Every day at 2PM, you can find me in front of my laptop waiting to hear those words: "Hey guys, what's up? It's Joe Raiti from Raiti's Rides." As consistent and dependable as the sun rising in the east.
Why? It is perfect. Subaru makes good cars and are reliable the new ones because of people like you subarus sale are stagnant otherwise they have potential for good sales.
@dimelocantando6589 no subarus are the best car right now and the most reliable new ones are cheaper than any overpriced toyota, more features, bigger screen and this is cheaper than a supra and more practical so it's worth it.
@@AlexAlex-gs1xh if you wanna get hyper technical, the infotainment system on all current subarus suck, also, yes Subaru is the most reliable brand at this time based on Consumer Reports, but this rating excludes WRXs as well as BRZs, so your point makes no sense considering we’re talking about a WRX
@CaptainAlex69 Because the Type RA was 310hp and 290lb-ft of tq. It was only the STI S209 that got the power bump. Plus, although I don't like white cars, there was something about the STI Series.White Package that seemed right for the money at the time, at least for me.
@@antoinelee-thomas9536 I’m definitely biased and wouldn’t want anything other than World Rally Blue, but that’s because I’m just a fanboy not because I think it’s the best looking color, it’s just my favorite (and my WRX is WR blue so I’m biased) but yes I agree the series white, and any white 2018+ facelift VA WRX/STi, and VB WRXs as well, looks so good in white.
These new gen WRX’s are fantastic! Subaru did a stellar job. Once I got past the plastic cladding I love the car, decided to test drive a new limited. I bought it for my daily and out of the previous gen wrx’s I’ve owned, this is the best I’ve ever experienced. And you are right! The sti cat back from the factory is a great addition, I had the dealer throw it on before I took it off the lot.
Most cars that are 300hp are anywhere from 230-250 at the wheels This 2.4L turbo is 240hp at the wheels - all this talk about wanting more horsepower doesn’t make any sense
@@guitarrise4523 Put a 320hp car on a dyno and see how much WHP it’s producing - wheel horsepower is very different from crank horsepower Do it with any car that’s rocking a turbocharged 4 banger and you’re losing anywhere from 40-80hp from the crank to the wheels It’s physics and engineering; I don’t have a specific source as I don’t get my info and knowledge from a single paragraph from a motor trend article…. I’ve been into cars for over 30 years, stuff like this just eventually becomes common general knowledge….
@ ok so with your math losing 40 horsepower means all the other cars mentioned in the original comment that make 300 hp plus still make about 20 to 40 horsepower over the TS. So $45,000 for the TS is still stupid and overpriced. They should have just not killed the STI and it would be better than this half ass excuse of a car.
@@guitarrise4523 This comment of yours would make sense if the STi wasn’t the same wheel horsepower as the new WRX vb - yes, the ‘new’ WRX puts out about the exact same horsepower that the 300hp STi did when you measure their power at the wheels
Joe its Mo the only thing i have to Zonk as a 2021 wrx sti owner is like you mentioned the rebadging of the wrx plus the lack of a little more Pep To the standard 271 hp and the cladding no comment . as always Great Informative video
Considering the base wrx is $34k; getting the brakes, wheels, tires, and adaptive suspension plus all the interior upgrades for ~10K with OEM engineering is actually a good deal. Its not going to be as fast as a golf R or GR Corolla but could probably have more fun with it because of that.
the TR is more honest version of the WRX, if not better than the Ts the TR was spot spot on handling\steering without all the gizmo crap, not to mention most people prefer the analog gauges which were perfectly fine. I don't see myself switching mode every damn road, I want a car that is calibrated for all use, a middle ground , just like the TR was. without the overly softness of the base WRX. Subaru should have keep the TR as a permanent trim for the WRX. oh, and the black cladding suits the car perfectly fine, stop complaining about it everytime. keep up the great work joe!
You are right about the badge on the front grill, I prefer the subdued color too. And some of the cladding, I do agree with you needs to be changed...also the engine could use a kick in the butt. You are, like me, a connoisseur of fine design/performance cues. The manufacturers have been dropping balls left and right these days , when they could make simple adjustments and come out much better appearance and performance wise. The color is nice on this body and I do like the flick-ability in corners and hills, also in inclement weather.
I wonder if part of their collaboration agreement is that Subaru can't sell an STi until Toyota retires the GR Corolla/GR Yaris. Could be why Subaru has canned the STi and we've heard no news of it coming back. Maybe they're waiting.
I know the 3 cylinder has a decent rally pedigree, but I don't know how well they'll hold up over time. Subaru has (allegedly) solved the head gasket issues, so I'm a little more comfortable with the boxer 4.
They should have added the STI transmission to compensate for the price increas, and leave the power gains to the aftermarket community the FA24 is already good engine. Then the price tag will be justified.
No 4 inch fart cans attached to 2.5 inch outlets allowed if you want people to like you. Durable, tunable and drives awesome during all 4 seasons. Great car.
Joe, do not be disappointed. Your Recaro seats may not be as nice in your Type RA STI but you do have a REAL STI instead of a FAKE STI start/stop button.
LOVE the WRX but part of that is the fact that you can get them in the low/mid 30s. Once you hit 45k- just not the same value prop that makes a WRX great
If you look at the WRX as an economy car with a personality, you’ll be pleased. If you’re looking to the WRX as a sports car, you’re looking in the wrong place.
Also, too many mismatched colors going on with this particular model. Whether it’s bright and loud or more subdued, I would appreciate some continuity (and a HP bump) for the added cost.
You’re right, the WRX doesn’t qualify as a sports car, because in practical application it’s a RALLY CAR, as evidenced by the fact that multiple independent dyno tests have shown it’s actually pushing over 300 hp and 300 plus lb ft torque at the crank (there’s your “hp bump), coupled with a very aggressive AWD system, a beefed up suspension and track focused adaptive dampers. An economy car with a personality is a Sentra in midnight edition trim, lol. If you want to get technical, it’s a “compact sports sedan” in the same segment as a GLI or Elantra N, only better because you can’t get either of the aforementioned cars with optional AWD.
@@nelsonvanvickle8862 but a Sentra midnight edition has such a gross personality 😂the WRX definitely checks a combination of boxes that no other manufacturer has an interest in. I'm digging the unique WRX identity (and have been since its introduction)--just keeping a reasonable outlook for what it can do as an everyday street machine.
I got a 2023 premiun for 33k MSRP in Miami… and the its the same except for some interiors and the brakes…with extra 12k you can build your regular wrx and its going to be way better..by now i have 4k on mine and doing 360hp 2 year’s ownership and not problem..imagine an extra 8k to buy parts🤤🤤🤤
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Unless I missed it, does this car come with a spare tire? Not that repair kit.
Multiple independent dyno tests have shown the WRX to be pushing over 300 hp and 300 plus torque at the crank. Advertised numbers by Subaru are most likely “at the wheels”. Try tossing a GLI around a track like you can a WRX, and you’ll quickly realize how white knuckle slippery FWD cars are with all that power and no aggressive AWD system to properly distribute it to the tires, lol.
@nelsonvanvickle8862 and yet the EN is still faster in a straight line and on a track. Even in its manual form, and coming in $10k less than this. That's my point
This compared to a Elantra N is a tuff sale. The auto is a joke compared to the DCT in the Hyundai. The ONLY edge this has is the AWD. But I’d still take the Elantra
Subaru always makes the coolest rally cars 😎👌👍 you can name them anywhere and everywhere🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 WRX is simply the road spec rally car for the US audience
I love your channel and you ALWAYS review w/ objective analysis. That said, I have a take. I own a 2007 Acura RL. SH-AWD, carbon fiber diff, that'll SMOKE this Subura, 24-7, 365....ANYBODY?
As someone who owned Toyotas/Hondas/2 Subarus for the first 15 years of driving, I have now switched to Germans, and that’s even after 3 S2000’s and an Integra Type R. The Japanese brands have really lost their ways and have played it too conservative in the market. They have winning/working solutions, but then play it safe, it feels like their lineups aren’t as fun as they used to be. I bought my Supra BECAUSE it was a partnership with BMW. The Germans are CONSTANTLY advancing technology and pushing the limits. Is it always reliable? Maybe. But to push technology and advancements, risks have to be taken. For $45k, I’d rather spend $4k extra, and get a brand new BMW M235i, or even a GR Corolla.
America is in stagflation. The car is priced properly. 20 hp 10 torque bump would make people happy. 30 hp with 12 torque bump would make you on top of sales worldwide
After watching this review i'm sold, i want a preowned 2023 WRX so it's cheaper & i can add all the mods to make it a tS lol. I was waiting for this review! Nice to watch of course.
If a boring SUV with useless digital touchies and screens sells for the same price i know i would buy a different type of daily vehicle just like that to standout and have a great driving experience ^^
Fun Fact: If you go buy one of these, no where on the invoice or internal paperwork does it say “Ts”. They call them “Subaru WRX 技術的にはもっと悲しい. That’s true.
My wife had an mdx with a similar purple. It honestly got dirtier than black and never looked clean or nice and showed scratches horribly. I will never have a purple car again
For a couple of thousand more I would go Ford Mustang GT all day long but that's me. I realize they're completely different vehicles although both are purchased for performance. If buying as a daily driver and you live in an area that experiences significant snow, go the Subie route.
I sold my 500whp sti a couple months ago and picked up a 24 mustang gt, and honestly its a much better car. The sti always felt like an econobox that tried to be a sports car. Where as the mustang is a sports car through and through for better or worse lol. Even though my sti had more whp than my mustang the mustang was much faster around town.
I don’t know Subaru seems to be just dangling the carrot at us which Subaru has always excelled in is interior packaging and that once Corky car company is no longer Corky and that’s OK because they have to stay competitive, and I understand that, my daily driver is a 2013 legacy 3.6 R and it’s been a great car my weekend car is the ISF…
Charging $46,875 for the tS trim, which is the exact same price as the CVT-only GT trim, but there's no extra performance is asinine. It's all about performance per dollar, and unfortunately, 5 other cars with 1 of the 5 being more expensive than the WRX tS is more justifiable. 1. Elantra N: $34,000 - 276hp/289lb-ft 2A. GR Corolla Core: $39,000 - 300hp/273lb-ft 2B. GR Corolla Premium: $42,000 - same hp, but 295lb- ft 2C. GR Corolla Premium Plus: $46,000, same hp and same 295lb-ft ($205 savings from the WRX tS) 3. MK8.5 Golf R: $45,000 - 315hp/288lb-ft 4. FL5 Civic Type R: $44,000 - 315hp/310lb-ft 5. DE5 Integra Type S: $52,000-$53,000 - 320hp/310lb-ft ($6,000-$7,000 more expensive than the WRX tS, but arguably justifiable of its performance per dollar price tag). I will give an honorable mention. The VA gen 2021 WRX STI Limited: $42,000 (3 years ago) and the 2020 WRX STI Series.White $44,000 give or take (4 years ago) - both 310hp/290lb-ft of tq. The point I'm getting at is that all of those cars make way more hp and tq than the VB WRX lineup as a whole, but when it comes to the tS specifically, Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America should both feel pathetic of themselves charging a price of a trim like an STI that has no STI performance and no STI in their lineup. It's not justifiable.
If you've just got your driver's license, you worked hard and saved up enough money for a very good down payment and this is going to be your very first car and you're into WRXs and you want all the bells and whistles paired to the manual transmission with EyeSight Technology and Adaptive Dampers along with the copper-ish gold Brembo brakes, the blue seats, blue interior, and the digital gauge cluster, this car is perfectly for you with all the respect in the world you should definitely enjoy it to its fullest potential. On the flip side, if you are a WRX owner or STI owner of the previous VA generation or generations prior before the VA, you already know to keep what you have because what you have is already special and not even worth an upgrade, especially for those with STIs. Going from what you have to a VB WRX is a serious downgrade, and I mean that wholeheartedly. To anyone out there who says the VB WRX is faster than the VA STI, STOP THE CAP! If you truly believe that, you're only saying that in terms of aftermarket modifications. Mods are out of the equation. I'm talking stock vs stock. Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America have lost it. I understand Subaru is a small company, but if a big company like Toyota can go to BMW for the hardware and engine for the MK5 Supra, why shouldn't SOJ and SOA go to a small company like Porsche and ask to get the 718 Boxster S engine that is a 2.5T Flat Four Boxer that makes 350hp/309lb-ft which would and will be more than enough power punch to make a VB WRX STI? The VB WRX is getting its mid-cycle refresh for model year 2026 in late calendar year 2025 or early calendar year 2026. If Subaru doesn't call a last-minute audible and reverse course on not bringing a VB WRX STI right when the VB WRX platform's mid-cycle refresh is underway, even if it's just for 3 years from 2026-2028 with no production cap, then SOJ and SOA should make this the last and final generation for the WRX overall. No WRX and STI fans and owners or car enthusiasts would be clamoring for a hybrid CVT-only WRX or a remote control transmissionless WRX STe EV because that's not the roots of this car. Sorry, not sorry Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America. The competition is just far too competitive with 5 other cars offering better products. Without the STI Division and without an STI trim vehicle, you will be outsold 5 to 1. The WRX tS might be a good trim for only a few people, but it won't be enough for most people cross shopping your competitors offering them more than you are bring to the table.
Happy Sunday everyone! Do you think this WRX tS is just a wannabe STI? Let Subaru hear your thoughts in the comment section.
You really think so? Which Range Rover has that design?
Perhaps Joe, Galaxy Purple is a pretty cool color. But I couldn't get into those Honda Civic taillights
Yes. It’s a cool car and I used to a 2011 WRX, but they need to bring out an STI with more horsepower. Only then would I consider buying one.
@@RaitisRides with these looks this isn’t even a wanna be WRX let alone STi. 🤣
Short-term answer, yes. Long-term answer, YES.
purple car,gold calipers, red on the badges,blue seats..what in the dr suess
😂
Then with no dccd🙂
Why do we watch Raitis rides? We get an education, practical metaphors, and on throttle! Wish I could have one of these for the fun rides
On-throttle
Every day at 2PM, you can find me in front of my laptop waiting to hear those words: "Hey guys, what's up? It's Joe Raiti from Raiti's Rides." As consistent and dependable as the sun rising in the east.
Why Subaru hasn’t increased the hp on the WRX is beyond me. Not worth $45k, but I do love the color. Great review. Thank you.
Why? It is perfect. Subaru makes good cars and are reliable the new ones because of people like you subarus sale are stagnant otherwise they have potential for good sales.
@@AlexAlex-gs1xhthey can’t up the cost and put it in the same league as CTRs or Golf Rs and expect people to not question if it is worth it
@dimelocantando6589 no subarus are the best car right now and the most reliable new ones are cheaper than any overpriced toyota, more features, bigger screen and this is cheaper than a supra and more practical so it's worth it.
@@AlexAlex-gs1xh if you wanna get hyper technical, the infotainment system on all current subarus suck, also, yes Subaru is the most reliable brand at this time based on Consumer Reports, but this rating excludes WRXs as well as BRZs, so your point makes no sense considering we’re talking about a WRX
@ I literally own a 24 TR, I love this car but like anybody that’s objective, I can sit here and tell you the negative things about it
maybe it's me but I think for $45,000 you should be getting more ...
I'd rather have a 2020 WRX STI Series.White for that money.
@@antoinelee-thomas9536 why not a 2021 with the Type RA block?
@CaptainAlex69 Because the Type RA was 310hp and 290lb-ft of tq.
It was only the STI S209 that got the power bump.
Plus, although I don't like white cars, there was something about the STI Series.White Package that seemed right for the money at the time, at least for me.
@@antoinelee-thomas9536 I’m definitely biased and wouldn’t want anything other than World Rally Blue, but that’s because I’m just a fanboy not because I think it’s the best looking color, it’s just my favorite (and my WRX is WR blue so I’m biased) but yes I agree the series white, and any white 2018+ facelift VA WRX/STi, and VB WRXs as well, looks so good in white.
They'll sell under msrp like all the trims do.
If it’s tuned by STi then why don’t they just give us a new STi ? To answer your question, No! Thanks Joe
These new gen WRX’s are fantastic! Subaru did a stellar job. Once I got past the plastic cladding I love the car, decided to test drive a new limited. I bought it for my daily and out of the previous gen wrx’s I’ve owned, this is the best I’ve ever experienced. And you are right! The sti cat back from the factory is a great addition, I had the dealer throw it on before I took it off the lot.
Glad I didn’t wait and got my STi in 2020.
Gimme a G70 2.5t always. Luxury, beauty, exclusivity and more power for the same STX coin.
They could have given 5-10 hp more at least for a roughly $45K car. Especially when the competition gives you +300 for about the same price.
Most cars that are 300hp are anywhere from 230-250 at the wheels
This 2.4L turbo is 240hp at the wheels - all this talk about wanting more horsepower doesn’t make any sense
@@JasonBrozicwhat cars are you talking about and what’s you source.
@@guitarrise4523 Put a 320hp car on a dyno and see how much WHP it’s producing - wheel horsepower is very different from crank horsepower
Do it with any car that’s rocking a turbocharged 4 banger and you’re losing anywhere from 40-80hp from the crank to the wheels
It’s physics and engineering; I don’t have a specific source as I don’t get my info and knowledge from a single paragraph from a motor trend article…. I’ve been into cars for over 30 years, stuff like this just eventually becomes common general knowledge….
@ ok so with your math losing 40 horsepower means all the other cars mentioned in the original comment that make 300 hp plus still make about 20 to 40 horsepower over the TS. So $45,000 for the TS is still stupid and overpriced. They should have just not killed the STI and it would be better than this half ass excuse of a car.
@@guitarrise4523 This comment of yours would make sense if the STi wasn’t the same wheel horsepower as the new WRX vb - yes, the ‘new’ WRX puts out about the exact same horsepower that the 300hp STi did when you measure their power at the wheels
Joe its Mo the only thing i have to Zonk as a 2021 wrx sti owner is like you mentioned the rebadging of the wrx plus the lack of a little more Pep To the standard 271 hp and the cladding no comment . as always Great Informative video
No doubt this is a really good car but it is really expensive. I feel like an used one from previous years would make more sense for the money.
Needs that massive rear deck spoiler thats what makes that car look awesome!!
nice ride, but i want my WRX Wing! why'd they get rid of the wing?? that kills the whole look
Considering the base wrx is $34k; getting the brakes, wheels, tires, and adaptive suspension plus all the interior upgrades for ~10K with OEM engineering is actually a good deal. Its not going to be as fast as a golf R or GR Corolla but could probably have more fun with it because of that.
I would only pay 45k if it came with the sti trasmission and dccd . It already has the brembos and also needs that sti exhaust
I actually love the cladding on the WRX bro. Breaks things up. Looks unique and tough, functional.
Love that color ! Nicer than last year, but miss the wing and still don't like the wheel wells and cladding. Great review as always Joe and Steven 🤙🏼
the TR is more honest version of the WRX, if not better than the Ts
the TR was spot spot on handling\steering without all the gizmo crap, not to mention most people prefer the analog gauges which were perfectly fine.
I don't see myself switching mode every damn road, I want a car that is calibrated for all use, a middle ground ,
just like the TR was. without the overly softness of the base WRX.
Subaru should have keep the TR as a permanent trim for the WRX.
oh, and the black cladding suits the car perfectly fine, stop complaining about it everytime.
keep up the great work joe!
There is no gizmos in this this is just basic stuff that is needed in a 46k car.
Joe please do another review on the Legacy, I feel like it is the biggest bang for buck you can get in today’s market
Yes of course and I'm actually buying this car.
Admit it Joe, you flipped that 45mph traffic sign upside down! Too much on throttle!😆
I’m busted! 😂
2024 WRX owner here
Subaru of America is completely lost and out of touch with the trim levels
Same, and I completely agree.
You are right about the badge on the front grill, I prefer the subdued color too. And some of the cladding, I do agree with you needs to be changed...also the engine could use a kick in the butt. You are, like me, a connoisseur of fine design/performance cues. The manufacturers have been dropping balls left and right these days , when they could make simple adjustments and come out much better appearance and performance wise. The color is nice on this body and I do like the flick-ability in corners and hills, also in inclement weather.
Why they put those rear fenders? They look horrible 🤣
Toyota/subaru are working together. The GR corolla is the halo hatch thats taken over the STi.
I wonder if part of their collaboration agreement is that Subaru can't sell an STi until Toyota retires the GR Corolla/GR Yaris. Could be why Subaru has canned the STi and we've heard no news of it coming back. Maybe they're waiting.
I heard the price is more like $47k. Too much for me and I’m not happy they are not offering a base model for 2025.
Love your car reviews 😊
Thanks brother for being so supportive!
45k for this is absolutely ridiculous, this should be the price of a fully decked out WRX sti not a generic commuter car even then it’s a stretch
If you want an AWD pocket rocket, and you don’t buy a GR Corolla, you're doing it wrong.
Unless you find a pristine 2015-2021
Depending on area, it’s impossible to get GR Corolla for a reasonable price. Canadian market is completely cooked for these cars
I know the 3 cylinder has a decent rally pedigree, but I don't know how well they'll hold up over time. Subaru has (allegedly) solved the head gasket issues, so I'm a little more comfortable with the boxer 4.
Nice to finally get an sti owners perspective on the new Ts.
The Subaru WRX has been around for a long time
And 3hp didn't get them anywhere after 30 years.
They should have added the STI transmission to compensate for the price increas, and leave the power gains to the aftermarket community the FA24 is already good engine. Then the price tag will be justified.
That color is amazing Joe! But they need to add more ON THROTTLE action for that cost!
No 4 inch fart cans attached to 2.5 inch outlets allowed if you want people to like you. Durable, tunable and drives awesome during all 4 seasons. Great car.
Durable and subaru flat 4 doesnt go together
@@alpe6228 Is it that they are not durable? Or is it that they require more expensive maintenance than basic 4 cylinder engines?
@@rickjames6867Subaru engines are reliable. Some of their owners are not
I want to feel more horsepower with all that feel
I see a new Raiti’s rides video I watch and hit like 🔥🔥🔥
Joe, do not be disappointed. Your Recaro seats may not be as nice in your Type RA STI but you do have a REAL STI instead of a FAKE STI start/stop button.
How can someone buy this over an Elantra N? The N is proven quicker on track and it’s $10k cheaper!!
I like the seat color but I think it will show a lot of dirt over time.
Could be getting a nice used 3.0 premium Supra for around this price
Keep up the good car reviews.
You got it my friend!
My WRX STi was $30k bone stock with low miles and one owner.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video👍
If March 2010 legacy was that blue color I would definitely buy those seats
The answer is absolutely not. 45k for a wrx is absurd.
Nice video keep up the great work Joe
At this price, if they ever do make a VB WRX STI, be prepared for it to be approx $60k. I’d love to see one, but would never be able to afford it!
LOVE the WRX but part of that is the fact that you can get them in the low/mid 30s. Once you hit 45k- just not the same value prop that makes a WRX great
If you look at the WRX as an economy car with a personality, you’ll be pleased. If you’re looking to the WRX as a sports car, you’re looking in the wrong place.
Also, too many mismatched colors going on with this particular model. Whether it’s bright and loud or more subdued, I would appreciate some continuity (and a HP bump) for the added cost.
You’re right, the WRX doesn’t qualify as a sports car, because in practical application it’s a RALLY CAR, as evidenced by the fact that multiple independent dyno tests have shown it’s actually pushing over 300 hp and 300 plus lb ft torque at the crank (there’s your “hp bump), coupled with a very aggressive AWD system, a beefed up suspension and track focused adaptive dampers. An economy car with a personality is a Sentra in midnight edition trim, lol. If you want to get technical, it’s a “compact sports sedan” in the same segment as a GLI or Elantra N, only better because you can’t get either of the aforementioned cars with optional AWD.
@@nelsonvanvickle8862 but a Sentra midnight edition has such a gross personality 😂the WRX definitely checks a combination of boxes that no other manufacturer has an interest in. I'm digging the unique WRX identity (and have been since its introduction)--just keeping a reasonable outlook for what it can do as an everyday street machine.
I got a 2023 premiun for 33k MSRP in Miami… and the its the same except for some interiors and the brakes…with extra 12k you can build your regular wrx and its going to be way better..by now i have 4k on mine and doing 360hp 2 year’s ownership and not problem..imagine an extra 8k to buy parts🤤🤤🤤
Unless I missed it, does this car come with a spare tire? Not that repair kit.
Wouldn't change my base '23 SOP VB for this beauty
No power bump? That's a crime. 45k for most of what comes standard on an EN, minus brakes and AWD.
Multiple independent dyno tests have shown the WRX to be pushing over 300 hp and 300 plus torque at the crank. Advertised numbers by Subaru are most likely “at the wheels”. Try tossing a GLI around a track like you can a WRX, and you’ll quickly realize how white knuckle slippery FWD cars are with all that power and no aggressive AWD system to properly distribute it to the tires, lol.
@nelsonvanvickle8862 and yet the EN is still faster in a straight line and on a track. Even in its manual form, and coming in $10k less than this. That's my point
Does the shifter still have a lot of wiggle in it when it's in gear?
My favourite Subaru reviewer. Never trust a Subaru reviewer that doesn't own a VA STI
I would not. I’ll stick with my hubby’s 2020 WRX STI 😎
I like that Galaxy Purple color!
It only makes sense … if you’re tuned by STI … you should equip the car , from factory, with ALL STi accessories available
Is the sunroof an option 🤔
Nope.
This compared to a Elantra N is a tuff sale. The auto is a joke compared to the DCT in the Hyundai. The ONLY edge this has is the AWD. But I’d still take the Elantra
Subaru always makes the coolest rally cars 😎👌👍 you can name them anywhere and everywhere🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 WRX is simply the road spec rally car for the US audience
I have a 2020 wrx and just for the interior and brakes i am thinking of trading. Ill see what ill end up doing...
I love your channel and you ALWAYS review w/ objective analysis. That said, I have a take. I own a 2007 Acura RL. SH-AWD, carbon fiber diff, that'll SMOKE this Subura, 24-7, 365....ANYBODY?
Wish it had cladding around the windows too 😂
Am waiting to see a subaru suv that can be compared to something like landrovers, landcruser or something of the sought
Looks good I would love an s209
You really understand wrx and know how to review it
That really is so nice of you to say Alex!
As someone who owned Toyotas/Hondas/2 Subarus for the first 15 years of driving, I have now switched to Germans, and that’s even after 3 S2000’s and an Integra Type R.
The Japanese brands have really lost their ways and have played it too conservative in the market. They have winning/working solutions, but then play it safe, it feels like their lineups aren’t as fun as they used to be.
I bought my Supra BECAUSE it was a partnership with BMW. The Germans are CONSTANTLY advancing technology and pushing the limits. Is it always reliable? Maybe. But to push technology and advancements, risks have to be taken.
For $45k, I’d rather spend $4k extra, and get a brand new BMW M235i, or even a GR Corolla.
Sad I’m glad I traded my 22 wrx for a 24 GRC sits perfectly next to my OG 07 wrx sti 😍
INB4 cylinder #4 drops out...
I guess it all depends on how you run it.
It’s not a thing with VBs, as long as you maintain it right
Absolutely 💯 🌀🔥🔥
Really sad they didn't put better seats in the Type-RA, I might have kept mine if it had better seats.
Very helpful. Thank you for the great and detailed review👍
You are so very welcome!
America is in stagflation. The car is priced properly. 20 hp 10 torque bump would make people happy. 30 hp with 12 torque bump would make you on top of sales worldwide
NICE CHANNEL........THANKS FOR VIDEO......BRAZIL HERE
Is this better than type r?
i would take the GRcorolla instead
Can't go wrong with that car!
Congrats 🍾🎈🎊🎉 on your million plus subscribers remember I used 2 say it lol 😂
After watching this review i'm sold, i want a preowned 2023 WRX so it's cheaper & i can add all the mods to make it a tS lol. I was waiting for this review! Nice to watch of course.
Looks great 👍
If a boring SUV with useless digital touchies and screens sells for the same price i know i would buy a different type of daily vehicle just like that to standout and have a great driving experience ^^
Fun Fact: If you go buy one of these, no where on the invoice or internal paperwork does it say “Ts”. They call them “Subaru WRX 技術的にはもっと悲しい. That’s true.
2025 Subaru WRX tS Galaxy Purple Series Purple Special Edition Sedan!
My wife had an mdx with a similar purple. It honestly got dirtier than black and never looked clean or nice and showed scratches horribly. I will never have a purple car again
Hey Raiti! This or a type R?
For a couple of thousand more I would go Ford Mustang GT all day long but that's me. I realize they're completely different vehicles although both are purchased for performance. If buying as a daily driver and you live in an area that experiences significant snow, go the Subie route.
I sold my 500whp sti a couple months ago and picked up a 24 mustang gt, and honestly its a much better car. The sti always felt like an econobox that tried to be a sports car. Where as the mustang is a sports car through and through for better or worse lol. Even though my sti had more whp than my mustang the mustang was much faster around town.
Great review, but absolutely NO!!
absolutely not lol
Thanks for your vote!
But it's got the red button lol
It is worth looks like u can not afford it.
I don’t know Subaru seems to be just dangling the carrot at us which Subaru has always excelled in is interior packaging and that once Corky car company is no longer Corky and that’s OK because they have to stay competitive, and I understand that, my daily driver is a 2013 legacy 3.6 R and it’s been a great car my weekend car is the ISF…
@timbrown9731 no the newer ones are way better.
$45,000 seems a bit pricey for a car like this. Used to be $30,000 - $35,000
Happy with my 2017😊
I think I’ll keep my 24 rs , for some reason the price in canada is the same as U S so they are a great deal here !
Hell no😂, not even $35k
it is a nice ride ...
Mr. Raiti, my life is a zonk🤷🏻
Charging $46,875 for the tS trim, which is the exact same price as the CVT-only GT trim, but there's no extra performance is asinine.
It's all about performance per dollar, and unfortunately, 5 other cars with 1 of the 5 being more expensive than the WRX tS is more justifiable.
1. Elantra N: $34,000 - 276hp/289lb-ft
2A. GR Corolla Core: $39,000 - 300hp/273lb-ft
2B. GR Corolla Premium: $42,000 - same hp, but 295lb- ft
2C. GR Corolla Premium Plus: $46,000, same hp and same 295lb-ft ($205 savings from the WRX tS)
3. MK8.5 Golf R: $45,000 - 315hp/288lb-ft
4. FL5 Civic Type R: $44,000 - 315hp/310lb-ft
5. DE5 Integra Type S: $52,000-$53,000 - 320hp/310lb-ft ($6,000-$7,000 more expensive than the WRX tS, but arguably justifiable of its performance per dollar price tag).
I will give an honorable mention. The VA gen 2021 WRX STI Limited: $42,000 (3 years ago) and the 2020 WRX STI Series.White $44,000 give or take (4 years ago) - both 310hp/290lb-ft of tq.
The point I'm getting at is that all of those cars make way more hp and tq than the VB WRX lineup as a whole, but when it comes to the tS specifically, Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America should both feel pathetic of themselves charging a price of a trim like an STI that has no STI performance and no STI in their lineup. It's not justifiable.
If you've just got your driver's license, you worked hard and saved up enough money for a very good down payment and this is going to be your very first car and you're into WRXs and you want all the bells and whistles paired to the manual transmission with EyeSight Technology and Adaptive Dampers along with the copper-ish gold Brembo brakes, the blue seats, blue interior, and the digital gauge cluster, this car is perfectly for you with all the respect in the world you should definitely enjoy it to its fullest potential.
On the flip side, if you are a WRX owner or STI owner of the previous VA generation or generations prior before the VA, you already know to keep what you have because what you have is already special and not even worth an upgrade, especially for those with STIs. Going from what you have to a VB WRX is a serious downgrade, and I mean that wholeheartedly.
To anyone out there who says the VB WRX is faster than the VA STI, STOP THE CAP! If you truly believe that, you're only saying that in terms of aftermarket modifications. Mods are out of the equation. I'm talking stock vs stock.
Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America have lost it. I understand Subaru is a small company, but if a big company like Toyota can go to BMW for the hardware and engine for the MK5 Supra, why shouldn't SOJ and SOA go to a small company like Porsche and ask to get the 718 Boxster S engine that is a 2.5T Flat Four Boxer that makes 350hp/309lb-ft which would and will be more than enough power punch to make a VB WRX STI?
The VB WRX is getting its mid-cycle refresh for model year 2026 in late calendar year 2025 or early calendar year 2026. If Subaru doesn't call a last-minute audible and reverse course on not bringing a VB WRX STI right when the VB WRX platform's mid-cycle refresh is underway, even if it's just for 3 years from 2026-2028 with no production cap, then SOJ and SOA should make this the last and final generation for the WRX overall. No WRX and STI fans and owners or car enthusiasts would be clamoring for a hybrid CVT-only WRX or a remote control transmissionless WRX STe EV because that's not the roots of this car.
Sorry, not sorry Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America. The competition is just far too competitive with 5 other cars offering better products. Without the STI Division and without an STI trim vehicle, you will be outsold 5 to 1. The WRX tS might be a good trim for only a few people, but it won't be enough for most people cross shopping your competitors offering them more than you are bring to the table.
Expensive Brembos Wowza.
I'll stick to my series gray sti 🔥 another great video as always!
Very smart move! You have a keeper on your hands.
They need to add more horsepower and change the exterior design already after 4 years 😢