I drove a 2016 today at work and was baffled how fun it was. Effortless to shift, drive, drive fast. Corners nice. A little over steering. But I fell in love.
Hawk eye is definitely my favorite. Honestly, though, I love the front end of this one. I"m just not a big fan of how sedans are getting really big and fat looking, like the Evo X. And i'm not a fan of the ass on the WRX, the STi wing definitely makes the difference to me. But again, I love this front end. It looks aggressive, but more refined.
+K24 best engine ever ! "Blah, blah, blah, looks like a Camry"' , with a hood scoop, wider fenders, black wheels, quad exauhst, aggressive looking rear diffuser, not to mention awd, torque vectoring, and a turbo. But other than that, you nailed it
@@cade7458 insanely reliable. I'm so excited, I'm at 99k miles and only 9 months left until she is paid off. Besides regular oil changes and trying to stay under 3,000 RPM, I don't have any other suggestions to maintaining it. For the record, I told the guy at the gym who drives an STI that I rarely go over 3k RPMs. He knows a lot more about cars than I do and he told me that I should try and go over that, so I have been. The problem is, I can get to the speed limit extremely fast before I had 3000 RPMs. So.... yeah. Idk what to do 😂
Jesse Hanson I really want an evo but this is so much cheaper seems great for the money and with my 3 year old I can't have the stiff suspension the evo does he would never sleep in the car
Mike Mauldin Yeah i think Evos are awesome but with a 3 year old i would get the wrx plus they are really good for safty and it will get way better gas mileage well if you dont floor it everywhere.
My dad and stepmom either owned a 2017 WRX or a 2015 WRX. I got to drive it when they had it and it was a blast to drive. I absolutely loved it. I'm thinking of trading in my 2020 Si Coupe for a 2020 WRX STI. Can't wait to eventually own my own WRX someday.
Hey Matt just a suggestion for future videos, please insert time stamps for the different sections for the review. ie: intro, exterior, interior, and driving. Thanks
I'm loving my 2017 wrx so far! It's not perfect from the factory but for the money it's damn good. The handling is great, very confidence inspiring. With a few mods and a tune it will be even better!
I love the new WRXs. Definitely overall way better than the previous model and with a reflash with an access port you can fix the throttle lag. My 08 Si had that too until I reflashed it. The new wrx pretty much checks all the boxes I want, awd, 6 speed, decently spacious and decent power. Along with a great aftermarket and I love the look of it.
Just picked up a 2016 WRX Limited and she is everything I dreamed about!!
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It is great to watch SUBARUWRXFAN reviewing a Subaru WRX. 😊 Good work, man! It is been a while since I subscribed but you kept me interested in your channel. 👍🏻
Love your videos. I actually bought my vinyl overlays from gtvinylz after watching your reviews. I'm not sold on the side marker overlays with a chrome headlight housing. Just looks kinda weird so I might take them off until I paint the housings. If you want to follow the progress on this car you can follow my channel. I just installed an ETS intake and will have a video of that soon.
Hes a goof the new wrx has a stiffer suspension than any previous gens ..his comments on how boost comes on show his lack of knowledge..its like he misses boost lag.. truth the wrx stock tune sucks but thats wat cobb ap is great an subaru has a huge aftermarket
I bought my 17 WRX Limited about a month ago. Love it. 1. I don't understand why people groan on about not having a hatch option. It keeps the final price lower at the end of the day because they're not having to manufacture two totally different cars. No ones ever gone on about how Mitsubishi never offered a hatchback Evo. I don't think this theme of styling would look good in hatch, I think it'd look awful. The last gen worked. This gen, it just wouldn't. 2. The clutch throw is indeed long, I wish it were shorter like the STi, and yea I didn't realize how long the shifter throws were gonna be, it's a lot different from the short throw shifter feel. But I can live with both of those with no issue, I still find the experience of getting in gear to be a pleasant one. But REV HANG. That is unforgivable. I kept thinking it was just me getting used to the clutch. But no. The revs hold way too long at any gear. Gives that jerky lurk forward motion going into second and third. It's unacceptable. I've learned to make it a smooth transition but I'm either having to accelerate off the line rather hastily, or econo box rolling. If I try to drive and shift at the comfortable rev and rate most people would like to shift, I have to burn up the clutch letting it slow and getting on the gas while the revs take forever to drop. Honda issued a tune on the Si. VW did too for the GTI. Subaru needs to release a flash for the ecu. Idc for the cat. Cheaper to replace a cat than it is a clutch.
He's just enthusiastic about cars in general and the WRX in this particular video, he's not talking too fast in purpose as you might be thinking, at least he uses intonations and pauses, like human beings do. Try listening to the Russians reviewing cars and then you will truly understand what is a sped-up talking, it's more like robots,no intonations nor pauses at all throughout the entire video.
I love this guy. Every video I've seen of him he always gets so excited when he floors it. You would think it might get less exciting after a while. I wish I had his job.
This review gives me so much hope! Looking to purchase a beautiful white 2017 premium, it hasn’t been tuned which is the beauty of it! I have a buddy that knows his stuff will get me hooked up with a Cobb tune and aftermarket parts to push it to 330hp and I’m so stoked!!! Saying good bye to the bikes for a safer way of transportation! Couldn’t be more excited!
It seems a little dated compared to the competition though, like it needed a proper engineering update, but instead the have just updated bits and pieces like the ICE. I'd not even consider it when you can get something like the Focus RS that is a little more expensive but far more up to date - the rest of the world has kinda moved on & Subaru are just relying on the name for sales.
+Matthew Sharpe focus rs "a little more expensive"? Umm $10,000+ is a little? Not many people can own a $40k+ car. The 16-17 WRX is hands down the best car for a lil under $30K. Name a car that competes? Focus st? Naw youll die in those things with its NA suspension/FW drive, unreliable shit.
Excellent review. Just picked up a 2017 wrx limited. Absolutely incredible car! Coming from a GTI I am thoroughly impressed. Actually like it better! Overall extremely happy and can't wait to rip it once it's broken in.
1150 miles on 2017 WRX base model and love it. only two things bother me first the head lights not bright enough, and the speakers, they sound like as if you connected little speakers to your cell phone and then put the speakers under water, nothing that can not be upgraded. NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR MY WRX
Thanks for the review. I just bought a 2017 WRX premium and was wondering about the difference between it and the previous models, so this was perfect!
I have a '17 premium 6 speed as well, although mine is the white pearl. I did muffler deletes on mine and they definitely pop and crackle. I love the VA chassis.
Pioneer and Kenwood make several compatible models. Check out Crutchfield. They also have kits that allow the steering wheel controls to function with the upgraded head units.
Good to see you had fun. I'm considering the 2017 Premium vs STI but I have to make a 700 kilometer decision without test driving. I sold my R33 Nissan Skyline I had for 12 years. I talked my father into getting the 2011 wrx(in 2011) instead of the MG diesel(2011) he was looking at. Shamefully Australian price's are stupid compared to elsewhere. Thanks for your video as it has helped my broaden my view.
I traded in my 2015 Civic Si today for a 2017 WRX, same color and everything. The Si has a better headunit and I liked the keyless comfort access and lanewatch camera (the backup cameras on Hondas are also superior), however the drive is insanely superior on the WRX. I will never get FWD again, I was going to get the Type R but I cannot imagine putting that much power on a front heavy car, I work for BMW and love the BMW product but this is a lot of car for the money. Any suggestions on winter tires?
nice to see the updates compared to my 2015, but i gotta say, I still hate the idea of touchscreen center consoles lol Call me old school, but i'll take my tactile, easy to navigate simple radio control anyday over these modern touchscreens. This coming from a 25yo tech nerd. Awesome reviews as always!
Glad you found one, now I don't have to let you use mine like I was offering. :) Hopefully it has some miles on it as the ECU has a very-very steep and significant learning curve for making consistent power and hitting proper boost.
If anyone would like to follow the progress on this car feel free to subscribe to my channel. I have many more plans for it and will be making videos along the way. Just installed an ETS intake which I will have a video up soon showing that. Thanks!
Getting my wrx 2017 tom. Bought it for 23k$ only 20k mileage. This is my first subaru car. Hope i made the right decision. Im really loving it now though.i hope it doesnt give me headache lol im just using it every weekends
it's a monster in its own way, sharp handling, feels way quicker than it has a right to be with only 268hp, gearing are pretty aggressive, it's every much enthusiast car. Not perfect but pretty good for under $30k
i just bought a 2017 WRX. I had a 2013 ford st. I like both and the wrx is more of a head turner than the ST. Plus i have the WRB....they both handle amazing but of course i love the awd....
I just got the 2017 Subaru WRX premium. I got the short throw, nav, 9 speaker Harmon kardon (it bumps) and a few extras like door side molding, cargo try, all weather mats, auto dimming mirror. I'm in love with my WRX, ugh. I bought it today and pick it up tomorrow ( the dealership had to clean, detail, do dealer things) but I can't wait and barely can sleep. One thing I do have to say though, all of you haters saying, its ugly, its bad, blah blah. 9/10 cant even afford it and that's why you say things. stick with your bullshit 04 wrx and I will sit in my 20 mile driven car and mod it to smoke an sti. good day 😍😍😊😊😎😎😙😚😀😁😂😂😂😂😂😁
Subaru has fallen off. People are getting bored of the same shit year after year. I had a 2015 and loved it, but just costs too much money to make decent power in these cars so I traded it for a 1LE. I wanted a new Sti but I am not buying anything else from Subaru until they get a new powerplant in those cars that is pushing some decent power.
+stirange More like 26k and nobody buys a stripper WRX. Most are 28k and up. So for almost 30k Subaru can at least fix the awfully cheap interior. If Kia can make a decent interior I think Subaru can too
Yea, I know. My wife has a 2017 Forester. We had a 2015 Crosstrek and I had a 2015 WRX. I don't dislike the brand, but as far as performance goes, WRX and STI platforms are stale. No argument about that even from diehard Subaru guys I talk to.
Getting back into reviewing performance cars I see 👍. I can tell you enjoy driving them a lot more than the average car review. Seemed to be having fun in this one!
I really think this is your best review yet! Great flow from your intro into your sub-intro there, and the way you broke down the positives and negatives of this vehicle was done in so much more confidence than videos past. Keep up the great work dude! I hope this review means that you'll get your hands on the 2017 BRZ Limited soon as well
As a proud CVT WRX owner I think interior needs huge improvement. Even 10k cheaper cars Kia, Hyundai, Mazda got much better looking interiors. But other than that very happy and would buy WRX again.
2016 Premium owner here. 1. Center console on mine is red stitched leather and very nice (I did not get the extending one) 2. Trunk space isn't actually that bad. I have fit many-a-golf bags in there. 3. I wanna see if I can swap window switches for that pass. side auto-down. Not having it is very tedious. 4. Mine too has the gloss black touchscreen. It lags like a b*tch and it's a pain to keep clean. 5. Stock tune on the '16 (and '15 really) is garbage. I am curious to know if the '17 is any better. 6. I too have the 18 inch wheels. Best part? 245 tires. Difference between '16 and '17? Pretty much the auto-down on the Pass. side window.
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I'm just here to see you turn onto that back road.
I feel like he has the same exact expression and enthusiasm for ever single car he slams the pedal on.
Ture
watch mazda speed 3
Mr Consistency, a very good quality to have.
Don't we all!!
Kripple Hippo not on the frs review lol his face was full of disappointment
Subaruwrxfan driving a wrx.. well I'll be damned
hi buddy
It's street drive 420
+Ethan Anderson thas asuh du
I dont even get how a Dumb ass comment got so many likes.... L
Street Speed 717
downvote ;$
the car Matt should own
I would own one if they still made a hatch.
+Jeff K right?!
+Vito Munez right
+Jeff K why a hatch? I got a reliable as hell vehicle on Craigslist that can haul more than any hatch. cost? $700
road bike, moutain bike, and RC airplanes
I love the sheer joy you get when you accelerate for the first time. Great car. Great review.
That exhaust is SPECTACULAR!! It almost entirely makes up for the lack of the boxer rumble
I drove a 2016 today at work and was baffled how fun it was. Effortless to shift, drive, drive fast. Corners nice. A little over steering. But I fell in love.
My favorite saying: let’s turn on this backroad and see how it does *evil smile*”
2017 Subaru WRX was the best purchase I ever made, love this car.
I dont know why people hate the look so much , it looks fine to me , not that ugly , looks cool
key word...not THAT ugly.
The Hawk-eye is still my favorite. Blob-eye is a close second.
Hawk eye is definitely my favorite. Honestly, though, I love the front end of this one. I"m just not a big fan of how sedans are getting really big and fat looking, like the Evo X. And i'm not a fan of the ass on the WRX, the STi wing definitely makes the difference to me. But again, I love this front end. It looks aggressive, but more refined.
+K24 best engine ever ! agree!!!!
+K24 best engine ever ! "Blah, blah, blah, looks like a Camry"' , with a hood scoop, wider fenders, black wheels, quad exauhst, aggressive looking rear diffuser, not to mention awd, torque vectoring, and a turbo. But other than that, you nailed it
I just bought one of these 3 months ago. Its such a great car. Its a total dream car. I LOVE IT!!
4 years since that comment... still have it? Still awesome? Tuned? Im looking to get "soon"... and want to know if this comment is still true. Thanks!
@@Ricksnet2008 Did you ever get it?
I’ve owned my silver 2016 wrx for over a year now !!
So clean and unbelievably fun to drive.
I’m considering buying a 2017 premium manual. It has 95,000 miles though. Has yours been reliable?
@@cade7458 insanely reliable. I'm so excited, I'm at 99k miles and only 9 months left until she is paid off. Besides regular oil changes and trying to stay under 3,000 RPM, I don't have any other suggestions to maintaining it.
For the record, I told the guy at the gym who drives an STI that I rarely go over 3k RPMs. He knows a lot more about cars than I do and he told me that I should try and go over that, so I have been. The problem is, I can get to the speed limit extremely fast before I had 3000 RPMs. So.... yeah. Idk what to do 😂
After watching this video about 3 million times I pull the trigger and order my 2017 wrx in wrb. Should be here by the end of December.
Jesse Hanson Good choice!
Jesse Hanson soo update. How do you like it?
Mike Mauldin I like it alot. I love the power. The only thing that I dislike is the Rev hang from 1st to 2nd other than that the car is amazing.
Jesse Hanson I really want an evo but this is so much cheaper seems great for the money and with my 3 year old I can't have the stiff suspension the evo does he would never sleep in the car
Mike Mauldin Yeah i think Evos are awesome but with a 3 year old i would get the wrx plus they are really good for safty and it will get way better gas mileage well if you dont floor it everywhere.
My dad and stepmom either owned a 2017 WRX or a 2015 WRX. I got to drive it when they had it and it was a blast to drive. I absolutely loved it. I'm thinking of trading in my 2020 Si Coupe for a 2020 WRX STI. Can't wait to eventually own my own WRX someday.
Switch to decaf.
Big Irish Yeti Omfg XD
Hey Matt just a suggestion for future videos, please insert time stamps for the different sections for the review. ie: intro, exterior, interior, and driving. Thanks
Matt, everyone is still surprised that you didn't buy one of these yet! The Mustang was a good choice though, hopefully you get it back soon.
9:06 you're welcome
I'm loving my 2017 wrx so far! It's not perfect from the factory but for the money it's damn good. The handling is great, very confidence inspiring. With a few mods and a tune it will be even better!
I love the new WRXs. Definitely overall way better than the previous model and with a reflash with an access port you can fix the throttle lag. My 08 Si had that too until I reflashed it. The new wrx pretty much checks all the boxes I want, awd, 6 speed, decently spacious and decent power. Along with a great aftermarket and I love the look of it.
The arm rest extension: They probably have a giant warehouse filled with them: We won't updated until we run out!
Nothing greater in the world, than a pure joyous smile of a child with his toy.
Can't wait to see the ones that are gonna be based on Subarus' new designs.
Just picked up a 2016 WRX Limited and she is everything I dreamed about!!
It is great to watch SUBARUWRXFAN reviewing a Subaru WRX. 😊
Good work, man! It is been a while since I subscribed but you kept me interested in your channel. 👍🏻
i love your genuine enthusiasm for this car .I wish the stock exhaust came like that .Im picking up my 2016 limited in a few days .Cant wait
never knew about the diff suspension on 2017 WRX, thanks for the tips.
Love your videos. I actually bought my vinyl overlays from gtvinylz after watching your reviews. I'm not sold on the side marker overlays with a chrome headlight housing. Just looks kinda weird so I might take them off until I paint the housings. If you want to follow the progress on this car you can follow my channel. I just installed an ETS intake and will have a video of that soon.
ill check u out bro
yeah, 16+ has inverted struts in the front.
except base version
I drive a 2017 wrx base model. it's my first manual. I love it. I won't be going back to automatic unless I physically can't shift anymore.
"It doesn't handle as well as the previous generation WRX. Its more like the Evo which is better than the STI." Huh?
Hes a goof the new wrx has a stiffer suspension than any previous gens ..his comments on how boost comes on show his lack of knowledge..its like he misses boost lag.. truth the wrx stock tune sucks but thats wat cobb ap is great an subaru has a huge aftermarket
The thing I miss about past ones is that the wrx had the same engine as the sti and it sounded sooo good! This car sounds great though.
just picked mine up today!!!!
I bought my 17 WRX Limited about a month ago. Love it. 1. I don't understand why people groan on about not having a hatch option. It keeps the final price lower at the end of the day because they're not having to manufacture two totally different cars. No ones ever gone on about how Mitsubishi never offered a hatchback Evo. I don't think this theme of styling would look good in hatch, I think it'd look awful. The last gen worked. This gen, it just wouldn't. 2. The clutch throw is indeed long, I wish it were shorter like the STi, and yea I didn't realize how long the shifter throws were gonna be, it's a lot different from the short throw shifter feel. But I can live with both of those with no issue, I still find the experience of getting in gear to be a pleasant one. But REV HANG. That is unforgivable. I kept thinking it was just me getting used to the clutch. But no. The revs hold way too long at any gear. Gives that jerky lurk forward motion going into second and third. It's unacceptable. I've learned to make it a smooth transition but I'm either having to accelerate off the line rather hastily, or econo box rolling. If I try to drive and shift at the comfortable rev and rate most people would like to shift, I have to burn up the clutch letting it slow and getting on the gas while the revs take forever to drop.
Honda issued a tune on the Si. VW did too for the GTI. Subaru needs to release a flash for the ecu. Idc for the cat. Cheaper to replace a cat than it is a clutch.
does he naturally talk that fast or is the video sped up
lol like your comment
He's just enthusiastic about cars in general and the WRX in this particular video, he's not talking too fast in purpose as you might be thinking, at least he uses intonations and pauses, like human beings do. Try listening to the Russians reviewing cars and then you will truly understand what is a sped-up talking, it's more like robots,no intonations nor pauses at all throughout the entire video.
Piznick64 he sounds like a virgin
Piznick64
Lmao!!! Im high as hell and I cracked up 😂
Not really speaking fast
I love this guy. Every video I've seen of him he always gets so excited when he floors it. You would think it might get less exciting after a while. I wish I had his job.
Haha I think I know why the steering wheel doesn't have metal. I wouldn't want that metal to hit my face in a collision xD
Don't get into a collision then...
Salvatore Anzalone and why drive a car if you’re not getting into a collision drive a plane, much faster.
This review gives me so much hope! Looking to purchase a beautiful white 2017 premium, it hasn’t been tuned which is the beauty of it! I have a buddy that knows his stuff will get me hooked up with a Cobb tune and aftermarket parts to push it to 330hp and I’m so stoked!!! Saying good bye to the bikes for a safer way of transportation! Couldn’t be more excited!
subaruwrxfan reviewing a Subaru WRX !!
That Nameless axleback sounds excellent under acceleration; I love the little pops and crackles. It does sound a little drone-y while cruising though.
Just buy a wrx and be done with the Fords
Agreed!
It seems a little dated compared to the competition though, like it needed a proper engineering update, but instead the have just updated bits and pieces like the ICE. I'd not even consider it when you can get something like the Focus RS that is a little more expensive but far more up to date - the rest of the world has kinda moved on & Subaru are just relying on the name for sales.
+Matthew Sharpe because there's not that much too improve , they're great cars with great engines , outdated interior maybe.
+Matthew Sharpe focus rs "a little more expensive"? Umm $10,000+ is a little? Not many people can own a $40k+ car. The 16-17 WRX is hands down the best car for a lil under $30K. Name a car that competes? Focus st? Naw youll die in those things with its NA suspension/FW drive, unreliable shit.
Jeremiah the focus rs starts at 36k. If you can't stretch 6k, you should not be buying a new performance vehicle.
Excellent review. Just picked up a 2017 wrx limited. Absolutely incredible car! Coming from a GTI I am thoroughly impressed. Actually like it better! Overall extremely happy and can't wait to rip it once it's broken in.
The car you should have gotten or an sti.
1150 miles on 2017 WRX base model and love it. only two things bother me first the head lights not bright enough, and the speakers, they sound like as if you connected little speakers to your cell phone and then put the speakers under water, nothing that can not be upgraded. NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR MY WRX
Preparation H yeah stereo is worst I've ever heard. overhaul in the works now
9:14 that's the face we all make when we experience speed 😂😂
Thanks for the review. I just bought a 2017 WRX premium and was wondering about the difference between it and the previous models, so this was perfect!
I just dropped everything I was doing to come watch Suburarauraubwubfauwbfwwrxfan review a Subaru WRX. TH-camception.
I feel like people watching him for the first time ever will probably think he's biased, lol
I have a '17 premium 6 speed as well, although mine is the white pearl. I did muffler deletes on mine and they definitely pop and crackle. I love the VA chassis.
Best sounding Subaru I've heard in youtube land
Thank you! :)
So is the nameless muffler an aftermarket addition or stock?
+Blake Maraoui yes sir. this is the 3 inch tip version
Nameless axleback muffler delete?
+GDarrenn yes it is.
That intro was AMAZING!! great review !!
I'm loving my 2015 WRX Premium but def gonna stop by the dealer n see how much to get the new stereo head unit
i'm sure it will cost a fortune versus buying something else and installing it yourself.
+aaromon43 agreed. If it were me; I'd find a way to transplant the new head unit from the old one and go for aftermarket speakers
You can't swap them unfortunately:( if only (from a fellow 15 owner) the early adopters got fd by Subaru....
*****
well shit....Full aftermarket it is then
Pioneer and Kenwood make several compatible models. Check out Crutchfield. They also have kits that allow the steering wheel controls to function with the upgraded head units.
Good to see you had fun. I'm considering the 2017 Premium vs STI but I have to make a 700 kilometer decision without test driving. I sold my R33 Nissan Skyline I had for 12 years. I talked my father into getting the 2011 wrx(in 2011) instead of the MG diesel(2011) he was looking at. Shamefully Australian price's are stupid compared to elsewhere. Thanks for your video as it has helped my broaden my view.
Just a bit of feedback slow down on talking you are rushing yourself
This intro has got to be the best one yet! Please keep
I traded in my 2015 Civic Si today for a 2017 WRX, same color and everything. The Si has a better headunit and I liked the keyless comfort access and lanewatch camera (the backup cameras on Hondas are also superior), however the drive is insanely superior on the WRX.
I will never get FWD again, I was going to get the Type R but I cannot imagine putting that much power on a front heavy car, I work for BMW and love the BMW product but this is a lot of car for the money.
Any suggestions on winter tires?
I have a 2014 civic si sedan right now and I'm about to get a 17 wrx premium. I can't wait!
@@ivanrios102 picking up my 17 wrx premium Wednesday! Drove a slammed 06 GTI for the last 11 years 🤣
@@ivanrios102 I’m looking to trade my 2013 Si for a 2017+ wrx as well!
Might be trading in my 2020 Si Coupe for a 2020 WRX STI. How's the WRX compared to the Si?
I've had a 16 limited in that color for a year now and still love it
he always has tje biggest smile when he accelerates loll
bruh i didn’t know the nameless axle back was that loud even with it being stock, super hyped to get my wrx
BTW, I just sent this video to SOA'S Facebook asking them to give you more press Subies !
+cobra454tim thank you!! Wish they'd send me any! Lol
I love your reaction when you push that exhaust
I will still try to buy one of these, or a 2018. Any color but World Rally Blue, though.
basedhalcyon you don’t like the Rally Blue?
I know right. Everyone gets that color. its super basic
Rally blue is the color subaru is known for in rally, and they look great in real life.
The darker colored ones are fire
I love my 2016 WRX. Love the facial expressions lol that's how I look when I drive mine.
Maybe don't mainline the Red Bulls before getting in front of the camera next time.
My WRX is coming from Alabama to Chattanooga. Can't wait to drive her.
You should do a 1999 civic review
nice to see the updates compared to my 2015, but i gotta say, I still hate the idea of touchscreen center consoles lol Call me old school, but i'll take my tactile, easy to navigate simple radio control anyday over these modern touchscreens. This coming from a 25yo tech nerd. Awesome reviews as always!
a focus rs might be a good review.
+Matthew Hodges next week.
Glad you found one, now I don't have to let you use mine like I was offering. :) Hopefully it has some miles on it as the ECU has a very-very steep and significant learning curve for making consistent power and hitting proper boost.
Any plans to give the new Q50 400S a review?
Hennesy just got a Focus RS. He put out a video of him picking it up. I'm sure he's going to tinker with it.
Google "hennesy complaints" and be warned. I wouldn't let that guy near my neighbor's skateboard.
SubaruWRXFan reviewing a Subaru WRX makes TH-cam a satisfying place again!
If anyone would like to follow the progress on this car feel free to subscribe to my channel. I have many more plans for it and will be making videos along the way. Just installed an ETS intake which I will have a video up soon showing that. Thanks!
You sold me my 2017. Thanks for the review Matt!
When are you going to Review the Ford Focus RS ???
+JANEMBA9000 the Focus RS video will be posted next week!
+subaruwrxfan sweet!
+subaruwrxfan kool looking forward to your reaction driving it .
I love you.
And one more thing. First-ever time for you review a 2017 model-year car. Congrats to you! 🙂
That car is beautiful but those puma shoes bro.......eww
Getting my wrx 2017 tom. Bought it for 23k$ only 20k mileage. This is my first subaru car. Hope i made the right decision. Im really loving it now though.i hope it doesnt give me headache lol im just using it every weekends
The WRX premium goes for $30,000 in America right?
yup
$28,985
That new intro is FIRE!!!!
Wish someone would do one with a CVT. I've always wanted to see how it performs.
+Vikk 54 I've heard it's less than impressive.
cvt is not even worthy of being an option to an enthusiast. Autos are fine, cvt is the problem
+subaruwrxfan I've heard the same, as most CVT's are, I'd just like to see how it does in tests.
TJ Hunt reviewed one. Go check out his channel.
Said no one ever? jk
great video as always! I like how you faded out the song as it went rather than just cutting it out right away
Also lol that has to go in the next outtakes "so uh first thing you notice, theres some deer! Hi deer!"
Why would Subaru put a CVT in this monster?
Maybe want to reach to a different audience idk lol.
because Subaru want to move numbers, like it or not most of the people can't drive stick nor care to learn stick.
260hp monster?
it's a monster in its own way, sharp handling, feels way quicker than it has a right to be with only 268hp, gearing are pretty aggressive, it's every much enthusiast car. Not perfect but pretty good for under $30k
+Vanneker it's well over 30k lmao. At some point it's really not worth it
i just bought a 2017 WRX. I had a 2013 ford st. I like both and the wrx is more of a head turner than the ST. Plus i have the WRB....they both handle amazing but of course i love the awd....
You look sad , i hope everything is going well :)
just bought a 17 and you review it, spot on!
dont know why you americans take the rear spoiler off them..they look awful without the rear spoiler
here in America a lot of people think Spoilers look bad now. lol
we love them here in uk makes the car look way more aggressive
The WRX doesn't come with a spolier. Only the WRX STI has the spoiler.
i know but people take them off sti,s and evo,s in the states
Not sure if this particular model comes with a spoiler, but personally I'm a fan of the Evo and WRX spoilers
Good thing I’m buying one soon by watching this video man you have had me sold on it it’s beautiful
Staats bout to get one are carvana lmao
Ugh It's ugly. That's my opinion but common that front doesn't even match the back?!
I just got the 2017 Subaru WRX premium. I got the short throw, nav, 9 speaker Harmon kardon (it bumps) and a few extras like door side molding, cargo try, all weather mats, auto dimming mirror. I'm in love with my WRX, ugh. I bought it today and pick it up tomorrow ( the dealership had to clean, detail, do dealer things) but I can't wait and barely can sleep. One thing I do have to say though, all of you haters saying, its ugly, its bad, blah blah. 9/10 cant even afford it and that's why you say things. stick with your bullshit 04 wrx and I will sit in my 20 mile driven car and mod it to smoke an sti. good day 😍😍😊😊😎😎😙😚😀😁😂😂😂😂😂😁
Subaru has fallen off. People are getting bored of the same shit year after year. I had a 2015 and loved it, but just costs too much money to make decent power in these cars so I traded it for a 1LE. I wanted a new Sti but I am not buying anything else from Subaru until they get a new powerplant in those cars that is pushing some decent power.
As long as the fanboys continue to buy Subaru half assed WRX they will not change
+stirange More like 26k and nobody buys a stripper WRX. Most are 28k and up. So for almost 30k Subaru can at least fix the awfully cheap interior. If Kia can make a decent interior I think Subaru can too
+TEETEE BIRD Because I can. If you don't like my comments then don't read them. That's life people don't always say what you want to hear
Yea, I know. My wife has a 2017 Forester. We had a 2015 Crosstrek and I had a 2015 WRX. I don't dislike the brand, but as far as performance goes, WRX and STI platforms are stale. No argument about that even from diehard Subaru guys I talk to.
Wrx sti with 360 hp will cost $41000
His face when he gets to open it up Dead ASF!!! I feels though
Getting back into reviewing performance cars I see 👍. I can tell you enjoy driving them a lot more than the average car review. Seemed to be having fun in this one!
I have the nameless axle back muffler deletes too! Excellent mod for the money and you can install them right in the drive way!
Wow, was not expecting that intro! Very very well done!
The WRXfan on a WRX. Been waitin for that introduction. Great review of course :)
The amount of times this guy said "A smile on your face" makes me think he's Thanos....
YOU"LL ALWAYS BE SUBARUWRXFAN TO ME!!!
great review, I was wondering about new wrx.. I have an 08 with 140,459 miles and still going strong..
Awesome intro Matt!!!! Really like it, keep it like that for awhile!!!
I really think this is your best review yet! Great flow from your intro into your sub-intro there, and the way you broke down the positives and negatives of this vehicle was done in so much more confidence than videos past. Keep up the great work dude! I hope this review means that you'll get your hands on the 2017 BRZ Limited soon as well
well said and right on!!!
Love your reviews man! Your solid review on this WRX helped me decide to get the WRX for Myself. Thank you!
As a proud CVT WRX owner I think interior needs huge improvement. Even 10k cheaper cars Kia, Hyundai, Mazda got much better looking interiors.
But other than that very happy and would buy WRX again.
Judging from your response, this definitely seems faster than an evo x. Impressive.
The guys who disliked are the fans of evo.
I like both looks cool nice performance good to modify
2016 Premium owner here.
1. Center console on mine is red stitched leather and very nice (I did not get the extending one)
2. Trunk space isn't actually that bad. I have fit many-a-golf bags in there.
3. I wanna see if I can swap window switches for that pass. side auto-down. Not having it is very tedious.
4. Mine too has the gloss black touchscreen. It lags like a b*tch and it's a pain to keep clean.
5. Stock tune on the '16 (and '15 really) is garbage. I am curious to know if the '17 is any better.
6. I too have the 18 inch wheels. Best part? 245 tires.
Difference between '16 and '17? Pretty much the auto-down on the Pass. side window.