2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition Review - The MOST Expensive WRX You Can Buy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- We go for a drive in the 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition.
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.
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Yuri flexing on the kids
- "Let's get into the good stuff"
- "Horsepower and torque like we said"
- "No. Visors"
I died.
I dont get the visors part
@@Itsukiro Watch at least 10 videos from the channel. You'll get it.
@@brianmwanzia3556 Can't you just explain?
procast no watch 10 videos
@@Tennis214 Yeah, circle jerking is definitely going to get new followers.
According to the site, thats a $1,290 fanny pack, and that makes me incredibly sad.
in his defense it will last longer than an iphone.
Hah! Not wrong. Maybe if he sold it, he could get 1/20th of a Prowler!
Hey but at least his husband likes it ;)
Kris Mier the nigga got a wife what you talking about?
My wife got it for me in Italy so it was less there 🇮🇹🇮🇹
Yuri hitting us with those pokemon evolutions again
I was sad to hear he got rid of his Pokemon cards.
Wyatt Gamble OMG SAME
Yuri flexing that Gucci 😂
A D it’s like my wife showing off her engagement ring 💎
It's a man's bag 😂
Yup
Boxster = Boxer + Roadster.
Zeyad Ahmad ❤️ now I know!
Srsly?? I had no idea.
Mind blown
I was about to comment this lol nice 😉👌
r/whoosh
The "driveline shock" is because of rev hang. So when you shift too quickly the RPMs are slightly too high for your gear. If you shift slower the RPMs drop a bit and thus it engages better. Happens in my STI all the time. Interestingly if you put on the AC on, the RPMs drop way faster and you can shift quickly.
needs a lighter flywheel, then
@@oneformula yeah gonna happen when I get the clutch replaced. Apparently you can tune it out as well.
Yea stupid rev hang, in my friends 17' sti you can bang gears with very little "driveline shock"...I tried doing the same in a WRX, good luck trying to shift fast without throwing up
@@ashtonmurch2142 I think they know the WRX attracts everyone from regular Joe's to hardcore folks... So it's hard to please the hardcore folks when the rev hang makes it easier for the common person to drive. Agreed though...
Our 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i also has driveline shocks for DAYS
Boxster is a play on words, boxer engine + roadster. Closest thing to a pun coming from the Germans
Malignant Growth thanks for sharing that
It's called portmanteau.
18' WRX here, can confirm that there's a loss in 4k-5k rev range, but a tune clears this up. From shifting from gear 1 to 2 is also a bit notchy, adding a shift stop also helps! These changes definitely made the WRX a much better driving experience!
I have the 2018 wrx and I am in love with it. It drives so smoothly and love the detail Subaru put into the car.
So refreshing to have you guys well informed on this car. As a WRX owner and huge Subie fan, I appreciate that you do the research (on forums) and are willing to look past the nagging issues.
I know right? im a little late to this video, and I own a 2017 wrx (in a sexy bright red) and this is the first video that didn't seem biased at all. Mentioning whats bad, what could be improved, and pointing out the cars highlights. When people complain about the new sound, they never explain what happened, but here they mentioned equal length headers. I love how its a casual, but very informed review
We literally listed all of the differences in the video. There aren't many
TheStraightPipes I removed my comment because I like you guys,
yes you are right it shares almost everything with even the base 2020.
I was overzealous.
I still would enjoy more technical details and mentioning of the systems on the car like the VDC and torque vectoring etc. what you actually get in the package as per Subaru website. I enjoy reviews that approach the car as if the viewer is now seeing it for the first time as there is a lot to these machines.
But I also understand that you have your own approach.
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Really want more head to heads! WRX vs. Golf R would be sick in the winter
Yeah, that.
The gold R would own the WRX
Rotchild Francois Jr that would be golf r vs sti not the wrx. (Price is the same with the sti and power similar)
Golf R wins in overall looks for me tbh
@@Flex_WRX truuuu
A couple of gallons (like 3) of E85 helps with the power dip at 4k RPMs. The engine is pulling timing to prevent knock. Subaru Boxers tunes are notoriously knocky engines.
That's what it is ^
Good gas helps a lot with that power dip. The power delivery is super annoying; but high octane solves most of it.
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spent 10 racks on a Gucci bag
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@@oneobjective5448
My subie bitch love do vape, ooh
Spend 3 racks on a new prowler
as soon as i saw that bag, i scrolled down to read top comment! :D
"on the floor it goes", my exact words when my wife asks me to hold her bag in the car.
I'm glad you addressed the boxer/boxter issue. It is kind of confusing, and I've probably called the Porsche Boxter a Porsche boxer a million times
A Random Guy Named Lars in the regular person just trying to relate to everyone
I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a Vincero Watch into a Gucci store .... apparently neither would you. Great review on the Subaru and thanks for the video.
idk why but i replayed 7:49 - 7:55 to watch Yuri for like 1000 times. Hes just adorable.
Raiu WRX + Type RA Wing will be perfect, the only problem i had with WRX and STi is that they don't carry Impreza name anymore
I used to have a 2010 WRX hatch. It was a blast to drive. In February 2018 , I need to replace it (need to rebuild the engine and issues) and I checked for the 2018 WRX. The problem is I wanted to be hatchback. Also, it was missing some tech feature like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. So I decided to take the GTI over the WRX. This special edition still on par with the GTI and focus ST. It’s just an expensive trim like any high end trim. I think if I have to choose a trim for the WRX it will be the 'Sport' one at 35k CAD. I just wish they come back with a hatchback body. Great review guys !
Edgarson Romeus nah fam the hatchback sti was weird i do love hatchbacks but i dont think its should be in a wrx well maybe if they kept the sti as a sedan i would be cool with it...
5timeAcademyAwardwinner Kirk Lazarus here in europe its the opposite its dominated by hatchbacks sedans and wagons! atleast here in finland
Hey man, how do you like your GTI compared to the 2018 WRX you drove?
Clean WRX hatchbacks have shot up in value to the point of ridiculousness.
you fucking traitor now driving that gay golf
You guys are the only car channel I watch on YT! 😄
Update to owning one. Finally got to try mine in a real winter storm. Did purchase a second set of wheels and snow tires as it comes with SUMMER ONLY tires stock at least in the USA. With winters? PFFFFFF LOL what snow? I was plowing snow with my front bumper (we had a storm drop 11-13" ~25cm) of the stuff in my state which typically doesnt see snowfall that high like you Canadian boys do.
Literally unstoppable. I had more fun driving it in snow than should have been legal. If you get lots of snow I really cant recommend this car enough (along with proper tires). It handles so predictably, so confidently that it really sets the standard for winter driving as far as Im concerned. Seriously the storm was bad. Took me 2.5hrs to get home during that storm. Just because no one else could get anywhere. Finally got on a side road to get around the people stuck going up hills. This car got me home safe. To give you an idea some people were stranded on the highways. Some stuck 6hrs+. Highways shut down.
Also im averaging something like 27-28mpg highway.
STi feels like it understeers more because the EJ25 weights more than the newer FA20.
I knew there had to be a reason
The main reason for the understeer on both wrx and STI is because of the front positive camber on the tires.
manny9800 that’s a contributing factor that sure doesn’t help. I had to dial in crazy camber to prevent it going positive in turns for autocross. That helps, but only so much. It’s the physics of hanging a motor in front of the front axels that it the biggest problem by far.
TheStraightPipes weight and the design with the engine in front of the axels. Same with Audis.
true, you have to take the under steer with how much more power it makes than the wrx, so it’s a win win cause the wrx is for girls
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look at the sync of the visor return. you guys are getting good. XD
Just got my new 19 Wrx today. Love it. Manual and very very fun to drive Will fix it to more power with a downpipe
Is it comfy than the STi? Im considering one.
If you press and hold, traction control will be FULLY off. I have a 16 WRX and it is epic for winter send with proper tires. (Buffalo Winters
Live in buffalo too have a Sti :D
That's timing being yanked due to heat or crap fuel. Careful with that tune.
Yeah I'm excited for the Buffalo Winters in my new (to me) 09 WRX hatch
im in buffalo west side😀
i have an fra tho...not the best winter car lol
My buddies dad just picked up one of these in B.C. That color looks even better in person. He loved the 2010 STI that my friend has for its driving dynamics, and was looking at an STI, but didn't want a gawdy wing on the back of his sedan. So everybody wins, haha!
It’s a good morning when the straight pipes upload :)
The WRX is WAAAAAY better than the GTI. Would love to see some more Subaru reviews!
no
I guess it depends who you are. The GTI is definitely a more mature car and for some that is the better car.
I kept seeing these videos in my recommended, and I would look at the thumbnail, title, and caption, and assume it was another Motor Trend show so I would gloss over them. For some reason I didn't notice that the channel name was different, clicked on a video to check it out anyways and now I'm hooked! Keep it up guys.
Haha thanks for finally clicking. Hopefully your friends haven't been making the same mistake 😭
TheStraightPipes :O Also I really want an E63 wagon now, so thanks.
I loved Yuri connecting the dots with Raichu and Pokemon, so good!
It just clicked at that moment
'18 Golf R owner here, Subaru wasn't even on the map for me when I was car shopping a few months back. Equal-length headers on a Boxer is a sin. #MakeSubaruGreatAgain
I agree 100% I ended up with a 2018 gti Autobahn
another '18 R owner here. I shopped the WRX in '16 but ended up with a GTI, which was tuned to stage 2 then ultimately sold to get the '18 R so I could have that increased power, the awesome new warranty, and AWD for the winters up here in New Hampshire
+1 18’ r owner, I drove a limited, 33k usd. I got my r for 39k, and it was 6k more we’ll spent. No regrets
It’s more efficient. The high end STI models in japan that use the 2.0l engine have always had equal length headers.
All Golf models look the same boring design and has been for ages
best car channel
The torque dip between 4000rpm and 6000rpm seems to be a weakness with the Sub boxer engines. It's one of the biggest complaints in the Toyota GT 86 and Sub BRZ. People who bought those cars would change the header exhausts to fix the problem and then flash tune it. I thought it was better with turbo charged engines but I guess not. I guess the stock exhaust manifold makes the car suffocate in its own exhaust gasses that's why installing a new header always fixed the problem in the GT 86 platform
I have a 2018 WRX and can 100% confirm the engine falls on its face at around 5,000 rpm.
I hear an ECU tune helps a lot, many people posting even simple stage 1 Cobb tunes saying "This is what the tune from the factory should be."
I don't want to give up the warranty so early on, though, as I just hit 4,000 miles.
I have an 86 and the torque tip is only from 3500-4500, but yes it’s awful. But at 4500 you can feel it come back on m.
Sorry, this isn’t true for the STi, in fact it’s the opposite. The bigger turbo means it takes longer to spool, unlike the twin-scroll FA engine that the WRX uses. A lot of power comes from the 4000-5500 range.
Gavin Baker problem is not turbo lag. Turbo does kick around 2500 then you hit 4000 it's goes splat, then kicks back In after 5500.. This problem is with how they engineer the exhaust manifolds. With the NA engines in the BRZ as well as the GT 86 it would only improve after they replaced it with new header exhausts. Mazda, although not the same type engine figured out a way not only to enhance power but even improve efficiency by designing headers that are paired according to the engine's firing sequence to eliminate engine knock. I think the thing is exhaust pressure lingering in the exhaust manifold interferes with how the engine performs.
It's the stock tune that's the issue. This car is set up from factory to be fun, but also conserve fuel. When the Turbo kicks in, the vehicle runs very lean (as most factory tunes do), you get the nice boost effect, smile on your face and then at 4500rpm it falls flat. The reason is the car running as lean as it does, its gonna start to pull timing to prevent knocking. The pulling of timing is the flat spot between 45-55 hundred. Why do you think you can get away with running regular fuel in the WRX? Get a proper tune, ditch the regular fuel for premium and the car will run as it should. Keep in mind too that if this WRX pulled as it should all the way through the rev range,.. it'd would be dangerously close to being called faster than the STi... so then how does Subaru sell the STi?
the dip in torque must be a Subaru tuning thing, the BRZ had the same issue. it was solved with an aftermarket tune.
boofighter it’s the WRX that has this problem because it has a twin-scroll turbo setup, meaning it has a smaller overall size compared to the STI turbo which doesn’t dip until it has passed 6500
in the wrx, it's not a tuning issue. It is a small turbo/manifold issue. It chokes up top. Can be fixed to an extent with a better tune but it will still be there. e85 tends to fix it and strapping a bigger turbo and better manifold got rid of it completely for me.
jdubz6101 that’s literally what I said.
Can confirm. On my second wrx, the clutches have always been weird. They really dont drive like any other manual out there. Not bad, just takes a bit of time to get used to making it happy. Also yeah the 4000/4500 dip is there. The stock tune... yarp... what a pile its pretty lumpy some days. However. Beside that when this thing is smooth.... dear raptor jesus is it fun.
Gawd I love these guys reviews. Its not boring like the others
Boxer is the nick name for the Subaru engine. The official name of the engine is a horizontally opposed or flat engine.
There are no officials in this case....
Not true, a flat engine does not have to be a boxer.
"I don't collect anything," has an Omega X-33. I love this video by the way!
I hate how Subaru just keeps releasing these stupid overpriced, limited edition versions of the STI and WRX while Ford and VW leave them in the dust. Everyone knows they need to update the STI engine, it would be amazing if they could do STI versions of other cars too like the Crosstrek. I was a Subaru fan boy growing up but now that I have the money to buy one, they suck.
Crosstrek STI would be awesome! Looking into getting a Crosstrek, I love the car.
What are you even talking about? Ford has cheap interior and VW has less HP than the STi
Their only problem is that they are out of fashion when fashion dictates you to buy yet another Golf R/Audi S3.
Not really the Golf R 2.0t is faster than the STI, especially the DSG. And the STI interior is pretty cheap looking also.
MikeM - The Focus ST/RS has a WAY nicer interior than the WRX/STI.
Bar none, Yuri and Jacob, the most entertaining car reviews on TH-cam! Great review guys!
Thanks. We’re also the most humblest
This WRX special editions seem kind of pointless to me. Lots of extra money for not a whole lot of tangible additions to the car itself. Besides rarity.
That's how Subaru gets you and still making money...lol
14:40 Damn, you guys got a million new subs since this video came out, about 2.5 years. Not too shabby.
1.26 mln now. These guys rule.
Show us the underbody after 80,000 km of winter driving.
I have a '17 Focus ST with a Roush catback exhaust and I've had a few run-ins with some WRX's. They'll always be quicker off the line than an ST because of the drivetrain but they aren't really faster. I can more than hang with a WRX but the real joy of an ST is the feel and handling.
However, I like the idea of doing a comparison: WRX vs. GTI vs. ST. And not only with performance but in feel and driveability.
Are you guys planning on doing a review of the 2019 STI?
Yikes, I paid $45k for the Sport Tech STi in 2012 (Canadian, of course). All those locking/limited slip differentials make a HUGE difference in the snow compared to the WRX... and basically every other car on the road. $41k (or $39k) for a WRX, even if it does have a 6-speed now instead of the incredibly fragile 5-speed they were selling in the WRX back then, seems sort of insane.
That Seiko watch tho Jakub’s wearing. 👍🏼
Thanks
It's flex szn for Jakub and Yuri. Gucci fanny pack, TH-cam plaque, limited edition Subaru...
For the Raiu edition wrx, it comes with a sti short throw shifter. That is the "sti" branding for the shifter
Branding implies that you can see it. I figured that was the case though. Press release wording 🤣
You can get the same option on the new Impreza and Crosstrek
Yeahhhh when they showed the shift throws.... nothing about that looked short lolll
hey guys thanks for always making such great content !
Jakub I legit bought that Gulf livery watchband a few days ago, great minds think alike.
My man
I thought Yuri was gonna compare the weird Raiu with Raiden from mortal kombat. But he went with the Pokemon, Raichu. And that's why I love you, Yuri. 😂
Hey Guys! sorry if anyone mentioned this already, but the part of the word Rai (雷) means lightning, which is why it is in words like thunderstorm, raichu (as Yuri stated) and Raiden from Mortal combat、etc. Just thought you guys would like to know!
ps: awesome review/gucci gear!
I agree with the fact only Subaru enthusiasts would buy this. I love the colour, but for a bit more I would get the Golf R. Great review once again! Also that fanny pack...at least it's Gucci
Boxster= boxer roadster
A roadster is a convertible 2 seat car.
Watching this 5 years later and going OH THAT IS THE red P1800 Volvo! and 9.22
“Linsey” is the dude driving the car lol
I bought a 2018 wrx over a GTI or ST because of the AWD. I live in a very snowy area and that was a big deal. Interiors on GTI and probably even ST are better but AWD was the selling point. Didn't want to/afford to pay up for the difference of a Golf R or Focus RS. So for the money and if you need AWD, I think this car was a good choice
Similar story for me.
I drove a Mustang for a decade year round (sanding and shoveling were a way of life in winter) and thought FWD was a god send when I picked up a used Focus (SES, nothing fancy) during that first winter with the Focus.
Sold the Focus a year later for a used WRX because I just didn't enjoy driving the Focus and wanted something fun but practical and discovered that Oh My God AWD is freaking amazing.
When it came time for a new car I stuck with the WRX (2018) because AWD was so awesome and I just couldn't justify the extra $10,000 - $15,000 for an STI or a Focus RS as I knew it'd never see any serious track time.
what Subaru should have done is offer the WRX in hatchback configuration or offer a Crosstrek WRX! Other than the Raiu Edition, the 2019 WRX's interior is almost the same as my 2016 Crosstrek! Looking forward the new generation but unfortunately, I am giving up my least within 6 months, so I will have to make a choice and the current WRX generation doesn't make it for me!
I thought the NFC tag on the infotainment screen was cool. Simple and fast to connect your phone through bluethooth. Would love this feature in other cars :)
Ryu from Street Fighter: Ree-yu
Roo
The fanny pack doesn't make me jealous, the Straight Pipes merch is what makes me jealous.
Raiden would have been a much better reference than Ryu. NBD just geeking hard.
LEXUriouS Kirk YESSSSS
Congrats guys, you guys deserve another 100,000 subscribers and more
Awesome video as always! Would love to see an Audi RS3 review, or any RS for that matter.
Yes yes yessss guys please do more Subaru reviews !
Hey Yuri and Jakub, I think it would be a good idea if you are the drivers of the zambonis cleaning the ice during a home game of the Leafs
Great idea
I always get really enthousiastic when watching your video's. The mood quickly turns when i start searching and find local prices. You can pick up a normal WRX for no less than 108k Euro (124k USD) in the Netherlands. Fml.
I really wonder if that Pikachu version will find any buyer amongst the Subie fans... I mean, if you are a fan of a brand, it is not because you love their “second best car”. You do not love the Merc E63 because the E43 is fantastic. You buy the E43 because it is a more reasonable choice. The same way you buy a Boxster because you cannot afford a 911... But how reasonable is a WRX which almost costs more than the base sti? I hope Subaru will come with some better ideas and begin the new decade with more thrill and passion, otherwise we will all end up driving sad Golfs!
Yeah but again it's only 100 cars so I don't see them having trouble selling them. Some cars in this price range have fancy paint options for like $800+ USD and this sort of that plus some other changes.
On the other hand it's only 100 units so it makes me wonder what's even the point? The only thing that really comes to mind for me is market research, so they can collect data telling them where they sold and how quickly/slowly, etc. to decide if they want to attempt a similar larger scale pricey trim down the line.
Proud WRX owner. The power loss issues are real, and it's not "fast". It's quick. Still love the car.
its built at a budget , to be affordable for more buyers
@@coopsnz1 Absolutely! And it's an amazing platform that can be driven as is, or built on to make any one of a million unique and personalized projects. That said; it still does fall flat at 4,500. Still my favorite car I've ever owned. And, mine is currently being built to become my very own unique build.
Its sold in Australia for Under $40000aud with taxes for decades , Base Commdore ss in 2017 cost $47,000aud . The i30 n performance for $40000aud is a better value than a Wrx tho
Yuri's drug dealer starter kit.
Boxter, Boxer. They're both Flat Engines. Love 'em!
You guys need to make a Straight Pipes fanny pack.
Not canada only but.. yea. Called series grey in the US
If only they take this engine, put in a bigger turbo and put it in the STI.
sooperman12 The EJ25 has 290 lb ft anyway.
fogdood Well the new sti is going to be an FA motor probably bored out to 2.5
sooperman12 well the couldn’t they upgrade internals and other things as well?
I love the fact that you included how your coffee will fit into the cup holders 😂😂😂
Legendary: "Can you hold my Gucci fanny pack?"
JR Geoffrion ❤️
Like the music Jacob and Yuri!!
Good review fellas. Like the chemistry, no homo. Lol
All Yuri needs now is a white Supreme t-shirt to compliment his Gucci bag.
Dylan Lewis naw, I’m about the Hawaiian shirts. Never understood supreme.
Is the power dip at 4500 RPM similar to the infamous torque dip in the BRZ/86? Seems too similar to be coincidental.
Stephen Hendricks same engine, but just a turbo. It's in the stock tune.
SpikeRR: That was my assumption. Puzzling that Subaru hasn't managed to correct the problem.
The wrx gets boost faster than the sti, you get out of your torque curve then VTEC kicks in .... according to a report I made up
not really, tye 86 sufferes from a torque dip from below 4k rpm then they do better all the way to redline
Yuri is SUCH a hypebeast
You pay extra for that Gucci passenger seatbelt
The rumbling sound you hear is actually due to imperfections in the engine (idr exactly what). So less rumbling = better engine, I guess. I miss the rumbling though
No, they covered it and the fact is not new. Unequal length headers are the cause. You can switch between headers and have any STI make whatever sound you want. Equal length is considered slightly better.
@@ToxicityAssured unequal headers make the backed-up side of the engine run hot (as in the pulses of the other side are getting backed up, hence why the 4-cylinder engine sounds like a 2-cylinder), so probably aren't that great.
Leave the man alone he bought the fannypack on his honeymoon 😂
I used to watch head to head until it become too scripted. Now I’m a big fan of u guys, great review as always.
Only thing it really needs a big wing on the back. Then it'll look like a proper subie.
Prefer no wing look, but hatch over sedan.
The wrx never got a big wing
Jasdil but it won’t have the power of a proper subie like an sti
@@joecormack7154 You can tune a WRX and make it capable of smoking an STI for not much at all. Less than $1000 if you really wanted.
WRX should not cosplay as STIs. It's sad.
The best car reviewers back at it with another great video 👍
That's a really sweet looking color💙
I think its called the Hyundai N blue 😂
That gucci bag is notoriously known for gangster stashing their firearms in Melbourne
I don’t think a fanny pack has ever looked more out of place on a white guy than yours does on you.... solid video though 👍
fishhead90 🙂
fishhead90 he just needs to wear it with a different outfit and imo it would look fire. I wear shoulderbags and they’re actually really useful
REALLY BRUH... GUCCI BAG 🤦♂️ don’t wear it in the video. How old are these guys?
fishhead90 you can’t buy sauce
shut up wanker Gucci is 100% italian
I drive a 2018 ford focus RS and I would take it over any of the other hot hatches on the market. Its INSANELY fast and handles incredibly well!
*_9:23_**_ Nice Volvo, correct me if it's other car :D_*
1972/73 Volvo 1800es
Thanks!
@@qubiochem is that the same as a p1800?
Nice spot!
P1800 was the original model in 1961 but was a coupe.... then changed to 1800S and finally 1800E up until 1972. The 1800ES was a sportwagen and only made for 2 years. Cool car!
Subie gang!🤘🤘. The rattles and squeaks and power dip and crappy visors and understeer and rev hang and funky ride height and plain interior, I still enjoy my reximus.
I'm a horrible subscriber, I didn't know you got married but congrats!
Cloroxb3ach55 tm thanks
I just bought the American version of this car (Series.Gray), and it seems that they've addressed some of the problems you had with it in your original review. Subie grumble is back(somewhat), and they did some deletes to make it a little lighter and a little cheaper. No sunroof, SRH's, driveline shock doesn't seem too bad. Love the videos fellas, keep it up!
I'd go for a 2018 Ford RS. in this price zone new, preowned, Audi RS3! T)
The reason it drops power after about 4,000 rpm is that boost pressure drops. You can watch the boost gauge while accelerating to see. I'm pretty sure Subaru did that just so it's not as fast as an STI, so people still have a reason to buy the STI. A Cobb Accessport can unlock that boost pretty easily though.