We bought the new Subaru WRX and we like it | fullBOOST
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- The new Subaru WRX was released in Australia recently and we decided to purchase one.
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We bought the new Subaru WRX and we like it | fullBOOST
The new Subaru WRX was released in Australia recently and we decided to purchase one.
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It should have been axed. The BRZ can't get a turbo because of this thing, and the Corolla GR is gonna be light years better anyway. They can mass produce that Toyota in both sedan and hatch, and the Rex could have just been a rebadged version of it.
@@alstound The Corolla is tiny compared to the WRX. Two very different cars. We also own a GR Yaris, both cars have thier good and bad points.
EN will destroy it
@@fullboost elantra N shits on this, pulls a freight train on the WRX in the straights, and is faster around the corners, breaks better, has superior equipment and features dollar to dollar, way better seats, and a great sounding exhaust, adaptive suspension, give me a break
I’d really want to see what catback twin exhaust aftermarket makes the new wrx sound like bug eye
They say it’s trash on social media but if you look at it in person, it does look sick.
It looks worse in person
@@juanmagana2939 How? I have this car in black but you could say that for yourself
@@WRX_CARLITOS i have seen the new models parked and they dont look good, but not long ago i was driving behind one, and even my best friend said,,, oh it does look ugly, and i agree, it really looks ugly.
@@juanmagana2939 every Subaru on the planet has looked ugly since the beginning of time. It's like saying a cow has spots...
@@zergilli9719 you need professional help lol
Hugely underrated by web warriors - looks slick especially in the flesh.
facts lol this car looks so nice on the street
Bro. I thought they were so ugly. I went to my local Subaru dealership 2 days ago. With my 2020 Subaru WRX premium/w/performance package. I ended up leaving with a new 2022 Subaru WRX LIMITED in the beautiful silver color they offer. I absolutely love it. In person it looks so much better. It looks unbelievable aggressive. I love how linear the power band is now, I always have power at any rpm. It is fantastic.
The only Subaru I like is the 2015 one before the facelift. Not a fan of 2020 Subaru facelift.
Who cares?@@chrisx5127
The new WRX looks so much better in the metal than it does in videos or photos.....I like the shape and look
rear end is atrocious.. look again
@@roboticvenom1935 your entitled to your opinion....but I like them that much I brought one
I massively prefer the rugged offroad look vs. the fast-and-furious look of the VA, but I'm a WRX fan because of the rallying heritage. My only complaint is I wish the higher trims came with CrossClimate2's on the 18" rims, and had a set of 15 or 16 inch wheels with some sort of all-terrain tire. And vented discs/proper calipers, but that's easily sorted.
It’s not the “Shark Eye”, it’s called the “No ST Eye”
I'm dead 💀
Nah m8, we voted on a reddit poll. No ST eye was good but Shark eye won.
Idk why I imagine pink eye
Do you even have an STI do you even own a Subaru?
@@mrsubaru5367 yes I do, a bugeye STi.
"We’ve got a couple of STIs at work"
Yeah, I know what you mean. Not ideal when it turns out someone is getting around the office a bit.
I know you're up to like 400k something subs, but you guys are so talented at this. Should be well over a mil. Great production, music, editing, cinematography, dialogue, sheesh.
Agreed, I don't know why there aren't more subscribed. Fullboost is my favorite car related channel by a mile, and I watch most of the Australian ones.
Thanks guys ☺️🤙
Shark eye is the best name
Really thorough video here. I like how level headed you were comparing the new to the old while still addressing the pain points of the new.
The wrx would be perfect for me. I've owned liberty gt and spec b and I loved the awd aspect. I currently have a mazda 3 gt manual, which is a great daily but it is useless in wet weather. I don't need heaps of power just something that I look forward to driving.
You can get the Mazda 3 in AWD tho 🤷♂️
@@BRAINFxck10 not in Australia as far as I'm aware. The American market does get the awd turbo.
Some say barra guy is still there searching for traction
I gotta agree, modern Subarus (except for the xv and base spec Impreza) are quite nice vehicles, the interior is much better than most Toyotas and the cars are generally good to drive.
I’ve convinced a few of my friends to give Subarus a shot and all of them are happy.
Not everyone wants a 1000 hp, and if you want a 1000hp, then build it and stop whinging
Nothing wrong with the Xv honestly. Great vehicle.
Yeah nothing wrong with subarus, just the engine
hyundai has much better interiors lol..
Congratulations to yous for the 25 years YTB supporting you from Rotorua New Zealand ❤ 😎 🤘
I like this car. It’s just a shame Subaru dropped the STI for this gen WRX. Especially with Toyota bringing the GR Corolla soon and the Civic Type R on the way.
As a 22 owner I can say it performs well
I've had my 2011 STI Spec R for 3yrs and have enjoyed putting 40,000 km on it. No plans to ever sell it. (original drive train)
I'm shocked at how theyre gaining value.
Those unpainted plastics are pretty ugly tbh.
Right behind ya im getting one soon and i cant wait for this to be my Daily
"Shark eye"....Gold!
Little sprogs say the darnedest things.
Defiantly worth fostering and remembering as an adult.
Keep that spark!
:)
Looks great in WR blue!
Good choice. On a bang for your buck basis ,a tuned WRX is hard to go past ,particularly when your factor in the extra grip the of the AWD platform.
Be careful with the suspension tune though , handling for Subies is all about getting rotation and firing them out of corners. Stiffening them too much without messing with stabiliser bars and you'll get understeer , big time.
Biggest mistake not making a STI version.
People… it’s a car. An object. If you like it and can afford it, then buy it. If not… don’t. Simple as that.
How about the "Shart eye?"😆
13:33 CLASSIC STRAYA TINGS
The shark eye is a pretty cool name ngl
I don't want to be too negative or hate on anyone that bought one of these and likes it. But as a Sti owner i just can't fathom what subaru was thinking. I couldn't live with one.
They're prepping a pure electric STI for all you fanboys, let us know how awesome it is when you get one!
just having to put this wrx next to a bugeye, to make it look good, says it all... and the 272HP, the tiny brakes and the plastic intake manifold, are just another kick in the balls....
Grats on the new ride.
Bought a 23' wrx base in white... I love the car!!!
I'm paranoid about keeping my car's reliability as good as it can be. On the new WRX, I'd immediately swap out the brake pads for better ones, and change the brake fluid for a higher quality one. Maybe swap out the tires for ones better in the dirt and mud. (Hey, it's a rally performance car.) But at least in the beginning, I'd leave everything else alone, for now.
Everyone likes a new WRX for the first couple of years they run reliably
Can't wait for the new Mitsubishi Evo to be released oh wait
Wait, indeed 😋
Welcome to 2022
Great vid guys, keen to see the new mods.
Nice work, I’d be happy with that WRX 👍
I like the looks and the SPT/CVT is perfect for daily driving.. An all around GT car in the top spec.
I Love my wrx... and love that sooo many people hate it. I LOVE IT
Damn what a nice WRX 🔥
So many missed engineering opportunities over the current and last gen WRX. It's a great turbo location but silly to stick with a top mount given the extra piping and having the throttle inlet face backwards when the turbo is in front of the engine below...what...so silly.
I bought the TS WRX wagon a couple weeks back and I love it. It exactly what i was after. I just had it in for its 1k service. I never grandma'd mine either, i driove it quite spritely straight out of the dealer. Niggles - the brakes suck as you say, the tyres on the wagon suck, the ridiculous amount of safety alarms and warning is really doing my head in, having to changes everything in the menus every time you turn it on.
re the safety alarms, i have the base model wrx on order and it does not have all that bullshit including no stop/start.
@@bobhebblewhite1685 I really hope in the future that Subaru will let the registered user really customise his drive settings and remain like that when you turn it on
@@jasonlewis2990 no other car maker does, with mazda ï stop" people jam the switch to on position. the height of arrogance
The only bloke I’ve ever seen wearing a seatbelt on the Dyno!!! Too funny
Great vid
The beeping is unbearable ☺️
With that early music I was expecting the Queen's "Flash Gordon" theme song to break out.
You made the comment "a lot of people think the motor is out of the Ascent, but it's not," what do you mean by that specifically? I'm just curious because on certain forums people are spreading information about how it's the Ascent motor and since a shop made 500whp with the Ascent motor, this motor can make 500whp. Just wondering if there are any major differences between them.
Thanks!
Wrap it orange and camouflage it, solid dig at motive 😂😂
the thing this whole review misses when they ask why did they put shit brakes, or why is the engine de tuned, is context. this was supposed to be in a line up with the STI all the way up until Subaru canned it. The STI wouldve had all the things the WRX missed because that was always the flagship. It wouldve had the brembos like they have had since 2001, Recaros, more boost and it was set to be making around 400hp. Without the STI, it kinda feels like Subaru half built the WRX, but they have been like this since the VA was released, the just had the STI with all the proper gear
is that a detriment to the wrx though? in terms of pricing, you can't expect STI equipment for wrx pricing
@@ciello___8307 i wouldnt call it a detriment, but a reason as to why it comes down spec for certain things. the STI is the premium option that would normally get that gear, which is explains why the WRX didnt, because Subaru have to cut certain features to make it profitable and its reflected in the price.
It seems as though since there is no STI now (when intially there wouldve been alongside the WRX) the WRX is put against cars that the STI normally would be put against, which is unfair in comparison, and another reason it sucks Subaru cut it.
E85 tune will pick up the most power. Water methanol injection addresses temperature rise. Do both!
"Why would you want this to drive like a car from 25 years ago?"
1) The 2000-2014 era (Particularly 07) was what I want to feel again. No one wants 25 years. They want the GOLDEN years.
2) *Probably because this car is about as exciting as watching paint dry.* Anemic power, anemic boost, *YAWN*
I drove my 05 WRX into the ground. I adored it. I had it for 11 years. The new WRX was about as appealing to me as white bread with salt on it and has ZERO race attitude. Couldn't be happier with my the new car I chose. 2022 Veloster N. The Veloster N is the polar opposite of this thing. It has attitude for DAYS. Thought I would hate FWD. I don't "LOVE" fwd, but the car's so insanely fun i literally don't notice. The N literally has the "gotta go fast" spirit and attitude that the older STI's had. Not to mention the 10 year 100k mile warranty is NOT VOIDED WITH TRACK USE. What a car.
Yes we drove that car and it was cool but like we said in the video we didn't want a FWD. We have also owned older WRXs they all have Thier pros and cons.
@@fullboost I can respect that.
I really wanted to see an sti version of the sedan, I would’ve put a pre-order in. That engine was going to be 300kw and the sti body kit would’ve been colour coded. Wheels and brakes surely would’ve been a step up as well.
You can easily mod this car and improve it in every way (seen people in the US doing this now), but at the cost of having to potentially forgo any warranty protection and the hassles of having to list the changes on the policy and pay for it.
I feel we might see Subaru at least offer some factory options that put it back in sti territory. Like a dccd option with LSD front and rear, a brembo brake package. This WRX will probably be on the market for 8 years so there going to be some updates.
The car has a rear LSD in Australia on manual models.
@@fullboost My bad, I meant to say upgraded helical style like from the STI (which also has LSD on the front.)
@@BrandoDrum You'd be surprised at how well the new one handles even on the factory tyres.
@@fullboost I agree, everyone wants an sti for the name, but this new car drives better than the last sti.
I think it's good value in the current market. A tune and a brake kit will make it a great daily and fun car. Have you driven a new Octavia RS? Not AWD but a decent alternative for a little extra coin
I considered one but I would have bought an i30 over it.
I got the GR Yaris. Dad got the WRX Wagon😋
I do have to say im not the biggest fan of the look but its your car and as long as you like it thats all that matters
Now now, we're all happy for you Luke and your 4 door BRZ with a turbo. 😛👍
If l didn't need the space I'd buy a BRZ and turbo it 👍
@@fullboost Nah, think it was a better choice. I loathe the BRZ/86. Even though I think this gen is ugly as sin, I will always tolerate a WRX, no matter how much Subaru abort it.
Also, GC8 and 2022 WRX both did low-mid 14s, so dunno how the older ones are "slow". Laggy, yes, not slow. 👍
@@MafiaboysWorld older ones don’t have a straight torque curve.. it’s more like yeah let’s wait untill 4500rpm and then give you all the booooost and kick you back into the seat 🤣 newer ones don’t have that
@@MafiaboysWorld Why do you loathe the BRZ?
@@ChristopherHallett Many reasons but number 1 is the owners of them in my town thinking that they're anything fast and drag racing everything like a P plater does in a beat up $400 Mang Mang. 🤦
Those wheel flares look like they came from a cereal box
I put 3 gallons of flex to a full tank and see how much more hp you get and i sit a 14.1 psi of boost.
Is this bad at all for the car? What does the e85 do?
I actually like shark eye, hope it sticks
I have to say, new WRX looks more upscale and mature than previous generations. But why like mazda with mazdaspeed when they made a mature car did they decide ”eh, no performance model” and offer the recaro seats with the cruddy cvt? So many marks missed…
The only good thing about the new wrx is the new FA engine
i test drove one and was pretty impressed. why does the steering wheel feel so cheap? feels like hard plastic. for osmething you will be touching all the time thats a big shame.
Manual snobs need the gearshift to keep their spare hand off their own knobs.
No advantage to DCT/DSG for the vast majority.
Looks good when I lay down and close my eyes
Going to go cop a 25 yr hoodie, but wondered where you got that wrx hoodie! Looks great!
Awesome video as always
Shark Eye is the official new name. Love it haha.
I have a 2022 wrx cvt. I don't hate it. Fun daily driver.
Great video guys
You need to run in a car full range of revs to do it correctly. Subaru mechanics have repeatedly said that.
lmaooo subaru "3 engines" wrx im dying
Owned an STi '18 w/ some mods (borla etc) and now a MYLR, never going back to ICE
It looks pretty good for a Subaru. They made some of the worst looking cars until about 10 years ago. The front brakes are certainly a silly thing to skimp on in a performance car.
😂 what in the offensive comment do you mean 😂 which Subarus were ugly ?
@@Terminator4000 Starting with the L series, especially the Leone sedan, then they outdid those with the early Forresters. It was only about 15 years ago before they made anything that wasnt bland or weird looking. I own a Brumby with the dual headlights which was a big improvement over the single light version, but far from a good looking car.
That rear end almost looks like the new civic type r ...not bad 🤘😎❤
If you are following the car you wouldn't know its a Subaru.
Scion TC
It looks nothing like the new type r lol wth 😂 people are just talking atp
I love mine. I knew since the Internet hated it. I had to upgrade. Loved my hatch and Hawkeye I had over the years tho!
Strange that there is no big brake option.
Do you guys remember BGT performance in hawthorn they built some good cars back in the day
Yes Vin tuned the black wagon years ago 👍
@@fullboostgreat tuner and even better driver
Your editor did an amazing into
love to know what mods you have done if any yet ? I'm very interested in getting one of these ..
That barra in the grass....now that's a 2k barra hahahaha
That car wasn't even a 1K lol...
Bang on, not much choice in that price range AWD new performance cars.
Facelift will prob have better brakes.
Throwaway that big ass laggy front mount intercooler from that bugeye, put in pwr "air to water" intercooler setup for best boost response
U need a big blower fan on the dyno for air......
maybe should've waited for the gr corolla. but it's still a good car, congrats.
Thanks but too small for our needs.
There was a tuning shop that did 500 horsepower on an ascent block swapped into an outback with STI drivetrain, unopened block. Melted a piston going lean from maxing out the DI, so I suppose this thing will be pretty reliably going to 400 if there’s no drivetrain limitations.
It’s a shame these don’t run port and direct injection like the Toyotas as they would make the tuning potential far greater
@@TheWretchedWorld that’s where a gr86 manifold comes into play. It needs to be adapted and and ecu needs to control it, but it is possible
@@inaNis_ does the 86 have both?
@@TheWretchedWorld yes. Toyota D4S system does both DI and MPI
Gave a lot of room for Tuners. 350 hp + at the crank is easy....
cool sport trek
I read some guys in America just did some bolt ons with a new unopened 2.4 and got 500hp.
I have a feeling that a lot of these criticisms that were spoke about were very intentional from Subaru. Leaves them a lot of headroom to improve each new year model of this generation. Wait to see the final year of this car. It'd be a monster compared to this '22.
It’s not the shark eye it’s the G-shock eye
You call em wrx's, i call them DAK DAKs. Coz thats the sound they make before they go DAK DAK DAK BOOOOM 🤣😘
You make a very good point about having AWD. I own an i30n facelift and it has traction issues. 1st and 2nd, forget about it if you give it more than half throttle
@Volkan manual for me. I have not driven a DCT but keen to drive or ride in the passenger seat
Civic Type R here - no issues with traction unless you're being stupid or it's wet.. and you're being mildly stupid. I'd rather 2WD with a good mechanical limited slip differential than AWD with open diffs front and rear. In the latter case you're still relying on electronics to brake the wheel on each axle that wants to spin up, so it's only half as crap as having 2WD with an open diff. The electronics are certainly getting better, but still not as good as mechanical LSDs.
Should have got the sedan.
Hate the look of the flares
When I bought my MT-10 couple of weeks back, they said the same thing about running it.
Pretty much don't do a highway run at one rpm.
They need to do another sti. Come on
It has a face only it's mother could love.
Is that what women say about you?
Should see what prime motorsports done, catback and e60 blend made 300whp.
Keen to see how much boost that new motor can handle
Because old cars are better. They’re usually more fun and involving. That’s what you lose in most modern cars.
That's why the GR Yaris is so popular :)
What headers are on the bugeye? i love the way that thing sounds
They are equal length.
I love the new WRX.
You blokes do the fan comments better than Jimmy Kimmel
bought a white base model and love it!
your bugeye is the only other one with a FMIC that has the hot side charge pipe going under the engine as my car.