2.5 RS IS BACK?! 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Review
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- 2024 Subaru Impreza RS review by The Straight Pipes. The Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS is putting down 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque from a 2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine. At $31,795 CAD, would you take it over the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 AWD, Toyota Corolla?
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I wish someone would put a 2.5L supercharged flat-6 or V6 in a car. Good economy, fair reliability if produced by Toyota or Subaru, and some potential for power. I have subscribed to your channel and view your videos daily. Keep up the great work!
The Wilderness Crosstrek is already available for pre-order in America.
@@wanglee21 Great point 😅 But I meant to say that it should be in a package like the BAC Mono with a 6-speed manual, a reliable, cheap 2-seat fun car.
I expected nothing and I'm still disappointed.
😂😅
Subaru corporate motto?
They tried nothing and they're out of ideas.
@@jswizzlestick haha. Well it should be
Welcome to Subaru. Where dreams come true.
It’s like ever since Mitsubishi stopped making the Evo Subaru just stopped trying as hard.
No competition = laziness
That, but a lot of it has to do with emissions standards. Basically if you want anything cool or fun to work on, you don’t buy anything past 2012 lol
Ever since they became liberal it’s been down hill
It's not profitable to make fun car for Japanese manufacture. Japan's domestic market have very little demand for expensive or sport car. Mitsubishi without large fund like Subaru have quit making unprofitable cars long ago.
182ps is more than enough but 2.5 in unnecessary and fuel economy is always bad in Subaru, like they haven't update their engine for decades.
Man seriously
Manual and the brz motor would’ve made this car so cool. Doesn’t need to be fast but at least be exciting.
The speedometer goes way too high on this thing 🤣
@Brian_Eugene_Leecvt’s are universally awful and make everything miserable. They’re the biggest waste of R&D that auto manufacturers have ever done. Nothing but problems, more expensive and worse to drive.
@Brian_Eugene_Leecvt is for boring casuals
Toyota has eCVT mostly and that is a different setup and way more reliable than regular cvts.. and new gen toyotas will be switching to automatics even on hybrids.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Yes most people who don't know what a CVT have never noticed the difference of AMT in Subaru CVT.
Hate to break it to everyone, but the old GC 2.5RS was a 165bhp single cam, naturally aspirated Impreza with an appearance package that made it look like it was something special and was famous for its head gasket failures. The GD 2.5RS was literally the base model. Anyone who expected this to be special is special themselves. The only advantage to the old ones: manual transmission. That’s it.
Yeah, the mythology around the 2.5RS badge is weird. I had an '04 "2.5RS." You could tell someone you had a 2004 Impreza 2.5RS and they'd go "Oh, cool!" so long as they didn't know that EVERY 2004 Impreza was a "2.5RS." Now, I really liked that car and thought it was pretty fun to drive, but the driving experience was no sexier than any Outback Sport or Impreza 2.5i in later years.
Subaru itself didn't really hold that badge in super high regard 20 years ago, since they were slapping it on every NA base model. Why should we?
Can’t believe anyone thought this would be anything different.
@@ryanblack9308 exactly. And the only reason the GC8 2.5RS is considered “special” is because it’s a great chassis to WRX or STi swap, which essentially means the original motor/drivetrain was crap, and needs to be changed to be something better. Even when compared to its competition back in the day, it was mid to back of the pack. We had the Eclipse GS-T/GSX, Integra GSR/Type R, Civic Si, Mazda MX-6, and a bunch of others. The Subaru may have looked the part, but wasn’t anything that wowed the market… and the valve cover gasket jokes stem from the engine in that car.
This is why i quite this channel a long time ago. They just play up the vids for the preconceptions of their teenage audiences; it's not about whether or not the car is good in it's own right for its intended purpose.
The 90s 2.5rs was commonly swapped with a wrx motor, hence the reputation. Additionally, even in stock form, it was extremely light for an AWD car (believe they were under 3000 lbs at one point). Not a fast car, but very fun to drive.
Was the perfect well deserved roast for this car 😆 The CVT screaming for its life in the acceleration run did it for me
Subaru dropped the ball should have had an 6 speed manual transmission........
It's really funny watching vids of people trying to justify the cvt in the sporty subarus like this and the new wrx.
Yeah, I love the CVT too. No unnecessary fake shifting, just pure engine sound, running at it's most powerful and efficient rpm for speeeeeed!
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8
WRX exist
@@HyperVanilo WRX has terrible gas consumption either manual or CVT. Imprezza would have been hot sell with a manual.......
I’m not even incredibly mad about the HP and torque figures, but the CVT was a huge misstep. That said, the engine from the brz would have really sealed the deal.
Idk if the brz motor could handle the awd without being a bit more unreliable
If you need to accelerate quickly buy a plane ticket to Japan and ride the Shinkansen. Or even ride BART in northern California up Highway 24, passing every car.
BRZ engine is premium fuel only.
Yeah honestly a nice regular 6 speed auto would have been just fine
@@sleveille44we will never get another A960E ever again(unless suabru for some reason decides to dump the cvt they have been pumping money into for decades)
RS for "really slow" gave me a good chuckle. Wild that they got rid of the leather seats. The 2017 Impreza right after refresh + Carplay was the first car I bought with my own money.
“What does RS stand for?”
“Really Slow.”
😂 😂 😂
Plus the circus music! Hilarious review!!
The opening music really sets up the entire review really nicely.
I appreciate how Subaru isn't over-complicating their engines in this segment with turbos. I find this aspect very appealing as a consumer.
Yuri and Jakub lounging during the launches is one of the funniest things in reviews I've seen in a while. This review was honest and super funny cause marketing be marketing
Wouldn’t a wilderness Impreza just be a crosstrek? 😅
Give it knobbier tires and more plastic exterior trim, you are set
I don't know but I am a sucker for a hatchback and the RS has never been fast let's be honest, so I kind of like this. Although I already have a STi so i'm looking at this as more of a daily driver get around town.
I love you guys so much that I didn't allow my utter disappointment in the car to keep me from liking your video.
Thank you
In a dream world this would share the brz 2.4 228 hp and 6 speed awd. Even with open Differentials. It would be worthy of the 2.5rs nameplate and kinda be the "smart" subaru alternative to the crosstrek or brz for the younger buyer who needed a do everything vehicle.... I have no idea where subaru dropped the ball..
As an owner of a 2020 Impreza w/manual I 100% agree with you. 150hp is not fast, and "upgrading" to 180hp is a joke. 220 would feel great in this car tho. And I plan to swap the engine for the BRZ someday after the warranty expires (and maybe throw in the STI transmission too) and make it a proper RS
Probably because Subarus 2.4 in the brz shares components with Toyota and likely can’t use it. Also a high revving 2.4l N/A engine in this configuration would likely be identical to cost to the wrx. Honestly wish that Subaru offered this 2.5 with a manual from outta the wrx and that would be good enough. Subaru doesn’t need to make the rs a performance vehicle because they will sell you a wrx if you want more power
Thanks for the honest review, guys!
Test drove this and ended up getting an outgoing 2023 solely because of the infotainment. Was also able to negotiate a chunk off because it was chilling on the lot right next to the 24s
You should be proud of yourself. Now go off to a nice vacation with all the money saved.
I got a 2023 base Impreza with 9 miles for a STEAL.
@@RYTF5that's what I did on a fully loaded 2016 altima in 2017. Brand new l and paid 23k from 33500 lol
@@occckid123 I paid like $22k for the brand new Impreza. In this day and age I'll take it.
@@RYTF5 that's good a sentra starts at that price but a civic cost like 28k lmfao for a base model.
Why is Yuri dressed an Amazon delivery driver? 😂
My first car in the 90s was an Impreza 2.5 RS. It is literally one of the great wins of my life.
Thanks for the vid guys - good call, just an econo-hatch with an appearance package. Kinda like the badging Chevy uses. And it's not a bad looking and useful little rig.
it's not an RS without a fake hood scoop. I once read a review of the OG RS that described the 'scoop' as both as functional and attractive as taping a brick to the hood. classic Subie!
The intro music is a violation😂
They did it because they're implying that the powertrain is a joke.
Subaru is clowning on us
So, for the bluetooth delay on Android Auto (wireless) I had the same issue with my RAV4. There is a way to fix that audio delay.
Go to settings, about phone, tap build until developer mode comes on.
Then, in developer mode, scroll down to Bluetooth audio codec
And change it to something that works (mine is set to "SBC")
OK I’m six minutes in so I can’t speak for the rest of the video yet I will finish it I swear, but the beginning of this is the best so far, guys clearly enjoying yourselves. Please keep it coming.
My 1997 Legacy 2.5GT had 165hp BACK IN FREAKEN 1997 FOR HEAVEN SAKES...
WTF Subaru??
We can blame the war on oil. Look at Dodge building no more V8’s…..
@@ConfirmedPatriot my tuned 1.8 VW makes 250hp to the wheels…. The war on oil IS NOT THE PROBLEM 😂😂
They just don’t give a shit about the performance aspect of their image which is just silly and sad because honestly other than that Subarus don’t really have very many redeemable qualities.
And it's still a 2.5 but more power and efficiency and weighs alot more because of safety. What wrong? It's a cheap car. Yes they could add a quicker mother and pass the cost downy to you but then not many people would want to pay 35k for this car.
Complacency. It's what makes a subaru a subaru™
@@ConfirmedPatriot Toyota gets 261hp from a 1.6 3-cylinder it is absolutely not a war on oil issue it's a lazy engineer issue.
Finally someone made an objective review of this car. I have a Subaru and I think I went for this brand the last time in my life. Over here in Europe, they don't offer turbo engines anymore. The NA ones are slow and sluggish. The huge touchpad is a misstep. And the rest of the car(s)? As my wife says: "They look like random cars". The design is just too generic. Perhaps the only Subie I'd consider is the Outback, but it's price makes me think of other brands. Aside from that, look at what Mazda does, Honda... even Toyota is upping their game both tech and design wise, while Subaru is still trying to get you drunk over an "RS" badge that means absolutely nothing (new). Perhaps "Really Slow". Well said 👍🏼
Unless you want a commuter with AWD as standard, you have no other reason to buy one.
Is the WRX available in Europe?
@@tonyzhu403 Nope, it's not. We only had the wrx sti previous gen, but... not the new one, at all. In fact, we still have the prev gen crosstrek on sale, we still have the pre-facelift outback on sale. No Legacy for years... Though we have a thing called e-boxer (a mild hybrid).
Yeah, Europe is 2 years behind NA models and stuff, it's same year but models are older. I feel like Subaru will come back in a few years since CEO changed, but who knows.
@@cridery1055 Let's see. I wish to see Subaru on par with other Japanese brands. Yes their AWD is one of the best, but everything else isss... I don't know, grey zone to me.
@@Tibchy91 That's unfortunate. I know Oceania got a WRX Wagon, which is pretty cool. Although CVT only, which is dumb.
Europe is big on Diesel, and I don't think Subaru is competing in that space at all.
And it doesn't snow that much in the majority of Europe, so the AWD seems to be a bit of a waste.
I would go with the Mazda 6 Wagon if I was living in Europe. Love to have a wagon, too bad they aren't popular or available in Canada.
The music choice to start the video is immaculate.
Failure calling it an RS. You guys were spot on. That didn't look like a fun review for you guys. Hope the next one is some screamer hot rod!
Unimprezed with the car and Yuri's unenthusiastic Horsepower & Torque 😴😴😴
If you just think of it as a decent looking comfortable commuter car then I think it's fine. Calling it an RS gave people an expectation that it just won't live up to. They should have just made the 2.5L an optional upgrade on all Impreza's. Or even just keep the 2.0 and make it a turbo for the RS model.
Musical score is all I needed
I respect the honesty haha!
A Manual Transmission would make it much more acceptable.
💯
Yeah and they would sell like 17 of them
It would not.
Then buy it. Every saying manual this then buy one, no one buys it
Everyone wants one but no one buys them when they are available. Look at the number of manual Impreza/Crosstrek sold for the previous gen. You all want manuals but no one buys them. 😂
As someone who had a '99 2.5RS coupe and a few other Subaru 2.5s, the CVT is smoother and sportier than the old 4 speed AT with OD they used to put in everything. 2.5RSs were never fast, they looked awesome tho.
Yea but the problem is that CVTs don't last long.
@@jonanthonylosito2004see a lot of them for sale in Canada with over 300k kms on them all original which is better than I can say about a lot of other vehicles
I worked at an Acura dealership back in 05 and someone traded in a really sick 2 door RS for an 05 RSX Type S. I wanted the RS so bad.
How much faster is this than the Outback with the same engine? Or, if you like, how much slower is that one?
Once upon a time we had the impreza sti hatchback, one of the coolest looking sti to me, now a similar GR corolla costs 60-70k. And Subaru is calling this a RS, what a sad world we are living in.
Love the tuxmats i have for my s3. Will be getting them for any future car purchases over the years. And yes Subaru has lef the building with their performance. The latter years sti was such a disappointment after always wanting one. Don't even miss it.
the "all that safety stuff" can be a double-edged sword though. because according to a friend who has a subaru, the car almost never shuts up so he just set anything that can be turned off to off and whatever that can't be to minimum.
3:18 we will NOT STAND for the black wheel hate on this channel. There are many of us - dare I say hundreds! - who love our black wheels! BWC (black wheel crew) unite!!!
White wheel life!
Paying under 25K for this is actually not a bad option. Sure it's not great but realistically if you need a winter car to pile on the mileage while driving through snow? This will probably get the job done.
Failure calling it an RS. You guys were spot on.
I love my 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5l AWD 5-speed manual. (Blue/Silver)
When I played Ridge Racer as a kid I didn't think engines would really sound like that but here we are with CVTs :)
I got 23 with a manual instead. Slow as balls but super comfy and fun after changed the OEM shift bushings.
CVTs can suk balls
I had a 2005 Impreza 2.5/R.S and it gave me nothing but problems for the year I owned it. It was a good car but I bought it so beat up and rusted that something was alwas falling off. I wish I had that car new so that I could properly experience it.
This "RS" reminds me of the old Outback Sport which was just an Impreza with a 2.2L Legacy engine and WRX wagon body panels.
They couldn't even put the brz motor. So lame
Brz motor + rwd = awesome hot hatch
Was really excited when this came out. Test drove it and was disappointed. I was coming from a 2014 Forester XT, which had way more kick. Ended up going with a WRX, which I couldn’t be happier with. So thanks RS?
You are comparing a Forester XT to the Impreza RS? You have almost 70 horsepower more than the Impreza RS....that's like comparing an orange to an apple. At least the Impreza is a safer car.
I test drove a Crosstrek once. I gunned it pulling out onto a road with a high speed limit. I had the pedal to the floor and my mind was telling me to push the throttle more. I went a bought a Hyundai Elantra GT, and I am not disappointed.
An Elantra GT was slower than a 2.5L Crosstrek though.
@@jasonmoyer You're correct. .4 of a second slower from 0 to 60. In 2018 the Crosstrek did not have a 2.5. In 2018 the claims were 9.1 seconds for 0 to 60, however, some car reviewers claimed it was closer to ten seconds. Both of these cars are slow. my point is, the Crosstrek feels slow.
It handled better than most average cars, costs less then most fwd cars and gets decent fuel mileage. It’s a sporty car, a awd alternative to a Corolla hatchback. I think everyone forgets how the old rs used to drive they weren’t high performance cars either they were slow but fun to drive.
They shoulda put the brz motor in this with a manual
Subaru has been very reluctant using the FA20D or even the FA24D on any of their cars. For some reason, they do not want to use direct & port injection in their line up (D-4S) and only use their in-house direct injection engines. Sadly it is a misstep to not offer this in a manual but I assume they expected sales numbers to be low and did not want to spend money on a manual spec noone would buy.
The FA24 engines on GR86 and BRZ are having multiple reports about oil sealant issues where it could melt and block the oil squirting process causing premature oil starving, rendering the engines inoperable
@@baoquoc3710 The FA24 issues are NOT about port injection and more about design flaws with the oil lubrication system. Some evidence that leads to this conclusion is FA20 (both DIT and D) has significant oil pressure drop issues HOWEVER not to the same degree as the FA24.
FA24 issues are less about the excess RTV sealant stuck in the oil strainer (manufacturing issue) and inherent design flaws in the oil lubrication system. Seeing how ONLY right hand turns causes significant oil pressure drop (below nominal 60 psi value). One (1) youtube video who did some testing suggest the oil pickup tube configuration, placed closer to the passenger side, is causing this issue. When taking right hand turns, the oil sloshes away from the pick up tube hence oil starvation.
So no, port injection is the cause of oil starvation. Further research and testing is required to confirm the reasoning behind these oil pressure losses.
So it would cost the same as a wrx? Like seriously the 2.4l is an expensive engine just put a manual in this and watch people buy it. MT got 0-60 in 7.4 seconds which puts it around the same as a civic turbo or a n/a Mazda 3 awd. So honestly it’s literally a civic or Mazda 3 competitor. The old rs were slow and weren’t anything special so why does everyone expect this to be a WRX but without a turbo?
If the WRX looked like this they'd be killing it.
What the hell happened to Subaru...
They don't even care about car enthusiasts anymore. That's what happened :((
Would've so bought a turbo Impreza hatch. The new WRX looks like a bargain basement Civic from 2015.
I can't even get away from Ms Rachel watching my own car videos!!!
I've been seeing these on the road and hadn't noticed it was a completely new design. I thought it was a modes refresh at best.
I've been saying since they announced the 2.5 RS that it should have gotten 200hp and 182lbft of torque and a 6speed manual option. But instead Subaru just decided to make a buzz word car. Maybe some minor modifications might make it better like a stiffer pitch stop mount and other stiffer drive train mounts and you'd definitely need to remove the very restrictive carbon filter out of the air intake. It's like they tried to make the Impreza cool again but instead released the WRXs slow anemic brother
Turbo or no thanks.
Manufacturers love to make cars nobody buys and then use that data to reinforce their internal ideas ☹
@@thebarkingmousethe last RS was also NA
I wonder if anyone would care about a small performance bump vs an appearance package. Maybe a few, but I don't think anyone is really looking for an Impreza with somewhat sharper handling and a tad faster. Still, dozens of us would like it...
@@deansmits006 it's more the fact that the 2.5 RS is supposed be and was in the past the more performance oriented
N/A Impreza, not quite WRX levels of performance but still performance oriented. The new 2.5 RS barely even got a 20hp bump in power from the GD 2.5 RS so it's understandable that N/A Impreza enthusiasts would be a little disappointed in what Subaru is giving us with the new Generation 2.5 RS model the power numbers would be as disappointing if they gave it a little more driving engagement by offering it with a manual option and an actual hand brake instead of an electric parking brake.also sharper handling is always better but if the RS gets decent aftermarket support any enthusiast that buys one will make it happen, with thicker sway bars and end links and other upgraded suspension components. I also mentioned stiffer drivetrain mount pitch stop,engine mount,etc. those don't really effect handling they reduce drivetrain loss so more power gets to the wheels and also increases throttle response. Just my opinion though. Obviously some people will still buy it. Subaru just didn't need to slap the RS badge on it they could have just sold it as a regular Impreza with the FB25 in it and the offered the SPT as the performance package instead of watering down the RS pedigree us rally fans know and love. Again just my opinion
The cvt really just ruins all Subaru’s that have it. I would be curious to know what kind of efficiency could be had with a modern 8 speed torque converter auto or even a dct.
Seriously! Imagine a WRX from the factory with a DCT. That would sell faster than they could make them. Wtf is Subaru doing over there?
Why can Hyundai pull off a good DCT but Subaru can't?
They're too busy in bed with toyota for that sweet prius battery tech.
@@ericfromengWRX CVT holds it at the max efficient rpm with no fake shifts, subaru makes good peformance CVTS
@@growingup4487 The problem is, no one wants a "performance (nearly 9 second 0-60 btw)" CVT. It's like buying a pair of work boots for your running hobby.
This transmission isn't even good, efficiency wise. You get better efficiency out of manual Subarus vs their autos. The CVT just doesn't make sense, unless a smooth, shiftless driving experience is your goal.
@@ericfromeng WRX with a ~9 second 0-60 is a wild exaggeration.
Manual Crosstrek is the most fun Subaru other than WRX/STi. Too bad they discontinued that option as well.
Idk I tell all, especially younger people, to look at those. Plenty of ways to make it your own and its safe, has cheap cost of ownership, and honestly practical.
The best thing about this is the CVT. It’s so natural to feel mashed potatoes in the transmission.
perfect for a driver instructor
Imprezas are very safe cars.
Remember when Subaru was fun?
That's a bit unfair. BRZ and WRX still exist. Subarus have great overlanders also.
Been buying new cars since early 2000s. Subarus were never fun to drive. (WRX/STI/BRZ being the exception)
Even WRX going back to those days drove poorly with lots of power.
Today Subaru has one of the most fun cars on the road - BRZ. Impreza RS is a base Corolla competitor in my mind.
@@gs98999 Legacies are also super fun to drive, mine is a 1998 B4 RSK 280hp from the factory. Cheap AF, amazing chassis and underrated.
Subaru has been a huge sales success lately. Not sure how anyone thinks a corolla competitor Impreza is gonna be fun?
Subaru will literally sell you a manual base WRX for $1000 more than this RS costs in Canada. BRZ slightly more. They can’t make every single car in their lineup a manual with a turbo. 😂
It would ruin their bottom line.
Exactly.. also some of us want a car with 33+ mpg over having 270 HP with 24 mpg. I'd take this impreza for that reason.
It doesn't even need a turbo, just a more engaging transmission. Even the old 5 speed slushboxes Subaru used to use would be better than this CVT, and probably more reliable.
@@flurpoid doubt it. You dont seem to understand that turbo engines are not more reliable typically than non-turbo engines. Subaru is known for reliability for everything except the transmission after 100k miles.
The carnival music really set the tone.
You know it’s pretty bad when one of them has to apologize at the end of the video because there was a lack of excitement. Wake up Subaru! 🤔
With each Subaru move I am that much closer to a 6spd civic hatch 😢
So how many more years will you wait until you pull the trigger?
Such a small detail, but carbon trim around the shifter for a CVT that doesn’t even pretend to shift gears… the perfect analogy for this car
Is the 2.5l engine in the Impreza detuned compared to the tune it is in the forester and crosstrek?
No they're the same.
@@jakegustafson1240 really? Why is the 2.5l engine in the Impreza seem less exciting
Personally I really like the looks of the RS, and the power would be fine with me, seeing that my current car has 138 hp / 148 ft-lbs torque and is (I believe) a bit heavier than this.
The killer for me would be: for this price, roughly $29,500 for an RS w/o sunroof pkg or roughly $32,000 with said option (U.S.) I can get a decently equipped Toyota Camry, or a new Toyota Prius with some options. Getting much better fuel economy, tho maybe lacking a bit in hatchback practicality.
Could also get a base Mazda3, a regular Honda Civic, or Toyota Corolla/Corolla Hatch/Corolla hybrid for a bit less expense.
They say there are no bad cars, just bad prices.
Good luck finding a new Prius without major markups
Mfs put the same HP and torque engine from 1998 in a 2024 and expect people to be hype about it
My 1997 Legacy 2.5GT had 165hp and 165torque in freaken 1997!!
What happened to Subaru??
That was so worth the watch.
Weird on the CarPlay. In the US, my new WRX has wired only on the highest trim and no delay.
Sadly a let down…just think what would’ve happened if they put a turbo and a manual in it
With 400 hp 😢
So…a WRX? They already make that
It would’ve just remained a dinosaur, an extinct species 😂
@@DylanJT99a detuned 225 hp and 225ft lb of torque with the hatchback would be nice. Better than this completely travesty of the rs model.
RS always has been na. They should put 6spd manual and fa24d.
This feels more sacrilegious than what happened to the Eclipse.
Picked up a silver one yesterday!
The intro music let us know what to expect 🤣
Everything Subaru makes is a let down. I mean look at the competition… how are they still in business? Other than having AWD to makeup for your lack of driver skill I don’t know why you’d buy this. Those heated seat switches look like they’re out of a car from the 90s. The list goes on. For $31,000 you might as well buy a Kia Seltos or Mazda CX5 and get a way better car and warranty.
Why does this car already look 15 years old?
It amazes me that Subaru is playing it so safe. This RS doesn't look like its any faster than my 2009 Forester X 2.5.
It cost significantly more in the us, I drove one of these and the MSRP was 32k USD which is way to much
Why does it feel like literally every car maker is tripping over themselves to disappoint us?
Like the Hondas/Acura and Mazdas with their 'sporty' cars... augh eugh
@@caliberaid8527 Love those new Sport spec Honda Civics that do 0 - 60 in... *checks notes* ... uh... 9.2 seconds.
Just wait til u see the new MR2
To be fair, carmakers have been in the business of disappointment for a long time. RX-8, NSX, CR-Z, Caliber SRT-4, Chevy SSR, Mk3 GTI, previous gen 3-series, Blazer, NC Miata, 2nd gen Mazda6, Nissan as a whole from late 90's to today, Eclipse...
Because enthusiasts don't buy cars. Next question.
This is the bullshit that pushes people to SUVs.
Hey Yuri I was just looking at sprinklers on amazon and I was shocked to see you reviewing sprinklers LOL????
Gardening is life
Nothing wrong with a pedestrian driver as long as they don’t sell it as a sport/performance model. Subaru should have given this hatch the WRX treatment instead of that weird sedan.
What you are saying is that the new Prius will smoke this thing?! 😮💨
Subaru's making so many shockingly outdated vehicles. surprised the brand is still alive with its shoddy line-up.
Subaru has a cult following in the northeast and northwest. I don’t get it either as many others have awd now
@@ptiscool3334 They have been riding their rally success for 30+ years
It's insane that people still think only subaru can make a good awd drivetrain
I don't own one but I used to sell them the mass following is because of the built-in roll cage on every Subaru the symmetrical all-wheel drive that one hundred percent eliminates any torque steer under any condition and the fact that they will last mechanically longer than most anything else on the planet
@@danielkiss7003I think it’s just been helping little old ladies in the snow for the past 30 years and that’s what’s keeping them around. That and the “hippies” who need to go off-road to go camping in the minimal ground clearance crosstrek.
@@danielkiss7003 good point. Audi did it first with "Quattro", but I realise Subarus are more affordable 4WD machines than Audis.
My 2008 Outback with the same power but a 4EAT.
As a former 2000 2.5RS owner and a current 2022 WRX owner... DO NOT BUY the current RS. Buy the WRX, that's what you want.
Did the current Subaru team really understand the assignment? This is at best an S. Not an RS.
They should have called it the "Sport" trim like the Crosstrek and called it a day.
@@stevemarteganiThe Impreza Sport was a thing before being dropped in favor of RS. The RS trim feels like it's overselling alleged sportiness to a demographic that likely doesn't care, whereas "Sport" seems more earnestly pedestrian with its intent.
@@stevemartegani They do share the same engine.
Im totally over Subaru... I wont even go in their section at the next car show.
I’m sure they’ll be fine without you.
Love the intro music
So its an appearance package, like Acuras A-spec?
Ok, what is with the intro music? Circus??
This is a clown car compared to what the RS should have been
Honestly 23k in this economy is actually really good. Id still prefer a mazda 3 over this but it's definitely a good option if you want something cheap but comfortable.
I know they did the Canada dollars to Freedom dollars conversion just to give viewers an idea but an RS ain’t no $23k in the US. This is a $30k-$31k car in the US. The only reason this thing makes sense in the US from a value standpoint is because Civics are still marked up to the moon.
Bought my Tux mats!! ❤😊
How nice are they?!
@@TheStraightPipes wish I would have bought them sooner! Good addition to my Challenger.
@@TheStraightPipes they are perfect! Stylish and easy to clean.
I bought this car to use as a fun daily/cargo space for work, and I’d confidently say the RS stands for Really Slow. 8/10 car tho I recommend it!
Would you buy it again? Between this and a CX - 5
This looks so old inside and out to me.
I think this is a great car. Great value. Most people will enjoy it. Practical and safe. Reliable.
So the RS stands for Really Slow?
Is the infotainment using the Hyundai font?