Nice Review Joe, but I gotta keep it real, they really went bare minimal with the changes. The fact is, Subaru WRX has zero direct competition and it has made them complacent. No where else are you going to get a brand new AWD manual 268hp family sedan for around $30k in 2019. That’s a fact. Even Saab’s last effort was based off Subaru’s blueprints. Are Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, and Nissan getting their heads out of their arses any time soon? A reborn Lancer Evolution, groundbreaking new Focus RS, competent reasonably priced mazdaspeed3/miata, or exciting redesigned Sentra/370Z in dealerships anywhere? Is Honda making a Civic Si AWD hatchback? Is Toyota finally putting the TRD and GRMN team to work on production 270hp performance AWD Corollas? This is why so many folks saw a messiah when Hyundai created the Veloster N from the minds of stolen BMW/Audi designers to easily take down the Volkswagon golf Gti. We must reward companies like Subaru, Honda, and Hyundai whenever they do push the envelopes for reliable affordable performance enthusiasts or else they will go the way of the dinosaur like Mitsubishi/Ford/Mazda.
Car shopping for a year, distilled to the WRX & Veloster N. I’m emotionally attached to the WRX but I can’t shake the feeling that the Veloster N has the fun factor...
Flight Hours I kinda look at it this way: you can add hundreds mods like a fun exhaust to a Subaru to get the pops, crackles, and turbo whistle. Maybe throw in a light suspension set up, change the steering feel, or add a short shifter to emulate a more nimble feel analogues to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Honda Civic Type R and Si kinda feel. You can’t add AWD to a Hyundai Veloster N.
umar well at first my anxiety was through the roof and I thought I couldn’t do it, I just watched a lot of videos and got a feel for my clutch. So it took like 4-5 days
I just bought a 2018 wrx today and first time driving manual.. so far I’m going through that phase of anxiety myself! Lol practice practice practice tho! 👍🏾
Just placed an order for one yesterday! I am super excited. Don't care what the next model's specs will be, what it looks like, and how soon it may get here. It's THIS body style that got me hooked. THIS is the car I fell in love with. It's going to be the hardest 8-12 weeks of my life.
It's almost not worth it tho since the base sti comes with them. If you get a premium wrx with the brembo brakes your looking at the same amount of cash as an sti. Edit: was curious and looked at the exact prices. It would be about 4 grand more for the bass sti over premium wrx with brembos. I think the sti is the better deal personally.
Same man, I really don't like push-to-start on any car. It's just something about turning that key first thing in the morning that says "Oh yeah, today's gonna be fun."
Hey Joe why do people hate on the CVT version, I'm thinking about getting one because I love the WRX but I have a family that would benefit more from having an automatic vs a manual
I watched another video on the 2020 WRX and heard that they took out rev hang, but the revs fall kinda slowly. My biggest complaint about my 2018 WRX is the rev hang when shifting into 2nd. It makes driving in traffic annoying when cars are coming up to your bumper and then have to slow down because of you. Good review Joe.
17 owner. Have had the car for exactly 3 years and just hit 34k even. The largest complaint about the vehicle is the god awful rev hang coming out of first gear. Im so used to it by now, but they need to tune that out. Waiting for the 2021 model to see what they have in store and might trade up. We'll see
I like the leather inserts in the door panels . You had to buy the premium sport performance package with the recaro seats . This one has no Recaros but still gets leather inserts 💯💯
I hate CVTs, but I have to admit that Subaru's got the best available take on it. Sure, Toyota has that first physical gear available with the Corolla, but to be able to switch between a six-speed and an 8-speed just by switching drive modes? That's something I haven't seen with any other manufacturer.
Awesome review, i got my wife a 2019 WRX, she loves it. i only got to drive it once. The paddle shifters are fun, just a little lag. Its an awesome fun car. I put the spoiler and air foil package on it or her. It makes the WRX pop.
My buddy just picked up one of these 2020 wrx 2 weeks ago and honestly compared to any other manual. Even stage 2 and 3 clutches the wrx was the most annoying. It also just feels insanely cheap everywhere. Handles nice especially in rain taking corners at 90-100 but lacks in power on the straightaways. Wasn’t able to push past 125 on the road I was driving.
Thanks to your reviews! I bought a 19 WRX and i love it more and more everyday! There are tons of same Gens where i live and every subie wave feels more and more like your part of a big family no other car has. Keep up the great work!
Did you notice how it doesn't pull smooth up to redline? That's the big secret nobody wants to talk about. It's just a brz after 4k rpm. Which you will have to void your warranty with Cobb stage 1 just to get it to pull smooth like it should have stock. I think Subaru does it on purpose.
Really love your reviews! I've always been a hot hatch driver (2 GTI's) and leased an elantra sport last year which I really love (VWs broke down constantly). My next car I would love an AWD car like a wrx with a manual with room for 2 car seats.
Only change I see from 2019, at least on the premium, is the door panels have the leather and red stitching. My door panels are black cloth, no stitching.
I Think Toyota Needs To Bring Back The Venza to make it more camry like & I think they need a full-size crossover to compete with Hyundai, Subaru & Kia
I got the 2019 Limited 6SPD in June. Never thought I would have so much fun driving. It's not the fastest in a straightline but when you hit a curve you feel like you're glued to the road. Amazing feeling
Those wheels ARE a nice combination of gunmetal gray and black. Also, those seats!! I love those seats! The nice dark gray, almost black, with the light gray in the middle? Looks fantastic. Also, another zonk for the passenger area in the back is that there are no air vents. I need air in the back!! Great video👌🏼🤘🏼
I've been considering a WRX on and off for years, but they kind of lost me when they dropped the hatchback. I've never been a fan of sedans. To me, the hatch was much better looking and was far more practical as a daily driver. At this point, I'll wait and see what the redesigned 2021 WRX has to offer. Hopefully they'll come to their senses and bring back the hatch with the redesign because that's the only way I'll ever buy one.
Whats the best year for WRX 2015-2020? And how do they hold up reliability wise if you do Bolt Ons and tune on 93? id like 300-350 awhp. is it worth to get like low miles like 10k 1 owner one?
One thing he said that's just wrong is the shifting. The stock tune is so bad, it will make you feel like you don't know how to drive stick. It's really unbelievable how bad it is. Just get yourself a Cobb accessport, it turns it from an awesome car to a perfect car. I just bought a 2019 and I'm glad I didn't wait for the 2020, it's literally identical.
I still like the WRX, in this color, or midnight blue, if it still is available. I am not a tuner much, so I don't really plan to modify it if I got one. I would get the manual for reliability and longevity, and the performance package and probably a lot of the accessories, particularly weather mats, trunk tray and rear seatback protectors if available. And would tint the windows. The STi is nice, but I don't need all that, and the ele tric steering is more reliable. The Limited trim would probably be nice with all it has, but if this doesn't have the top of the line stereo, it would be great if the still have the optional Rockford Fosgate addons, my favorite stereo company, because it still has a CD Player! And Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, USB and auxiliary audio input in the console box. Not having it in the front is fine, but wireless charging would be nice, if available. The seats are nice for cloth, so I could go without leather, the rear USB, and the left seatback pocket for what this already has. Overall, it has all the goodies and power I would want and need. I just would have to get used to driving a stick, but would not have to worry about the durability of the CVT, or blowing the head gaskets much since it does not have the extra boost of the STi, aftermarket hop ups, or me intending to thrash it. The only other caveat for the AWD performance e is the stigma of having to replace all the tires is one hies bad, and added expense. To me, this is great as is withbthe performance package for what it has, as I described, though I think a blue 2020 Honda Civic Si would be a better bang for the buck, but the WRX has a CD player in dash, and the auxiliary audio input jack. So, to me, I would consider this if I really wanted the extra power and AWD. Fir Subaru fans that is not aching for an STi, I think as I mentioned, this would be perfect.
Excellent review. This guy is a fantastic reviewer. I’m very very torn on whether to get the 6 speed or CVT. I’m not well seasoned in stick shift. But I don’t want to make the mistake of buying the CVT model if it’s boring
Suneil Kumar personally I’ll take the si it has more potential and it looks 10x better inside and out also more efficient and it has more room and better handling and active dampers , for the price si for all year car wrx
I really wish they would offer the hatchback again. I really loved mine back in the day. I would happily buy one again, but the sedan just doesn't work for me.
Joe Joe Joe - keep bouncing around from WRX - Civic SI - Jetta GLI. Tall driver, want reliable, fast, and good low end torque. One of these or a 2.0T Accord? !!!
Don R I’m literally debating between this and the Accord 2.0T touring/sport as well. I just can’t make up my mind and the rental goes back Tuesday. The Accord seems to have better interior and tech but the WRX has AWD.
WRX is by far the best value. I paid 16K after trade in for my 2018 premium CVT brand new so Not bad at all. Not to mention the car is worth like 24k right now so I have tons of equity if I did want to trade for a newer WRX or a different make or model entirely
Great review brother! I actually really like this one! I would honestly buy this over an STI and put the money I save into mods 😁 That blue is gorgeous! Awesome video Joe! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@@RaitisRides Absolutely brother! BTW I recently bought a slightly used 2018 Focus ST to be my daily driver! I bought a 2013 the first year they came out and I sold it and regretted it ever since! So I had been wanting to get the last model year. I had to drive 2 hours down to a Toyota dealer in Myrtle Beach but I finally found the right one! They included a 7 year 100k mile powertrain warranty at no extra charge! I gave it the exact treatment you did on your type RA. Paint correction, Expel PPF on the front bumper, side mirrors and hood, then Ceramic Pro over the whole car. I've also had a catted 3" inch downpipe and a full 3 inch exhaust system installed. Sounds awesome!! I am in love with this car and never selling it! I am so blessed to be able to drive this car every day and have a 2019 Mustang GT PP1 6 speed to drive on the weekends! We are on this Earth for such a short time and I am enjoying the fruits of my labor!! Thank you for continuing to be the hardest working man on TH-cam and bringing us such great content every day!!
I would suggest that you drive both before taking the decision. To me, the experience while driving the STI is worlds ahead. I had both cars and the STI is so much more fun even at low speed. The feeling that the car gives you while you drive it is something else. I cannot understand how Subaru killed the rumble in the WRX, for instance. If it's about speed get the Tesla, but if it's about driving the STI gave me the idea that a 911 was a car I would rather drive, but not many others.
4:50 that was such a funny example of salesmanship. The exact moment you mentioned a negative (incandescent turn signals) you *immediately* fumbled through a completely unrelated positive, the all wheel drive system.
I feel like the WRX and STI sell based off their extreme hype. I test drove a WRX back in 2016 and compared it to the Focus ST and my current MK7 GTI. Outside of a 5K RPM clutch dump from 0-60, the WRX didn’t feel any faster than the ST or GTI. The interior of the WRX was unrefined and suffered from terrible wind noise at highway speeds. The main deal breaker for me was the atrocious rev-hang the WRX has (You can hear it in the video). These cars are poorly tuned from the factory. Overall, I came away unimpressed and after watching this review I still don’t understand the hype. 🤷♂️
To each his own. I have a mk7 GTI with a full tbe and JB4 but the stock WRX was more enjoyable when I had it and handled corners and rain more nicely. Hated the shifter and rev hang though, in addition to the long clutch. Sold it and got the STI recently. Now that's a different animal. GREAT driving experience. Transmission is perfect, clutch is short and and engine rumbles like a champ. Also with the added LSDs car handles corners with much ease that it gets scary at times because you are at reckless speeds. Also I test drove the ST but thought it was horrible.
hey Joe, first just wanted to say I love your content and reviews keep up the good work. second I am looking to buy my first WRX ever. do you think it's worth it for me to jump on the 2020 now or wait for the 2021 model?
Imagine paying so much more for a 2020 when a 2015 premium is the same damn thing lol. Should I buy the new one or get a used one.🤔. Will buy new when they finally change the entire WRX look.
Nice video. But what is your source for 2021 wrx? I believe its only rumors and considering there is not even a test mule spotted yet, new Wrx will be earliest late 2021 as a 2022 model.
Good vehicle but not great, you hit a lot of zonks I don’t like about the wrx for that price point in this trim. Test drove one but one thing I could not get past was the ridiculous rev hang from 1st to 2nd. Also wouldn’t be interested right off the bat in a Cobb access port since I’d like to keep the warranty first. I’ll wait to see what the 21’ offers.
Hey Ford.....people still buy sedans. You guys blew it eliminating the Focus and Fiesta ST models. Europe geta all the cool hot hatches. Thx Subaru for giving us a car we want.
Eric you are so right. Friend of mine has the Ford Fusion Sport. Very fast comfortable cruise missile. Not like the Focus RS but nice sedan. Ford will regret there move when fuel is again up in price.
I agree I see tons of Focus ST around town. But they have to follow the masses for sales and they like anything high off the ground. If anything these new wave of sedans have gotten lower, more driver-focused. A good chunk of people could care less
Hopefully better suspension lol If the Levorg was anything to go on you had better get used to a trampoline effect on rougher roads. I nearly had to see a chiro after driving one for a day. these cars need adaptive suspension for general road use.
I hope they keep the FA20 and just fix the whole deal of the power dying out so early and make it more rev happy. Maybe put a bored out FA20 into the STI and bring back the 2.2 displacement.
Mr. Wiggles all but confirmed. They won’t be using the ej again and they won’t build a custom fa just for the sti. Also remember the power numbers for the ascent are rated for regular (87 octane) gas not premium. So with a high octane fuel and more boost that motor should be putting out some good power. Plus they are basically phasing out all their h6 motors and replacing them with the new 2.4 so I don’t see why they wouldn’t be putting it in the sti, just makes sense
@@jaybosher6144 I assumed they would move away from the EJ and move to one of the FA motors. I was just having wishful thinking they would bring back the iconic 22B with a 2.2L FA20. But the FA24 makes sense as the successor if they do confirm it.
As always great review! Test drove a WRX last month and I must say I had a smile on my face the whole time. Only thing holding me back on buying one now is the upcoming redesign. Tokyo Motor show later this month will have the new Levorg. So we will get an idea of what the front will look like on the new WRX.
The 2020 WRX is supposed to have an updated rear differential R167. Is anyone aware of this? I got my 2020 WRX a week ago and love it. My first Subaru.
wooo nice! I wonder how this compares to my 2018 base :)!! lol Joe i didnt realize we had back seats. But i agree my passengers are always complaining about the missing USB in the back
Cars are like mobile phones now, year by year new version, few updates and upgrades are being released and still same 4 wheels yet love this car❤️🚗 blue subie.
I think it's got the HP performance the Type RA doesn't but that is quite a bit of money over a Type RA. It's a tough call because I know it has a ton of mods that you can only experience on a track.
Advice- if you are not in the market for a new car, do not test drive one! Or you will end up with another car in your garage 😂 thanks Joe. Love my 2021 wrx
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Nice Review Joe, but I gotta keep it real, they really went bare minimal with the changes. The fact is, Subaru WRX has zero direct competition and it has made them complacent. No where else are you going to get a brand new AWD manual 268hp family sedan for around $30k in 2019. That’s a fact. Even Saab’s last effort was based off Subaru’s blueprints.
Are Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, and Nissan getting their heads out of their arses any time soon? A reborn Lancer Evolution, groundbreaking new Focus RS, competent reasonably priced mazdaspeed3/miata, or exciting redesigned Sentra/370Z in dealerships anywhere?
Is Honda making a Civic Si AWD hatchback? Is Toyota finally putting the TRD and GRMN team to work on production 270hp performance AWD Corollas? This is why so many folks saw a messiah when Hyundai created the Veloster N from the minds of stolen BMW/Audi designers to easily take down the Volkswagon golf Gti.
We must reward companies like Subaru, Honda, and Hyundai whenever they do push the envelopes for reliable affordable performance enthusiasts or else they will go the way of the dinosaur like Mitsubishi/Ford/Mazda.
No but they’re out making even more fun and practical SUVs and crossovers and everything in between that came into existence recently.
Same reason I enjoy frontiers. All the bugs are worked out. They’re cheap to maintain and to buy. Wouldn’t mind more than 5 gears in the auto though.
Car shopping for a year, distilled to the WRX & Veloster N. I’m emotionally attached to the WRX but I can’t shake the feeling that the Veloster N has the fun factor...
Flight Hours I kinda look at it this way: you can add hundreds mods like a fun exhaust to a Subaru to get the pops, crackles, and turbo whistle. Maybe throw in a light suspension set up, change the steering feel, or add a short shifter to emulate a more nimble feel analogues to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Honda Civic Type R and Si kinda feel.
You can’t add AWD to a Hyundai Veloster N.
Focus RS, Golf R, Audi S3, Elantra N, 330xi, CLA45
ive had my 2020 wrx for almost 2 weeks....i smile everytime i drive..love everything about the car
I’m thinking of getting the subie over the Audi s3,do you think a modded wrx is worth it ?
Me: I don't know if I should really get a WRX
Raiti: *should you buy a 2020 WRX*
Me: alright alright I'm going
check out the Veloster N before you purchase!
Don't get the cvt
Wait till 2021 for redesign
Suck My Axe nope it’s now 22
“A little tray here for your Jolly Ranchers.”
Joe Stallard you have to have them ready to go!
Raiti's Rides I think I’d rather have candy corn 😂
Raiti's Rides what’s the difference btwn the limited & premium on the 2020
@@jd39046 I like Smarties. :)
I got my 19 Wrx last month and I love it. First time driving manual and I love it!
How long did it take u to learn/get used to manual
umar well at first my anxiety was through the roof and I thought I couldn’t do it, I just watched a lot of videos and got a feel for my clutch. So it took like 4-5 days
BRated thanks in the future when I get a new car I’ll do the same
I just bought a 2018 wrx today and first time driving manual.. so far I’m going through that phase of anxiety myself! Lol practice practice practice tho! 👍🏾
Bouw nice bro! Bro last month the day I got my license I went to Subaru and got myself the wrx. Anxiety is still there but eventually it’ll go away!
Just placed an order for one yesterday! I am super excited. Don't care what the next model's specs will be, what it looks like, and how soon it may get here. It's THIS body style that got me hooked. THIS is the car I fell in love with. It's going to be the hardest 8-12 weeks of my life.
You are going to love it! It will be worth the wait.
I’m glad Subaru is giving brembo brakes option
Imagine7 I totally agree with you!
Should've done that since the '15 😔
It's almost not worth it tho since the base sti comes with them. If you get a premium wrx with the brembo brakes your looking at the same amount of cash as an sti.
Edit: was curious and looked at the exact prices. It would be about 4 grand more for the bass sti over premium wrx with brembos. I think the sti is the better deal personally.
@@misael1396 yes but it keeps the price more affordable and the stock brakes arent bad and gives me who bought the base model to mod when ready.
@@Jdicjsbciendufieb Price is close to a base STI but you get the superior MPG and newer more reliable engine over the STI though.
I like how they black out these rims
Brendan Fogel AGREED
I think the gold rims are better. More unique too
Laundry Basket sure but they don’t do that from factory for 15+
I bought the first 2020 WRB WRX at Reeves on Florida Ave. yesterday. Taking it to Stunzeed Monday thanks to your video! Thanks Raiti!
I actually prefer the old fashioned key
Well good news is they have it for you!
Same man, I really don't like push-to-start on any car. It's just something about turning that key first thing in the morning that says "Oh yeah, today's gonna be fun."
Hey Joe why do people hate on the CVT version, I'm thinking about getting one because I love the WRX but I have a family that would benefit more from having an automatic vs a manual
I watched another video on the 2020 WRX and heard that they took out rev hang, but the revs fall kinda slowly. My biggest complaint about my 2018 WRX is the rev hang when shifting into 2nd. It makes driving in traffic annoying when cars are coming up to your bumper and then have to slow down because of you. Good review Joe.
Watching your reviews is one of the main reasons I just bought my 2020 Subaru wrx! Thank you
17 owner. Have had the car for exactly 3 years and just hit 34k even. The largest complaint about the vehicle is the god awful rev hang coming out of first gear. Im so used to it by now, but they need to tune that out. Waiting for the 2021 model to see what they have in store and might trade up. We'll see
I’ve watched just about every wrx review you’ve done. You’d think it would get old but it doesn’t 😂
I like the leather inserts in the door panels . You had to buy the premium sport performance package with the recaro seats . This one has no Recaros but still gets leather inserts 💯💯
I just ordered one. It arrives Thursday. I'm a afraid that I might miss my 2014 Acura TL, as I love my current car.
Yea Acura reliable why u trading in the tl
I watched this for 11 minutes before I realized he isn't going to be talking about what the changes are to the 2020 model.
What are the changes?
I hate CVTs, but I have to admit that Subaru's got the best available take on it. Sure, Toyota has that first physical gear available with the Corolla, but to be able to switch between a six-speed and an 8-speed just by switching drive modes? That's something I haven't seen with any other manufacturer.
Awesome review, i got my wife a 2019 WRX, she loves it. i only got to drive it once. The paddle shifters are fun, just a little lag. Its an awesome fun car. I put the spoiler and air foil package on it or her. It makes the WRX pop.
Double D Custom Builds/ Darryl Dee that’s so fantastic! Happy wife, happy life!
I'm between a base Wrx, Civic Si, and Jetta gli for my next car. I think the Wrx has a firm lead of the pack. What do y'all think
WRX
Im a Honda fanboy but gotta say this generation Wrx/Sti will always look really good to me! The massive hood scoop will never get old!
I'm a nissan fan boy and I wish nissan could make cool cars like this.
jason hang 😁
I purchased a 16 limited WRX because of your TH-cam channel. Your doing a great job 👍🏾
That is so very awesome of you to say Darryl! I hope she is treating you well!
realy like your reviews, you speak so clear that I understand almost everything and enjoy cars while learning English
Sekai Ni Heiwa that really means so much! Thank you for your support!
My buddy just picked up one of these 2020 wrx 2 weeks ago and honestly compared to any other manual. Even stage 2 and 3 clutches the wrx was the most annoying. It also just feels insanely cheap everywhere. Handles nice especially in rain taking corners at 90-100 but lacks in power on the straightaways. Wasn’t able to push past 125 on the road I was driving.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Thanks to your reviews! I bought a 19 WRX and i love it more and more everyday! There are tons of same Gens where i live and every subie wave feels more and more like your part of a big family no other car has. Keep up the great work!
This car is one of my favorites!!
Same here my friend!
The exhausts look shit on these models they need to change the chamber looks gay
I have a 2019 WRX
I am happy every day
Same brotha!
Did you notice how it doesn't pull smooth up to redline? That's the big secret nobody wants to talk about. It's just a brz after 4k rpm. Which you will have to void your warranty with Cobb stage 1 just to get it to pull smooth like it should have stock. I think Subaru does it on purpose.
Really love your reviews! I've always been a hot hatch driver (2 GTI's) and leased an elantra sport last year which I really love (VWs broke down constantly). My next car I would love an AWD car like a wrx with a manual with room for 2 car seats.
Thanks Michael for letting me share my passion with you! I really appreciate you being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
You drive this car so well. It’s hard to get that 1-2 shift smooth and you look like you’re just popping that clutch lol. Crazy
Only change I see from 2019, at least on the premium, is the door panels have the leather and red stitching. My door panels are black cloth, no stitching.
andrew bunch and apple car play. Kind of disappointed I didn’t get Apple CarPlay in my 18 wrx.
Dario Toppi Same
It will be interesting to see what Subaru does for the 2021 model. I know you felt right at home driving this one. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
L S I wanna see how it looks. If they can get close to that concept car your gunna see a lot of these start getting traded in
2022
Woo. 4 pots are back! I wanna get some for my FXT soon. 😍
I Think Toyota Needs To Bring Back The Venza to make it more camry like & I think they need a full-size crossover to compete with Hyundai, Subaru & Kia
My GF just got a 2019 Limited with the 6spd and she loves it. Great car!
she’s a keeper
I got the 2019 Limited 6SPD in June. Never thought I would have so much fun driving. It's not the fastest in a straightline but when you hit a curve you feel like you're glued to the road. Amazing feeling
Yea sometimes when she gets home she's like "the car smells like it's burning", me " who were you racing?"🤔😜
But what do you got bro?Need some of everything too in life cuz
@@followerofgod6558 2019 Civic Type R
Those wheels ARE a nice combination of gunmetal gray and black. Also, those seats!! I love those seats! The nice dark gray, almost black, with the light gray in the middle? Looks fantastic. Also, another zonk for the passenger area in the back is that there are no air vents. I need air in the back!! Great video👌🏼🤘🏼
I've been considering a WRX on and off for years, but they kind of lost me when they dropped the hatchback. I've never been a fan of sedans. To me, the hatch was much better looking and was far more practical as a daily driver. At this point, I'll wait and see what the redesigned 2021 WRX has to offer. Hopefully they'll come to their senses and bring back the hatch with the redesign because that's the only way I'll ever buy one.
It should be interesting to see how it turns out.
Whats the best year for WRX 2015-2020? And how do they hold up reliability wise if you do Bolt Ons and tune on 93? id like 300-350 awhp. is it worth to get like low miles like 10k 1 owner one?
No go 15 - 16
The auto is a great option, with eye sight tech & ease in traffic & I was so impressed with the performance 👍
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!
One thing he said that's just wrong is the shifting. The stock tune is so bad, it will make you feel like you don't know how to drive stick. It's really unbelievable how bad it is. Just get yourself a Cobb accessport, it turns it from an awesome car to a perfect car. I just bought a 2019 and I'm glad I didn't wait for the 2020, it's literally identical.
Thanks for the video ! I ordered mine with the performance package (it’s called sports tech RS here in Canada), can’t wait to get it !!!
I still like the WRX, in this color, or midnight blue, if it still is available. I am not a tuner much, so I don't really plan to modify it if I got one. I would get the manual for reliability and longevity, and the performance package and probably a lot of the accessories, particularly weather mats, trunk tray and rear seatback protectors if available. And would tint the windows. The STi is nice, but I don't need all that, and the ele tric steering is more reliable. The Limited trim would probably be nice with all it has, but if this doesn't have the top of the line stereo, it would be great if the still have the optional Rockford Fosgate addons, my favorite stereo company, because it still has a CD Player! And Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, USB and auxiliary audio input in the console box. Not having it in the front is fine, but wireless charging would be nice, if available. The seats are nice for cloth, so I could go without leather, the rear USB, and the left seatback pocket for what this already has. Overall, it has all the goodies and power I would want and need. I just would have to get used to driving a stick, but would not have to worry about the durability of the CVT, or blowing the head gaskets much since it does not have the extra boost of the STi, aftermarket hop ups, or me intending to thrash it. The only other caveat for the AWD performance e is the stigma of having to replace all the tires is one hies bad, and added expense. To me, this is great as is withbthe performance package for what it has, as I described, though I think a blue 2020 Honda Civic Si would be a better bang for the buck, but the WRX has a CD player in dash, and the auxiliary audio input jack. So, to me, I would consider this if I really wanted the extra power and AWD. Fir Subaru fans that is not aching for an STi, I think as I mentioned, this would be perfect.
Love your reviews man! I've been waiting for that '20 WRX. Cheers!
Thanks for saying that! I hope it was worth the wait!
Excellent review. This guy is a fantastic reviewer. I’m very very torn on whether to get the 6 speed or CVT. I’m not well seasoned in stick shift. But I don’t want to make the mistake of buying the CVT model if it’s boring
I just have to say, I just started driving stick no more than a week ago, and bought a manual wrx today 😂🤣
You should do a review on 2020 civic si since it’s been refreshed and compare it to wrx
Agreed. These two are a great comparison. Both are sporty; one leans towards refinement, the other leans towards performance.
Suneil Kumar personally I’ll take the si it has more potential and it looks 10x better inside and out also more efficient and it has more room and better handling and active dampers , for the price si for all year car wrx
the only & clear introduction concerning 2020 WRX.
I really wish they would offer the hatchback again. I really loved mine back in the day. I would happily buy one again, but the sedan just doesn't work for me.
I would like to see Subaru bring the LSD back to the WRX as a standard feature. Also, tweak the ECU to reduce rev hang.
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and enjoy always come here for help me to pick cars keep up the great work!
The 2015 STI Launch Edition comes with fog lamps, I have them
I have a grey pearl 2019 Wrx and the eyesight has been standard on the CVT before.
Thanks for the info.
I have a '13 hatch. Love it. Still waiting for Subaru to bring it back.
They won't. They didn't sell enough to keep them in production.
Joe Joe Joe - keep bouncing around from WRX - Civic SI - Jetta GLI. Tall driver, want reliable, fast, and good low end torque. One of these or a 2.0T Accord? !!!
Don R I’m literally debating between this and the Accord 2.0T touring/sport as well. I just can’t make up my mind and the rental goes back Tuesday. The Accord seems to have better interior and tech but the WRX has AWD.
WRX is by far the best value. I paid 16K after trade in for my 2018 premium CVT brand new so Not bad at all. Not to mention the car is worth like 24k right now so I have tons of equity if I did want to trade for a newer WRX or a different make or model entirely
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this one! I appreciate you watching!
How is the rev hang on the 2020? It is fix?
Great review brother! I actually really like this one! I would honestly buy this over an STI and put the money I save into mods 😁 That blue is gorgeous! Awesome video Joe! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Eric D HEY MAN! I’m so glad you like this one and I know many people would agree with you!
@@RaitisRides Absolutely brother! BTW I recently bought a slightly used 2018 Focus ST to be my daily driver! I bought a 2013 the first year they came out and I sold it and regretted it ever since! So I had been wanting to get the last model year. I had to drive 2 hours down to a Toyota dealer in Myrtle Beach but I finally found the right one! They included a 7 year 100k mile powertrain warranty at no extra charge! I gave it the exact treatment you did on your type RA. Paint correction, Expel PPF on the front bumper, side mirrors and hood, then Ceramic Pro over the whole car. I've also had a catted 3" inch downpipe and a full 3 inch exhaust system installed. Sounds awesome!! I am in love with this car and never selling it! I am so blessed to be able to drive this car every day and have a 2019 Mustang GT PP1 6 speed to drive on the weekends! We are on this Earth for such a short time and I am enjoying the fruits of my labor!! Thank you for continuing to be the hardest working man on TH-cam and bringing us such great content every day!!
I would suggest that you drive both before taking the decision. To me, the experience while driving the STI is worlds ahead. I had both cars and the STI is so much more fun even at low speed. The feeling that the car gives you while you drive it is something else. I cannot understand how Subaru killed the rumble in the WRX, for instance. If it's about speed get the Tesla, but if it's about driving the STI gave me the idea that a 911 was a car I would rather drive, but not many others.
Here for the zonks, and the zonks only
Would love to see them up the torque to get off the line much faster and 400HP on the next model to compete with fire breathing BMW 340 M.
4:50 that was such a funny example of salesmanship. The exact moment you mentioned a negative (incandescent turn signals) you *immediately* fumbled through a completely unrelated positive, the all wheel drive system.
Not at all because I am not here to sell you anything.
I feel like the WRX and STI sell based off their extreme hype. I test drove a WRX back in 2016 and compared it to the Focus ST and my current MK7 GTI. Outside of a 5K RPM clutch dump from 0-60, the WRX didn’t feel any faster than the ST or GTI. The interior of the WRX was unrefined and suffered from terrible wind noise at highway speeds. The main deal breaker for me was the atrocious rev-hang the WRX has (You can hear it in the video). These cars are poorly tuned from the factory. Overall, I came away unimpressed and after watching this review I still don’t understand the hype. 🤷♂️
To each his own. I have a mk7 GTI with a full tbe and JB4 but the stock WRX was more enjoyable when I had it and handled corners and rain more nicely. Hated the shifter and rev hang though, in addition to the long clutch. Sold it and got the STI recently. Now that's a different animal. GREAT driving experience. Transmission is perfect, clutch is short and and engine rumbles like a champ. Also with the added LSDs car handles corners with much ease that it gets scary at times because you are at reckless speeds. Also I test drove the ST but thought it was horrible.
Doesnt the new FA engine have equal length headers? No more boxer rumble.
This 100% true but you will het a distinctive flat-4 sound.
i got the 2020 series white with some sti upgrades under it with borla catback and hybird blowoff
I just bought a 2017 wrx premium. I'll keep it a few years. See how the new sti holds up. Let others test it first
It’d be interesting to see your opinion on the WRX CVT.
Matt Nel I totally am with you. As soon as I can track one down I am all over it! 👍🏻
It sucks
Good luck and good car. But I have and preferred a sti.
Do I gotta worry about the engine blowing up, kinda seems to be the problem on the wrx
hey Joe, first just wanted to say I love your content and reviews keep up the good work. second I am looking to buy my first WRX ever. do you think it's worth it for me to jump on the 2020 now or wait for the 2021 model?
I think there is no better time than now. We really don't know much yet about the new WRX yet. Plus I would ever buy the first year.
PS Thanks for your awesome support and compliments!
Imagine paying so much more for a 2020 when a 2015 premium is the same damn thing lol. Should I buy the new one or get a used one.🤔. Will buy new when they finally change the entire WRX look.
The LastSamurai I would wait for the all new 2021 model which will probably come out late next year.
Wow never really looked into subies before. This is definitely a contender for my next car! Beautiful vehicle hands down
Nice video. But what is your source for 2021 wrx? I believe its only rumors and considering there is not even a test mule spotted yet, new Wrx will be earliest late 2021 as a 2022 model.
Great review! I can’t wait to own one, I’m aiming to get one by the end of this year
Thanks Jose! You will love it!
What's everyone doing for snow driving? Ditching the stock summer tires and going for all seasons or dedicated winters and summers ?
Most have dedicated snow tires.
Great review Joe! Your the go to guy for WRX reviews. You obviously know this vehicle well..
Good vehicle but not great, you hit a lot of zonks I don’t like about the wrx for that price point in this trim. Test drove one but one thing I could not get past was the ridiculous rev hang from 1st to 2nd. Also wouldn’t be interested right off the bat in a Cobb access port since I’d like to keep the warranty first. I’ll wait to see what the 21’ offers.
Hey Ford.....people still buy sedans. You guys blew it eliminating the Focus and Fiesta ST models. Europe geta all the cool hot hatches. Thx Subaru for giving us a car we want.
Eric you are so right. Friend of mine has the Ford Fusion Sport. Very fast comfortable cruise missile. Not like the Focus RS but nice sedan. Ford will regret there move when fuel is again up in price.
I agree I see tons of Focus ST around town. But they have to follow the masses for sales and they like anything high off the ground. If anything these new wave of sedans have gotten lower, more driver-focused. A good chunk of people could care less
Way to respect that 1000 mile break in time...
So you think if someone test drives the car they are staying under 5,000 RPM? LOL
They fix the transmission and clutch issues yet?
You did great. But the video was a little sad. I could feel you were disappointed but because of your love for that car you didn’t want to say it
Love it... but would still buy an sti.
Ps: love your vids and have a good day!!
Dave Does Animation thanks Dave! I would go STI all day long!
@@RaitisRides YEESSSS MY MAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jay Patel you’re awesome Jay!
@@RaitisRides No u
Did they fix the rev hang on the 20s?
Yes a little.
Hopefully better suspension lol If the Levorg was anything to go on you had better get used to a trampoline effect on rougher roads. I nearly had to see a chiro after driving one for a day. these cars need adaptive suspension for general road use.
DEVILTAZ35 for the price point I don’t think they will ever get adaptive suspension. Maybe the sti
I hope they keep the FA20 and just fix the whole deal of the power dying out so early and make it more rev happy. Maybe put a bored out FA20 into the STI and bring back the 2.2 displacement.
Man all you need is a COBB Accessport and that power never dies.
Fa24 from the ascent is going in the sti
@@jaybosher6144 Has this been confirmed or just another speculation from motoring.au?
Mr. Wiggles all but confirmed. They won’t be using the ej again and they won’t build a custom fa just for the sti. Also remember the power numbers for the ascent are rated for regular (87 octane) gas not premium. So with a high octane fuel and more boost that motor should be putting out some good power. Plus they are basically phasing out all their h6 motors and replacing them with the new 2.4 so I don’t see why they wouldn’t be putting it in the sti, just makes sense
@@jaybosher6144 I assumed they would move away from the EJ and move to one of the FA motors. I was just having wishful thinking they would bring back the iconic 22B with a 2.2L FA20. But the FA24 makes sense as the successor if they do confirm it.
As always great review! Test drove a WRX last month and I must say I had a smile on my face the whole time. Only thing holding me back on buying one now is the upcoming redesign. Tokyo Motor show later this month will have the new Levorg. So we will get an idea of what the front will look like on the new WRX.
Roddy Perry thanks for the heads up, I’m really excited for it and for them to announce the power figures for the fa24 in the sti
Great video as always Sr. Thank you very mucho.
You are so very welcome Israel!
The 2020 WRX is supposed to have an updated rear differential R167. Is anyone aware of this? I got my 2020 WRX a week ago and love it. My first Subaru.
wooo nice! I wonder how this compares to my 2018 base :)!! lol Joe i didnt realize we had back seats. But i agree my passengers are always complaining about the missing USB in the back
Thank you and awesome vdo. So there is no major changed on 2020 beside just get more option on break system.
I really want to buy a WRX, but people are always talking about head gaskets. what should I do?
Buy a different car ...
That or buy a Subaru and know you might have to save for head gaskets years down the line.
Your choice 😁
On the 2020 performance package dose it also come with the Billstien shocks
Will you be making a video on the 2020 Subaru BRZ models?
Best car for $28,000 WRX premium 💯💯💯💯
Can you make a review of the Subaru levorg please?...You are the best keep up the great work!
They don't sell it in the USA! I really appreciate your support and kind words!
Cars are like mobile phones now, year by year new version, few updates and upgrades are being released and still same 4 wheels yet love this car❤️🚗 blue subie.
That’s a nice dealership. I’d definitely get my car from somewhere named “lokey”. Not sus at all
Joe how many Subarus do you have?😃
Love the new videos!! Keep em coming 👍👍
Thank you my friend! I have more to come.
I heard they fixed the rev hang for the 2020 model. did they?
It sure seems like it
Paying 30k + tax + dealers fees... dont like the price but it is a fast car at autocross.
Joe, what do you think about the S209 in comparison to your Type RA? Looks to be a 15k price difference
I think it's got the HP performance the Type RA doesn't but that is quite a bit of money over a Type RA. It's a tough call because I know it has a ton of mods that you can only experience on a track.
Advice- if you are not in the market for a new car, do not test drive one! Or you will end up with another car in your garage 😂 thanks Joe. Love my 2021 wrx