. From 2nd gear on it does start to pick up a bit, but it’s no Sti. Looks? It looks like a Crosstrek Sport GT conception😅 You may grow to like the look, but you’ll never love the look as well as anyone else. $30k plus for any version of this car is a total waste of money. Find a used Sti and put what you really want in it. You’ll be far happier in the long run without ridiculous payments to make.

@brook280 Жыл бұрын

performance is really disappointing

@jedcrossman1622 Жыл бұрын

This car is fully trash! There is no engine sound from any subaru ever. That us the saddest. You know it isn't gonna live even half way to the subaru name when it's the model they stopped making the sti's in. I've seen its even slower than the previous generations. Subaru please stop making these if your going to worsen them PLEASE!!!

@HI-pi1er Жыл бұрын

Stage -1 tune and cold air intake and this car is a torque monster

@kaazan1 Жыл бұрын

seeing how you use the gearbox almost brought me to tears! One of the best gearboxes you can find used like a bricklayer use the pickaxe! I can't see dealing with jewels like this!

@hecthepro Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was thinking that when it was being launched.. brutal

@DesertThunderDownUnder 3 ай бұрын

Wow you were stabbing the gears across the shift like a hot cross bun with unnecessary force. Take it easy these gears are designed to slide through with clutch engagement as smooth as whipped butter. I cringed at your driving - surprisingly you declare you drive a manual? Daily? Geez who would’ve thought?💭🧐🏎️🤔