Heh you can drive what you want just don't expect me to be impressed when you're driving an automatic. Though I really do understand not wanting a manual when you have commutes with heavy traffic. As for Auto Enthusiast mentioning long drives that's not a valid reason to go the automatic route imo you aren't saving much MPG at all. If that was your primary concern buy a Honda Civic Si or something.
@@LonerB-oner Too late, this guy got broken down by the internet and decided to turn to manual. Watching his videos is like watching an internal struggle from CVT to manual.. very sad... This is what happens when you let what people say get to your head.
As a fellow WRX owner, I don't feel that the CVT WRX owners need to explain their decision to me. I completely understand- if you only have one car that needs to be both sporty and practical, the WRX is a great choice, even with the CVT. And I'm sure that many will tell you that turbocharged engines and CVT transmissions go together like peanut butter and jelly, as the turbo can always stay on boost. Sure there is a slight weight penalty with the CVT, and some may feel that the car may not be as engaging to drive as a MT, but there will always be compromises.
weight penalty on the transmission? cvt is actually lighter than conventional planetary gear....but yeah....can't upgrade it for more power and it was build to fail after the car lifetime (metal fatigue)
AcheLone, The numbers speak for themselves. According to the Subaru spec sheet for the 2018 WRX, the automatic transmission adds 130 lbs over the manual when comparing equivalent trim levels. WRX Premium MT: 3344 lb WRX Premium AT: 3474 lb WRX Limited MT: 3369 lb WRX Limited AT: 3499 lb
It's funny that everyone thinks just because it's a fast car that people are going to drive it fast enough to reach it's full potential. You're most likely going to drive it like it's a Corolla; following speed limits and stop/go traffic. Let's stop pretending anyone here is a professional race car driver. The added weight has absolutely no bearing on any arguement regarding the drive and performance in real life driving.
CVTs are actually rare. For every dealership I went to they had six manual wrx for every cvt one. CVTs are not making manuals extinct at least with the WRX. I think people are just mad Subaru gives an option to people. To me it's great to give that option.
Growing up as a teenager and young adult (currently 27). I found myself bombarded with people who always said that driving a manual gives you more of a controlled rush over your cars performance. I TOTALLY get why people love manual transmissions. Let me be clear, IT DOES NOT SUIT ME. I don’t care to constantly have to use a clutch pedal along with the gas and brake pedal, especially in heavy traffic. I am a merchandiser so that means I drive quite a bit from store to store. I’ve always been a huge lover of Subaru’s. My first car ever was a 2008 Subaru Impreza, STILL HAVE IT TODAY. I love the WRX and will be purchasing one next year. Yes, I will get the CVT. I WANT the 268HP the wrx puts out, I want the symmetrical AWD because I live in the midwest, I want the majorly upgraded interior from the 08-14 generation Subaru’s, I want to be able to easily modify my Subaru to make it look sharper and more aggressive on the outside. If that makes me a villain, then call me evil. Manual transmissions just don’t do it for me.
I drive in traffic about 50 minutes/day and the MT is okay. The 17+ (which I have)apparently has a much lighter clutch. That being said, Ive tried the CVT, and its actually quite good. I don't get all the hate for CVT's. My only issue is, if people don't buy MT's, then they'll stop making them completely(which would be sad)
@@shrijanaryal4923 exactly. People who complain about driving manual shouldn't drive one. Since the first time i got the clutch to grab ive never had any regrets or wishing i had an automatic. Its boring lol
I currently drive a Focus ST which as many of you probably know is offered only in a manual. I need an automatic because the traffic in Portland Oregon is absurd and I need to commute in and out of the city for college starting this fall. This is going to be a perfect compromise for me. Get what works for you everyone, as someone who drives a manual now, don't let it affect your decision. at the end of the day the people who tell you to get a manual arent going to be driving that fat clutch in traffic when the time comes.
As far as modding the cvt, it is very underestimated. Join a cvt page, alot of us have over 10k miles on a stage 3 tune. The torque is what kills, but if you get a cvt cooler and get a way to monitor the temps your goochy. They also make a torque converter (that ill never buy because $$$) but installing that bad boy you can almost double your torque no problem.
WRX is my dream car it has AWD and carries decent power and has good safety ratings and it’s good on gas!. Really perfect cars for anyone in New England or snow areas.
I think you made a great choice personally. I purchased my 2017 WRX automatic almost a year ago and I agree with you when you say it’s the best commuter car you’ve ever had. I drive 120 miles a day and it has been one of the funnest cars to drive and I do not regret at all getting an automatic. It is super fuel efficient and has plenty of power plus all the extra safety equipment that the manual does not have. For example the eyesight. I couldn’t imagine driving without that now for the fact that it keeps the distance between the car in front and also will do you lane assist. And you can detect objects in front of it and in back of it to stop in case of emergency. That is one of the big things that sold me on this car. I love the fact that I can get 29 miles to the gallon with really sticky tires and I’ve gotten upwards of 38 miles to the gallon with less aggressive tires. Let me know how you still like yours after owning it for a few years.
I have a 2016 WRX with the CVT transmission, I ordered it that way because I wanted the eyesight system so I could order the adaptive cruise control. I’ve had it a couple years now and it’s unbelievabley good, there’s no way I will go back to any car that does not have adaptive cruise control. It’s perfect for long distance highway cruising and also makes it possible to drive without using the brake or gas pedals in stop and go traffic.
My wife gets a new 2019 limited with CVT and Eyesight. Ordered it last week. Its being built in Japan right now, and will be delivered in about 2 months. She's VERY excited! She has always driven manual, but is tired of that, and wants an auto. She also hates slow cars with no balls. Thats why I recommended a WRX Subaru with CVT.I get sick of all the masses "parroting" the same old regurgitated bullshit that they know nothing about. "Herd mentality". I would like to know what you think of the eyesight technology, and could you explain it a bit more? Thanks in advance.
It's the adaptive cruise control that uses the eyesight system to measure the distance of other cars, allowing you to maintain a safe constant spacing while driving. It works well for highway cruising and heavy slow stop and go traffic conditions, you can come to a complete stop and start again without placing your feet on the gas and brake pedals. The lane keeping is set to only auto steer if the car touches or crosses a lane marker, the system gives an audible alert and the steering mechanism turns the steering wheel back onto the road. It works so well that there is no way you will ever want to drive a car without those features.
TheMetalGuy852 you’re a fucking dick who gives other WRX owners a bad name. I don’t even have one and think you’re a fucking clown. I’d be embarrassed if I did but a wrx even in manual if asshats like you are part of the community
I am going to buy this one. Remember, if you live with someone who does not know how to drive manual (my wife), it is good to get a car which she can drive! I also have long commute with crazy traffic. I also want a wrx, hence CVT. If it did not have CVT I would'n't even consider it.
If you're one of those folks who really need your parents to pay partial price of the car or have folks in the house who refuses to drive a stick, the WRX CVT could be the only way you can get into one of these cars. That being said, the WRX with the CVT could be a great commuter & everyday ride, but then why not just get a comfortable daily commuter (e.g. a Camry or Accord) to start?
Thanks for making the video. Good information here. I currently own a 2010 Genesis coupe track 6 speed manual. Being caught in traffic and 500 mile days suck. Im about to sign on a 2019 wrx (wrb 65k miles) and am looking for validation for it being an auto. This videos makes me feel better. ❤
No worries about auto lmao. I understand I live in LA and personally driving through traffic in an auto is already tiring. Driving through 2-4 hour traffic with a manual is even worse....
had maybe 100 miles of manual driving experience and bought a 2017 wrx brand new and drove it off the lot, didn't stall it once thankfully. Was the most intense experience but love driving the car! (except in bumper to bumper traffic)
I disagree with the better gas mileage claim, but other than that, absolutely get what is best for you. Never get a manual just because most people think that is what you should get. Constant stop and go traffic in a big city, manual can be a pain in the ass for sure.
I’m looking to pick one of these up. No shame in auto. People that say manual is the only way to go are the same losers that live by the rule that you can’t wear a band’s shirt when you go to see them in concert. They take the first thing they’re ever told as gospel and never think for themselves. Driving can be fun, but it can also be a chore. No matter how fun a car is to drive, it’s not gonna take my mind off of my 45 minute to commute day in and day out.
You know my question is, if you wanted something easier to drive in a city (that's understandable) there's so many other great sporty automatic options that were around the price range of what that WRX probably ran you. And most of them would have been actual geared automatic transmissions, if this was entirely a preferential thing of you just wanting a WRX then it makes sense. But to me at least, if I'm gonna get a automatic (which I've considered thousands of times) I'd get one that's properly done. But hey if you're content with your car, it's your money enjoy it man, I just can't wrap my head around the CVT in the WRX, I know it mimics a 6 or a 8 speed, but the difference between mimic and real is unfortunately noticable when driving the auto.
I've seen plenty of people who have or used to own a manual WRX and some of them have said that the CVT is also fun to drive. In my opinion, it shouldn't even matter. A car is a car. Drive what makes you happy. I just hate hearing bad things about people who drive the automatic transmission
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Ill never understand the people who say manual sucks for city driving... I love it.. You get used to clutching very quick.. Yeah maybe a race clutch would suck in traffic, but I am just as happy to drive a manual in city and traffic as I would an automatic.
When someone uses traffic as a reason to want an automatic, they’re missing the point. You’re allowed to think, believe, and enjoy whatever you want. But you’re missing where the other side is coming from. In traffic you get to shift. That’s the whole point. If there wasn’t traffic, once you reach top gear, your car loses its differentiation from an automatic. Just say you don’t like shifting but you like fast cars. That’s fine. Traffic being annoying having to shift all the time? That’s the fun part if you like a manual.
Manuals are fun, shifting is fun. When you can go fast. Whats fun is going fast and controlling the gear through it. Constant stop and go in a manual is not.
Hope you’re a lot happier driving the manual now. In my experience driving both automatic and manuals, I’ve found manuals can withstand a beating a hell of a lot better, especially at the rev limit compared to any cvt slopbox automatic out there. Dual clutch can suck my nuts because when these spendy transmissions break down or even begin to show signs of needing anything repaired/replaced, you better have $2-3k tucked in your back pocket ready to get it fixed. Shit goes wrong in a manual, 9.9/10 times it’s because you need a new clutch. Easily a third the cost of a new or rebuilt automatic and typically is replaced without having to remove the whole transmission from the car. I get why people own automatics but considering the performance of the WRX, i feel it was a poor choice from Subaru to even offer this car with an automatic.
I want the CVT and I'm curious how good the new SPT CVT in the 2022 WRX is. I don't need to show off or screw around on the road, I don't care what people think, and I drove a stick every day for 10 years and I'm just sick of it (especially in California traffic or driving around SF). I like that the Auto has the manual mode, but my main thing is I want comfort while driving, and I want to let my friends drive it if I'm drunk or something. I do kinda wish it had a regular auto trans, but CVT's are just gonna keep getting better. If I'm gonna buy a manual, it's either gonna be a 10+ year old one to beat the crap out of, or a brand new STI after I win the lotto and want to make a bad decision.
I'm honestly so happy to just find out they make the cvt, I would love to drive a manual however not everyone wants a manual. And when people argue they prefer the automatic everyone just gets all pissy and defensive like oh, you don't like the same things I do? You're opinion is inferior, you're a fake car enthusiast bla bla bla. Like shut up... Not everyone has the same preferences. I'm so happy they make an automatic because I thought I would never be able to drive a wrx since I thought they only came standard, my right arm is messed up since birth and I can't drive stick, but the cvt gives me the chance to drive my own wrx someday. We are very fortuante to have options so stop the hate.
As an older ‘car guy’ and recently ‘ex motorcyclist’ - I have changed more gears than I could possibly total up. So, about to buy a new WRX - took a manual for a test drive and then the CVT. At my age, I want to both enjoy cruising along in a relaxed manner, then take on a few twisties and the occasional straight line burst - guess what? The CVT is perfect for me....so it gets the nod. I did have a 2013 Outback and hated the CVT, but it seems to be a whole different animal now 😎
I'm usually stuck in Toronto traffic for at least 1-2 hours each direction because I live away from the DT core. CVT was easily the best decision. I usually drive in manual mode which is fun but always could be better if it was a DCT. But really, what can you expect for under 40k CAD??
I have a limited 2006 auto....my car is BEAUTIFUL. Aftermarket headlights, borla turbo back, Perrin cold air, brand new Arctic white wrap, 18x9 oversteer rims and a 20% tint...but everyone still dicks cause it’s auto....even tho it gaps any stock WRX....
@@legoguy5944 Got my BRZ Auto for a steal too. I think it's because they don't receive a lot of love in my area so dealers are looking to make deals with nice and serious buyers. Also no regrets on getting an Auto, my friend with a Manual BRZ commented after he drove my car "I honestly should have test drove the Auto before I bought the Manual" and he worships manuals like they are the incarnation of god...
Preface - I'm all for manuals. I drive a 2016 Focus ST and love it to pieces. However, sometimes, when sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for example, I would die for an automatic transmission. Considering trading it for a WRX maybe next year and I will most likely buy it in an automatic. It's just a convenience thing for me. Can anyone agree?
Drive both - they are very different experiences IMO. Also drive a base STI as most of the WRXs with CVTs will be similar in pricing to the base STI (which, prior to tax and tags, can be negotiated down to around $32-33k). The WRX clutch is very light, so, in traffic I imagine it isn't going to be terrible. On the flip side, the STI clutch (and brakes and steering) are much heavier, and you may find you prefer one over the other. The STI is arguably the worst in traffic, but IMO it is by and far the most fun on open roads. You may also find that you have a preference for the standard vs. Recaro seats. The Recaro backrest is notably stiffer. The steering response LED headlights on the STI (and I believe they also come with the top trim WRX) are amazing.
Zac Paul in what dealership are negotiating a $38,000 car down to $32,000??? You realize there’s typically less than $1000 markup on new cars anymore...
was actually considering a manual car for my next, but i have a 50 minute drive everyday, and don’t know if it’s worth the city traffic either. i as well currently own a genesis coupe..
I cant believe people still angry about this. Like real shit you should get mad if a sports car doesnt offer the transmission you want. Like the new supra.
I went with the CVT because I want to be able to space out in traffic. Too much interaction with the vehicle has an adverse effect in my driving habits and temper.
I'm watching this video now as I'm considering a new WRX, but my research indicated problems/complaints with the manual transmission versions' clutches going out too soon.
Of the 20+ cars I've owned, they've all been auto. I can drive a manual, but I don't get that rush. It's more dread. I've been happiest driving autos My WRX, SVX, S4, Charger RT, Hemi Cherokee Maybe I'm lazy. But for the amount of miles I put on cars, my left calf and ankle appreciate my devotion to autos. Any someday, when I get that RS3, you know itll be auto too.
Geez...dread? I mean I understand that kinda feeling when you are a beginner with manuals and yes the sportier cars are less forgiving but...dread?! . You've been driving a lot longer than I have if you've been through 20+ cars so you know what you like. Different strokes and all that.
Comparing WRX CVT and WRX MT6 obviously CVT has more advanced FWD owing to VTD 45front/55rear. Whereas MT6 should be more robust transmission but with simpler awd implemented through viscous clutch 50/50.
I'm not a "manual or DIE" car fanatic. I understand yours, and many other buyers' decision to buy an automatic car. Hell, even I struggled with this myself, living in LA. My problem isn't with customers of this car. My problem is with Subaru. A CVT transmission fits well in an Impreza. It fits decently in a Legacy, or even maybe the Outback. Hell, I'll even make a concession and say it would work "fine" for the 3.6R models. But your halo performance car? Come on! I refuse to believe it would've been unprofitable for Subaru to go to ZF, grab a 6 or 7 speed auto transmission, and mate it to the WRX like everyone else has with nearly EVERYTHING performance oriented. If FCA can do it with a rental car Charger, then you bet your ass the crown prince of Subaru's lineup deserves it too. Is there maybe something I'm missing with the manufacturing process? Okay, maybe I'm wrong about ZF. What about the perfectly good auto that sits in the BRZ, which runs the SAME ENGINE sans turbo? Beef that 6-spd auto up a little bit to compensate for the power, and slap it in there! IT ALREADY EXISTS IN YOUR LINEUP. Instead, Subaru decided to pull a Nissan and stuff a blowhard CVT into the WRX. The result? Every single car journal on Earth that tested the Manual vs. the CVT WRX came up with nearly the same result: The CVT WRX posts 0-60 times roughly half a second (or in some cases, even more) SLOWER than the manual, rather than slightly FASTER, as a traditional AUTO WRX would've been. Had Subaru bestowed the WRX with a proper automatic, it could've pulled 0-60 times in the high sub-5 seconds, perhaps 4.9 as tested by journalists; but no. No such luck, because Subaru wants to force it's Econo-suckage down the throats of their PERFORMANCE fans too. I bought the manual. I still sometimes wonder how good the WRX could've been with a beefed up version of the BRZ's automatic transmission. What a shame; it could've been a poor man's Audi S4.
I live near and commute in Denver to work mon-fri 40 miles each way. Heavy traffic sucks enough in my 09 Forester xt. I plan on getting a wrx in the near future and will probably go with the cvt for convenience. I also have a 2 year old so grabbing stuff from anywhere I need to is substantially less of a hassle in an automatic. Don't get me wrong, I learned how do drive manual on a mitsu 3000gt, and it was a blast but when you can only practically have one car an auto is the way to go for me.
my 18 wrx cvt goes ok if your already rolling, but floor it from a dead stop, like trying to beat traffic on a right turn IT GOES NOWHERE. its embarrassing
Let me tell you something else on automatic does: not letting you beat the shit out of it. It actually lasts longer. I love a manual just as much as anyone else but it's a recipe for disaster long term..
@@AutoEnthusiast yea I think im just gonna get a cvt since I'm gonna spend like 30 to 40 grand I wanna enjoy it not have it be a pain regardless like vid keep it up thanks for the heart
Suffer the traffic during the week, and then when Saturday morning comes and you roll the windows down on a warm morning and you are able to go thru the gears as you choose, you’ll be glad you went MT.
Absolutely love my 2016 auto. But the guy at my complex legit stuck a note on my car. To not park next to him. Cause it an auto. Other than that we got like identical cars.
I drive in Manhattan daily..got a 17 crosstrek brand new.. have 64k on the car..i sometimes regret getting the CVT but maybe in Manhattan traffic daily I would have burned a clutch out.
The CVT seems to be the most misunderstood transmission from what I hear. Unfortunately people will blindly follow the herds.... My new car has CVT and I love it😀
CVT are good when they’re new, but after 5-7 years they’re not holding up very well like any other automatic trans. Good luck nice car I’m looking to get one
I am thinking about getting a auto or manual and I am leaning towards auto because when I go to college I want to go local and stopping for tolls would probably start to be a burden change my mind
The WRX boxer engine just cant handle being at such high revs all the time from the CVT, my buddy has had to take his into the shop 4 times in 1 year for pistons and shit breaking, its just too much power. This car in manual is a beast tho and the engine and transmission work great, but the auto IS slightly faster, you just have the tradeoff of the sound of almost max rev the entire time you drive.
Personally I don't get why people think driving manual in traffic is hard - you get used to it and it makes driving in traffic more interesting and less road rage inducing, frankly
I've driven manuals for 16 years and it's safe to say they are NOT fun in heavy traffic, especially the sportier cars. Sure a little humdrum Toyota Camry putts along just fine with stop and go but you are going to get very tired and irritated with that situation in a Subaru WRX.
motomusiq the new one isn’t too bad, I just felt like it was so grabby I couldn’t get used to it, in the couple test drives I went on. Then again, I hadn’t driven a manual car in a while back then.
CVTs are brilliant transmissions; too bad ignorant public and media talk trash in pure ignorance and the car companies didn't stick to their guns and started making fake gearing, ruining the entire point ... being able to be in peak efficiency or peak power on demand and stay there as long as requested. I'll either get a STI or a CVT WRX. I either will be rowing the gears all the time; or never. I'm almost certainly getting an STI; but if not, the CVT will be just fine. p.s. only small wang fools worry about it and talk down to others. It is their problem and self loathing they are projecting. They aren't true car enthusiasts either. They aggravate everyone everywhere ... ford vs chevy, domestic vs import, fwd vs rwd vs awd, auto vs cvt vs manual vs dct, LS swaps, wankel rotary hate, etc etc. You can't please miserable people and it isn't our duty to. They can live in despair and we can laugh when they spout nonsense ;)
Nice video. Better MPG not according to the manufacture. I get why you bought it. I wish it was like the 370z the auto is better and faster CVT was a mistake buy the factory.
dont be embarrass bro it doesent mean anything just because you dont know how to drive a manual car. enjoy what you driving👍🏽 dont listen to this people that will tell you to drive a manual car to be enthusiast or man those lines they say.
i agree with the auto but my gripe is you can't add more power like the brz. I plan on leasing a new car and getting rid of toyota but want to be able to make a daily user look like a track car. heavily deciding on either the brz or wrx but might just test drive both.
I moved to Pennsylvania and it snows here so I want a car with AWD. I also want something sporty/fast but don't plan on doing any power mods. So the cvt would be fine for me? Also I thought if you wanted to mod you would buy the sti.
This speaks to me. I live in a city and drive 40 minutes to work each way. I have wanted a WRX for 18 years, but there is no way this is going to be my daily and a manual. I drove two manual cars, they were great, but I lived in a small town at the time, so it wasn’t a big deal. Do you still own the car? And regrets?
AUTO DOESN'T SUCK. CVT DOES. Worst driving experience ever+no acceleration at all. CVT is very "green" tho', it makes you hate driving with a passion. Modern double clutch auto transmissions don't suck at all. Also are more reliable and cheaper to manufacture and repair.
Subaru CVTs are very much different from the other CVTs, particularly Subaru's new CVT "Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT)". If you drive a Subaru with the SPT, you would think you are driving a car that has a DCT. Gear shifting is that fast without any rubber band feel when the paddle shifters are used.
you should always use the e-brake in an automatic car. I also giggled with this comment lol. Parking at an incline with all shear stress and translational forces on a automatic trans is a big no no, and the exact reason cars are equipment with ebrakes. Just fyi.
@@AutoEnthusiast Good info I meant no disrespect and I wasn’t poking fun at you it was just the situation. Long time watcher of your videos I clearly enjoy your content as I too drive a WRX. I just have never seen anyone use an e-brake in an auto so I was laughing at the situation. Do you like you manual now that you have more than your old CVT? 21’wrx premium manual, in Detroit here! Also sorry for the super late reply lol
I just got a 2017 premium with the cvt, it has 94k miles on it but I got it anyway because I’ve always wanted one. I got the extended warranty with powertrain as well. Was my decision a bad one?
Step 1: Buy manual WRX (or if you like wasting money the CVT) Step 2: Rip out whichever shitty transmission you got Step 3: Replace with either sequential or DCT.
So it's been almost a year- any regrets or are you still happy? I want AWD and a little more power than an Impreza, but how is the trunk space in the WRX if I decide to give up my Impreza hatchback? I'm a commuter too and totally get the need for CVT...Thanks.
p_ dooley i have an Impreza 2.0i Premium and I would guess the trunk isn’t much different in the WRX, it’s fine for me. I have my old 12” Kicker sub in it that I’ve had forever and still can fit my big bag of golf clubs and other shit. I’m satisfied with it
Lol at the amount of people in the comments that can't drive manual. And I average 150km daily in rush hour traffic in manual and its not bad especially with modern tech so I don't see the excuse not to for a sporty car. If it's a econ box sure. Not for a fun car
big question .With the cvt r accelerating hard does it still feel fast like push your head back like when driving a manual ? the cvt seems so linear almost like an electric car .All the videos i've seen doesn't look or feel fast to me .The paddle shifting seems pointless?
Who cares what people said, you pay for the car, drive what you want.
Well said. I wish everyone thought this way too!
Heh you can drive what you want just don't expect me to be impressed when you're driving an automatic. Though I really do understand not wanting a manual when you have commutes with heavy traffic. As for Auto Enthusiast mentioning long drives that's not a valid reason to go the automatic route imo you aren't saving much MPG at all. If that was your primary concern buy a Honda Civic Si or something.
Ziegfried82 no one cares if you’re impressed or not. I don’t buy what I want to impress strangers
@@LonerB-oner Too late, this guy got broken down by the internet and decided to turn to manual. Watching his videos is like watching an internal struggle from CVT to manual.. very sad... This is what happens when you let what people say get to your head.
Your right I would buy what I want to make me happy not other people
As a fellow WRX owner, I don't feel that the CVT WRX owners need to explain their decision to me. I completely understand- if you only have one car that needs to be both sporty and practical, the WRX is a great choice, even with the CVT.
And I'm sure that many will tell you that turbocharged engines and CVT transmissions go together like peanut butter and jelly, as the turbo can always stay on boost. Sure there is a slight weight penalty with the CVT, and some may feel that the car may not be as engaging to drive as a MT, but there will always be compromises.
weight penalty on the transmission? cvt is actually lighter than conventional planetary gear....but yeah....can't upgrade it for more power and it was build to fail after the car lifetime (metal fatigue)
AcheLone, The numbers speak for themselves. According to the Subaru spec sheet for the 2018 WRX, the automatic transmission adds 130 lbs over the manual when comparing equivalent trim levels.
WRX Premium MT: 3344 lb
WRX Premium AT: 3474 lb
WRX Limited MT: 3369 lb
WRX Limited AT: 3499 lb
my bad....actually....my head was comparing to normal auto transmission......thanks for correcting me
It's funny that everyone thinks just because it's a fast car that people are going to drive it fast enough to reach it's full potential. You're most likely going to drive it like it's a Corolla; following speed limits and stop/go traffic. Let's stop pretending anyone here is a professional race car driver. The added weight has absolutely no bearing on any arguement regarding the drive and performance in real life driving.
it does on fuel consumption....but who cares really with this kind of car....
CVTs are actually rare. For every dealership I went to they had six manual wrx for every cvt one. CVTs are not making manuals extinct at least with the WRX. I think people are just mad Subaru gives an option to people. To me it's great to give that option.
💯 right becaus not all peeps wants to drive manual theres alot of people in this world that drives AT car.
Growing up as a teenager and young adult (currently 27). I found myself bombarded with people who always said that driving a manual gives you more of a controlled rush over your cars performance. I TOTALLY get why people love manual transmissions. Let me be clear, IT DOES NOT SUIT ME. I don’t care to constantly have to use a clutch pedal along with the gas and brake pedal, especially in heavy traffic. I am a merchandiser so that means I drive quite a bit from store to store. I’ve always been a huge lover of Subaru’s. My first car ever was a 2008 Subaru Impreza, STILL HAVE IT TODAY. I love the WRX and will be purchasing one next year. Yes, I will get the CVT. I WANT the 268HP the wrx puts out, I want the symmetrical AWD because I live in the midwest, I want the majorly upgraded interior from the 08-14 generation Subaru’s, I want to be able to easily modify my Subaru to make it look sharper and more aggressive on the outside. If that makes me a villain, then call me evil. Manual transmissions just don’t do it for me.
Christian Valencia What year have you bought the wrx in? Will you be waiting for 2019?
you probably just cant drive manual. lol
dark_ekko chill dawg. I said next year. I’m saving up for a fat stack on a down payment. 😂😂
Christian Valencia huh?
infiniah I wouldn’t know because I’ve never been behind the wheel of a manual transmission vehicle.
I drive in traffic about 50 minutes/day and the MT is okay. The 17+ (which I have)apparently has a much lighter clutch. That being said, Ive tried the CVT, and its actually quite good. I don't get all the hate for CVT's. My only issue is, if people don't buy MT's, then they'll stop making them completely(which would be sad)
driving a manual in boston... during rush hour... everyday.... you have to be crazy to do it.
agreed
I do a reverse commute out of boston in a manual 2018. Its great :) and boston is fucking sweet to drive.... at 3 am
Boston? Lol try California 7am weekday traffic
I live in boston. Drive brz manual everyday in crazy traffic where 8 miles take more than an hour. Clutch is light and its still fun. Why not ?
@@shrijanaryal4923 exactly. People who complain about driving manual shouldn't drive one. Since the first time i got the clutch to grab ive never had any regrets or wishing i had an automatic. Its boring lol
I currently drive a Focus ST which as many of you probably know is offered only in a manual. I need an automatic because the traffic in Portland Oregon is absurd and I need to commute in and out of the city for college starting this fall. This is going to be a perfect compromise for me. Get what works for you everyone, as someone who drives a manual now, don't let it affect your decision. at the end of the day the people who tell you to get a manual arent going to be driving that fat clutch in traffic when the time comes.
As far as modding the cvt, it is very underestimated. Join a cvt page, alot of us have over 10k miles on a stage 3 tune. The torque is what kills, but if you get a cvt cooler and get a way to monitor the temps your goochy. They also make a torque converter (that ill never buy because $$$) but installing that bad boy you can almost double your torque no problem.
Part of the FB group. Best group imo on FB.
WRX is my dream car it has AWD and carries decent power and has good safety ratings and it’s good on gas!. Really perfect cars for anyone in New England or snow areas.
I think you made a great choice personally. I purchased my 2017 WRX automatic almost a year ago and I agree with you when you say it’s the best commuter car you’ve ever had. I drive 120 miles a day and it has been one of the funnest cars to drive and I do not regret at all getting an automatic. It is super fuel efficient and has plenty of power plus all the extra safety equipment that the manual does not have. For example the eyesight. I couldn’t imagine driving without that now for the fact that it keeps the distance between the car in front and also will do you lane assist. And you can detect objects in front of it and in back of it to stop in case of emergency. That is one of the big things that sold me on this car. I love the fact that I can get 29 miles to the gallon with really sticky tires and I’ve gotten upwards of 38 miles to the gallon with less aggressive tires. Let me know how you still like yours after owning it for a few years.
I have a 2016 WRX with the CVT transmission, I ordered it that way because I wanted the eyesight system so I could order the adaptive cruise control. I’ve had it a couple years now and it’s unbelievabley good, there’s no way I will go back to any car that does not have adaptive cruise control. It’s perfect for long distance highway cruising and also makes it possible to drive without using the brake or gas pedals in stop and go traffic.
So bummed I don't have it on mine.
Thank you, that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said about I me.
My wife gets a new 2019 limited with CVT and Eyesight. Ordered it last week. Its being built in Japan right now, and will be delivered in about 2 months. She's VERY excited! She has always driven manual, but is tired of that, and wants an auto. She also hates slow cars with no balls. Thats why I recommended a WRX Subaru with CVT.I get sick of all the masses "parroting" the same old regurgitated bullshit that they know nothing about.
"Herd mentality". I would like to know what you think of the eyesight technology, and could you explain it a bit more? Thanks in advance.
It's the adaptive cruise control that uses the eyesight system to measure the distance of other cars, allowing you to maintain a safe constant spacing while driving. It works well for highway cruising and heavy slow stop and go traffic conditions, you can come to a complete stop and start again without placing your feet on the gas and brake pedals. The lane keeping is set to only auto steer if the car touches or crosses a lane marker, the system gives an audible alert and the steering mechanism turns the steering wheel back onto the road. It works so well that there is no way you will ever want to drive a car without those features.
TheMetalGuy852 you’re a fucking dick who gives other WRX owners a bad name. I don’t even have one and think you’re a fucking clown. I’d be embarrassed if I did but a wrx even in manual if asshats like you are part of the community
I am going to buy this one. Remember, if you live with someone who does not know how to drive manual (my wife), it is good to get a car which she can drive! I also have long commute with crazy traffic. I also want a wrx, hence CVT. If it did not have CVT I would'n't even consider it.
If you're one of those folks who really need your parents to pay partial price of the car or have folks in the house who refuses to drive a stick, the WRX CVT could be the only way you can get into one of these cars. That being said, the WRX with the CVT could be a great commuter & everyday ride, but then why not just get a comfortable daily commuter (e.g. a Camry or Accord) to start?
This is really reassuring my after buying my cvt
I drive a manual right now but I’m considering an automatic for my next car since the traffic in my area is unbearable.
Autos are becoming faster and more efficient than human shifting. And you can control shifts still so there is plenty fun to be had.
The first part is correct, the second not so much. It is about the engagement and being part of the transmission.
Thanks for making the video. Good information here.
I currently own a 2010 Genesis coupe track 6 speed manual. Being caught in traffic and 500 mile days suck.
Im about to sign on a 2019 wrx (wrb 65k miles) and am looking for validation for it being an auto. This videos makes me feel better. ❤
No worries about auto lmao. I understand I live in LA and personally driving through traffic in an auto is already tiring. Driving through 2-4 hour traffic with a manual is even worse....
I'm with you I got wrx with cvt its good. Especially in big city, not going to regret it.
nice enjoy it👍🏽 dont let haters keep you from not to enjoy it.
I can’t drive stick and I’m damn well not going to destroy a $40,000 car. So cvt it is.
had maybe 100 miles of manual driving experience and bought a 2017 wrx brand new and drove it off the lot, didn't stall it once thankfully. Was the most intense experience but love driving the car! (except in bumper to bumper traffic)
I disagree with the better gas mileage claim, but other than that, absolutely get what is best for you. Never get a manual just because most people think that is what you should get. Constant stop and go traffic in a big city, manual can be a pain in the ass for sure.
Coggy Sprockets the mpg numbered favor the manual. 20 city 27 highway. As for the cvt 18 city 24 highway
agreed buy car that you want not what they told you so👍🏽
I can’t picture or imagine my WRX as an automatic. I love the manual and everything that comes with it.
Same, I've been driving manuals for over 15 years but the WRX is another beast entirely. I LOVE IT!
Aussie Shane
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I’m looking to pick one of these up. No shame in auto. People that say manual is the only way to go are the same losers that live by the rule that you can’t wear a band’s shirt when you go to see them in concert. They take the first thing they’re ever told as gospel and never think for themselves.
Driving can be fun, but it can also be a chore. No matter how fun a car is to drive, it’s not gonna take my mind off of my 45 minute to commute day in and day out.
You know my question is, if you wanted something easier to drive in a city (that's understandable) there's so many other great sporty automatic options that were around the price range of what that WRX probably ran you.
And most of them would have been actual geared automatic transmissions, if this was entirely a preferential thing of you just wanting a WRX then it makes sense.
But to me at least, if I'm gonna get a automatic (which I've considered thousands of times) I'd get one that's properly done.
But hey if you're content with your car, it's your money enjoy it man, I just can't wrap my head around the CVT in the WRX, I know it mimics a 6 or a 8 speed, but the difference between mimic and real is unfortunately noticable when driving the auto.
I've seen plenty of people who have or used to own a manual WRX and some of them have said that the CVT is also fun to drive. In my opinion, it shouldn't even matter. A car is a car. Drive what makes you happy. I just hate hearing bad things about people who drive the automatic transmission
Ill never understand the people who say manual sucks for city driving... I love it.. You get used to clutching very quick.. Yeah maybe a race clutch would suck in traffic, but I am just as happy to drive a manual in city and traffic as I would an automatic.
When someone uses traffic as a reason to want an automatic, they’re missing the point. You’re allowed to think, believe, and enjoy whatever you want. But you’re missing where the other side is coming from. In traffic you get to shift. That’s the whole point. If there wasn’t traffic, once you reach top gear, your car loses its differentiation from an automatic. Just say you don’t like shifting but you like fast cars. That’s fine. Traffic being annoying having to shift all the time? That’s the fun part if you like a manual.
Manuals are fun, shifting is fun. When you can go fast. Whats fun is going fast and controlling the gear through it. Constant stop and go in a manual is not.
The cvt makes sense for your daily commute.
Love my 2016 WRX CVT. Great MPG & performance.
Tell us about fuel economy
Great MPG? Brother I’m driving the same but will tell you a different story 💀💀💀🤌🏻
The Manual has considerably better mileage according to Subaru. Thanks for the vid though.
Hope you’re a lot happier driving the manual now. In my experience driving both automatic and manuals, I’ve found manuals can withstand a beating a hell of a lot better, especially at the rev limit compared to any cvt slopbox automatic out there. Dual clutch can suck my nuts because when these spendy transmissions break down or even begin to show signs of needing anything repaired/replaced, you better have $2-3k tucked in your back pocket ready to get it fixed. Shit goes wrong in a manual, 9.9/10 times it’s because you need a new clutch. Easily a third the cost of a new or rebuilt automatic and typically is replaced without having to remove the whole transmission from the car. I get why people own automatics but considering the performance of the WRX, i feel it was a poor choice from Subaru to even offer this car with an automatic.
I want the CVT and I'm curious how good the new SPT CVT in the 2022 WRX is. I don't need to show off or screw around on the road, I don't care what people think, and I drove a stick every day for 10 years and I'm just sick of it (especially in California traffic or driving around SF). I like that the Auto has the manual mode, but my main thing is I want comfort while driving, and I want to let my friends drive it if I'm drunk or something. I do kinda wish it had a regular auto trans, but CVT's are just gonna keep getting better. If I'm gonna buy a manual, it's either gonna be a 10+ year old one to beat the crap out of, or a brand new STI after I win the lotto and want to make a bad decision.
I'm honestly so happy to just find out they make the cvt, I would love to drive a manual however not everyone wants a manual. And when people argue they prefer the automatic everyone just gets all pissy and defensive like oh, you don't like the same things I do? You're opinion is inferior, you're a fake car enthusiast bla bla bla. Like shut up... Not everyone has the same preferences. I'm so happy they make an automatic because I thought I would never be able to drive a wrx since I thought they only came standard, my right arm is messed up since birth and I can't drive stick, but the cvt gives me the chance to drive my own wrx someday. We are very fortuante to have options so stop the hate.
As an older ‘car guy’ and recently ‘ex motorcyclist’ - I have changed more gears than I could possibly total up.
So, about to buy a new WRX - took a manual for a test drive and then the CVT. At my age, I want to both enjoy cruising along in a relaxed manner, then
take on a few twisties and the occasional straight line burst - guess what? The CVT is perfect for me....so it gets the nod. I did have a 2013 Outback and hated the CVT, but it seems to be a whole different animal now 😎
I'm usually stuck in Toronto traffic for at least 1-2 hours each direction because I live away from the DT core. CVT was easily the best decision. I usually drive in manual mode which is fun but always could be better if it was a DCT. But really, what can you expect for under 40k CAD??
I have a limited 2006 auto....my car is BEAUTIFUL. Aftermarket headlights, borla turbo back, Perrin cold air, brand new Arctic white wrap, 18x9 oversteer rims and a 20% tint...but everyone still dicks cause it’s auto....even tho it gaps any stock WRX....
man i aint worrying about those people. they can hate all day drive what you like they aint paying your car payments.
Dude I spend 2 hours in Boston traffic a day I’m not going back to manual I did it for years no thanks
I miss an auto for sure, but you can get a base manual for almost 4 grand cheaper. Ill suffer traffic for 4 grand
J P77 Lmao. I hear you on that 👌
Whats funny is i got my cvt premium cheaper then a base standard. Dont ask why because i dunno XD its witch craft but i payed 23k for mine new
@@legoguy5944 Got my BRZ Auto for a steal too. I think it's because they don't receive a lot of love in my area so dealers are looking to make deals with nice and serious buyers.
Also no regrets on getting an Auto, my friend with a Manual BRZ commented after he drove my car "I honestly should have test drove the Auto before I bought the Manual" and he worships manuals like they are the incarnation of god...
@@Eugeneden2010 alot of this people thinks if you are driving AT car your not a car enthusiast wich is funny.
just got my ‘18 wrx premium AT and its great! least im part of the subie crew now
Preface - I'm all for manuals. I drive a 2016 Focus ST and love it to pieces. However, sometimes, when sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for example, I would die for an automatic transmission. Considering trading it for a WRX maybe next year and I will most likely buy it in an automatic. It's just a convenience thing for me. Can anyone agree?
Drive both - they are very different experiences IMO. Also drive a base STI as most of the WRXs with CVTs will be similar in pricing to the base STI (which, prior to tax and tags, can be negotiated down to around $32-33k). The WRX clutch is very light, so, in traffic I imagine it isn't going to be terrible. On the flip side, the STI clutch (and brakes and steering) are much heavier, and you may find you prefer one over the other. The STI is arguably the worst in traffic, but IMO it is by and far the most fun on open roads. You may also find that you have a preference for the standard vs. Recaro seats. The Recaro backrest is notably stiffer. The steering response LED headlights on the STI (and I believe they also come with the top trim WRX) are amazing.
Zac Paul in what dealership are negotiating a $38,000 car down to $32,000??? You realize there’s typically less than $1000 markup on new cars anymore...
MT is a good weekend car. You dont need a manual to justify being a car enthusiast unless you are a teenager!😀😀😫
lol right
It’s your car who cares at least it comes with paddle shifters lmao
was actually considering a manual car for my next, but i have a 50 minute drive everyday, and don’t know if it’s worth the city traffic either. i as well currently own a genesis coupe..
I cant believe people still angry about this. Like real shit you should get mad if a sports car doesnt offer the transmission you want. Like the new supra.
right lol it will never end always will be an issue. to alot of people like damn. soon alot of cars will be electric.
I went with the CVT because I want to be able to space out in traffic. Too much interaction with the vehicle has an adverse effect in my driving habits and temper.
agreed
Great video, this will be my next car and I am going with an Automatic too!
I'm watching this video now as I'm considering a new WRX, but my research indicated problems/complaints with the manual transmission versions' clutches going out too soon.
Of the 20+ cars I've owned, they've all been auto. I can drive a manual, but I don't get that rush. It's more dread.
I've been happiest driving autos My WRX, SVX, S4, Charger RT, Hemi Cherokee
Maybe I'm lazy.
But for the amount of miles I put on cars, my left calf and ankle appreciate my devotion to autos.
Any someday, when I get that RS3, you know itll be auto too.
Geez...dread? I mean I understand that kinda feeling when you are a beginner with manuals and yes the sportier cars are less forgiving but...dread?! . You've been driving a lot longer than I have if you've been through 20+ cars so you know what you like. Different strokes and all that.
John Stepp bragging about how many cars you own makes you a saint?
Just purchased a 2015 a couple of months ago. Might end up being my favorite car
Comparing WRX CVT and WRX MT6 obviously CVT has more advanced FWD owing to VTD 45front/55rear. Whereas MT6 should be more robust transmission but with simpler awd implemented through viscous clutch 50/50.
I'm not a "manual or DIE" car fanatic. I understand yours, and many other buyers' decision to buy an automatic car. Hell, even I struggled with this myself, living in LA.
My problem isn't with customers of this car. My problem is with Subaru. A CVT transmission fits well in an Impreza. It fits decently in a Legacy, or even maybe the Outback. Hell, I'll even make a concession and say it would work "fine" for the 3.6R models. But your halo performance car? Come on!
I refuse to believe it would've been unprofitable for Subaru to go to ZF, grab a 6 or 7 speed auto transmission, and mate it to the WRX like everyone else has with nearly EVERYTHING performance oriented. If FCA can do it with a rental car Charger, then you bet your ass the crown prince of Subaru's lineup deserves it too.
Is there maybe something I'm missing with the manufacturing process? Okay, maybe I'm wrong about ZF. What about the perfectly good auto that sits in the BRZ, which runs the SAME ENGINE sans turbo? Beef that 6-spd auto up a little bit to compensate for the power, and slap it in there! IT ALREADY EXISTS IN YOUR LINEUP.
Instead, Subaru decided to pull a Nissan and stuff a blowhard CVT into the WRX.
The result? Every single car journal on Earth that tested the Manual vs. the CVT WRX came up with nearly the same result: The CVT WRX posts 0-60 times roughly half a second (or in some cases, even more) SLOWER than the manual, rather than slightly FASTER, as a traditional AUTO WRX would've been. Had Subaru bestowed the WRX with a proper automatic, it could've pulled 0-60 times in the high sub-5 seconds, perhaps 4.9 as tested by journalists; but no.
No such luck, because Subaru wants to force it's Econo-suckage down the throats of their PERFORMANCE fans too.
I bought the manual. I still sometimes wonder how good the WRX could've been with a beefed up version of the BRZ's automatic transmission. What a shame; it could've been a poor man's Audi S4.
I live near and commute in Denver to work mon-fri 40 miles each way. Heavy traffic sucks enough in my 09 Forester xt. I plan on getting a wrx in the near future and will probably go with the cvt for convenience. I also have a 2 year old so grabbing stuff from anywhere I need to is substantially less of a hassle in an automatic. Don't get me wrong, I learned how do drive manual on a mitsu 3000gt, and it was a blast but when you can only practically have one car an auto is the way to go for me.
my 18 wrx cvt goes ok if your already rolling, but floor it from a dead stop, like trying to beat traffic on a right turn IT GOES NOWHERE. its embarrassing
Let me tell you something else on automatic does: not letting you beat the shit out of it. It actually lasts longer.
I love a manual just as much as anyone else but it's a recipe for disaster long term..
I want a manual wrx but 90 percent of my commute is traffic and 10 percent back roads
exactly why i have a CVT.
@@AutoEnthusiast yea I think im just gonna get a cvt since I'm gonna spend like 30 to 40 grand I wanna enjoy it not have it be a pain regardless like vid keep it up thanks for the heart
Suffer the traffic during the week, and then when Saturday morning comes and you roll the windows down on a warm morning and you are able to go thru the gears as you choose, you’ll be glad you went MT.
Absolutely love my 2016 auto. But the guy at my complex legit stuck a note on my car. To not park next to him. Cause it an auto. Other than that we got like identical cars.
I just drove an auto fucking wrx and fuck I love it more than manual
enjoy it brother👍🏽
I drive in Manhattan daily..got a 17 crosstrek brand new.. have 64k on the car..i sometimes regret getting the CVT but maybe in Manhattan traffic daily I would have burned a clutch out.
I wouldn’t make my worst enemy drive a stick in Pgh past the Edgewood swissvale exit during rush hour or a Steelers game
The CVT seems to be the most misunderstood transmission from what I hear.
Unfortunately people will blindly follow the herds....
My new car has CVT and I love it😀
Perfectly fine if you plan to drive it stock. My only regret with the CVT is that it cant take much more power than stock.
@@LearnWithEase87 then leave it stock
CVT are good when they’re new, but after 5-7 years they’re not holding up very well like any other automatic trans. Good luck nice car I’m looking to get one
Great video, worded well!
You probably don't want the manual in those conditions for sure, I hate my life right now... Subaru WRX Manual owner of Nashville
In Boston; you need to worry more about the shitty roads and rude people. Kiss your suspension, bumpers, and paint goodbye
You're so right lol
I am thinking about getting a auto or manual and I am leaning towards auto because when I go to college I want to go local and stopping for tolls would probably start to be a burden change my mind
i think ppl who say get a manual are those who drive those loud and riced up honda
The WRX boxer engine just cant handle being at such high revs all the time from the CVT, my buddy has had to take his into the shop 4 times in 1 year for pistons and shit breaking, its just too much power. This car in manual is a beast tho and the engine and transmission work great, but the auto IS slightly faster, you just have the tradeoff of the sound of almost max rev the entire time you drive.
thinking about getting a 2018 wrx thats automatic and i live in a place that has super heavy traffic in the summer but little to none in the winter
Personally I don't get why people think driving manual in traffic is hard - you get used to it and it makes driving in traffic more interesting and less road rage inducing, frankly
I've driven manuals for 16 years and it's safe to say they are NOT fun in heavy traffic, especially the sportier cars. Sure a little humdrum Toyota Camry putts along just fine with stop and go but you are going to get very tired and irritated with that situation in a Subaru WRX.
I doubt a WRX has a particularly heavy clutch pedal though
motomusiq the new one isn’t too bad, I just felt like it was so grabby I couldn’t get used to it, in the couple test drives I went on. Then again, I hadn’t driven a manual car in a while back then.
motomusiq try in la traffic and or sf traffic. You probably live in a rural area.
I live in Toronto actually, lol. But I drive an FRS which apparently has a light clutch whereas maybe the WRX does have a heavy clutch
The clutch is terrible on WRX. springy, high clutch point, more resistant. I miss the older WRX's.. wish it had the more Honda feel
I drive 2 to 3 hours a day in NYC traffic, that's exactly why I wanted my car to be manual. CVT's take too long to "think" for me.
CVTs are brilliant transmissions; too bad ignorant public and media talk trash in pure ignorance and the car companies didn't stick to their guns and started making fake gearing, ruining the entire point ... being able to be in peak efficiency or peak power on demand and stay there as long as requested.
I'll either get a STI or a CVT WRX. I either will be rowing the gears all the time; or never. I'm almost certainly getting an STI; but if not, the CVT will be just fine.
p.s. only small wang fools worry about it and talk down to others. It is their problem and self loathing they are projecting. They aren't true car enthusiasts either. They aggravate everyone everywhere ... ford vs chevy, domestic vs import, fwd vs rwd vs awd, auto vs cvt vs manual vs dct, LS swaps, wankel rotary hate, etc etc.
You can't please miserable people and it isn't our duty to. They can live in despair and we can laugh when they spout nonsense ;)
💯 right no doubt
off the line a manual goes better, but not by much.....these can pass others on the freeway better than you would think....
Hey I have turbo smart bov so good when getting into boast on the cvt
I do a long commute, still manual every day all day.
“Hey Millennial, why’d you buy a CVT?”
Millennial: makes 5 minutes video.
“Hey Gen X, why’d you buy a CVT?”
Gen X: “because your mother, that’s why.”
deja vu, this damn car used cost as much as it did brand new
Nice video. Better MPG not according to the manufacture. I get why you bought it. I wish it was like the 370z the auto is better and faster CVT was a mistake buy the factory.
I don't know how to drive a manual. I drive automatic so yeah.... Am I embarrass, no!
dont be embarrass bro it doesent mean anything just because you dont know how to drive a manual car. enjoy what you driving👍🏽 dont listen to this people that will tell you to drive a manual car to be enthusiast or man those lines they say.
You ever experience a 4th gear rumble. Just signed myself to a 2019 wrx. Some reason 4th gear rumbles. Normal. Not normal? Should make a vid. Thanks
Subaru WRX CVT is stout and best out there. Better on fuel too.
I can't drive manual 😭
i agree with the auto but my gripe is you can't add more power like the brz. I plan on leasing a new car and getting rid of toyota but want to be able to make a daily user look like a track car. heavily deciding on either the brz or wrx but might just test drive both.
The BRZ has less power than the WRX. That's why they added more HP to the 2022 model because people complained that it didn't have enough horsepower
I moved to Pennsylvania and it snows here so I want a car with AWD. I also want something sporty/fast but don't plan on doing any power mods. So the cvt would be fine for me? Also I thought if you wanted to mod you would buy the sti.
Sounds like the cvt would be perfect for your situation
How old is this car? And when did you buy it? That steering wheel is worn as. That's never a good sign!
This speaks to me. I live in a city and drive 40 minutes to work each way. I have wanted a WRX for 18 years, but there is no way this is going to be my daily and a manual. I drove two manual cars, they were great, but I lived in a small town at the time, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Do you still own the car? And regrets?
AUTO DOESN'T SUCK. CVT DOES. Worst driving experience ever+no acceleration at all. CVT is very "green" tho', it makes you hate driving with a passion. Modern double clutch auto transmissions don't suck at all. Also are more reliable and cheaper to manufacture and repair.
Subaru CVTs are very much different from the other CVTs, particularly Subaru's new CVT "Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT)". If you drive a Subaru with the SPT, you would think you are driving a car that has a DCT. Gear shifting is that fast without any rubber band feel when the paddle shifters are used.
The cvt on that car gets slighlty less mpg actually. Weird but true
not when in intelligent mode
Cvt is shite imo, I tried it and hated it. But if you need an auto, better to have one with a fat turbo lol
Why does your car look like its right hand drive?
Camera angle/optical illusion?
Probably mirror reverse
Respect.. but I did giggle a tad when you ripped the e brake when you parked lol
you should always use the e-brake in an automatic car. I also giggled with this comment lol. Parking at an incline with all shear stress and translational forces on a automatic trans is a big no no, and the exact reason cars are equipment with ebrakes. Just fyi.
@@AutoEnthusiast Good info I meant no disrespect and I wasn’t poking fun at you it was just the situation. Long time watcher of your videos I clearly enjoy your content as I too drive a WRX. I just have never seen anyone use an e-brake in an auto so I was laughing at the situation. Do you like you manual now that you have more than your old CVT? 21’wrx premium manual, in Detroit here! Also sorry for the super late reply lol
I just got a 2017 premium with the cvt, it has 94k miles on it but I got it anyway because I’ve always wanted one. I got the extended warranty with powertrain as well. Was my decision a bad one?
was it?
Is the cvt reliable ???
subaru cvt trans are reliable👍🏽
Is your car right hand drive? Where do you live at bro?
Look at his hoody, the words are mirrored, so maybe the whole video is mirrored
Step 1: Buy manual WRX (or if you like wasting money the CVT)
Step 2: Rip out whichever shitty transmission you got
Step 3: Replace with either sequential or DCT.
Am I crazy or your new car already has a used spot on the steering ???
So it's been almost a year- any regrets or are you still happy? I want AWD and a little more power than an Impreza, but how is the trunk space in the WRX if I decide to give up my Impreza hatchback? I'm a commuter too and totally get the need for CVT...Thanks.
p_ dooley i have an Impreza 2.0i Premium and I would guess the trunk isn’t much different in the WRX, it’s fine for me. I have my old 12” Kicker sub in it that I’ve had forever and still can fit my big bag of golf clubs and other shit. I’m satisfied with it
Lol at the amount of people in the comments that can't drive manual. And I average 150km daily in rush hour traffic in manual and its not bad especially with modern tech so I don't see the excuse not to for a sporty car. If it's a econ box sure. Not for a fun car
big question .With the cvt r accelerating hard does it still feel fast like push your head back like when driving a manual ? the cvt seems so linear almost like an electric car .All the videos i've seen doesn't look or feel fast to me .The paddle shifting seems pointless?
yea it does when it hits boost its a constant pull without it having to shift
Low end is nice, mid range not so much
Bro...2014 F30 BMW 335XI. Faster, nicer, cheaper, better gas mileage. And no would dog on you for having an auto 3 series.
Plz tell me you didn’t just use your parking break on a auto
I doubt live in a flat area for one. Also, if you don't use it, it can lock up. I regularly use it, and it is a force of habit.
Showrooms aren't reducing the price, what would be a good price for 2019 CVT WRX limited if I buy one today?
As close to factory invoice as possible.
@@AutoEnthusiast how do I get that info from them. I remember seeing 31k for a Premium one on the computers
I purchased a 2017 CVT WRX Limited new. Ordered with a few options and MSRP was around $35600. Ended up getting it for $32,500.
@@brettf1466 somehow I could never step into a cvt on wrx..almost signed on one...got a CPO 340i xdrive instead. No regrets a bit though