2023 Subaru Impreza Sport 5-Speed Manual / Nothing But Respect
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- It's imperfect, but I am sad to see it go. This package is not directly challenged by any new honda civic, mazda3, toyota corolla, hyundai elantra, etc. It also leaves me with some lingering desires after seeing the new Impreza 2.5RS.
Thank you, Royal on the Eastside, for letting me test drive the Impreza for this video!
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Thank you for focusing on affordable cars. It's frustrating seeing other channels fall in love with $100-300k cars.
Or absurdly marked up affordable cars like the GR Corrola and Type R. I stopped watching Tedward and Topher after they started focusing on their Type Rs that they got at msrp because of their connections.
I will cherish my 6 speed crosstrek until the wheels fall off.
I know how you feel, I really love my Impreza sport hatchback although,...I'm going to be putting an lift kit on it soon so .....5 speed Crosstrek 😂
Thank you for doing this video about a car a very few cares about.
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I just bought a 23 manual Impreza sport.
The short-throw shifter makes a compact car feel like much more fun than the (imo) clunkier 6 speed manual on the Crosstrek.
So far, I like it, it's a good replacement for my beloved 2002 Volvo V70 (RIP).
I own a 2018 base 5 door with a manual. My previous car was a 1994 toyota pickup. I loved that truck and was sad to see it move on to a new owner. However, the Impreza gives me a lot of that old school analog feel without any of the old school drawbacks. Compared to the 100~ hp in pickup, this car feels like an F1 to me. I love my Subie and will keep it until I no longer can. In a world with fewer and fewer manual options, this car is a gem.
I really like your style; these reviews are fun to watch and very informative. Keep it up! Sadly you are right about Subaru losing some identity. If they made the RS with a manual and a bit more power I bet many more people would be interested, myself included.
You described me perfectly. I have a 2023 Impreza manual. I'm not addicted to speed. I'm not pushing the car's limits. I do like the fun of the manual transmission in a smooth, AWD car like my Impreza though, and the gas mileage of course.
It's unfortunate that in North America and now also in Europe the buying market has shunned the manual gearbox. The most common complaint/reason for its decline iss because of bumper to bumper traffic driving. I thinks it's a matter of training and good clutch pedal engagement point. For about the last year I've daily driven my Miata... no issues.
I do hear about that quite a bit too, some manufacturers have started using a throttle trick that allows you to easily creep and prevents most stalling without touching the gas, I still don’t see it all making a comeback before most cars become electrified. A manual ev would be pointless but that could become a thing in the future too🤞
You are correct, good sir. But also, more recently is that manufacturers are going after the fuel efficiency of these crappy CVTs as of late and it's a darn shame.
I hope the all (as long as it's Subaru, I don't care what most brands are doing, except for a selected few) manufacturers go back to 6EAT or 8EAT. I cannot stand CVT, feels like drive a glorified golf cart.
Almost no one is buying the manuals that's why they are being phased out.
The RS with the manual would be awesome!
I started driving with a bare-bones 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 hatchbook with manual everything. I loved that car for its honesty, simplicity, and fun low limits. This is a more modern iteration of the same idea.
In Canada, the Sport package for this car hits the sweet spot (LEDs, sunroof, 17s). Manual transmits the feel of machinery operating to every commute. It's a winter car, absolutely comes alive in the cold!
Subaru gave up their quirkiness to be more mainstream, and it shows in their vehicle lineup.
Had a 2012 manual it was good. My 2017 forester manual is great, so I'm sad to see their simple choices no longer offered in manual.
Spot on review! I own the manual 2020 sport and your thoughts pretty much mirror mine. Daily driving this car is an absolute pleasure.
I really wish cars like the Crosstrek had upper trims that you could option with a manual.
And more power
I have a 2008 5mt Impreza 2.5 sedan. I bought it with 137000 miles on it ..put a few grand into it getting it in normal condition and it is an excellent car
The interior on this is so much nicer than the new Subaru interiors. Subaru took a huge step back in interior design for 2024
Great thorough review, thank you.
The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow
This car is a gem! I want one for myself and little brother.
Finally, a drivers car, without all the extra crap, I literally can't stand in all these newer vehicles? I'm an old fart at 50, love my bare bones 04" Focus 2.3 manual. No power anything, just the way I like it, no window and power door lock stuff to go bad? Simple, but sweet?
My uncle has the outback top of the line, EL? Anyway it henpecks at him if he has a phone in his hands, chirps at him when he changes lanes, and auto brakes for garbage cans on trash day. I have the cheap manual impreza sport hatchback and it's all I need....🏹🤠👍
I have 180k on my base cvt 17 Impreza and it is the best car I've ever owned
Subaru really dropped the ball in 2017 when this re-design was introduced by not coming out with a turbo charged RS trim. Back in 2002, the 2.5 Impreza made 165 HP, the WRX made 227. Today, the Impreza makes 152 while the WRX makes over 260. That was a perfect opportunity to fill that gap with a baby WRX hatchback.
I want to want this car. It looks good. It’s simple.
It’s probably getting axed because it’s not selling. It’s not selling because it’s not getting proper treatment. The cycle continues…..
I believe in 2017 and 2018 you could get a sport with Harmon kardon sound system and sunroof with a manual. Stinks they only offered it then. Was a nice little package
I'm glad you covered this. I've played with Subaru vehicle configurator with this exact car so many times to keep miles off my 06 STI, but never got around actually buying it because of the 5 speed. Would have been nice if they fitted the six speed from Crosstrek (which is also losing manual this year).
When I first saw 2024 Impreza RS reveal, I was delighted to find a semi-attractive looking hatch that (arguably) looks better than current WRX. It has 182HP 2.5L so it is a bit more peppy, BUT then they dropped the manual, which is a killer for me. Would have been a nice low/mid-7 second car with a manual, which is very sufficient for everyday little fun use.
They do offer an WRX wagon (hatchback) in 2.5L but only in Australia and sadly like you said, "Not" in manual. I picked up an 2021 Impreza manual hatchback in 2022. I'm enjoying it more each day.
Wish it came with the 6 speed manual, that was in the Crosstrek
Me too. I still don't know why the Impreza never got a 6 speed. Since the Crosstrek was just a lifted version of the Impreza hatch, I don't know why it could get a 6 speed and the Impreza couldn't. The 5 speed is still good enough for me though. Definitely better than the CVT.
Tyler’s fear of the hornet cracked me up! 😂
Really wish they gave this or Crosstrek a WRX engine.
That hornet edit killed me! I'm wondering who this car is made for? It doesn't seem to appeal to the common commuter, nor the performance enthusiast...great video as always!
i like videos that actually test drive base models and not just top trim like everyone else does 😂 👍
I have a 2012 Impreza. I put a $200 Kartboy short throw plus bushings kit. Took 1.5 hours. It transforms the gearbox from a bowl of pudding to a tight, engaging, fun to row experience.
My 2019 Impreza sport has a few more upgrades that they got rid for 2023 which is Interesting.
I have this car and I love it BUT I hate 1st to 2nd gear, very oddly dissimilar ratios. Also it's so slow that twice now I've tried to jam it into 6th (Reverse 😬) when accelerating on the highway. 124km/hr at like 3500 rpm feels like it really autta have that 6th gear. Having a 6 speed before this is an odd learning curve 😅
Every time he states a con I shake my head and think these are all pros and reason I would buy one.
No over priced crap? No camera , no radar cruise, no eye sight. AWD hatch manual, no fancy fuel. Bet that thing can haul ass in winter.
I'd be happy to have that soft suspension in -40 when damper oil goes rock hard
Just because I mention them as potential drawbacks, doesn’t mean it is to you, it’s just a heads up for the usual clientele of a new hatchback. Most cars come with that stuff, this doesn’t. It’s a sporty looking ride but it’s not going to be Civic SI when it comes to handling! If those are actually positives to you, more power to you😎
Screw these car companies that are getting rid of the manual transmission.
Genuine question: Did Subaru stop offering blind spot detection and or cross traffic alerts on the 2023? My 2018 Sport 5MT has both of those things, as well as a moonroof. I do know that the moonroof was unavailable with the 5-speed in 2019, so it wouldn't surprise me if other features dropped off as well.
the manual Honda Civic Hatchback gives you way more luxury for your money, the manual Toyota Corolla Hatchback will last for the next 20-30years, the manual Mazda3 Hatchback has style, but only the manual Subaru Impreza Hatchback has AWD
the Honda Civic Si sedan and Volkswagon Golf GTi start looking like value options in comparison because you start getting much better engine options with 200+ hp
Honda probably will discontinue the na civic hatchback next year.
It's all we need in short.
Somebody will sleeper build that thing.
Nice review of a car with which I was not familiar, which leads to the question, how many more stripped down cars are being manufactured today without all that annoying computer crap interfering with the driving experience? Perhaps you could do a video on that if any others exist. Cheers~
To my knowledge, I don't think there is another brand that offers cars without (at the very least) autonomous braking. Just subaru BR-Z and WRX! Could be a neat video to do.
I have the manual and have noticed "One" important, annoyance?... The rear view mirror placement is very low due to Subaru not realizing that they could move the mirror higher being that you are missing the "Eye Sight" system which normally requires lower mirror placement.....😃👍
I would actually consider the Impreza if it had the 5 speed and the 2.5 like my old 07
I would (almost) rather have a manual 2.5rs in the new bodystyle than an sti as you can always just modify the WRX!
I'm still driving an 07 Impreza and still waiting for an obvious upgrade.
Thanks for the great review. So sad that Subaru doesn't want us to have nice things. 'Sport' just sounds like false advertising here.
would be pretty sweet it this car is the segue to a new STi
People who are looking for the manuals tend to enjoy the driving experience and are typically engaged a bit more than the average driver. I understand why the car doesn’t have lane assist or any of that other shit. I hate the heavy integration of tech in vehicles to be honest.
i have this car, driver seat uncomfortable. maybe im too tall, need to switch it out. ne reccomendations?
It sucks. I was looking to get a manual Impreza or Crosstrek by year end. Now Subaru decided to remove the manual all together. And I will NOT get a CVT.
So Subaru, thanks for helping me save thousands. I will keep my present car, paid for, dirt cheap to run and maintain, and save $500 a month in payments.
Cheers
If you want an semi affordable manual naturally aspirated (na) engine, then you'll have to go Honda civic hatchback. Be warned though, Honda will probably discontinue this line soon.
Cool Video Tyler, the whole thing about Subaru is that AWD so this Impreza makes no sense for me, mother has 4th gen impreza tho
This does come with awd though?!
@@Realistick I must have said it more clearly that it doesn't have the enough ground clearance, it's like civic Forester and it doesn't offer anything special.
Subaru didn't add features to the manual because they are purposely pushing people towards the cvt and eyesight combo. And for someone who daily drives a lifted 17 forester with a 6 speed, I don't want anything to do with a cvt or eyesight. I like my basic utilitarian subarus of the past. The vehicle stability control makes me very angry anytime I'm off roading and trying to climb a steep hill with rocks, ruts, and other things that promote wheelspin. The vsc and manual don't play very well.
Sure some little ad ons are nice here and there. Like my 02 legacy gt. It's fully loaded with a 5 speed manual. Wish you could still have the ability to go from super base to fully loaded with a manual car these days.
I had a 2017 manual...it was too loud in the cabin. Traded it in got a 2017 wrx never looked back
got the 2022 base sedan last year and so far it's been every thing i needed. the worst things for me have been fuel economy and especially the awful 4 speaker sound system
I bought an 21 in 22 and I know what you mean about the fuel. I'm now getting 23.7mpg "So" I just remind myself about my last truck,....14mpg 😂
@@theamazinggoldfish8713 went from a pilot getting 16 to now getting 23-25, still can't complain tho
Yo do the 11th gen civic si next!
Currently pestering Honda!
how can i buy one? i live in the San Fran,ca, bay area, all i see at the dealers is automatics
Best bet is to do like I did and get an used one. Mine was an year old and came from someone fleeing Oregon to come down south. The funny thing is, I'm thinking of moving up north 🤣.
Looks just like my 2018 lol
The only thing it needs to be perfect is the 2.5 …..bring on the 2024 6:03
the difference between Japanese and European Sport cars are huge 😂, thanks for the review.
Definitely, our sport trims are almost always a bodykit and MAYBE a “sport-tuned” suspension
@@Realistick but to put a Sport badge on it is good marketing.
manual sales have actually gone up in the last few years, seems like abandoning that third pedal would be a mistake. well the cars that still have them will catch those buyers. Civics and... I'm lost actually. I know it's gone in the Corolla lol. not talking about WRX, GR or Type R
Yes! Although i think the manual take is improving as enthusiasts try to buy up new performance cars that offer them while they can. I really want to talk with some brands about this someday soon.
I think the civic sport is the last one standing?
@@fraxonthefurry21 Mazda3 too!
I wouldn’t say that cars are improving, whatsoever
Also too bad is that they're getting rid of a lot of real buttons. This leaves BRZ and Forester as the last Subies with a good interior.
Your view of it would be a lot better if you just finished 15 years driving a 1.8, 5 speed Dodge Caliber like I did LOL.
Most of those safety and convenience packages won't work with a manual transmission. You can't have auto breaking with a car that can be thrown out of gear without downshifting.
It really SUCKS when governments force automobile manufacturers to get rid of the manual transmissions.
I say over throw our government and start over with leadership that works for the people and not against them
I would have literally built and bought an Impreza today if the manual option was still available, these companies need to realize the cvt is shit
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I agree that Subaru is losing its unique character nowadays. Now that both Honda and Mazda are improving both exterior and interior, the entire Subaru lineup looks relatively less attractive.
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Well, the Spamming Commentor ain't wrong.. 🧐🤔😁😅🤣
Slap a turbo in it and problem solved✌️
Subaru needs to bring back manual transmission cars. This is ridiculous. The CVT is total trash.
Who cares about all that unnecessary tech, all u need is a manual
A lot of people care about it, most of which are not the type of people to buy a manual impreza, but failure to reach a broad audience can cause the demise of a car... rip
Comfort is key to the common commuter! And if you're all about performance...this still ain't it, chief.
people needing to learn how to drive is the truth. with "aids" or not, the driver should be alert and able enough to drive safely. when the aids fail (and they can), they are going to fail too. save your unimportant scrolling and conversations for when you arent doing something important... like operating a vehicle. not reading replies. thank you.
Frustrating when they have the parts to make this a better car but just won’t build it.
it's not good to rev pass 4k rpm for a brand new car.
A valid concern but I hardly got it over 4k and I try to keep these tests to a simple test drive. The reason why they tell you that is because doing so for an extended duration brings the engine up to high temps much quicker and that can be bad for break in. Savage geese recently did a great video where he interviewed engineers who explained this all in great detail, you should check that out! Avoid excessive heat and constant rpm (cruise control for hours) and you should be fine.