As someone who owns a VB in the northeast I honestly like the plastic cladding. I drive in dirt roads almost every day and I drive half the year in the snow it’s nice to know that my fenders aren’t getting chewed up by rocks. People have been asking for more rally inspired WRX’s and this chassis is a great in the middle
In the northeast as well, same exact take. Anyway, nothing is stopping people from paint matching the cladding and bumpers... it also gives people a reason to make kits.
@@On_3 at least it’s getting protected by cladding which you can replace if it gets destroyed and just really worn out overtime. Idk to me, so far, if you’re taking the car in dirt roads or in the snow (which the car was kinda designed for anyways) made sense to have the cladding on despite making the car look polarizing.
It's pretty incredible what a few changes can do. This thing looks pretty sick sitting lower with those beautiful TE37's... it's definitely grown on me the past few months. As much as I don't love the look of all that cladding, I must concede it might be a very handy addition to people who regularly street park their cars!
I hated the cladding at first, but when you actually drive this car like how a Subaru is meant to be driven, I actually don’t mind it anymore. Winter is coming, and people will appreciate the plastic cladding here soon lol.
@ch33ZEcake I've driven winters for 23+ years now, never have I had the need for unpainted cladding. They should've painted it. Having said that, I do have a new wrx on order so I obviously wasn't a deal breaker.
@@steve8803 I’d much rather have road salt on the plastic cladding than on the paint. That’s just me though. I know most people either don’t care or don’t take their nicer cars out during those conditions.
@@xtrekrex by you logic, why not have the entire car in unpainted plastic? Road salt blocks my entire car in the winter. I've never had an issue with it.
@@steve8803 some parts are better than nothing. At least the cladding is on the lower portion of the vehicle by the wheels where salts and grime gets contact with the vehicle first. My logic is pretty straightforward.
Anyone who owns this car knows it’s the best daily for enthusiasts under 35-40k, and one of the only sports sedans you can get at MSRP right now. I get compliments daily. It’s doesn’t photograph well. That’s why it gets so much hate. The lines and cladding look a lot better IRL, and I personally prefer it. I’m glad people hate it, I’ll be able to grab a second 2 years from now when I start to tune my current and kill its warranty. 15.5 max boost stock, can’t wait to unlock the potential.
I can definitely agree with you on this! When it first came out, I was hesitant on the design… but as more aftermarket support comes out for this vehicle, the more I can get around how this car looks. 👍🏻
I don't like the plastic panels, cause they look very cheap. The headlights also look kinda weird and the taillights look like they straight ripped em off from an NSX
@@Tristansenpai yea just change the whole look of the car and THEN it's good. Lol. You shouldn't have to modify the hell out of it for it to look nice.
That’s the problem though. They took a step back and a step back deserves criticism. It’s not good enough to say “well it’s not that bad”. It looks like Subaru is moving in a direction that is in conflict with the die hards for better or worse
My local Subaru dealer is having a difficult time selling them. They have at least 8 on the lot, they have even listed a few bases $3k under MSRP just to sell them by the end of the quarter and they still can't sell them.
As a gc owner I'm not really sold on the car but I am highly interested in the new engine. From talking with subaru techs and fest employees these things can make major power reliable
Personally, I think this generation has the best looking front end yet, but the worst back end. Not too crazy about the non-circular wheel arches either. I think that bothers me more than the plastic cladding on them, which is at least functional in protecting your paint from rocks. It'll probably all grow on me in time. In fact, it's already starting to.
I'm obviously partial I own one, and I'm having fun with distracting from the cladding with color, drives great if you ask me. Have the MAPerformance exhaust it's amazing, waiting on their intake, just installed the Cobb Accessport. Great results so far with my 22!
Hated these when they were released. Stopped by a dealer last month to check one out finally and I left with a new one. Really a great driver. Really much better in person, and a great car to sit behind the wheel in as my daily.
I got a base manual in artic white last week. Enjoying it so far. The cladding works really well with white. I have some plans but won't go too crazy. Already have the shift stop, tow hook license plate, and some tail light tint all ready to go on the car this weekend. Considering an axle back but cold start is so loud, I don't want that to get worse.
Its actually not that bad. Paint matching the fender cladding makes a world of difference. Also, remember when the bugeye first debuted. Everyone hated it. Now it's adored and a classic. The funny thing about Subaru's; WRX's in particular, is that when they first release a new model or redesign one everyone hates it but overtime they grow on you.
They only grow on you if your taste degrades... I still don't like most of the model of subies after GD. Gr/gv are Meh, VAs are boring, VBs are an abomination.
I'm not sure why people complain about the "plastic" and size of the bumper... all cars have plastic bumpers and have for nearly 40 years. The bumper is also slightly smaller than the previous model. What people actually don't like is that is isn't painted.
The '22 WRX is doing so bad, Subaru has already planned to replace it in 2024 with a new one. Subaru as a company is actually doing pretty shit atm globally
True. But for some reason they hit it out of the park with the new twins. They were winning Japan's super gt300 with the new brz chassis. It's time for them to build a short wheelbase wrx again to compete in wrc.
I just bought one in grey, picking it up tomorrow. Here's why I bought a WRX. Three must-haves: (1) 6-speed manual (2) AWD (3) heated seats b/c winters are cold in Buffalo, NY. That narrows the choice to maybe 10 cars. Now add performance, reliability, modification potential, and reputation. It narrowed the choices considerably. Like everyone else, I ordered a 23 Corrolla GR. Then, canceled it when I realized my chances are slim to none. Plus the GR is 3k above MSRP out the gate with a waiting time of a year minimum. The nail in the coffin wasn't the wait, It's the fact Subaru gave me a good deal on my trade, the WRX checks all the boxes, and I can get one now with all the options I need and save 10K. This is why I can shop for wheels, tires, and suspension at FI
I have this VB wrx and I totally agree with his take, it is a daily driver for those that still want the vroom vrooms. I like the plastic cladding for the couple times I take it off pavement. The only thing I don't like are the rear lights, the back could be better but it's thicc. Ain't nothing wrong with thicc.
Living in PNW, I enjoy the plastic cladding. I plan on taking my 22 WRX to mountains to go snowboard other activities. It's a relief that the cladding is the first line of defense from rocks/debris chipping the paint (WRB).
I traded in my 2020 Civic Si Coupe for a 2023 WRX a couple weeks ago. It's my first Subaru vehicle. I absolutely love it and I respect the hell out of Subaru for listening to the customer complaints about the rev hang issue in the previous models and fixing it in the newer models because that's something Honda should've done with their vehicles and they didn't. The Si had it bad and it drove me up the fucking wall. I hated driving the car because of it. Honda, take notes because that's an issue you guys need to address because it's fucking atrocious in your guys vehicles. The Si is the worst vehicle I've ever driven because of it. Do better Honda. I will not be purchasing another Si ever again unless that issue is fixed. I know this issue doesn't bother everyone but half of the reason I got rid of the Si is because of the rev hang. I couldn't stand the car because of it. The WRX is better than the Si in absolutely every way in my opinion.
One of the only cars on the road where I can't hold back my absolute disgust. I have tested one and it drives nicely, but it's an absolute shambles of a design.
I don’t think there’s any possibility of saving the looks of it unless there’s something like the veilside RX7. Subaru really butchered the new Impreza…
The only complaint I have is the infotainment system, just give me buttons dials, I don't need a 42" TV to show me an album cover. Stop putting unreliable components in cars to do basic tasks.
Hence that's why I love the brz. Small screen yet elegant, and it doesn't distract the driver. The new wrx is literally built to be a family car. But they could have done that on their impreza line.
I’d love a Civic type R or a GR Corolla but between mark ups and being rare I think I’m gonna have to pass. Drove the 22 WRX limited. It looks nice inside and out, but was not very impressed with the drive. Maybe a tune and some mods would wake it up, but not sure I wanna settle. Cool car either way.
I love it! Now, of course, the fender trim and the bumpers are a little much when it comes to Too much plastic, but it's a Runner. I think, with a little more Cosmetic tuning, it will give off that Right look! The Catback sounded Perfect!!!
The (now discontinued) Impreza Sport sedan was a much better looking car. WRX powertrain in that body might've been a winner, though it'd still be plagued with a CVT.
I guess I’m one of the few who like the stock looks of my ‘22, but I’m driving in high desert and mountain snow so the plastic is actually a welcome thing. My WRX is quick, especially up to highway speed, but she’s no STi. That’s fine as I’m nearly 50 and purposely went with the “old man” GT. I knew exactly what I was getting. I’ll never modify mine, but I like watching what you younger guys are doing to yours.
Subaru is absolutely clueless what its customers want and this car shows it like no other. They know 80% of their focus group wants the manual transmission, yet they spent most of their time and budget on developing a new CVT automatic. They know the buyers want more agressive styling, so they gave it the plastic wheel arches from a compact crossover. They spend a lot of time and money to develop great new sports seats in cooperation with Recaro, but you can't have them unless you buy the automatic.
I really do like manual transmission,the analog speedometer ,and this plastic cover to protect the car from rust, but the problem of this car is a lack of the power and sound .There is no boxer engine sound
Lack of power? It blows an sti away. And tuned? Dayum. Puts out 350 hp with no bolt ons and only a tune. Low stress on the engine. Have you driven one?
It’s sad that Subaru discontinued on the WRX STI but then it makes sense if you look into it. Subaru discontinued the STI because California was its main buyer. (Lowkey makes sense I see them everywhere in Cali 😅) Ever since California passed a law about having ONLY electric vehicles. So The 2023 Subaru WRX STI is not coming to the U.S. or any global market. The greenhouse gas (GHG), zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV), and corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) are what killed the next-generation STI and why it’s never coming back 🤷🏻♀️ so what I am assuming is that Subaru discontinued the STI to work on their new electric car Solterra. If the Solterra sells. Then I think they’re going to bring back the STI but as an electrical car. Since again, California or just in general banning gas cars. Which is why (don’t hate it) Subaru put a lil bit more performance on the New WRX, that’s why a lot of people are liking it a bit more than the STI but that’s what I’m seeing and saying
Most of the exterior is growing on me except for the entire rear end. Going around the car, it doesn't look too bad until you get to the rear. It looks a lot like a civic. I've seen a couple on the road now and I'm liking it until I see the rear. Is it a Subaru civic or a Honda wrx. Please Subaru, do something different with the tail lights and all of the plastic. I appreciate that it drives like a daily. I daily drive an 18 sti and in an urban area its not much fun especially with the road conditions where I live.
I think it is most telling that even the most positive reviews of the 2022 WRX are tempered with disclaimers and compromises.... For example: "With the right color, the cladding isn't nearly so bad."
Steering is pretty numb in the 22 wrx. It's definitely disappointing. The steering is worse than the va wrx and it doesn't even compare to the sti steering.
Everything about the new wrx is better than the older gen wrx/STI's.from engine/tune to the driving platform Subaru matured the wrx, doesn't look as cheap and ricey.
@@frewrldmusic He sounds like somebody who has actually driven the car. He is 100% correct, in the fact that this car is a major improvement over last gen.
@@EvolutionIX219 “doesn’t look as cheap and ricey” is what I’m disagreeing with. New gen looks tacky but Ofcourse it is expected to perform better than the older models that’s the bare minimum. But the appearance they missed the mark. Just my opinion though lol
You kids miss understand the wrx it has a manual transmission only and 270 hp allwheel drive, insurance wont be charging you an arm and a leg since it's not an STi so win win plus even if it was sti you all were still going to mod it
I bought my first WRX in 2002, have driven one every day since and was waiting patiently for the “new“ one to come out. What a disappointment! This design is lazy and uninspiring. My question to Subaru is, why is this good enough? Is there some secret reason why the WRX cannot have a more compelling design. Is Subaru unable to hire top-notch automotive designers? An ugly car cost just as much to design and build as a desirable one and in this case even more, considering most people including me are turned off and will spend our money elsewhere. It almost feels like Subaru has given up and has decided to kill off this vehicle. If that is the plan, it would have been much more dignified to just end production instead of ruining loyal customers expectations. Why did you tease us with sexy concept vehicles and deliver this? WHY!?!?!?
The plastic wheel arches and rear bumper are hideous. Not just ugly... horrendous. As in, a definite turn off and reason enough to get something different. Otherwise the car looks great. It's just the horrible plastics. Looks like you crashed it and just got it out of the shop but they didnt paint it.
Bro come one the WRX can easily be made into a track animal or have a decent bit of horsepower, I guess you haven’t been paying attention to what they are saying about the fa24 and it’s tuning potential.
I dont mind the plastics at least theres not much paint to stone proof. I would give it more subbie rumble, maybe classic rally decal, keep the rest stock, and rally drive the everloving sht out of it
I haven't had a chance to look at one close up but those plastic fender sections... How do they attach to the quarter panel? Does the metal underneath go as far down or does the plastic section extend further down? Because if it's the latter, I can see how it would make it possible to attach wide fender flares without cutting and drilling into the metal quarter panels. Maybe this was a oem feature to accommodate the aftermarket scene
This was Subaru's marketing team telling corporate that they should do the same crap they've done with the Forester/Outback/Crosstrek with all the ridiculous plastic body panels. Cost savings too. It was absolutely not what any WRX owners were asking for and was not to support modifying.
What I hate the most is that they didn’t even give the STI a proper sendoff.
Probs cuz they are gunna come out with an electric sti 😢
I see the s209 as the proper sent off 😂. Seems like the best they could do while making a car under compliance + reliable warranty
It’s called the ts and who cares, small market.
They gave up after the evo left
Series grey was kinda a final edition
As someone who owns a VB in the northeast I honestly like the plastic cladding. I drive in dirt roads almost every day and I drive half the year in the snow it’s nice to know that my fenders aren’t getting chewed up by rocks. People have been asking for more rally inspired WRX’s and this chassis is a great in the middle
In the northeast as well, same exact take.
Anyway, nothing is stopping people from paint matching the cladding and bumpers... it also gives people a reason to make kits.
There’s still metal under the plastic tho, still getting chewed up
@@On_3 at least it’s getting protected by cladding which you can replace if it gets destroyed and just really worn out overtime. Idk to me, so far, if you’re taking the car in dirt roads or in the snow (which the car was kinda designed for anyways) made sense to have the cladding on despite making the car look polarizing.
I live in the Minnesota looking at getting one of these. Have people been dipping or painting the plastic with any luck of it looking better?
@@KaramelKing07 without a doubt someone out there has done it, I've seen renders but have yet to see a detailed post about it.
Looking at this I’m kind of glad the Evo died with its honor
Really? Because I remember alot of people bashing the Evo X when it came out
@@EvolutionIX219 at least it didnt suffer the fate of the ........🤢 eclipse
@@aestheticswim3397 oh the poor eclipse I forgot about that travesty. They were badass in the 90s though
It's pretty incredible what a few changes can do. This thing looks pretty sick sitting lower with those beautiful TE37's... it's definitely grown on me the past few months. As much as I don't love the look of all that cladding, I must concede it might be a very handy addition to people who regularly street park their cars!
I hated the cladding at first, but when you actually drive this car like how a Subaru is meant to be driven, I actually don’t mind it anymore. Winter is coming, and people will appreciate the plastic cladding here soon lol.
@ch33ZEcake I've driven winters for 23+ years now, never have I had the need for unpainted cladding. They should've painted it. Having said that, I do have a new wrx on order so I obviously wasn't a deal breaker.
@@steve8803 I’d much rather have road salt on the plastic cladding than on the paint. That’s just me though. I know most people either don’t care or don’t take their nicer cars out during those conditions.
@@xtrekrex by you logic, why not have the entire car in unpainted plastic? Road salt blocks my entire car in the winter. I've never had an issue with it.
@@steve8803 some parts are better than nothing. At least the cladding is on the lower portion of the vehicle by the wheels where salts and grime gets contact with the vehicle first. My logic is pretty straightforward.
@@xtrekrex it's ugly and pointless. Your logic is stupid.
Anyone who owns this car knows it’s the best daily for enthusiasts under 35-40k, and one of the only sports sedans you can get at MSRP right now. I get compliments daily. It’s doesn’t photograph well. That’s why it gets so much hate. The lines and cladding look a lot better IRL, and I personally prefer it. I’m glad people hate it, I’ll be able to grab a second 2 years from now when I start to tune my current and kill its warranty. 15.5 max boost stock, can’t wait to unlock the potential.
Am I the only one who thinks that it doesn’t look that bad? It’s not as good as past models by any means, but its not completely hideous
Nope, you’re not
I can definitely agree with you on this! When it first came out, I was hesitant on the design… but as more aftermarket support comes out for this vehicle, the more I can get around how this car looks. 👍🏻
I don't like the plastic panels, cause they look very cheap. The headlights also look kinda weird and the taillights look like they straight ripped em off from an NSX
@@Tristansenpai yea just change the whole look of the car and THEN it's good. Lol. You shouldn't have to modify the hell out of it for it to look nice.
That’s the problem though. They took a step back and a step back deserves criticism. It’s not good enough to say “well it’s not that bad”. It looks like Subaru is moving in a direction that is in conflict with the die hards for better or worse
My local Subaru dealer is having a difficult time selling them. They have at least 8 on the lot, they have even listed a few bases $3k under MSRP just to sell them by the end of the quarter and they still can't sell them.
Yup, it's like that all over. I work in logistics, its one of the lowest models we ship, 1/3 the previous.
As a gc owner I'm not really sold on the car but I am highly interested in the new engine. From talking with subaru techs and fest employees these things can make major power reliable
Personally, I think this generation has the best looking front end yet, but the worst back end. Not too crazy about the non-circular wheel arches either. I think that bothers me more than the plastic cladding on them, which is at least functional in protecting your paint from rocks. It'll probably all grow on me in time. In fact, it's already starting to.
This is mostly a stance crowd watching this so I understand the comments about the looks.
Put color matching flairs and a sti wing and it looks good
I'm obviously partial I own one, and I'm having fun with distracting from the cladding with color, drives great if you ask me. Have the MAPerformance exhaust it's amazing, waiting on their intake, just installed the Cobb Accessport. Great results so far with my 22!
Is the plastic fender arches smooth or rough molded? Wondering if they can be wrapped or painted
You can do either to the fenders.
Let's go! 🤘
Honestly people are over exaggerating how ugly it is
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🧢 that thing mitt is busted
Lol no. Its ugly AF
I put a white STI wing on mine and it makes it look so much better
Calling it now, if the WRX ever comes back in the future, it’ll be a crossover electric/hybrid SUV.
true, i dont believe we will see a next generation WRX
Other than the stiff suspension, I love my 22 wrx. And it's the only car I've ever had that I got compliments on
I appreciate the rear end, especially living in the city and city car bumper bumps, its better than having a painted one where it will get chipped
Hated these when they were released. Stopped by a dealer last month to check one out finally and I left with a new one. Really a great driver. Really much better in person, and a great car to sit behind the wheel in as my daily.
Happened to me too lol. Saw these, hated them initially... annnnnnnnnd now I own one 😅 Drives so great! Love it
I got a base manual in artic white last week. Enjoying it so far. The cladding works really well with white. I have some plans but won't go too crazy. Already have the shift stop, tow hook license plate, and some tail light tint all ready to go on the car this weekend. Considering an axle back but cold start is so loud, I don't want that to get worse.
White, great colour for hot Australia 🇦🇺 😍.
These things respond to tuning so well, sti drivetrain plus the 2.4 will be an amazing combo
Honestly body isn’t bad its just the ugly black outline around the wheel well and back, makes it look cheap , this one is tastefully modded though
Can always paint match the fenders
Love my 22 WRX!!! Also love the plastic cladding because I live off of a dirt road!
Its actually not that bad. Paint matching the fender cladding makes a world of difference. Also, remember when the bugeye first debuted. Everyone hated it. Now it's adored and a classic. The funny thing about Subaru's; WRX's in particular, is that when they first release a new model or redesign one everyone hates it but overtime they grow on you.
They only grow on you if your taste degrades... I still don't like most of the model of subies after GD. Gr/gv are Meh, VAs are boring, VBs are an abomination.
@@StarwindIV they grow on you when the aftermarket unlocks their potential. To each their own.
Something I like to do is love every car other car guys hate. Like EVs.
And because of that, this car looks pretty sick, very rally
I'm not sure why people complain about the "plastic" and size of the bumper... all cars have plastic bumpers and have for nearly 40 years. The bumper is also slightly smaller than the previous model. What people actually don't like is that is isn't painted.
I personally love the look of the plastic cladding
sorry guys i had to stop the video at 0:57 i couldn't look at it anymore...
I think a wing would help the rear alot
The '22 WRX is doing so bad, Subaru has already planned to replace it in 2024 with a new one. Subaru as a company is actually doing pretty shit atm globally
True. But for some reason they hit it out of the park with the new twins.
They were winning Japan's super gt300 with the new brz chassis. It's time for them to build a short wheelbase wrx again to compete in wrc.
I just bought one in grey, picking it up tomorrow. Here's why I bought a WRX. Three must-haves: (1) 6-speed manual (2) AWD (3) heated seats b/c winters are cold in Buffalo, NY. That narrows the choice to maybe 10 cars. Now add performance, reliability, modification potential, and reputation. It narrowed the choices considerably. Like everyone else, I ordered a 23 Corrolla GR. Then, canceled it when I realized my chances are slim to none. Plus the GR is 3k above MSRP out the gate with a waiting time of a year minimum. The nail in the coffin wasn't the wait, It's the fact Subaru gave me a good deal on my trade, the WRX checks all the boxes, and I can get one now with all the options I need and save 10K. This is why I can shop for wheels, tires, and suspension at FI
Let us know if you need any help 🤘
Best WRX ever made. ❤️ fuck the haters. Go buy something else haha
Something that doesn't look retarded? Ok
I have this VB wrx and I totally agree with his take, it is a daily driver for those that still want the vroom vrooms. I like the plastic cladding for the couple times I take it off pavement. The only thing I don't like are the rear lights, the back could be better but it's thicc. Ain't nothing wrong with thicc.
I recently learned the best way to make the plastic look good so it doesn’t get weird and faded… color match it to the body.
I find the cladded arches look weird paint matched. Like someone with their eyebrows shaved off
Living in PNW, I enjoy the plastic cladding. I plan on taking my 22 WRX to mountains to go snowboard other activities. It's a relief that the cladding is the first line of defense from rocks/debris chipping the paint (WRB).
The worst thing about this car is that they didn’t put the wrx drivetrain into the Impreza hatchback
I traded in my 2020 Civic Si Coupe for a 2023 WRX a couple weeks ago. It's my first Subaru vehicle. I absolutely love it and I respect the hell out of Subaru for listening to the customer complaints about the rev hang issue in the previous models and fixing it in the newer models because that's something Honda should've done with their vehicles and they didn't. The Si had it bad and it drove me up the fucking wall. I hated driving the car because of it. Honda, take notes because that's an issue you guys need to address because it's fucking atrocious in your guys vehicles. The Si is the worst vehicle I've ever driven because of it. Do better Honda. I will not be purchasing another Si ever again unless that issue is fixed. I know this issue doesn't bother everyone but half of the reason I got rid of the Si is because of the rev hang. I couldn't stand the car because of it. The WRX is better than the Si in absolutely every way in my opinion.
One of the only cars on the road where I can't hold back my absolute disgust. I have tested one and it drives nicely, but it's an absolute shambles of a design.
I don’t think there’s any possibility of saving the looks of it unless there’s something like the veilside RX7. Subaru really butchered the new Impreza…
Subie guy my whole life and this is just a disgrace
It's not an impreza anymore since 2015. Just a wrx. Sorry I mean crosstrek
Motor sucks one word the car sucks that’s my opinion Subaru
$4k rims on the test build is cray cray
I feel like the Aeroflow kits are so tacky. Everyone has them and it just looks like bent sheet metal to me. Correct me if I’m wrong
Looks fire 🔥 with the aero bits and lowered on TE’s
We tried our best to get it looking right!
The only complaint I have is the infotainment system, just give me buttons dials, I don't need a 42" TV to show me an album cover. Stop putting unreliable components in cars to do basic tasks.
Hence that's why I love the brz. Small screen yet elegant, and it doesn't distract the driver.
The new wrx is literally built to be a family car. But they could have done that on their impreza line.
Cladding really bugged me when I picked it up at first… It’s grown on me and I’m not touching it until wider paint matched flares come out
I would love to pick up a crashed VB and build it! One day
I’d love a Civic type R or a GR Corolla but between mark ups and being rare I think I’m gonna have to pass. Drove the 22 WRX limited. It looks nice inside and out, but was not very impressed with the drive. Maybe a tune and some mods would wake it up, but not sure I wanna settle. Cool car either way.
If it had a STI, then I wouldn't be mad. But I'm mad currently
What do y'all think of our prototype catback?! Let us know!
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When is it coming out? Sounds good! Definitely interested, I wanna hear some more clips
I love it! Now, of course, the fender trim and the bumpers are a little much when it comes to Too much plastic, but it's a Runner. I think, with a little more Cosmetic tuning, it will give off that Right look! The Catback sounded Perfect!!!
The (now discontinued) Impreza Sport sedan was a much better looking car. WRX powertrain in that body might've been a winner, though it'd still be plagued with a CVT.
I guess I’m one of the few who like the stock looks of my ‘22, but I’m driving in high desert and mountain snow so the plastic is actually a welcome thing. My WRX is quick, especially up to highway speed, but she’s no STi. That’s fine as I’m nearly 50 and purposely went with the “old man” GT. I knew exactly what I was getting. I’ll never modify mine, but I like watching what you younger guys are doing to yours.
It looks so good and it's so planted.
Plenty of power for the streets.
I wouldn't call that planted. It's just a lowered ride. The car with that much lowered ride height will want to roll more in the corner.
@@VinRZ I'm talking about my stock 22.
The handling is awesome.
Super planted
Ascent owner; the FA24 is great. 100k miles no issues beyond some CVT stuff. (1st model year)
cant wait to see more parts for it
Subaru is absolutely clueless what its customers want and this car shows it like no other. They know 80% of their focus group wants the manual transmission, yet they spent most of their time and budget on developing a new CVT automatic. They know the buyers want more agressive styling, so they gave it the plastic wheel arches from a compact crossover. They spend a lot of time and money to develop great new sports seats in cooperation with Recaro, but you can't have them unless you buy the automatic.
We don't understand that logic either!
They want to be Toyota
It's plain and simple, once the Evo left the market. Subaru simply gave up, recline their seats back and kicked up their feet on the table.
Thanks for the video guys! Super interesting opinions on this very controversial car
Everyone forgets , there is such thing is wrap , that’s the first mod I’m doing when I get mine , full one color
I wonder if the '24 will be discounted later this year? Doesn't seen to be flying off the showroom. The Civic Si is selling fast IMO.
You cannot see the fenders from the driver's seat.
I noticed while watching this whole video I found myself clearing my throat 😂
Already seeing videos of stock Vb’s gapping stock Va STI’s lol
Please…..more of any 2022 WRX 👍🏼
RIP Dakota’s voice
Bro needed a glass of water like hell lmao
I really do like manual transmission,the analog speedometer ,and this plastic cover to protect the car from rust, but the problem of this car is a lack of the power and sound .There is no boxer engine sound
Lack of power? It blows an sti away. And tuned? Dayum. Puts out 350 hp with no bolt ons and only a tune. Low stress on the engine. Have you driven one?
Looks like a unpainted factory body kit to me
As BAD As It Looks?
No.
It's worse.
1999 RB5 Sti is the last time a Subaru looked rad. That's the story.
It’s sad that Subaru discontinued on the WRX STI but then it makes sense if you look into it. Subaru discontinued the STI because California was its main buyer. (Lowkey makes sense I see them everywhere in Cali 😅) Ever since California passed a law about having ONLY electric vehicles. So The 2023 Subaru WRX STI is not coming to the U.S. or any global market. The greenhouse gas (GHG), zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV), and corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) are what killed the next-generation STI and why it’s never coming back 🤷🏻♀️ so what I am assuming is that Subaru discontinued the STI to work on their new electric car Solterra. If the Solterra sells. Then I think they’re going to bring back the STI but as an electrical car. Since again, California or just in general banning gas cars. Which is why (don’t hate it) Subaru put a lil bit more performance on the New WRX, that’s why a lot of people are liking it a bit more than the STI but that’s what I’m seeing and saying
Most of the exterior is growing on me except for the entire rear end. Going around the car, it doesn't look too bad until you get to the rear. It looks a lot like a civic. I've seen a couple on the road now and I'm liking it until I see the rear. Is it a Subaru civic or a Honda wrx. Please Subaru, do something different with the tail lights and all of the plastic. I appreciate that it drives like a daily. I daily drive an 18 sti and in an urban area its not much fun especially with the road conditions where I live.
At first it was a horrible sight from videos. However now seeing it on the streets I do like it, especially for the purposes of off road use.
Shout out the Illiminate tee, I see yall lol
I think it is most telling that even the most positive reviews of the 2022 WRX are tempered with disclaimers and compromises.... For example: "With the right color, the cladding isn't nearly so bad."
Or "its matured" which just means..its been made boring
didnt like the 2022 subaru but this video definitely changed my opinion.
Immediately no, all I wanted was a new engine but keep the 2018-2021 front end
Steering is pretty numb in the 22 wrx. It's definitely disappointing. The steering is worse than the va wrx and it doesn't even compare to the sti steering.
Can you guys do a "what fits Volvo 240" please 🙏 I can find shit
Love mine. Everyone will get over the plastic bumper. The hate happens on every generation.
Been a year and still fugly. This ones a stinker
@@homwou77 So you own one or no? Dont like it then sell it. 🤷♂️
TE-37s seem to go on EVERYTHING. I need to see them on a Nissan Murano Cross-cabriolet
Nothing will convince me this car doesn't suck. I simply can't get over the civic look in the rare end.
Everything about the new wrx is better than the older gen wrx/STI's.from engine/tune to the driving platform Subaru matured the wrx, doesn't look as cheap and ricey.
@@joiryde1328 you’re high
@@frewrldmusic He sounds like somebody who has actually driven the car. He is 100% correct, in the fact that this car is a major improvement over last gen.
@@EvolutionIX219 “doesn’t look as cheap and ricey” is what I’m disagreeing with. New gen looks tacky but Ofcourse it is expected to perform better than the older models that’s the bare minimum. But the appearance they missed the mark. Just my opinion though lol
@@joiryde1328 you're smoking something hard if you think that plastic bumpers and civic like tail lights in the new WRX doesn't look chesp
Those arch plastics look like they were put there to more easily install wider arch flares.
The impreza wilderness edition is definitely what this should have been called🤣
You kids miss understand the wrx it has a manual transmission only and 270 hp allwheel drive, insurance wont be charging you an arm and a leg since it's not an STi so win win plus even if it was sti you all were still going to mod it
That’s a pretty good lookin Camry
Why does it actually sound sick
I'm a big wing fan. Don't really like duckbill. But with what's been done so far. I think a nice duckbill would look good on this car.
Big WRX fan but man the back looks like they stole it from the Honda Civic 👎🏼
Big man looks like he could push the car around with one hand
I dont like cars that look like SUVs and how cars are so huge now. My RX7 fc is so sleek compared to all the new stuff
I bought my first WRX in 2002, have driven one every day since and was waiting patiently for the “new“ one to come out. What a disappointment! This design is lazy and uninspiring. My question to Subaru is, why is this good enough? Is there some secret reason why the WRX cannot have a more compelling design. Is Subaru unable to hire top-notch automotive designers? An ugly car cost just as much to design and build as a desirable one and in this case even more, considering most people including me are turned off and will spend our money elsewhere. It almost feels like Subaru has given up and has decided to kill off this vehicle. If that is the plan, it would have been much more dignified to just end production instead of ruining loyal customers expectations. Why did you tease us with sexy concept vehicles and deliver this? WHY!?!?!?
@text8617 GET A JOB SCAMMER……………
Better car in every way: looks, performance, interior, ride quality.
I think maybe carbon fiber where all that plastic is might look good
The plastic wheel arches and rear bumper are hideous. Not just ugly... horrendous. As in, a definite turn off and reason enough to get something different. Otherwise the car looks great. It's just the horrible plastics.
Looks like you crashed it and just got it out of the shop but they didnt paint it.
That fender flares sucks, wonder if someone painted color matching the car and gets better looking 🤔
Maybe!
Bro come one the WRX can easily be made into a track animal or have a decent bit of horsepower, I guess you haven’t been paying attention to what they are saying about the fa24 and it’s tuning potential.
Hopefully it’s true!
Pay a little extra and get at Golf R. Miles better and easier on the eyes.
The wrx isnt bad at all, just the rear bumper is barf
I dont mind the plastics at least theres not much paint to stone proof. I would give it more subbie rumble, maybe classic rally decal, keep the rest stock, and rally drive the everloving sht out of it
I haven't had a chance to look at one close up but those plastic fender sections... How do they attach to the quarter panel? Does the metal underneath go as far down or does the plastic section extend further down? Because if it's the latter, I can see how it would make it possible to attach wide fender flares without cutting and drilling into the metal quarter panels. Maybe this was a oem feature to accommodate the aftermarket scene
This was Subaru's marketing team telling corporate that they should do the same crap they've done with the Forester/Outback/Crosstrek with all the ridiculous plastic body panels. Cost savings too. It was absolutely not what any WRX owners were asking for and was not to support modifying.
Test drove a new 22" with 15miles it sucked
Damn
Tail lights are straight off a Honda civic
I think if the rear end had i abit more colour matched it would look better