50k would be a possible price tag. The car wouldn’t sale because there wouldn’t be enough people who could afford it. It would be a bad business move if they did. I think they did the right thing with not bringing out something no one would buy. Most people still think it’s ugly lol when honestly it doesn’t look that much different from the previous generation lol.
I love my VB, but the only way I'd trade it in for a trim above Premium is if they made a Wilderness. Instead of giving it track day performance stuff, give it a proper rally-inspired all weather/roads version with a 1-2" lift, extra underbody protection, mud flaps, the STi diffs, beefier tires, maybe a slightly torquier tune, etc. People will complain about these not getting more power, but it already has enough to feel fun and seriously quick on a backroad.
Listening to this gave me a semi 😁 In all honesty I have an Outback Wilderness in geyser blue no less. And the only thing that would make me get a WRX is exactly what you said. Give me the Wilderness version of this! Another thought, how bout taking the Crosstrek and making that into a Turbo!
If you plan on using the backseat this is better than the GR Corolla. Tradeoffs for both cars hatch vs sedan and wonder about the longevity of a highly boosted three cylinder. I am sure there will be takers for both with the GR being more entertaining than the WRX. I have seen videos online when the WRX is dyno tested that Subaru low balled it with cars making more than the advertised 270hp. That being said too bad there is no STI and no hatchback.
For the money plenty car and 3 paddles and a stick shift making this car so fun and practical great everyday ride. I don't car how expensive the super car is. Cannot compare with this car because of price and manual transmission 😊😊
No mention if power-on understeer has changed, or if steering feel has improved. Also didn't mention rev hang. These are things that modern cars and WRX's in particular suffer from.
Nice car but I couldn’t get a nice smooth shift out of the manual transmission unless I drove the car like it was stolen. CVT is out of the question and that boxer engine probably will have oil leaks when it crosses warranty.
@@deantalamantes6190Type R are garbage Honda Turbo engine. Hondas are disastrous nowadays. Honda should move all manufacturing back to Japan and especially their parts suppliers must come from Japan.
That Subaru needs the 3.5 liter Toyota V6 with a 6 speed manual. My guess is the TRD V6 Camry from last year would outrun it, just won't out handle it.
Looks like it has a decent interior but I just can't dig the exterior styling and, with "just" 271HP, I see honestly see no reason to move to this from my minty 230,000km, 6-speed 2010 STI hatch daily.
This new wrx is a weapon, I got the TR and a STI RA. Pleasantly surprised by TR, new FA engine is amazing also responds well to modifications. Just a intake and a tone is all one needs look it up.
Everyone knows that this is Subaru's STI division, to gives us a glimpse of the next (HEV) STI. To see what parts we like, and/or dislike. Because everyone loves, them marketing strategies.
Still 271 HP in 2024 lol , Subaru dropped the ball and falling behind in power and look. The only thing that is still great is the symmetrical AWD system.
So many missed opportunities here. Toyota now owns Torsen (and Subaru),Toyota makes a DI I-4 turbo engine. Why can’t they rework this powertrain, take on Audi and possibly beat them at their own game? With a better powertrain, this car could easily outclass the S3 and Golf R
If they did the price will change drastically. This is a cheap affordable car that can be driven on dirt very well. It is not meant to compete with an Audi because it’s no where near the luxury segment.
The cabin just looks awful. Only a 16 year old would think bright baby blue interior accents all over the place looks cool. This thing costs the same as a Golf R or Corolla GR but can’t keep up with either. Very disappointing Subaru WRX. Should be a full STi at this price point.
New tech = in the near future, if you late on your payment, the loan company can shut yo car off. With GPS they come tow it away. Less is more sometimes
$45,000, for a WRX? Stis didn't cost near that much. Remember when WRX were $25,000? Who's buying this crostrek looking thing? I predict most car companies go out of business as fewer and fewer people every year are able to consider buying an overpriced new car
I got my base model with sti shift package for 33k. Originally priced at 35.5k. Considering prices in say, 2015... They are almost same cost. Considering mitsubishi ralliart were at 30k for 2015. They've maintained price points
Its actually terrible. Why do we need black plastic crap over the wheel wells and grill and everywhere. What happened to sculptured metal fenders and quarters? At least painted, and round like a wheel. Why do we have fenders shaped like the top of a stop sign? We have reached a point in technical advancement of combustion engines with efficiency and power, and cars look like cookie cutter crap and are built the worst they ever have been. It’s sad times.
Did the WRX get married? Because someone took its balls. If you are going to drop $45k on a sporty car, get one with 100+ hp, grab a low mileage Kia Stinger, 375hp, AWD, and looks much better than that plastic sampler with wheels.
@@senseicorey9979have u owned one? Had mine almost 7 years and not a bleep out of it, and I beat the shit out of it everyday and more than 7 times a year at the track on road course and drag strip.
@@senseicorey9979 Gee that's funny, I drove one for 4 years and it kicked ass, super reliable, super fast, and everyone commented on how great it looked. What is not good about it? Maybe it needed more plastic, 100hp less, so it could be more like the Subaru. BTW I have also owned Subaru's, back when they were actually cool, I drove the SVX, last time they made something sexy, and they weren't all about hugging trees and going to the woods for maple syrup and vegan bacon.
Looks like a Civic that thing looks crappy not enough power. Subaru has lost its touch with the consumer. The only thing I like about the car is a six speed manual transmission. I wouldn’t buy one.
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WRX tS...... Does that stand for Temu-Spec?
I have seen someone wrote "Temporary Solution", but "Temu-Spec" is pretty good too.
@@daison96 yea after honda they thought it was a good idea
Subaru needs to use less plastic cladding. In all their cars.
Still a winner.
"Performance oriented" is margarine compared to butter.
@@barron204 yea the margirine being no mechanical diffs, and no sti box
Subaru really needs to bring back the full-blown STI flagship for the WRX.
50k would be a possible price tag. The car wouldn’t sale because there wouldn’t be enough people who could afford it. It would be a bad business move if they did. I think they did the right thing with not bringing out something no one would buy. Most people still think it’s ugly lol when honestly it doesn’t look that much different from the previous generation lol.
Toyota GR would not let them do XD.
Are they going to bring back the sti?
What’s up with the other trims for 2025?
More body cladding than a star wars convention
Nice sweet ride
pretty close to what an sti would be. brembos and special blue seats and revised suspension. hopefully the new engine gets more power in the future.
That center stack…omg.
What were they thinking?
I love my VB, but the only way I'd trade it in for a trim above Premium is if they made a Wilderness. Instead of giving it track day performance stuff, give it a proper rally-inspired all weather/roads version with a 1-2" lift, extra underbody protection, mud flaps, the STi diffs, beefier tires, maybe a slightly torquier tune, etc. People will complain about these not getting more power, but it already has enough to feel fun and seriously quick on a backroad.
That’s actually a great idea. Definitely would buy a wilderness trim
Listening to this gave me a semi 😁
In all honesty I have an Outback Wilderness in geyser blue no less. And the only thing that would make me get a WRX is exactly what you said. Give me the Wilderness version of this!
Another thought, how bout taking the Crosstrek and making that into a Turbo!
Maybe an STI hybrid or electronic coming soon?
This might become the last generation of WRX on sale.
100% convinced they re-purposed all these new features from the VB STI that got canned last minute
At this price I can't see taking this over a GR Corolla
😂😂
And dont take the Corolla over 85.
If you plan on using the backseat this is better than the GR Corolla. Tradeoffs for both cars hatch vs sedan and wonder about the longevity of a highly boosted three cylinder. I am sure there will be takers for both with the GR being more entertaining than the WRX. I have seen videos online when the WRX is dyno tested that Subaru low balled it with cars making more than the advertised 270hp. That being said too bad there is no STI and no hatchback.
The wrx doesn't burst into flames tho
Lol the gr is a pos. So many people having issues.
For the money plenty car and 3 paddles and a stick shift making this car so fun and practical great everyday ride.
I don't car how expensive the super car is.
Cannot compare with this car because of price and manual transmission 😊😊
For the 50 millionth time, please put this engine in a forester
No kidding. Way back in the day I had a Forester XT with the 5 speed manual. Should have kept it for my fun utility vehicle.
@@biged2193 yea its not like they have VARIATION
No mention if power-on understeer has changed, or if steering feel has improved. Also didn't mention rev hang. These are things that modern cars and WRX's in particular suffer from.
My 23 WRX has zero rev hang...
My 24 wrx has zero rev hang
Nice car but I couldn’t get a nice smooth shift out of the manual transmission unless I drove the car like it was stolen.
CVT is out of the question and that boxer engine probably will have oil leaks when it crosses warranty.
@@chuckxu5910I am huge Elon fan but I am not a fan of Teslas or EV garbage.
cyber truck is trash if you can’t get a smooth shift you don’t know how too drive buy a type r so it can rev match for you😂😂
@@deantalamantes6190Type R are garbage Honda Turbo engine. Hondas are disastrous nowadays. Honda should move all manufacturing back to Japan and especially their parts suppliers must come from Japan.
My '24 WRX shifts pretty good. Mine is base trim but with sti short throw package. Never owned a short throw before. It engages quite well.
These new WRX's are super easy to shift smooth. I have a base 2023 WRX and it's easy to shift. You just gotta get used to the car.
That Subaru needs the 3.5 liter Toyota V6 with a 6 speed manual. My guess is the TRD V6 Camry from last year would outrun it, just won't out handle it.
Hahahaha you’ll get smoked on the take off too 😂 you’ll only win on a roll race lol
Damn no real HP jump in 15 years 🤔🫠
So is this model a tier below the STi and above the regular WRX models?
It looks great
Looks like it has a decent interior but I just can't dig the exterior styling and, with "just" 271HP, I see honestly see no reason to move to this from my minty 230,000km, 6-speed 2010 STI hatch daily.
This new wrx is a weapon, I got the TR and a STI RA. Pleasantly surprised by TR, new FA engine is amazing also responds well to modifications. Just a intake and a tone is all one needs look it up.
The interior is ok, the red letters in the head rest is ass, put pink accents in stitching and subtle embroideries
Would it be safe to say somewhere in the 5 sec. Range 0 to 60...
High fives
My new car😊
Neat!
Everyone knows that this is Subaru's STI division, to gives us a glimpse of the next (HEV) STI. To see what parts we like, and/or dislike. Because everyone loves, them marketing strategies.
so the a person who gets the TR or WHATEVER is a guinea pig? YO just ask me ill set em straight. 2004 STI is your inspo and GO! no expenses spared
@@Christosan88 I've been buying Subaru vehicles, since the late 80s.
Amazing review
I drove this car and it wasn’t worth shooting a video on.
Why not just make an STI. 80+ percent of buyers getting the manual, take advantage of it!
Subaru is just trolling atv this point
number 1. i prefer a manual over a shitty CVT, and Number 2. i have a feeling that it could be replacing the TR trim.
Still 271 HP in 2024 lol , Subaru dropped the ball and falling behind in power and look. The only thing that is still great is the symmetrical AWD system.
Half toyota other half subaru blue nice one
So many missed opportunities here. Toyota now owns Torsen (and Subaru),Toyota makes a DI I-4 turbo engine. Why can’t they rework this powertrain, take on Audi and possibly beat them at their own game? With a better powertrain, this car could easily outclass the S3 and Golf R
If they did the price will change drastically. This is a cheap affordable car that can be driven on dirt very well. It is not meant to compete with an Audi because it’s no where near the luxury segment.
Nobody here will know what I mean, but it looks like a standard Karin Karuma, even the wheels lol
why don't you guy just make a sti ? this just washing everybody's time.
yeah I hate when my time is washed
💙💙💙
The cabin just looks awful. Only a 16 year old would think bright baby blue interior accents all over the place looks cool. This thing costs the same as a Golf R or Corolla GR but can’t keep up with either. Very disappointing Subaru WRX. Should be a full STi at this price point.
I have a 2016 sti. The front of the car is fine. But the rest of it no just no. Why why make it look like a danm honda civic. 🤮🤢
New tech = in the near future, if you late on your payment, the loan company can shut yo car off. With GPS they come tow it away. Less is more sometimes
don’t buy it if you can’t afford it
Big problem, it’s a WRX tS, too bad it ain’t a VA2 STI 😵💫, ugly even Vermont made it look better, not a STI
This or Rolls Royce Ghost, Right?
wut
For less Money, get an Elantra N. Faster and more fun.
yeah, but then you'll drive a Hyundai
Honestly, WTF is Subaru doing. It's getting depressing.
$45,000, for a WRX? Stis didn't cost near that much. Remember when WRX were $25,000? Who's buying this crostrek looking thing? I predict most car companies go out of business as fewer and fewer people every year are able to consider buying an overpriced new car
I got my base model with sti shift package for 33k. Originally priced at 35.5k. Considering prices in say, 2015... They are almost same cost. Considering mitsubishi ralliart were at 30k for 2015. They've maintained price points
It still looks awful.
all subaru do when they're new. everybody hated the hawkeye when it was new.
Its actually terrible. Why do we need black plastic crap over the wheel wells and grill and everywhere. What happened to sculptured metal fenders and quarters? At least painted, and round like a wheel. Why do we have fenders shaped like the top of a stop sign? We have reached a point in technical advancement of combustion engines with efficiency and power, and cars look like cookie cutter crap and are built the worst they ever have been. It’s sad times.
still look better than all those gray black white SUVs all around. Anyway the wrx has always been quirky in its design
They put all that plastic in the places old subarus would rust out.
Still looks better than the old bug eyes
Automatic Gr Corolla gonna beat it
Not past 85mph
I'm not a fans of 3cyl engine no matter how fast it is. I'm taking about long term reability here.
@@tuan056585 So tell me what makes a three cylinder engine unreliable?
Its a 6 speed manual.
@tuan056585 so what evidence do you have on long-term reliability of a three cylinder?
A bunch of wack add ons. Nothing like the old simple Subaru’s.
I'd argue they've never been "simple"?
Yeah, maybe simpler now. Where's the STI with front, center, and rear diff?
clearly not a subaru owner😂
it won't be same price, it'll be at least as much as GT or more
Did the WRX get married? Because someone took its balls. If you are going to drop $45k on a sporty car, get one with 100+ hp, grab a low mileage Kia Stinger, 375hp, AWD, and looks much better than that plastic sampler with wheels.
The stinger is NOT a good car
@@senseicorey9979have u owned one? Had mine almost 7 years and not a bleep out of it, and I beat the shit out of it everyday and more than 7 times a year at the track on road course and drag strip.
@@Chuckles9191991 I've owned 1 kia / hyundai product in my life. Never again.
@@senseicorey9979 Gee that's funny, I drove one for 4 years and it kicked ass, super reliable, super fast, and everyone commented on how great it looked. What is not good about it? Maybe it needed more plastic, 100hp less, so it could be more like the Subaru. BTW I have also owned Subaru's, back when they were actually cool, I drove the SVX, last time they made something sexy, and they weren't all about hugging trees and going to the woods for maple syrup and vegan bacon.
THAT THING IS HIDEOUS! 🤮🤮🤮
Boring....😂😂😂
meow
Looks like a Civic that thing looks crappy not enough power. Subaru has lost its touch with the consumer. The only thing I like about the car is a six speed manual transmission. I wouldn’t buy one.
Will and does sell like hotcakes
Look the troll is back. Hopefully it won’t end up recalled like all the Hondas and Toyotas
@@moejr1974 well, moe, i think it's time the troll, needs one, last, lesson.