The 2019 all blacks rims are better

I am so happy and proud to own a 2019 STI. In honor of this video I'm going for a night drive with my moon roof open.

Thanks Raiti for your review, I was an EVO guy but playing this video over and over I just had to get one. Got the White 20' STi base model, love every time I get into it.

Thanks man... we can always count on you to bring us the latest, even with minor redesigns like this year.

Tbh they could probably sell this same car for the next 10 years and people would still buy 😂

Always enjoy watching your reviews. Said it before on how you truly educate the viewer on car maker history. Great review as always!

Great review! I have so much respect for Subaru for still staying strong and keeping such a fun/affordable car in production. Thank you!

Great video as always Joe. I can't wait to see the new WRX/STI design. Take care man. Keep up the good work Sir.

Love the new zonked! shirt. Only thing missing is a red arrow pointing to a fake vent... that would have been priceless.

Just woke up and watched this with my 3 year old he loves rally / Subaru videos and for a 3 year old to have a 26 min attention span is a good compliment joe 😂. You make all the right points that make us love these cars.

I drive a 2016 STI every day and I´m still in love with it. It´s a shame that we can not buy the next generations of WRX STI in Germany. Thanks for this nice video. Liked and subbed! 👍

Very informative, not boring -well done!

Finally, I've been waiting all day lol!!!

I was really hoping for some big changes but after watching I’m really glad they didn’t. I have a 15 which is pretty much the same thing and I love it. In a way, when they do finally change it up, it’ll be sad to see it go. Anyway great video like always. I love the performance car reviews you do.

Hey, awesome videos! Very informational and entertaining! I am having trouble deciding between a 2020 STi base vs STi Limited.

"You know how you have that room in your house where the magic happens?" 🤣 Great content, Joe! ✊🏻 Looking forward to getting an STi myself.

Love your STI reviews Joe because you are a true STI enthusiast. My 2019 has the optional center armrest as well but do not mind not have alcantara. My grubby elbow would be causing a dirt spot on that versus rubberized material.

That thing looks fabulous in white!

I was never into cars. My best friend told me to try the 18 Rex and i fell in love and i modded it to the point of not blowing up the engine. I’m doing a video soon to show what it’s like modding it to the point of not blowing up the engine and i really love it. Great review! But I’m glad i bought a base 18 Rex. Cheers! ❤️

Joe you took me on top of the building until the drive time’s very first impression and pushed me down but thanks for the honest and good review 😉👍

Lets hear the rumble. Me: where is the rumble?

I’m not a fan of the 2020 rims. In my opinion 2019’s looked better

Good job! Well made video. Very informative! Thanks for the video!

Great review Joe and the STI is truly an amazing car I think there have been no major changes as they have a wining formula which still makes great sales. I really like the small changes year to year and although the spoiler is iconic I think I’d build it without. Keep the videos coming

Totally worth it! It's an awesome car! Front seat upper bolstering is comfortable and supportive. You have to test drive to understand the planted hug turning feel of this car! So much fun to drive! Great job Joe, Tom and Lori! Love the new merch sweatshirt, hats, drawstring bag, dog bandana, etc! Congrats Tom aka Big Guns McGee! 128k subscribers will soon surpass 200k!

That old school feel. This car has it. Instant favorite. Enough to buy? 50/50

Awesome reviews as always

Because of your Subaru Forester Sport review at the other dealer in Port Richey I called them to buy the car!! We made a deal on my trade and the difference in cash payment. Last minute their manager said they can’t do that deal and I wound up not doing business with them. Point is, your review led me to purchasing a car from that dealer.. and I live in TN! Dealer pulled back at last minute, was not your fault or mine. Keep up good work! Sal

Awsome review as usual. I own a black 2020 STI . The brushed wheels look very nice on it.

Glad I got my '19 straight off the delivery truck so I didn't have to worry about some Yahoo ignoring the break in period

Another great review Raiti. Bitter sweet :-(

Wow raiti...great video.. as always love all the detail.. finally STI I definitely would consider..I have always loved the STI vs EVO..u really get a lot more in the sti..that being said my evos have never failed me...Subaru apparently cares about small things that matter too us.😛👍👍

"The room in your house where the magic happens". Me: You mean in my room where my computer is?

I like the “old” rumbling EJ motor I fell in love with when I was a kid. in a newer, safer, stiffer chassis with big brakes, hydraulic steering, MANUAL transmission... people hate on it but I love my ‘18 STI. I do wish it was 50 hp more though🤫

much anticipated 2020 review :)

Love it!! Great review Joe!!! I love those wheels!

U know what Joe I'd like to take a brief minute here and say that my love for Subaru WRX'S and STI'S will never fade away from me and my love and passion for cars🙏🙏♥️♥️🤝🤝. Personally Joe I actually really fricking love White on WRX STI'S in my opinion, yes I know that the World Rally Blue is very common on basically every STI that I've seen, but this will absolutely do it for me. Those Wheels & Calipers r absolutely stunning in every way possible, goes amazingly with the White ♥️. The Short Throw Shifter is flawless absolutely flawless in every way under the sun ♥️♥️♥️. Would love to see a in depth review and update on your 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA 1 of these day's. Bless u Joe 🙏🙏♥️♥️🤝🤝. Thanks Joe. Keep up the great work and reviews.

They aren’t discontinuing the STI, they’re discontinuing the EJ205 engine.

Excellent reviews as always

I had waited for this review like forever

I own a 2019 Series Gray. The back seat does have space but not behind my seat, but maybe because I'm 6ft4 😅 complaints from almost exactly a year of ownership, head-unit had to be replaced twice, android auto/apple carplay sticks the entire thing sometimes and deletes any presets. Passenger seat airbags randomly disables with someone sitting there. Another warranty issue. 3rd gear randomly shuts me out even in normal driving conditions. Clutch needed to be replaced at 15000kms. Not my fault, another warranty issue. I know manuals lose power with the AC on but Jesus does it die with the AC on. Like way more than I would've expected. To do a pull on the highway, I literally turned it off. Brakes squeal alot sometimes. Not regular just washed/cold weather squealing. But actual squealing. All in all, I'm pretty modified now, so it's fine for me at the moment because I got rid of most of the problems (but also got rid of the warranty lmao). But hopefully they fix alot of the minor problems. Been a Subaru owner for years, but I think this is my last one. For the price of competitors, I may unfortunately do the switch.

I love the new look of the machined wheels!!! Better than the all black!

In the short time you drove it. Did you feel any difference between the 2020 and your Type RA? Great video Joe! Look forward to seeing what they do with the 2021. I do think people are going to miss the EJ in the coming years though.

Another great video. I have 2019 STi that I purchased after seeing several of your videos. Keep up the great work Joe.

Great review. Great car. Videos like this got me hooked on Raitis rides back when he could respond to every comment.

Still a great car! Personally I like my 2015 STI wheels better, but I can see how the new rims could possible grow on you after time. I don't know why they switch to a rubber material for the arm rest. Great classic turbo fun, yes. Very excited about the 2021 model coming out the end of next year. Great review Joe on the 2020 STI!!

Good review buddy

I just received my 2019 MY20 in CWP - I love it haha Done 100kms so far !! :) Will be even more happy after installing a R400 catback

The front of the car looks so good when its brand new and clean. I'm used to seeing smashed bug guts on mine 😄😄

They should update the interior. The infotainment system looks like grabbed from ebay

I’m so tempted to wait for next years revision but damn I love that classic engine/sound

Hey Joe Watching the vid now👍🏼 As a happy owner of a 19, have to mention that it looks lower than a stock 19. Kind of obsessed with wheel gap and was curious if it’s just the camera angle?

7:20 damn when you said lets pop the hood for the last time, that really made me sad lol :'(

So all they did, sanded the wheels a bit and new fog light bezels... nice

I have a ‘19 WRX in the pearl white absolutely beautiful color

Great review Joe. This is tempting. Waiting to see what the redesign is like. If I love it I will be trading in my 17 REX. If I don't, selling the stage two REX and picking up a used 18 or 19 STI. Going to go all out on upgrades either way.

I absolutely love my 2019 STI Limited, but I'd definitely LOVE it a lot more with another 100 horsepower or so. I personally like the black wheels better than these.

Finally a new wrx sti design...

Fantastic review! I love this STi

From Central Florida - Purchased a 2019 STI in April - Black, ST shifter, PB start, Recaros. Great car. Retired so have owned many cars but nothing that feels like the STI. Looking forward to next generation and may add one so we’ll see. Wife has always had a Forester - Currently she has a 2019.

I always pictured Raiti in an Sti

Yo. Love the vids. One thing for your watchers. The manufacturer guidelines specifically state to break in the motor for the first 1000 miles. This means under 4k 4PMS. When you get yours be sure to break in properly if you plan to mod later. At least to stage 2. Sounds dumb but I've owned or still own every iteration of this motor. I can say it makes a huge difference in day to day reliability. If you plan to replace pistons anyway. Blow that sucker up! Lol

Can somebody tell me when the preview for the 2021 Subaru will be up?? Does anyone know what will likely change? I'm thinking about buying and STI but don't know if I should wait for 2021

I pulled the trigger on new 2020 last week. Thanks Joe!

These are everywhere out here in LA. Love them but seeing it every 15 minutes get a old. Probably only because I'm not driving it lol

Made me a little sad to see only 7 miles on this car and listen to the rpms go over 5K😓Still loved the video though

Love the way it looks. How do you stack this car vs your old civic type R? For the money I mean.

Thanks for the video ... So would you rather choose blue color? Or pearl white?

I absolutely need those fog grills for my 2019 sti

Y’all hating on the rims but to me they are perfect and stand out 😻

Nice video Raiti, you're always thorough that explains your career as a teacher, am not sure when Australia we're getting 2020. I installed invidia r400 turbo back exhaust ( a down pipe) to my sti 2019 but have not tuned engine, is it safe for the engine to drive without tuning, some people say I'll break the 3 year subaru warranty. Thanks

Good looking car. I like the wheels. Thumbs up for no plastic engine covers. You have one of theses don't you Joe?

I owned a 2017 STI and I LOVED it. Then, I totaled it ☹️ now I have a Stinger, but everyday I miss shifting gears and hearing that exhaust growl.

Hey Joe, always love seeing you talk Subaru! Do you know what STI’s involvement was in Subaru’s WRC program vs. what Prodrive did?

Raiti how do compare the 2020 to your type RA, good review by the way. I own a 2019 white STI and love

Thing is what I always loved about this engine is that it feels more emotional than new engines. New engines run perfect, there's nothing wrong with them. But I like engine with character. I like the boost lag and when it kicks in. It gives the car personality. That was the buying argument for me. Mine has the push start as well and it's a 2018. But what bummed me was that the year directly after got the new head unit. But those fog light covers are sexy damn. But guess what. It is a plug and play for my 2018 lol

I'm more excited for 2021, I can't wait to see what sti has in store for then.

Kinda crazy the s209 will be a 19 model when the 2020 is already out

No USB, hmmmm... even my Jeep has that with a 28 G Hard Drive. Can you connect your phone to this to get navigation? Is that an option that was just absent on this vehicle? Great review, thank you.

What’s to say it’s a Scoob Doo! Love it buddy.Last of the legends 🥺

The engine HAS had a significant upgrades; More specifically to the fuel delivery. They switched to direct fuel injection instead of port which is basically where the extra horsepower came from. Its also why the engine sounds different from the older models. There has been other changes, better timings, more optimal connecting rod length. (now at a staggered setup) Variable Valve timing (VVT) upgrades have been more prominent in the 2016+ models. In fact, the only thing that remains the same from 2004 to 2020 is the block itself. I do realize that is basically THE ENGINE, but there is a lot going on around it to make it run faster, better and efficient.

Ordered a 2020 STI limited in pearl white with short throw shifter on September 7th. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks. The wait is tough;) thanks for the awesome review!

short throw shifter ❌ short shift throw ✅ love your videos Raiti keep it up. this is my dream dad car.

Which one would you recommend to me as my daily driver: 2020 Subaru WRX STI or 2020 Honda Civic Type R?

The people putting thumbs down on this video. Don't have magic happening in their room. 😂 11:50

My neighbor just bought one of these. The calipers set the whole car off. Makes me want to paint the ones on the mustang.

I feel very old , I remembered back in 2006 when I bought my 2006 sti ,white with gold rims , blue seats and gold brembo calipers , ej25 would always be in my heart , STI ❤️ the end of a generation.

Hi Raiti, I am looking at buying the STi 2020 limited edition (The one with the sunroof). I am from New Zealand but when I saw the premium model(limited edition) it comes in all leather STI seats not the recaros seats... That's odd As I prefer the Recaro seats instead will have to ask the dealership again... Also, I find the clutch engagement very short wondering if you have had experience with adjusting the length of the slave-cylinder pushrod to extend the hydraulic clutch system to be longer..? Cheers Raiti!

Yeah the Subaru WRX STi really is where it’s at. If Ford didn’t work so hard to go above and beyond making the Focus RS so great at its price point with the 350hp in their manual hatch, and Honda didn’t perfect the “Family Performance Track Car” aspect of the $35,000 Honda Type R with a 306hp FWD design that embarrasses “sports” cars more than double its price like the bmw M2 on tracks, the AWD Subaru WRX STi would be in a lot more garages 💪🔥. The Zonks only start to come in when you look to Honda and Ford’s specs and see what you get for the Subaru’s price. How in the world did Honda’s FWD Civic platform create the superior handling car with faster acceleration at 35k than Subaru’s historical AWD rally heritage? Could you imagine if Honda put Acura’s SH-AWD inside a Type R? How did Ford’s regular economy Focus platform based RS create a Hatchback that can handle more stock Horsepower and offer an AWD sensation that’s just as exciting? Mitsubishi leaving with the 2008 financial banking recession crisis has left Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda slacking I tell ya, now Hyundai is aiming its sights onto them with their Veloster N racing division

Hey Joe, I heard there’s going to be a Final Edition STI with Gold forged BBS wheels and a few other goodies with a limited run of 555 units! Do you know if that’s for Japan or USA? And I think only available in Blue or Black

Great review like always! Trying to decide between this or a Miata RF within the next 6 months. I’ve owned 2 2006 STIs already and miss them. But thinking of trying something new with a Miata RF.

I like your new intro I thinks it’s better than the old one

I wonder how many cars you would sell if there was a “buy now” option on your videos. I think it might be a quite a few. Seems like a business model someone should exploit. Maybe a collaboration with Carvana or some else with that ship anywhere/money back guarantee car business?

Joe, this is one of the most perfect cars on earth IMO. It’s practical, has four doors, a real backseat, AWD for the Northeast horrible winters. It’s reliable, great looking, fun as hell...My one big Zonk is the gas mileage. It’s horrible. Your lucky if you get 20mpg with this thing. Other than that, I just still love the WRX & the STi. Fantastic review as usual. It seems like you do several reviews per day! I can’t keep up with you!

19:21 That cute Crosstrek tho peaking😆🙈

What's your thoughts on the limited or the series white ? I had an 08 i got one of the first off the boat back then and I got tboned a year later and have missed it so I am gonna get a sti soon but stuck between the two thanks .

lets hope the next one has a forged fa engine and a little less weight

I’m getting it 🔥🔥

Myself being a loyal Honda Civic si driver for 5 years. I think it’s time for a change im really looking into getting a 2020 Subaru wrx Sti super cool car

Are the Recaro Seat that much more comfortable then the stock ones for the price point? Like $2200 more