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
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.
@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.
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
The cladding has grown on me so much that I actually love it now. It just screams practicality and Subaru. At my age I'm looking for reliability as well as fun and this car seems to have it. I work as a car porter unloading brand new cars off the trains and I get to drive these cars very often since Subaru's are always coming and man it always brings a smile to my face whenever I have to move these cars, the driving feel is just superb and so playful and fu. The gear shifting is so notchy and the suspension just feels so plated and in control. Currently saving up my hard earned dollars to purchase a brand new one hopefully mid 2025.
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.
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!
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.
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, 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.
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🤤🤤🤤
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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
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 ^^
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.
Love that purple color. The Corvette should have a purple close to that shade. I agree about the black plastic cladding. It is horrible looking. How much does the painted replacements cost?
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
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.
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
purple car,gold calipers, red on the badges,blue seats..what in the dr suess
😂
Then with no dccd🙂
Glad I didn’t wait and got my STi in 2020.
I actually love the cladding on the WRX bro. Breaks things up. Looks unique and tough, functional.
Yes a black one reminds me of old mad max style movie car
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.
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.
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
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 🤙🏼
Needs that massive rear deck spoiler thats what makes that car look awesome!!
If it’s tuned by STi then why don’t they just give us a new STi ? To answer your question, No! Thanks Joe
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.
The cladding has grown on me so much that I actually love it now. It just screams practicality and Subaru. At my age I'm looking for reliability as well as fun and this car seems to have it. I work as a car porter unloading brand new cars off the trains and I get to drive these cars very often since Subaru's are always coming and man it always brings a smile to my face whenever I have to move these cars, the driving feel is just superb and so playful and fu. The gear shifting is so notchy and the suspension just feels so plated and in control. Currently saving up my hard earned dollars to purchase a brand new one hopefully mid 2025.
Admit it Joe, you flipped that 45mph traffic sign upside down! Too much on throttle!😆
I’m busted! 😂
Love your car reviews 😊
Thanks brother for being so supportive!
Yes of course and I'm actually buying this car.
Gimme a G70 2.5t always. Luxury, beauty, exclusivity and more power for the same STX coin.
But no manual and some of us prefer manual and driver engagement over 0-60 time.
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 see a new Raiti’s rides video I watch and hit like 🔥🔥🔥
Nice to finally get an sti owners perspective on the new Ts.
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
nice ride, but i want my WRX Wing! why'd they get rid of the wing?? that kills the whole look
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
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.
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
That color is amazing Joe! But they need to add more ON THROTTLE action for that cost!
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video👍
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.
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🤤🤤🤤
Keep up the good car reviews.
You got it my friend!
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
The Subaru WRX has been around for a long time
And 3hp didn't get them anywhere after 30 years.
If March 2010 legacy was that blue color I would definitely buy those seats
You really understand wrx and know how to review it
That really is so nice of you to say Alex!
Nice video keep up the great work Joe
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
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.
@@GreenSol95 the sti must come back. it would absolutely destroy the GR corolla
I like that Galaxy Purple color!
I want to feel more horsepower with all that feel
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
Absolutely 💯 🌀🔥🔥
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
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!
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.
I like the seat color but I think it will show a lot of dirt over time.
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.
Very helpful. Thank you for the great and detailed review👍
You are so very welcome!
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.
Wouldn't change my base '23 SOP VB for this beauty
Could be getting a nice used 3.0 premium Supra for around this price
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.
Sad I’m glad I traded my 22 wrx for a 24 GRC sits perfectly next to my OG 07 wrx sti 😍
Does the shifter still have a lot of wiggle in it when it's in gear?
2024 WRX owner here
Subaru of America is completely lost and out of touch with the trim levels
Same, and I completely agree.
Looks good I would love an s209
Why they put those rear fenders? They look horrible 🤣
The interior is sexy. Should've put blue seatbelts in
Is the sunroof an option 🤔
Nope.
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?
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.
My WRX STi was $30k bone stock with low miles and one owner.
The answer is absolutely not. 45k for a wrx is absurd.
It only makes sense … if you’re tuned by STI … you should equip the car , from factory, with ALL STi accessories available
Wish it had cladding around the windows too 😂
Looks great 👍
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'll stick to my series gray sti 🔥 another great video as always!
Very smart move! You have a keeper on your hands.
Happy with my 2017😊
Am waiting to see a subaru suv that can be compared to something like landrovers, landcruser or something of the sought
300 hp 290tq sti catback would've been nice. With aftermarket part say 400hp how will the transmission hold up 🤔
Unless I missed it, does this car come with a spare tire? Not that repair kit.
it is a nice ride ...
Is this better than type r?
I would not. I’ll stick with my hubby’s 2020 WRX STI 😎
My favourite Subaru reviewer. Never trust a Subaru reviewer that doesn't own a VA STI
Pretty cool to finally see a full digital cluster in the WRX.
Until it fails.
Japan Subaru has had it for a while now. North America Subaru is just late to the party.
i would take the GRcorolla instead
Can't go wrong with that car!
NICE CHANNEL........THANKS FOR VIDEO......BRAZIL HERE
Really sad they didn't put better seats in the Type-RA, I might have kept mine if it had better seats.
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
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.
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
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 ^^
6000 redline? Are we going towards diesel?
Hey Raiti! This or a type R?
The power doesn’t bother me, but what does is Subaru’s steadfast refusal to give us a WRX wagon. Also, the $45K price tag for this is ridiculous.
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.
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
I love the super WRX TS I feel like it looks good and yes I love those big fence it gives it style as to just a boring flat slab of metal
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 !
Love that purple color. The Corvette should have a purple close to that shade. I agree about the black plastic cladding. It is horrible looking. How much does the painted replacements cost?
How can someone buy this over an Elantra N? The N is proven quicker on track and it’s $10k cheaper!!
thank you .
Mr. Raiti, my life is a zonk🤷🏻
RR this review was 29 mins longer than it should’ve been to say “Hell no” .. 😂😂
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
Beautiful