"They car you'll love in ten years." You're spot on, and it might not even take that long. I have spent many moons in Subaru world, and WRX People always want the last one. I subbed to help you get to 500k. Great review.
One reason your reviews are so dope is your emotional connection to cars. Your mechanical knowledge, technical understanding, and amazing awkward humor don't hurt either. Would have liked to see the rally car climb hills where you take the SUVs and trucks. Meatballs, please.
I'm 70 yr old and my very favourite of the vehicles I have owned in my life was the 2002 WRX bug eye wagon, which was the 1st yr they came to NA. Not only was it the most fun, it surprisingly proved to be the most reliable. Would never buy one now since they dropped the wagons/hatchbacks, a sedan just doesn't suit my lifestyle.
I agree. I bought a regular 2017 Impreza sport wagon/hatchback. I would of bought a wrx if you could get them in a wagon/hatchback. They really need to bring it back!
YES! Same with the 2015. I absolutely love the body style of my sport wagon....I can't stand that "sport" just means aero kit and the word "sport" embossed three times around the car. If they made a new wide body sti hatch it would look so sick.
thank christ you finally got one! you always do the most thorough legit reviews, which is part of why you have become my fav over the last few years. thank you for all your hard work! you kick the ass!
Sarah was really on her game today. A great review and critique of the beloved Subaru WRX. Hope the Subaru folks heed Sarah's wisdom for a hotter STI version.
@@ghq8982 Thanks for the reply. "I read an article that indicated Subaru will not..." would be an accurate way to communicate, rather than "they won't". I read a similar article. This may not matter to you now, but one day someone will misinterpret this type of comment with a poor outcome for you.
Just traded in my 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport AWD for a 2024 WRX Premium last Saturday. Not only did the numbers/maintenance/warranty make sense, but it's just as practical and a blast to drive! Looking to keep it for as long as I can.
Subaru released the WRX and Wagon here in the Philippines a few months ago. Although the wagon is only available in a CVT and it is priced at a premium due to high taxes. Also the SUV craze would make it a rare sight on the roads. Great review as always 👌
"You got that ALL WHEEL DRIVE bite pulling you around the corners" Sarah, Love when you say that. Recently got my 2023 WRX with a whopping 18 miles on it.
A few other YT channels have paint to match the fender plastic and on the rear in just the middle part of the black. I like the look but at least you can change it. Thank you Sarah for this review!
This was a great review and fun to watch! There was supposed to be an STI of this car, but the rumor is that it could not pass emissions standards anymore. There are pictures of it in Japanese car magazines, and lots of optional STI branded parts you can put on from Subaru.
I just figured that Toyota put pressure on them to NOT release an STI that would compete with the new GR Corolla, as a conditionof the FRS/DRZ collaboration or something.
I love my GT. Peak boost is 15+ psi so far. I’m not saying Subaru fudged the numbers, but they fudged the numbers. The other, marginally faster FWD cars in its class couldn’t get out of my driveway 4 months out of the year. This is a great car…yea, even the CVT in the GT is fine.
"You can tell, by the way that it is." Is that a Vice Grip Garage reference? It's so cool when car youtubers know about and even watch other big car youtubers.
I drove the new WRX back to back with the new BRZ... and although the WRX seems faster... the enjoyment was night and day.. Ieft the WRX feeling like it was a chore to drive... and left the BRZ thinking I really need one - such a fun drive
Great review and you really captured the essence of what makes a WRX so special... And yep Subaru going electric will be a total fail. Just look at Harley Davidson's attempt. It nearly sent them broke and we all hated it.
This is a great overview. Especially appreciate the underside details, and your wheel size comment. Thanks! Keep the faith for Subaru, they can pull off something cool for the future.
Definitely agree the styling will grow on people. The sound isn't amazing. Overall it's a good package, but it's so hard to be excited about it since they killed the STI. Subaru is losing its way in terms of enthusiast interest. We also need hatchbacks. Give us the Levorg!
I just picked up a 23 limited and love it. I sold a 22 ZL1 that was a blast but too expensive and too many worries taking it out. this WRX is a perfect balance or daily use and fun.
OMG!! "Rain boots on a mountain lion!" 😆😆 I always give your reviews serious respect, and now that I'm on the cusp of replacing my '13 Mazda 3 Skyactiv hatch (manual, of course!), I'm giving this new gen WRX a spot in my top 5 cars I'm considering. If I choose this car, it HAS to be in WR blue, and I'll likely drop it off at Olympia Autobody to have the wheel arch cladding color-matched. Stay awesome, Sarah!! 😃
Love both the exterior blue and the interior two-tone blue seats. Also impressed with the performance of the redesigned turbo. Excellent and unbiased review! 👍👍👍
I just traded my 2021 Crosstrek for a 2022 WRX. Considering the way oil and manual transmissions are struggling these days, I figured it was time for this bucket list car to reside in my garage. What Subaru SHOULD do is put these two cars together - lifted, turbo hatch with a stick. It's practically a parts bin thing. If I found out I could order one tomorrow, I'd suffer the loss of trading in my brand new car for it.
LOVE that skirt, blouse, boot combo! You look pixie like!! (I guess that could be the idea) LOVE the review... I agree about the direction of Sube and what made it great!💋❤❤
There you go pointing fingers and flying off the handle! 👈 Great presentation, Sarah. I really liked the screaming tour through the green desert. Too bad the mountain lion had to wear rain boots. Loved your boots though.
Plastic deck lids or (behind rear seat part) > They Melt. Great outfit Sarah. When Subaru goes electric > they will fold. Pity. Love the Blue paint on this.
Shame we don’t get any new WRX / STI models in the UK anymore. In this country, best choice is the Outback. I had one a few years ago until I lost my job. Superb car. Solid, quiet, pulls very nicely for very relaxing progress yet in S mode could make light work of hilly twisty roads without any effort. Id like another and next time I hope to keep it for many years.
I am now more conflicted. Great video! I watched your review on the Honda SI, and I truly like the styling of both WRX and the S I. Your review of both vehicles was awesome. Thank you for sharing the information!
Great review Sarah. I enjoy watching your reviews better than anyone else. Plus your prettier than the rest. I’ve ordered my shirt 👕, hope to be the lucky winner. Till the next video ✌️.
I miss the WRX wagon, from the 2000s. Lots of those still out here in Colorado's high country, many of them running on skinny snow tyres all year round, for extra fun on twisty mountain roads.
Hopefully Subaru pays attention and comes out with an STi next year. I'm sure there's more power that can be massaged out of that engine, with appropriate drive line, suspension, styling and sound improvements. It doesn't sound like I expect a WRX to, but I imagine the aftermarket can fix that. Great review, and definitely my favorite pretend scientist!
It just isn't going to happen. We lost the Evo, then we lost the Focus RS, then the STi. Only Honda and Toyota can make the GR and Type R models work because of the economies of scale. Even if peg the development cost of the STI on the low end at $500 million for r&d and certification, it would take 6-7 years to break even at the sales volumes the STI sold at.
They aren't going to make an STi next year, it's already been decided. No one likes the WRX and theirs a chip shortage. They're going to make more of the cars people want and if people don't like the WRX they won't roll the dice on a new STi.
2022 22 month/22K miles 5 sp. Pretty basic but for 30K hard to beat. Braking is very average...learned quickly with out a wreck, and road noise is noticeable. 6K RPM w/13 lbs boost kind of stinks, but as soon as 3/36K expire...mods will begin. It's a keeper!
Great review as always! - I somehow feel the WRX lost part of it's magic when Subaru droped it's WRC-campiagn. Would be sweet to see them back again with this, right? Then they would not have any argument against bringing the STi back. I totally agree on the hatch-back being a more attractive offer than a sedan, but since the rally cars were sedans, I guess they want to keep that wibe going. Also - that pointy finger will never fail to bring funny moments - 😂 Excellent stuff! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!
the problem is the WRX design didn't meet the new WRC Design Specifications, group A era ended and so did Subaru participation in the WRC, the wrx would look nothing like the hawk eye or earlier if Subaru made a conforming car.
As someone who has owned a 2005 sti for the last 13 years, I can say that, Yes I still love my sti. Best vehicle I've ever owned and I'll never sell it...ever.
I'd like to see Subaru Hydrogen Engines. Toyota which owns 30% of Subaru has been working with Subaru to be at the forefront of Hydrogen Engine technologies. Or Synthetic Fuel is an option as well.
Nice review. I like the majority of this gen of wrx minus that back end…. But it’s a car about usability above all really. I feel like the wrx is the car that has always been in the running of cars I should buy but it never wins for one reason or another, kind of a shame I really like them.
Sarah, Love both your car reviews along with your project videos. I especially love your attention to detail, like in this video, you made sure your lipstick matched the stitching and WRX logo on the seats. 😉
I don't understand the hate on its appearance. It's a pretty boss sedan.
"They car you'll love in ten years." You're spot on, and it might not even take that long. I have spent many moons in Subaru world, and WRX People always want the last one. I subbed to help you get to 500k. Great review.
One reason your reviews are so dope is your emotional connection to cars. Your mechanical knowledge, technical understanding, and amazing awkward humor don't hurt either. Would have liked to see the rally car climb hills where you take the SUVs and trucks. Meatballs, please.
I'm 70 yr old and my very favourite of the vehicles I have owned in my life was the 2002 WRX bug eye wagon, which was the 1st yr they came to NA. Not only was it the most fun, it surprisingly proved to be the most reliable. Would never buy one now since they dropped the wagons/hatchbacks, a sedan just doesn't suit my lifestyle.
I agree. I bought a regular 2017 Impreza sport wagon/hatchback. I would of bought a wrx if you could get them in a wagon/hatchback. They really need to bring it back!
YES! Same with the 2015. I absolutely love the body style of my sport wagon....I can't stand that "sport" just means aero kit and the word "sport" embossed three times around the car. If they made a new wide body sti hatch it would look so sick.
The wagon isn't available in the US. I'm in Australia & I got my WRX Sports Wagon 3 weeks ago. Absolutely love it too.
Love my 02 WRX Wagon too
Had a 2003 bug eye. Loved it. Wish I still had that car today to play around with.
thank christ you finally got one! you always do the most thorough legit reviews, which is part of why you have become my fav over the last few years. thank you for all your hard work! you kick the ass!
Sarah was really on her game today. A great review and critique of the beloved Subaru WRX. Hope the Subaru folks heed Sarah's wisdom for a hotter STI version.
They won't. There will be no STI on this chassis, nor another STI with an internal combustion engine.
@@zacharydellamano7199 You're stating this as a fact. Where did you get this fact?
@@fishflash1 there is no sti as said by the subaru themselve
@@ghq8982 Thanks for the reply. "I read an article that indicated Subaru will not..." would be an accurate way to communicate, rather than "they won't". I read a similar article. This may not matter to you now, but one day someone will misinterpret this type of comment with a poor outcome for you.
@@fishflash1 Um. Subaru.
Just traded in my 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport AWD for a 2024 WRX Premium last Saturday. Not only did the numbers/maintenance/warranty make sense, but it's just as practical and a blast to drive! Looking to keep it for as long as I can.
Those quad exhaust tips are real, and they're spectacular!
Like what you did there!
You are the most driven person ever. Keep it up. You’re awesome.
Subaru released the WRX and Wagon here in the Philippines a few months ago. Although the wagon is only available in a CVT and it is priced at a premium due to high taxes. Also the SUV craze would make it a rare sight on the roads.
Great review as always 👌
We are tuning in to Sarah
Sarah makes a Monday a better day. Could listen to Sarah's narrations all day.
"You got that ALL WHEEL DRIVE bite pulling you around the corners" Sarah, Love when you say that. Recently got my 2023 WRX with a whopping 18 miles on it.
A few other YT channels have paint to match the fender plastic and on the rear in just the middle part of the black. I like the look but at least you can change it. Thank you Sarah for this review!
This was a great review and fun to watch!
There was supposed to be an STI of this car, but the rumor is that it could not pass emissions standards anymore. There are pictures of it in Japanese car magazines, and lots of optional STI branded parts you can put on from Subaru.
I just figured that Toyota put pressure on them to NOT release an STI that would compete with the new GR Corolla, as a conditionof the FRS/DRZ collaboration or something.
The new gen grows on you for sure but I still love my 2020! And thank you for the great review! 😃
I love my GT. Peak boost is 15+ psi so far. I’m not saying Subaru fudged the numbers, but they fudged the numbers. The other, marginally faster FWD cars in its class couldn’t get out of my driveway 4 months out of the year. This is a great car…yea, even the CVT in the GT is fine.
Stock I peaked 15.9 psi once. Now I have the jb4 and I'm running 20-21 psi. Car pulls pretty hard
Just got my 23 Premium a few weeks ago and omg I love it so much!! 💁🏼♀️💁🏼♀️
"You can tell, by the way that it is." Is that a Vice Grip Garage reference? It's so cool when car youtubers know about and even watch other big car youtubers.
The best car reviews on YT bar none.
Just bought a 2023 with 0 down 0% apr for 72 months on a limited and love this car
Got one. Love it. Didn't get it to drag race. Got it to outrun most normal traffic, while having AWD.
Love the wrx,got a black rs.
Keep up the great videos, you're very informative and interesting to watch.
From your fan in Australia 🇦🇺
sarah, you totally get it! Love the video content.
Your gas to electric comment was on point. Thank you!
I drove the new WRX back to back with the new BRZ... and although the WRX seems faster... the enjoyment was night and day.. Ieft the WRX feeling like it was a chore to drive... and left the BRZ thinking I really need one - such a fun drive
my dad got one and it's an absolute joy to drive.
Great review and you really captured the essence of what makes a WRX so special... And yep Subaru going electric will be a total fail. Just look at Harley Davidson's attempt. It nearly sent them broke and we all hated it.
I love your car reviews; keep them coming.
Glad you finally reviewed it!
I've owned my Limited 22 for almost a year and a half and just found this fantastic video, great review!
This is a great overview. Especially appreciate the underside details, and your wheel size comment. Thanks!
Keep the faith for Subaru, they can pull off something cool for the future.
"Breaking up with your girl for an Anime pillow" I nearly choked on my beer. Never change Sarah!
and I reported the bot scam
@@SonOfTamriel thank you.
Without a doubt the best comprehensive review I have seen, not to mention the tester.
Loved your review and totally cute outfit 😎👍
Definitely agree the styling will grow on people. The sound isn't amazing. Overall it's a good package, but it's so hard to be excited about it since they killed the STI. Subaru is losing its way in terms of enthusiast interest. We also need hatchbacks. Give us the Levorg!
I feel that’s what happens when a company lets marketing teams design the cars more so than the engineers.
@@SarahnTuned Exactly. You let engineers do their thing, and you get awesomeness like the Clown Shoe!
The GC8 is the best design.
@@JKD6991 Definitely. 😁
@@SarahnTuned no, this is what happens when the government designs new cars. STI was not released because of fuel economy standards.
Your reviews are awesome! You give a huge amount of technical information with humor, and a woman’s touch! Love it.
Sarah, always entertaining and informative. Luv your stuff.
Finally a reviewer who can launch a 6 Speed without destroying the clutch!
@@booost420 where did I say it was different?
Thanks for your input on this WRX
Sarah, Your anime pillow analogy was flipping hilarious!
I just picked up a 23 limited and love it. I sold a 22 ZL1 that was a blast but too expensive and too many worries taking it out. this WRX is a perfect balance or daily use and fun.
Yay Sarah! You always know when I need a boost! About to watch now, and hoping hard for carefulling, heatilated, and a bolster test! 😁
OMG!! "Rain boots on a mountain lion!" 😆😆 I always give your reviews serious respect, and now that I'm on the cusp of replacing my '13 Mazda 3 Skyactiv hatch (manual, of course!), I'm giving this new gen WRX a spot in my top 5 cars I'm considering. If I choose this car, it HAS to be in WR blue, and I'll likely drop it off at Olympia Autobody to have the wheel arch cladding color-matched. Stay awesome, Sarah!! 😃
Anybody else ever put tape on a cat's feet? They can hardly walk! 😂
@@billbillinger2491 Kitten Mittons!!!!
Bought my first Subaru two years ago. 2020 STI . Absolutely love it !!
Haha, I always love the opening, “people from the other side of screen”. Sounds like we are just about a screen shade away.
Thank you Sarah!
Love both the exterior blue and the interior two-tone blue seats. Also impressed with the performance of the redesigned turbo. Excellent and unbiased review! 👍👍👍
Also colour matching Sarah, even to the lip colour 😜☺️👍
I just traded my 2021 Crosstrek for a 2022 WRX. Considering the way oil and manual transmissions are struggling these days, I figured it was time for this bucket list car to reside in my garage. What Subaru SHOULD do is put these two cars together - lifted, turbo hatch with a stick. It's practically a parts bin thing. If I found out I could order one tomorrow, I'd suffer the loss of trading in my brand new car for it.
exactly!!
Sarah does proper car reviews, thank you!
LOVE that skirt, blouse, boot combo! You look pixie like!! (I guess that could be the idea) LOVE the review... I agree about the direction of Sube and what made it great!💋❤❤
There you go pointing fingers and flying off the handle! 👈 Great presentation, Sarah. I really liked the screaming tour through the green desert. Too bad the mountain lion had to wear rain boots. Loved your boots though.
Plastic deck lids or (behind rear seat part) > They Melt. Great outfit Sarah. When Subaru goes electric > they will fold. Pity. Love the Blue paint on this.
Any automotive company that goes full ev will be out of business sooner than later
This car is on my shopping list and I've been waiting for *_this_* review. 👍
Finally, someone who answers the important question: Will it rally?
Blue really works for you.
the grand turismo vibes from the intro were so amazing
Every time i enjoy how you play with language. Big thumbs up.
Shame we don’t get any new WRX / STI models in the UK anymore. In this country, best choice is the Outback. I had one a few years ago until I lost my job. Superb car. Solid, quiet, pulls very nicely for very relaxing progress yet in S mode could make light work of hilly twisty roads without any effort. Id like another and next time I hope to keep it for many years.
I am now more conflicted. Great video! I watched your review on the Honda SI, and I truly like the styling of both WRX and the S I. Your review of both vehicles was awesome. Thank you for sharing the information!
Bought a 2023 and i love it so far.
Loving the suspension overview you should do more of that
Great review Sarah. I enjoy watching your reviews better than anyone else. Plus your prettier than the rest. I’ve ordered my shirt 👕, hope to be the lucky winner. Till the next video ✌️.
Sarah in a lab coat and the glasses is my favorite Sarah.
Thanks!
Your videos are really indepth and the underbody shot was so nice!
I miss the WRX wagon, from the 2000s. Lots of those still out here in Colorado's high country, many of them running on skinny snow tyres all year round, for extra fun on twisty mountain roads.
I was wondering why the subie rumble seemed impossible to find in exhaust videos. You mentioning the equal length headers answered that, thank you.
you are the best !!!!! no doubt first time i see you and well .. i van tell
you are the best sarah !!!! thank youuu
That blue is a nice color on you!!!
Hopefully Subaru pays attention and comes out with an STi next year. I'm sure there's more power that can be massaged out of that engine, with appropriate drive line, suspension, styling and sound improvements. It doesn't sound like I expect a WRX to, but I imagine the aftermarket can fix that. Great review, and definitely my favorite pretend scientist!
My prediction (and I hope I'm wrong) they will reserve the STI name for a bit and release it as the first electric wrx.
It just isn't going to happen. We lost the Evo, then we lost the Focus RS, then the STi. Only Honda and Toyota can make the GR and Type R models work because of the economies of scale. Even if peg the development cost of the STI on the low end at $500 million for r&d and certification, it would take 6-7 years to break even at the sales volumes the STI sold at.
Emissions says otherwise
They aren't going to make an STi next year, it's already been decided. No one likes the WRX and theirs a chip shortage. They're going to make more of the cars people want and if people don't like the WRX they won't roll the dice on a new STi.
Rainboots on a mountain lion!? What a visual. 😂I too love the newly added cladding, makes this WRX look rally ready!
Great Video I like the Depth that you go into details even getting it Up on a Lift! Nice Work!
Thanks Sarah. Great review as usual.
Enjoyed the review and format, very entertaining
There's an orange one around the corner from my apartment. It's the sleekest, best looking WRX in 20 years.
I loved the analogy of the anime pillow, perfect!😂
2022 22 month/22K miles 5 sp. Pretty basic but for 30K hard to beat. Braking is very average...learned quickly with out a wreck, and road noise is noticeable. 6K RPM w/13 lbs boost kind of stinks, but as soon as 3/36K expire...mods will begin. It's a keeper!
Great review as always! - I somehow feel the WRX lost part of it's magic when Subaru droped it's WRC-campiagn. Would be sweet to see them back again with this, right? Then they would not have any argument against bringing the STi back. I totally agree on the hatch-back being a more attractive offer than a sedan, but since the rally cars were sedans, I guess they want to keep that wibe going. Also - that pointy finger will never fail to bring funny moments - 😂 Excellent stuff! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!
the problem is the WRX design didn't meet the new WRC Design Specifications, group A era ended and so did Subaru participation in the WRC, the wrx would look nothing like the hawk eye or earlier if Subaru made a conforming car.
Lovely Video Sarah!
I was impressed by this review!
Absolutely love her channel 😍
As someone who has owned a 2005 sti for the last 13 years, I can say that, Yes I still love my sti. Best vehicle I've ever owned and I'll never sell it...ever.
I'd like to see Subaru Hydrogen Engines. Toyota which owns 30% of Subaru has been working with Subaru to be at the forefront of Hydrogen Engine technologies. Or Synthetic Fuel is an option as well.
I have one on order. Can't wait!
My 2013 wrx was my first new car. Still have it, currently going through a heavy rebuild after it suffered ringland failure at 100k.
Thank you for your great videos Sarah!
I purchased one of these a few months ago. A few minor things I don't like, but overall a great car! I think its the best value out there right now.
Nice review. I like the majority of this gen of wrx minus that back end…. But it’s a car about usability above all really. I feel like the wrx is the car that has always been in the running of cars I should buy but it never wins for one reason or another, kind of a shame I really like them.
Great review, I just picked one up! I love it already.
How do you feel now that it’s been a few weeks
I personally prefer your longer reviews, especially the part about interior and overall comfort of the car
This is probably the best and most descriptive review of any car I've ever seen in my life lol
Finally! Was waiting for this car review
I know I'm stating the obvious here Sarah but you really know your stuff...awesome review awesomely presented.
Sarah, glad to see someone praise the new WRX.
I think I'll go to the dealership and look at one. I wonder if I'll be even able to find one? 😆
Happy Birthday Sarah.
Welcome to the 40s club.
Sarah, Love both your car reviews along with your project videos. I especially love your attention to detail, like in this video, you made sure your lipstick matched the stitching and WRX logo on the seats. 😉
You are not wrong! Aftermarket is about to turn this ride up to 11!
Loving my Fozzy one year in! You look great! ❤
I like that it's got torque range from 2000 to 5000. That's a lot of range of power to pull from on the road
The diff's are tiny
2000 to 6000 RPM. I have a 2023.