2020 Subaru WRX STI Review | 3 MAJOR Changes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2020 Subaru WRX STI! I'll go over the 3 major changes for the 2020 STI as well as test out acceleration, braking, handling, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Apple Subaru in York, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2020 Subaru WRX STI! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below.
www.Apple-Subaru.com
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Headed to the dealership to pick one up on Monday. I had a 2015 STI and put on 50k safe miles. Made a dumb move and traded it for a Tesla. Stoked to get an STI again. I trust the EJ engine. A mature owner with the EJ engine shouldn’t have any issues.
Just out of curiosity b/c I haven't reviewed one yet... What made you dislike the Tesla?
@@goldpony The Tesla is a fantastic piece of technology, but it is just not the car for me. The acceleration is exciting at first, but then after a little while, I started to miss the connection to the driving experience that the STI provided me with. I loved the sound, handling, shifting, and even the heritage and Subaru culture is sweet. Loved everything about it. Every shift was rewarding. The Tesla doesn't provide me with driving experience the STI gave.
Enjoyed your video. I got my 2015 STI at Ciocca Subaru. I see you are in PA so perhaps you've heard of the dealership.
Cheers my friend.
My friend started doing cocaine and traded his wrx for a Tesla. Thats when i knew Tesla was a bad thing.
Rock Bone 😂😂😂
Drew, I can totally see you owning this car. It just suits you.
the way you graciously opened and closed the trunk !!! now i MUST get this car hands down.
There's also a physical trunk button that opens with the keyless entry. A good upgrade as my wrx didn't have one. Love my new sti!
Limited wrx’s do
I ordered a limited last week, without any research. And I thank you for your review.
How's the car?
You like it?
So far so good. If I was to compare it my last 2 sports car which was an 06 na 350z and a 13 na genesis coupe.
CONs: Road noise is excessive, loud enough to drown out the exhaust with windows closed.
Clutch position engages a bit high for my taste.
My side skirts are taking a beating from passengers as they flare up and heals drag against them.
Also not having that immediate power when starting at a stopped position gives those lane cheaters a chance to pass you at lights.
PROs: Stock sound system is pretty crisp, handle high or boosted bass track very well, aids in drowning out road noise.
Extremely bright headlights.
Hill hold is helpful at times.
Addressing the lane cheaters, a full boost 2nd gear shift will 1. Slam your head against the head rest, and 2. Place a gap between you and the opposing car. Light to light is at bit excessive but eh pride.
Extras: I plan on doing some simple mods, cobb tune etc. But I did get the 10year bumper to bumper, and lifetime free oil changes. Overall I believe no other car can match the bang for buck this one offers.
thebr00klynz00 my advice is stay away from Cobb’s off the shelf tune. Useful but try and get a protune soon after. These engines are sensitive and you’ll need the best for it
@@thebr00klynz00 wow how'd you get lifetime of oil changes lol. Thanks for your story. I'm picking mine up in a few hours
It may be getting old but I’m trading in my Model T, so it’ll be all new and futuristic for me
Rip
Car reviews and parkour. That’s multi entertaining
Haha bad parkour but yes! 😁
Still waiting for you to mention the three "major" changes. Haven't heard any so far.
3 major updates, body kit, fuel economy, price. Lol
yep. Pretty sad review honestly.
I’m gonna finance one soon!!😁😁😁😍🥳
I just recently got an STI
Should i see a doctor?
No. Should've left your mask on :)
This thing is less fuel efficient than a V8 😨
RIP mpg
@@stupidboy1746 All part of the overall experience LoL....
You’re beyond help. That ‘I’ means incurable.
A great video. I have the 2017 base model WRX and my next car will be the STI. Great overview on every part of this great vehicle. I hope the 2021 and 2022 WRX and STI look good with their FA motors and I also hope they perform good. I'm subscribing to your channel brother. Subies forever.
this comment didn't age well....
This video is very well done. It's just as good as your 2019 STI video. Can really tell you're super excited to get another chance to drive it.
This thing is less fuel efficient than a V8 😨
Everyone thinks the diff control changes the torque split and it doesn't
I can do that keyless lock & unlock with my limited 2017 and also with the push button
Turbo charger AND intercooled. What a concept
Speaker test got me to subscribe hahaha
Thanks! 😁
man I love this car
@tawan c nobody:
Tawan C: ^^^
That center armrest is the same "optional" armrest they have had available since at least 2005 (or before). Same design for 15 plus years. I have it in my 06 Outback sedan and my 17 WRX.
hey George, where could i find one for my 2011 wrx?
@@redline350zHR most likely the subaru dealer.... or hunt the WRX forums. My 17 came with it as a dealer add-on.
Going to get this next week!
Yeah ok....
Its been a year. Video or it didnt happen
@@drpeppero3 LOL b r u h
I have a 2019 STI limited and I still don't see the 3 MAJOR changes your referring to in the 2020. The machined rims are not a major change. It's the same soft rim from last year. Directional head lamps again nothing new from the 2019. Bilstein dampers on all four corner were already available on the 2019 model. The only difference and I wouldn't consider it "major" is the plumbing added into the front bumper bezels for brake cooling. Don't get me wrong, fun car, but still not worth the price jump. Waiting to see the next gen STI before finally giving up on Subaru and heading over to Audi for an RS3. Subarus use to be a bang for your buck car, now Subaru is moving into price ranges of cars that can out perform out the box. Cars in this day and age labeled "performance" should have at least 400hp. Let's stop faking the funk.
Yep. Had to spend 6k to get the power I wanted.
@@Omar-xg3lm and honestly that is the way to go. If you know before you buy the car what you really want from it, and factor in that pricing, then you can make an informed choice. Out of curiosity, what HP and Torque levels does 6G's get you on this engine?
@@KalenvS Keep in mind mods are nice an all but now you forfeit your warranty. When that engine light comes on you have 1 of 2 options. Pay the man or do your own autopsy. Some may like that and I get it since it is a tuner car but I personally would rather spend my time enjoying the car than tinkering with it. My personal preference is give me all the power out the box from the factory and backed with a warranty. 400hp stock putting it down through a solid AWD system is plenty fun while still figuring out how to keep your driver license.
@@AW-su9he they should offer at least a stage one from factory like Dodge did with the Neon and Chevy with the Cobalt. Those cars put out good hp with the factory upgrade kits that were under warranty. Just a reality that 80% of owners are going to mod these cars...Subaru would benefit from their real own line of a "Nismo" or "TRD."
@@Texas_Cruiser Facts. Subaru is going to do what Subaru wants to do, they are not looking at todays competitors and todays customers. The price vs. performance is no longer lining up. A carbon fiber roof with HKS bolt ons and a few suspension tweaks should not qualify for a price tag well over 60k. Or if they did another collaboration with Porsche and really massaged a current STI backed with a warranty now we are talking 60k price tags.
I have a 2020 STI, and your review hit on things that I was wondering about. Like on my previous Subarus the sound system is embarrassing and when I got this one I was under the impression that it might have gotten the upgrade (which it didn't) because I was pretty impressed by the sound in comparison. I know there are better systems out there but for a stock basic sound system is pretty damn good at least enough not to be embarrassing when I have passengers.
Hahaha some bboy & parkour moves there lol
The best parkour I've ever done! 😆
Spongebob and Me :I NEEED IT !!
I want this car really really badly.....really really badly.
Those Calipers!
12:33
Keyless entry and push button start isn’t new for 2020. It’s on my 2019. 🤫
it's now standard for 2020, that's what's new.
I really dont like the wheels tho I'd rather have a 19.
I got it in my2016..
The adjustable center console that raises to make it more comfortable is awesome. It isn't new though. I had it on my 2010 Sti.
I need this car.
For the price they charge they should make high end options in luxury cars standard due ti outdated engine and chasis
Got my 2018 limited w/wing thinking to cop a 2021
Is getting the STI worth it compared to the WRX?
I owned first year of the new gen (2015) but let it go for EV I bought, but now I see it’s been the same car since 5 years
Yes it’s amazing to drive, the steering rack accuracy, the feedback, the stif clutch and easy to feel flywheel release point, strong confident shift feel, carving exact curve on corner that u’d want but despite all of that it’s tiring to see same thing for too many years before Subaru can regen the car in light of competition
This is the dealership where I’m buying mine
Do they have stronger pistons this year?
Mustang gt references in a wrx video 👌
When I'm calm, i drive with 2016 stock STi in city for 23 mpg, highway up to 120 kmh (ikr its boring) for 29-31 mpg (ecorun)
I begin typing lengthy comments then decide aaaaaahhh 4get it. Good one GP.
Haha thanks!
Not a lot of manual options in Canada anymore. Looking to purchase a 20 or 21 sti however I’m surprised it doesn’t have cooled steering wheel along with seats, leather seats, more USB ports, wireless charging station for devices, plus blind spot monitor
Great review as always!
Thanks!
I don't think you mentioned the wheels again. They seem a little big. Ride quality must suffer a bit. Is this a refresh, or a redesign? How does the short throw shifter change things? Do you think it's worth the money? Are those engines reliable?
my 2015 has key less access and push button. definitely not new.
They should've kept the wheels black. That chrome is ugly
Mike jones agreed 100%
It’s a lot of fun for how much it costs.
This car is fine. Easy to drive. No jitters. No rattles. No noise complaints. Actually, no complaints at all. If you want this car, buy it. Nothing matches it, and no one should tell you otherwise. Critic: “Oh... there are all these negatives!” Me: “No, there are no negatives, this car is perfect.” And I bet even this comment will receive negative comments.
I have one complain.. knock it off with summer tires rolling out the factory.. there's plenty of performance all season outhere like continental tires .. K that's all :)
noxnyc23 Actually yes, I agree. I live in San Diego and drove my car up to Mammoth on the stock tires. I was fishtailing without even trying. So I got a secondary set of 18” x 8.5” T6S wheels w/ 245/40/R18 Blizzak WS90 tires. It’s an investment but you just swap between seasons. It is much better than having one set of All Seasons.
TheU2bstud I have an old 2014 sti in nj and we get blizzard and all sorts of weather and I have a performance all season tires 👍🏼 thank god for subarus i hate to say this but superior all wheel drive coz I've driven audis and I'm more comftable with my sti when there's blizzard happening .. I was gna go with summer tires because this car with summer tires is a diff beast , and a set of winter but all season tires with subarus all wheel drive is plenty good enough trust me I have driven on a day we're it's just lifted trucks and snow plows out on the road and had no issues lol.. love subarus 👍🏼
I got one 2 days ago. It's amazing and it sure does move. Yes there are faster cars but for $36,900 its great fun
Kind of getting outdated tbh
Kind of? The STI has been outdated for like 10 years.
@@467076 King for 10 years! lol
That's not how the dccd works
Hello Andrew! Haha, another parcours action part in the video, paired with some breakdance as well!! :D 5 secs from 0-60 mph for a STI is not very fast, I guess! The nice powerful turbo charged boxer engine with 310 hp is exactly the one that is missing the BRZ! :D Nice suede and red accents! Steering headlights as a standard is indeed a nice treat! Thanks for sharing your experiences with this new iteration of the STI! Greetings from Munich!
Haha you're always on the move! Lol Tokyo, Munich, Miami... Sounds like fun! 😁
16/22 mpg lord have mercy
My 2015 STI bought brand new in NY put 5000 miles on it only lost 10k trading in for an Suv Going to buy another one for 2020 or the S209
You miss it? Or you kept it?
@@C_Suarez I miss it great car
@@BlazinSpeed so you didn’t get the chance to buy again? I hear ya man
Bro if your going to rev the car... rev the car ffs
brand new car, its not broken in yet lol
@@Car00071 Fine but then just forget about the revving :-). Exclude it altogether. Also... cant properly review a performance car you cant rev so how much validity does the review have?
@@Nickubus99 well it’s the same car as a 2018 so if you want to watch a performance review watch someone with a press car wrx. Those get best the hell out of. You tubers who use dealer cars don’t beat them since someone is gonna buy them.
@@Car00071 Cant argue with that. I think we both make valid points though. Also its not that deep, I just wanted to hear the beast.
@@Nickubus99 yep. I wish subaru would provide press cars to more TH-camrs too.
@14:55 how did you pronounce Porsche??!?!?
this car is oldschool look. 90s JDM lol
Read the manual. That’s not how the DCCD works. It doesn’t make it front or rear wheel biased.
Very disappointed with subaru not making the 2020 special. The rims are the same as the base model from the previous years. My 2017 Limited STI is likely my last STI i will ever buy.
nice
When we can see the 2021 sti
Do you need to upgrade your fuel system if you have a intake and a catback?
You need a tune when installing an intake. Catback no tune needed.
Any reviews coming for jaguars or land rovers?
Maybe... Last time I didn't get to drive so we shall see 😁
The changes are too minor. Prices are high. I just bought a Kia Stinger GT for $32k. That's a way better buy and a better car.
Subaru's audio has always been horrible. I hope you didn't up play this. I have a 2019 WRX with Apple Android carplay and it is absolutely horrible when it comes to sound. The louder you turn it the more it decides to go to one side of the car or turn down.
This guy is literally overselling everything. It's pretty annoying but somewhat understandable. He's a relatively small channel so I'm sure it's tougher for him to get dealerships to give him cars to review. If he gave them negative reviews they'd probably dump him pretty quick.
The car probably has the Kicker Speaker and tweeter options installed. There is definitely a difference between the standard speakers and the the Kickers. Are there are better speakers out available? Yes. However, if you want them installed, you will need to do it yourself. Some people will put in the work others won't.
The 2020 base sound system sucks balls. I upgraded everything to jl
Agreed. Subaru sound systems makes Honda's sound like a Lexus.
@@JJ-ls7fq it's funny you say this I have a 2012 Honda Accord as well and the sound system is pretty close to Subaru and how terrible the quality is. They make it to where you have to upgrade the sound system to get anything halfway decent. I love the interface of the Subaru. It's just the sound quality doesn't match it.
dude Apple in York PA never has STIs around lol
waked war I live in York too they really don’t and my brother just bought a 2020 STi today from Faulkner Subaru in mechanicsburg and I’m so jealous lol it’s my dream car
They got 2 right now
Do you have to lift the thing under the shifter to shift into any gear? Or is that just for going into rear?
Just reverse 👍
It's just a reverse lockout thing.
What part of PA were you driving at around 3:05 ?
The road looks familiar.
Probably York for this one 👍
@@goldpony I was thinking of a road here closer to NEPA.
Just got my 2020 STI. Thanks for the review, brother!
do these cars have rev matching?
no
All manuals have rev matching as long as they have a competent driver. If you want auto rev matching just get an automatic.
I love this car father please help me make enough money one day to buy this
drunk and Cory I just financed a 2018 STI at 18 years old on minimum wage, ballin on a budget spend your money wisely
Ronny Varner On minimum wage?! I hope you had a huge down payment, otherwise it would be hell trying to afford this thing. I have a ‘15 STi, so speaking from experience lol.
Dont eat expensive stuff so you can save. Cup noddles is only 25 cents just add water and you will be able to buy a subbie.
Save up 15k for a down payment and payments will only be like $350.
Chris Wilson Pretty much spot on. If down payment gets you to $19-$20K for the amount of the loan, then you’re looking at monthly payments of $350-365
First!!!
I've seen alot of review video's, had a 12sti and 15wrx. Looking for a 21sti. This is a new car the dealership is letting you put miles on? It blows my mind, if I was buying new, anything more that 5-7 miles I would consider used and want an appropriate discount.
Does it still have rev hang on this 2020?
Nope
Y’all I remember way back last year or something they said 2020 was gonna getting a new changed model entirely to use for the next few years and had a concept of it (didn’t think it would be final but still something new)
What happened to that?
Probably next year. Go to google put the search results on last month, and enter Subaru STi. They’re saying minimum of 400hp, and will have the front end of the Levorg hatchback
Looks exactly like a 2018 sti....i thought there was supposed to be major changes?
2022 model is going to be a complete redesign and new engine
nope@@Zer0Pr0x
The rims on the 2020 are disgusting lol I recently bought the 2019 STI
Seems like a pretty harsh word to use. I think they're alright.
This thing is less fuel efficient than a V8 😨
@@stupidboy1746 Oh yea lol my best friend's amg c63s is at 18 mpg meanwhile im getting 16.3 mpg
Same design but with some brushed silver
keep trying to make yourself feel better. you wish you had a 2020
You didn't let the car break-in. You left your hand on the shifter. You held 12 with your left hand to try to steer. You need a little coaching bro
Not as good as you obviously lol... I'm here to enjoy cars so squash the negativity life's too short for that. Stay Positive! 😁
Wheels aren’t new, same wheels just machined lol Subaru
You look a bit like Johnny Knoxville here
Looks like the wing is smaller or am I tripping?🤨
You smoking too much cartnite
You have got to stop using the weird music in the background. Please, stop it.
The background music is terrible, makes me not want to watch the video.
💨🌬💎💎
Not a review. More like an advertisement.
Well, he likes the Subarus
Its tiring to drive a manual. Paddle shifters are a blast. 300hp not fun anymore.
Hi, how long turbo can last,and it's expensive to replace it.
@Charlie Lucky Thanks..... thinking to buy outback XT.
@@amdreym newer engine with different turbo. But if you maintain it properly it will last you at least 200k miles.
What's with the clown music playing in the background?
It's for you exclusively
@@eeshunique That's what I was hoping :)
same old sh**
Its actually about roughly about 6 sec from 0-60 and @1:34 , you can really tell how bad the Subaru paint is.. Orange peel anyone?
This thing is less fuel efficient than a V8 😨
I have an older STI but still the 2.5lt and get 9.8Lts to the 100km or 24.00 MPG
Id like to own one but I'm not a vaping douchebag.
nothing new here for the 2020 STI. Get a 2019 it has all the same shit but better lookin wheels
Subaru must be able to produce an STI that gets better mpg. Such shitty gas mileage.
I've got the answer to all of your WRX, STi, Forester, Outback and Ascent engine problems.
A little history lesson. Subaru manufactures 80% of their vehicles in Japan. Japan has had a negative birth rate for decades, paired with highly restrictive immigration policies. Subaru's stock value quadrupled between 2012 and 2016. Now ask yourself, how does an automaker supply such a rapid increase in demand and growth to an international market, while manufacturing cars within Japan, utilizing a domestic workforce for which the worker numbers needed do not physically exist? Tada. Over work the shit out of your domestic employees, and utilize a slew of subsidiary companies employing foreign migrant asylum seeking workers on temporary work permits to fulfill your supply chain.
Sorry to break it to you folks, your "Made in Japan" WRX STi is actually made by asylum seeking migrant workers employed by 3rd parties living in Ota, Japan who could care less about the quality of your vehicle because they are more concerned about the food they need to put on the table when 30 percent of their wages are stolen by their broker. Subaru knows all of this but can say its not their problem as they are not directly employed by them. Oh and the Japanese domestic workers that do work on your car? Well they routinely work ridiculous overtime and are not paid for it. In 2016 a worker committed suicide at the plant in Ginza when he was forced to 105 hours of unpaid overtime in a month.
There is the source of all of your ringland failures, bent connecting rods, slipped bearings and heavy oil consumption.
If Subaru actually cared about the people that manufactured their cars instead of over working and extorting their domestic and migrant workers, non of these QC problems would exit.
As consumers, you have the power to force a company to change its ways and create a safe, fair work environment for its employees. Stop buying Subaru products and watch the quality of your vehicle go through the roof.
Amen.
Ruined the wheels.... ugly!
outdated and cheap looking car...you're better off buying the type r with the fake carbon fiber. at least it looks better.
Gold pony?? Lol gay
Old gamer tag lol but yea kinda sounds like a brony thing or something! 😆