2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Manual Sedan - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)
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Model: 2017 Subaru Impreza
MSRP: $21,995
MPG: 23 city / 31 highway
Horsepower: 152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,076 lbs
Wheel size: 18″ diameter, 7.5″ width
Tire size: P225/40R18
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I won't be satisfied until TheTopher reviews every car ever made lol your the only one with the balls to exceed maximum load in the corners in your drives. That said I have been searching for a review like this on the new impreza sport (because the sport has the torque vectoring AWD similar to the WRX) and is the enthusiasts pick as far as the normal impreza goes and you're literally the first person to review the sport 5 speed so thanks man.
😊 ❤
It's not easy to find a review for the Impreza Sport where the reviewer (1) drives the damn thing and (2) goes anywhere close to its limits. Throw in the manual, and this might be the only TH-cam review that does either of those things.
I'm glad he went into ride quality, noise, and (especially) handling, though handling on something more twisty and fun than a cloverleaf on-ramp would have been nice. That's what matters to me. Rarely do I even want to go 0 to 60 in less than 10 seconds, but I want to have as much fun as I can in whatever daily driver I have.
@@jimcrants7517 True. This makes the review worthy. Too bad this car is not good for any kind of mountain driving as it lacks power. Subaru's client base lives in mountainous regions. This car is functional only on flatland. Good for urban Millenials mainly.
@@sezwo5774 I've been trying to buy a car exactly for mountain pass driving...which cars would you suggest?
@@tom.k7616 I've heard the 2022 Impreza may have new stronger engines, possibly a small turbo, or a bigger naturally aspirated one. If on the market for a new car NOW, I would be looking at a Mazda 3 AWD with the 2.5L engine and regular automatic tranny (no CVT thank God). There aren't any cheap alternatives like the old more torque'y Impreza's of the past. I have a 2013 2.5L Forester turbo, but still keep my old trusty 2000 2.2L Impreza Coupe, ...such a practical, lighweight, fuel efficient and still somewhat torquey car. I used to drive in the Sierras often, but now I don't due to Covid pandemic.
So, I've gotta say, you sold me on this car. I mean, I actually bought one. I'm just sad they didn't have a manual car within 500 miles of where I live. Got it in the lighter blue and I love it. Takes corners nicely, too, which is surprising for a car that weighs more than my old outback did.
Thanks for showing this car. Finally got me to move on from my old dying one.
Poor thing.
How is the car today? I’m scared cuz everyone says they’re slow
@@tinocabral4201 I drive a 2016 Impreza. It is slow, I will not lie. It leaves you wanting more...However. That being said, it handles very well on corners, it is smooth, good on gas, sounds alright as well when it reeves up. It has plenty of storage for every day life. Honestly, if you want it as a practical daily that is cheap, I recommend. However, if you have the money, then there are better options for faster hatches.
i got a 2018 (cvt unfortunately lol, it does have paddle shifters tho so ill take my small win) and yeah its pretty fun as long as you dont care too much about acceleration. its been treating me pretty well on my local windy usually-no-cops road
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@@Kolumbo137 not even worth it ill just buy a new car lol
Ive been waiting for this for a long time! Thank you!
I love this car. I got one because I drive 1 hr to work each way everyday! Its so good on fuel when you're not trying to flog it. It is a bit slow kn take off, but I dont need a car to speed off the line in especially when I have a baby in the car with me. Its a great car that is sporty looking, comfortable, fuel efficient, and a great family car.
What do get MPG?
Been waiting for this car review in manual! Great review! Thanks.
just got mine last week. awesome 5 speed manual, carer handles well.
If only Subaru offered some faster, turbocharged version of this car...and then a fasterer version for the racetrack 🤔
TheTopher Please make a video of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator.
I would also guess that they will charge 50k for the latter.
that would be IMPREZive
lol this video made me schedule a test drive for a manual in Amarillo. New car hype? lol
They do. It's called the WRX.
Thank you for the handling cornering demonstration I could see the understeer or hear frim the tires as it loads up but looks like it handles well!
I drive an 18 WRX and I wish they did BSM the same way this car does with this big amber lights. I love that. My car is a little too subtle.
BSM does it’s jobs when you’re looking to change lanes and it blinks the light in the mirror to notify you, but this system looks much nicer to me
this is soo awesome.thank you topher for the review.
It looked like the shift throws were shorter than they normally would be on the 5-speed. Looks like I'm right. I built one of these cars on the Subaru website and it appears that the STI short-throw shifter is STANDARD! It's normally a $400 option. That's why you find it so enjoyable. Little things like that along with the plush ride, great visibility, and nice handling is why I could end up buying this car, sluggish acceleration be damned!
What did you end up doing?
hetouahta htneuohtnueo Didn’t buy one. Found a better deal on a VW wagon. Also bought automatic because I had an hour commute in traffic but now that’s irrelevant. Would probably buy something more exciting either way. I miss driving manual and having a quick car with good handling more than I thought I would.
ahahha, just upgraded to a manual Subaru Impreza from only driving cars 20+ years old through out my early adulthood. Feels like rocket for me, and I am in love with the car. I understand there are faster cars out there, but in comparison to my 91 Subaru Legacy / 01 Pontiac. This boys a racecar. I liked having my thoughts validated on this one; its a solid car. Subscribing !
Same here. Driving a manual Impreza after driving a tired 04 VW Golf and a 95 Cherokee.
@@nowiecoche my 22 manual Impreza compared to my 2000 wrangler feels like a straight race car 😂
@@SlackingShinobi Same thought. That 4.0L 6cyl is extremely torquey but it’s no performance engine.
Great review, good Subaru, thank you ! :)
The way you move the camera in the begining makes me feel like I'm watching Call Of Duty game :-)
Here in Belgium, the impreza is only available with a 1.6i 114 bhp and CVT, so the 2.0i is a rocket :D
Great video
Pssh 31 mpg from a manual impreza with awd starting at $22k!? Sold.
Ikr
@@deutschelehrer69 150 hp
@@z1lla4 sufficient for daily driving
Grate car to daily and for long distance commuting I’ve got 213k miles on mine and it runs just fine overall id say it could use a bit more power and the seats could be a bit more comfortable besides that it is a fine car. Definitely recommend to anyone looking into getting one
Yeah Im only getting about 22mpg and that's the average for city. AWD eats up fuel plus the extra reinforced frame.
Hey man great POV review. Hope you soon can test the 2018 Mazda 6 signature model.
I agree with your comment about gear spacing. 6 speed manuals are commonly spaced way too closely especially 4-6. It just seems really stupid to me. It’s total nonsense that a car with a 6 speed manual should be turning over 2500 rpm at 70 mph. It’s a waste of gears honestly. And then some 6 speeds have the audacity to make 1-3 really wide and then cluster 4-6 super close You can get away with skipping 5th altogether in most 6 speeds. Don’t even get me started on the Honda fit. 6 gears and it turns 3300 rpm at 70. The cvt will happily do 2200 rpm at 70. The chevy cruze is not terrible, but 1-3 are extremely wide! I really like Volkswagen’s 5 speed manual because it’s spaced perfectly for casual driving and it keeps the jetta at like 2000 rpm at 70 mph, in a 5 speed! I personally like a close 1-2, around 60-65% so I can short shift and not have to drive around in 1st gear because 2nd gear is too tall. 2-3 can be almost anything, but spacing between 3-6 should never be any closer than 25% for regular cars. Ideally more like 30-35%. A perfect 6 speed would have ratios like 4.86, 3.00, 2.00, 1.43, 1.09, 0.83, and reverse around 5.00. The final drive should match the car though, and keep the rpms between 2000 -2300 at 70.
Wow! Someone else who likes gear ratios like I do. My last vehicle was a manual, and when purchasing a 2015 honda Fit I was pissed that 6th does 4000rpm at 80mph! Thats what the previous generation 5th gear did. They should have kept 5th where it is and had 6th doing 3200rpm or so. I got the CVT just for the cruising rpm being much lower. My CVT even up big hills rarely downshift to above 3100 rpm so 6th at 3200 rpm would work with very little downshifting. The engine is loud in the Fit, when I put my CVT into sport mode and the rpms jump up to where the manual sits there is constant engine drone even in cruise control! I can't imagine a 12 hour road trip in the manual fit. In the cvt, the engine noise isn't noticeable when cruising at all.
I generally prefer the gear spreads you describe, and I feel the golf GTI 6-speed DSG has the perfect ratios. I generally prefer larger spreads to the gears. Like a 6 speed with a 6.5 total ratio spread rather than a closer 6 speed with a 5.0 total ratio spread.
My man! Both of you! I'll use a 7 speed manual for example. I'd like the ratios to be spaced like this. 2nd gear at 15 mph at 1,000 rpms. 3rd gear at 25 mph at 1,000 rpms. 4th gear at 35 mph at 1,000 rpms. 5th gear at 45 mph 1,000 rpms. 6th gear at 55 mph at 1,000 rpms. 7th gear at 60 mph at 1,000 rpms.
My knowledge of ratios is extremely limited, but I have to agree. I have a 5 speed and in 5th 70 is around 2850rpm. 75 is just a bit over 3000. So Freeway driving is a bit of a chore on the engine over long distances. I might see if I can get 4th and 5th to be stretched out some so I can get 75 at around the 2750 mark or something.
Michael Owen yep, gear ratios are way too short. You're probably sitting at 20 or 22 mph at a 1,000 rpms in 5th gear.
Yep, the Honda Fit 6mt is bs. They just added a gear between 3 and 4 or something.
Leased one of these to bridge the gap between my old truck dying and the 2020ish sti. If its built on this new interior platform with a new motor, itll be fuckin sweet. If you live in MN where you get 10 inches in a night in april, then the real awd is much appreciated
i test drove this car yesterday, similar output compared to my 2014 mazda 3. but i wish the power comes a bit early with more low end torque, or simply just increase the engine to 180hp would make me purchase the vehicle.
reallistically the 5 speed is mostly for city driving , i would love a six or even 7 speed that isnt very close spaced, but i can see why subaru did it with 5 speed.
Man, Michigan do have the best potholes.
So does NY
I kind of like it. The little wing on the back and the passable leg room for the back seats are plusses for me. I drive an outback right now, and while it has a good chunk less hp (somewhere around 110 with it's age), I'd be happy with 150ish hp. Thanks for giving me something to consider. And a 5 speed manual. At least I won't have to learn a different transmission style, lol.
I found that just by upgrading the pitch stop mount it puts the power down alot better and removing the carbon air filter also helps the car feel less anemic and as for how Subaru tuned the suspension it's great compliant handling is amazing for 25k plus car
Hi Ben,i do have 2016 2.0 manual and am hungry for power most times.Please explain the ''pitch stop mount it puts the power down alot better and removing the carbon air filter'' Will
be happy to hear from you.Mark
@@marksphotoperry356 so the pitch stop mount is exclusive to Subarus and its one of the more universal parts it essentially attaches the drive train to the fire wall. The OEM pitch stop is what we call a chicken bone design is narrow in the middle and allows a little bit more flex by upgrading it to an aftermarket performance pitch stop mount like a Perrin or grimspeed one which are referred to as a dog bone style pitch there the same size all the way across and alot more soiled so it stiffens the connection in turn stiffening the chassis it doesn't allow for as much flex as the OEM pitch stop which will increase NVH slightly but will allow more power to transfer to the wheels It doesn't really increase horsepower or torque but helps with throttle response and like I said it helps put power down. The carbon air filter is an emission thing it's prevent emissions to come back out through the air intake when the car is shutoff. It sits in the air intake box behind the engine air filter it causes a restriction of air flow which decreases power and torque by removing it will increase horsepower and torque slightly especially with a drop in performance filter i prefer the AEM dry flow filter. This was dyno tested by engineering explained he has a video on it. Another thing that will increase horsepower and torque are Crawford Billet power blocks the lift the intake manifold increasing the amount of air sucked into the engine.these mods don't require a tune but a tune will maximize their potential gains. With the BPB will work even better with a proper cold air intake and a tune. And mod for reliability is an Air oil separator it reduces oil consumption crossed by blow by and since it's a closed loop it allows the oil to cycle back through system and in the case of the FB20D the engine in the 2017+ Impreza which is a direct injection rather than port injected the air oil separator will also help prevent carbon buildup in the intake manifold with over time reduces power and torque out put.
@@benmorris7276 Ok. Very informative and detailed , many thanks !
@@marksphotoperry356 no problem
how much of a gain are you looking at? thanks for the information btw
In the US it’s lame that you can’t get blind spot monitoring, coolant and oil temps, and the larger main display on a 6MT Crosstrek, but you get those items in this.
I think lot of people fail to understand how the power is delivered on boxer engines, compared to a traditional three or four cylinder layout. I have a three cylinder turbo Suzuki, and it pulls like a train at low revs, and never really need to go above 3000 rpm unless overtaking or just simply wanting a bit of fun on a fast winding road. The Abarth 595 I used to have was the same, low down pull and eventually the power tails off after about 4-5000 rpm, but Subaru are very different in that it seems the more revs you give it, the more they seem to pull, but as this man says, not a lot happening below 3000 rpm. Doesn’t make it a bad engine, it just works opposite to the way most people are used to, especially with no turbo kicking in low down the rev range. The one bonus is these engines sound fantastic even when the revs are higher, but thats how it wants to be driven and was designed that way. Id be more than happy to own one of these. In the UK Subarus are a rare sight on our roads, and that makes ownership feel that bit more special. Our roads are filled with German lease cars over here, its boring, people are boring, they are obsessed with torque, we have a lot of aggressive bad drivers on our roads, everyone in a rush. The point is, so long as a car has enough power for normal driving conditions then thats good enough for me. Subaru are tough, long lasting cars, and im hoping to get one next as a long term purchase.
now this is a sensible take. I own 2014 Impreza MT. You are correct that they like high rpm. People complain about 1st to 2nd don’t push the engine hard enough. It wants to be shifted around 4k. Feels better, sounds awesome. It’s a great and fun car :)
Modern cars are overpowered for public streets, so a sensibly adequately powered car like this Impreza suffers because of comparison.
i have a 2014 as my first car. 2nd (i think) and 4th (definitely) gears have bad synchros but damn im so glad this ended up being the one.
I hope we had this in the Philippines.
gogo!
I should've leased one of these!
I like this car, and would only buy it because of the awd, maybe just get a base wrx.
i dropped off my wrx for repairs and got a 2020 with CVT as loaner.. and OMG it's slow...
still faster than the wrx that was sitting for repairs lol
We have a 2018 base trim hatchback. We have the CVT. Ivv be will zonk this car on two things. One, is it needs more power. I think that if Subaru would just offer a 2.5 it would solve the power problem. And the /.5 gets virtually the same mpg. The next ZONK IS VERY FRUSTRATING. We have lost 12 hubcaps. Com-on Subaru. Put some wheels on the base model. We have put 67,000 miles on this Subaru. The only problem that we have had, is it had a faulty battery. Subaru replaced it under warranty. Now, just to let you know. We also own a 2022 Subaru Impreza premium sedan. Again, I will zonk the week engine. Outside of that, it’s a good car. It will go in for its first service in about 500 miles. We also own a 2020 premium trim Forester. Has 13000 miles on it. A great vehicle. No problems. As you can see, we are loyal Subaru owners.
How does the 5 speed compare to the 6 speed in the crosstreck?
I know it only has 150 hp, but the boxer rumble adds +10 hp at the butt dyno.
You can’t get this generation of XX Impreza with a manual in Australia which is old cause they sold well. What is also weird to me is that this and the previous gen are 5 speeds in the US. When even the older models where 6 speeds here
My friend has one of these in hatchback. its nice it has the cvt so far 20,000 miles and no issues and the car is driven very hard. the only thing is those sport rims are weak shes gone threw 3 rims already because they have bent from pot holes. i recommend buying wheel insurance as she did to be safe.
Dom L Wheel insurance ??? We do not have this in Canada !
wow i'm surprised. i've herd canada has some crappy roads to.
i remember when i bought my honda they didn't offer wheel insurance. but they did when i was buying my ford. may depend on the dealership. but its saved my friend like 2500 dollars already.
haha yess i actually live in Montréal (Quebec) and the roads are the wort over here. Last year I broke two wheel on the HIGHWAY haha. There was a hole as deep as a big pumpkin ! I will ask for that insurance ! But a think they dont offer this because they know everybody will claim the first next winter XD
IMPREZive reivew
Thx for inspiring for this car 😅
When you downshift, are you using heel-toe everytime?
More BRZ videos pls!!
I just got a 2022 5-door. The gas mileage is kill me. Every 3 days, I need to fill up. Asold my 2018 camry sport because i needed awd..
Do the Honda Insight!!
I drove that car in a hatchback and it felt really slow. It is slow revving compared to my 8th gen regular Civic. I feel my car is faster than that Impreza, but the sound of the boxer engine is nicer.
Doors don’t auto lock on speed? Or at all?
How is the handling/feel compared to a VW Golf?
The interior of these new Imprezas are much nicer than the outgoing car, but 152hp is just not enough grunt compared to the 180hp Civic & 185hp Mazda 3, especially the Subaru is saddled with standard AWD. I'm await for the new generation WRX & STI with anticipation.
So, were you disappointed with the new WRX 😂 i was
Would you choose this manual or Mazda 3 hatchback manual?
Would you consider getting your hands on the 5 door Hatchback version? Would it feel any slower you think due to the car being longer?
It's actually shorter ;)
Wonder if they fixed this new generation. I had a 2012 Impreza and I've had a lot of small annoying problems with it in the four years of ownership. It burnt quite a bit of oil and required top ups between services, the stop-start system often stalled the engine, it had lots of squeaks and rattles and the driver's seat ended up breaking on one side, leaving it lop sided.
It also felt slow and underpowered, even compared to my dad's Ford Fiesta, which was pretty annoying. It was not a car that rewarded the driver for driving it at anything beyond a leisurely pace, due to both performance and the whiny, lethargic engine/exhaust note. For reference, both the Fiesta and Impreza were manual.
Some of those issues were addressed by Subaru and some were "within factory specs".
I ended up selling it and getting a 7 year old Honda Accord Euro, which is a much better car in every single way.
On the plus side, the AWD was great in dirt and snow, visibility was great and fuel economy, while quite poor for city driving was quite good on flat terrain when sitting on a freeway. The best I got was 5.1 l/100 km over 600 km.
And what cars are you comparing it to just out of curiosity
I prefer the Impreza with a turbo-charged engine, its sounds better and obviously has more power and responds quickly. Its better to have a 6-speed manual transmission and not a 5-speed, well its my opinion. Everybody agree or disagree. Cant wait to see the sunset video in this car, its going to be awesome.
WRX’s had 5 speed transmissions until the current gen
If you ever need help with a video let me know. I live by where you test
😍 I would buy this if I was able to drive.
I don’t get why Subaru can’t just offer another engine? Like, yeah the wrx is there, but what if someone doesn’t want the unreliable turbo? Why not offer the BRZ motor in it?
Right wouldn't be as slow
cost
Im looking at a 2017 for 14,200 with 35K miles hope to get it although the power concerns me
Same. Wish they offered the 2.5L. this car would be perfect with that extra 25hp
It is a very bad decision on Subaru’s part to differentiate the WRX/STi models from the standard model. This design will look much better and will be sported by a newer chassis/powertrain combination.
i am torn between the 2017 subaru sport manual and the 2018 sport manual, and the mazda 3 manual speed. of course the price of the 2017 will be cheaper but dealerships wont offer 0% for it like they would the 2018 models :( is there much difference between the 2017 vs the 2018 as far as features to warrant the 10-15k price increase?
get the 19 ...i did... sick car
stock exhaust?
I own this exact car, but with a few differences.
Mine is in the carbide blue metallic
It is the sport model but mine has the CVT
8:07 to 8:15 left rear view mirror, was that a sensor telling of incoming car n the overload car
Yea that's the blindspot monitoring
How is the clutch feel in the Impreza? One of my biggest complaints about my '18 WRX is how vague the clutch feels.
The clutch is fine, just light but easy to modulate and drive smoothly. I know exactly what you’re talking about on your Wrx, I had the same complaint on my BRZ when I bought it, removed the helper spring and it’s been perfect ever since. For some reason the helper spring takes away all the feeling you want in the clutch. Taking it out added a little bit of weight and a ton of clutch feel.
TheTopher I will look into that! Thanks for the info!
Where are these vids taken? I want to move there, no traffic!!
It looks like Metro Detroit. Definitely in Michigan if not.
I’ve been sleeping on this car, has all of the classic features that you no longer see and that’s impressive. What I wanna know is two things. 1. Is this car good for tall drivers? (I’m 6’3). 2. How reliable they are?
I’m 6’2 and I sit just fine. The seat can be raised up and down.
The Subaru boxer 4’s N/A’s are a whole lot more reliable then the ones with a turbo attached
So an Impreza sport with manual, or a 2019 Jetta S with the manual?
Personally, I don't like the way the new Jetta looks, but being a 1.4 TSI, it's gonna have more punch than the FB20 in the Impreza, and the interior may be that little bit nicer in terms of materials (I haven't sat inside the new Jetta yet, just seen the photos and specs). If you like a back to basics approach to the compact saloon with the additional advantage of AWD, then it's the Impreza. But if you're after a bit more cachet, a slightly nicer interior and a turbo engine, then it's the Jetta. Either way both have comparable tech, space, and economy numbers.
So.. basically like an AWD BRZ with more seats and comfort? :P
I owned a 2014 Toyota 86, 2011 Impreza, and now a 2015 WRX.
The engine response and feel of Impreza and 86 (BRZ) have similarities. The Impreza handles really well with the low centre of gravity and AWD. I didnt say they are exactly the same, but in overall effect, the Impreza is like an AWD, comfort-oriented BRZ that is slightly slower.
The WRX feels very different - the twin turbo changes the engine response entirely, with most of your torque at the lower RPMs, which is the opposite on BRZ (high RPM torque)
It's noticeably slower than a BRZ. My girlfriend has a 2020 Impreza and it takes it sweet time to accelerate. It also feels quite smooth to rev out combined with the longer gearing.
The brz has a much livelier powerband with the engine actually pulling above 5000rpm, combined with shorter 6 speed gearing.
Overlooking the boring engine it's quite nice.
"Refined" and "Subaru" are two words I usually wouldn't associate with each other.
Jeep 6SM has it right, 120km=2000rpm
Any advice for when to shift 1st to 2nd? The rev hang is horrible, really have to shift it slow to smooth it out. Most frustrating thing about this car.
Totally agree. Also quite obvious in this vid. Feel sorry for the clutch. Was surprised he didn't mention the rev hang. Which company can tune that out?
Engineering explains has a crosstrek and he also complains about the rev hang. I have a 2002 dodge Dakota and the revs hang on it but on my 2017 jeep renegade the revs drop and doesn't hang in between gear changes.
I think you can get it tuned away . Plus some free power .
Rallysport Automotive offers a tune for the rev hang, apparently.
Not quiet with direct injection
To bad it’s dirt slow 🤷🏻♂️ it looks beautiful though. I don’t see myself getting rid of my 2017 Si anytime soon.
How you liking the 1.5L Turbo? Is an exhaust needed to fill my inner ricer? I heard it is pretty damn quiet.
Ryan yeah I’m not going to lie it’s pretty quiet. But other then that I love it. It’s quick and handles just like a champ!
If they had a turbo engine I would have bought one but ultimately went with mazda3 hatch
you do realize that they do make a turbocalled the wrx right? and if you want a bigger turbo with different motor then they also have the wrx sti.
Or maybe at least offered the 2.5L.
Ryan Littleton the Engine in the BRZ is also N/A and has 205HP and this Impreza only makes 152HP?
In Europe it is only automatic :(:(:(
I dont think 2017s come with eyesight and lane assist
looks like mine drive at old skoda octavia...
Do you remember what RPM at 60mph in 5th gear by chance??
Around 2400rpm. Hope I am not too late lol
With minor modifications to gain a bit of power, would it actually be worth it more?
Can’t gain power unfortunately 😥
@@piddledude
Naturally aspirated engines are so hard to get more power out of without spending ridiculous amounts of money . You could take a Chevy Sonic with a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine and spend 500 dollars on an ecu tune and get darn near 180 hp .
With the Subaru 2.0 enjoy it as is .
AWD ,152 hp and a stick makes for a slow car that begs to be driven fast . It won't get you going in too much of a hurry but it will drive very well .
@@louisbabycos106 sure, it drives great until the car bogs every time I accelerate from 2000 to 3000rpm. Dealer can't find what's wrong with it, I'm losing my mind trying to fix it through means of forums and car convo sites. I love the car when it runs well, but it never does anymore.
@@piddledude
Do you drive a BRZ or a Sonic ?
Louis Babycos Impreza 2018 MT hatch
Crosstrek gets a 6th gear, but the Impreza doesn't. Subaru dumb af. Make the 6th gear a tall overdrive for mpg. No one is doing pulls in 6th anyway.
Yeah even with my 2004 impreza rv it needs a 6th gear. at 100kmh it's sitting at about 2700 or so. would be nice to have it cruise at 2200 or something like that
impreza needs all the cost cutting to meet the price point
How about a tune to fix the power issue
@Xavier Flavor maybe, it is more designed for economy and commuting. I definitely wouldn't do it to the CVT version
got my 2015 one with 90000 miles for 17k at Subaru
Why is it a 5 speed?? Is it a limit to the boxer engine or is subaru bad at making manuals?
How did you get your sport "in manual",.... with a SUN ROOF?!?....it must be up in Canada LoL 🏹🤠👍.
Mine is a sport in manual with a sunroof and I'm in the US
Is the manual one still a CVT based transmission? Or an actual 6 speed gears.
the manual transmission has a clutch and 5 (not 6) gears so it is no way based off a CVT transmission.
The only reason someone would buy this over let's say the Mazda 3 is because of standard AWD.
and the difference in 5-6000 dollars
I swear almost every Subaru I see driving on the road has its headlights on, even in the middle of the day. Just seems kind of weird
thecarelectronicguy those are probably the daytime running lights, which are standard on a lot of cars these days.
はる Nah they’re definitely the headlights. Subaru DRLs (non-LED) are the inner high beams at a lower intensity (my friend as a forester that’s like that).
@@thecarelectronicguy687 Because they forget to turn them off
AWD Subaru Corolla, I guess still better than a FWD Corolla.
Thats only what you think at first :D
5 speed manual, did subaru pull that transmission out of the 2004 parts bin? Subaru really does have the worst engine/transmission combos on the market atm.
Look ItsRain Definitely seems like it, I would agree 100% if they didn't last so damn long and have excellent power threshold for tuning and mods, Def lagging behind Honda and Mazda that's for sure.
Manuals are dying because few people are buying them. Be happy that they're even bothering to offer you one.
emdec55 only in the us
Dima Kavetskyy That's not true. Manual sales are declining globally as well. As for the U.S., we don't buy very many manuals, but, surprisingly, there are some cars offered with manuals simple because the U.S. does manage to buy enough of them. The Crosstrek is one example and the 911 GT3 is one more. Not many markets buy them in manual, but the U.S. is one of the very few markets where sales are stronger enough to support limited sales of them. If you want to complain and nit pick, don't cry when they're gone entirely.
Be happy they offer a manual in the first place.
For me it's just to slow with not
enough power to really have fun in day to day driving, I think Subaru has been put on my skip list until they start making fun cars again that aren't 30k
I just got out of an 08 Impreza I had for 10 years. 5 speed manual, I had Koni sport shocks with lowering springs, upgraded bushings all over, tie rods, light weight Enkeis, Michelin PSS.. surprisingly fun to drive even though slow. In the corners it was really fun.
well if i wanted slow I'd get a Corolla, not a subaru. All Subaru has done with their push towards slow vehicles is push me into the arms of hyundai and kia lately, with their push towards sporty fun vehicles. So idk I'm sure Subaru will get more sales this way but they'll also lose some of their enthusiasts
TheTemplarnight This is why I picked up an Mk7 GTI and kept the 04 WRX. If Subaru stepped up their interior build quality I may consider going back.
oh nice, how you like the GTI any problems whatsoever with it? the base model auto GTI really interests me, cause it'll be my daily as well as my work car
I don't think a car needs to have lots of horsepower to be fun and subaru brz is a perfect example
Who taught you how to drive
A guy from Sears
@@TheTopher lol
Well he drives better than you
good review. Traditional Subaru strongholds are in mountainous or hilly areas where it snows and AWD is needed- the Cascades, the Sierras, the Rockies, Green Mountains. This engine is way underpowered for any type of mountain driving. It is an antithesis of a traditional torquey Subaru boxer engine car. Essentially it is a car for urban Millenial flatlanders. I am sure it looks good pictured with a canoe on the roof. A 5 speed or 6 speed makes no difference, ...except for the fact that a CVT renders it completely useless and dangerous in any kind of mountain driving, not to mention unreliable.
It’s a bit underpowered at lower revs but the CVT is actually the way to go and keeps it feeling peppy, despite not being a powerful car. Drive this at 5 - 11,000 feet in the Utah and Wyoming Rockies and have absolutely no problems. Did a trip up to Grand Targhee with 20 inches overnight and was passing pickup trucks up the mountain - with my trusty Blizzaks on.
Have to flog it a bit more and it’s not going to win any races, but it’s actually perfectly balanced on mountain roads, grips well, and the torque vectoring is great in the snow to keep you from under steering.
Came from an 09 Legacy 3.0r with 100hp more and honestly have no complaints, aside from it being slow from a complete stop or loaded with three people on board.
Design is outdated. It looks like it’s from 1999.
you mean 2010?
You mean it looks like a Subaru
Clearly you don’t know what you’re saying, example the throws aren’t even long, they come with a short throw shifter 😂
Side profile: a Toyota Corolla
From the rear: a damn minivan
Overall: hideous
Problem now is I can't unwatch this.