I own a 22 Premium Ignition Red SPT. It's great for $35,5000 all wheel drive. I put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' on it. The different drive modes are fun; it's like driving in a video game! Where I live, traffic, leaving work, running errands. This is more enjoyable for me! All it needs is an exhaust! Great reviews Mike!🙌
Incomplete review of the SPT because he failed to explain the different drive modes. So, of course, I will have a go. I own a 22 GT. I mode acts most like a regular CVT and is very smooth with gentle throttle response. S mode acts like a traditional automatic and the shifts can be felt, but it is not super aggressive. If you use the paddles, the car will quickly resume to automatic mode. S# mode is where it shines. It goes into an 8 speed performance mode. The throttle becomes far more sensitive and the engine is held at higher RPM. In auto mode it will shift aggressively, even downshifts aggressively when on the brakes and diving into corners. It feels and acts like a DCT. It displays what ‘gear’ you are in on the dash at all times. If you put the car into S mode and manual mode, it will shift at redline regardless of manual setting. But, in S# mode and manual mode, you can bounce it off the rev limiter before it will shift by itself. S# mode is what really separates this from other CVTs and allows them to call it a SPT. The GT adds adjustable dampers, adjustable steering, adjustable AWD (center differential) and adjustments to Eyesight (how aggressively it will accelerate back up to speed), and adjustable climate controls (comfort mode backs off on the fan speed). The SPT defaults to 45% front 55% rear power distribution to give the car better turn in and sportier handling characteristics.
Have owned a 23 wrx premium spt for about 6 months. I purchased it because I wanted all the safety stuff. I spend 90% of my time commuting so I wanted something that would be easy to drive in traffic during the day and have fun on the weekend. My experience with the spy has been fine. Around town it's smooth and drives like a traditional automatic. When you put it on manual mode and use the paddles it shifts pretty quickly too. Don't see any performance penalty compare to the manual. The selectable drive modes are also nice. Around town I can just leave it in Intelligent mode and cruise around like im in a normal sedan with a normal automatic. If I wanna have some fun I just put it in sport sharp put it in manual and go have. Think what subaru has created here is really nice balance between a daily driver and a performance car. I never get bored driving it. I also agree with you about the suspension!. It is amazing even in the stock set up!.
@Vladg111 yeah, I got an aftermarket exhaust pretty quick after buying it. The stock exhaust is pretty loud in I mode and VERY LOUD on start up. This new one makes it loud where you want it to be! 🤣.
Does the paddle shifter pop or crackles? I don’t think it does but just wanted to ask. I’m thinking about manual, but also want the spt for convenience of choosing to “shift” when I feel like it
I haven't driven an automatic WRX but I've driven an automatic Subaru before. I drove my stepsister's Subaru Crosstrek and my uncle's Subaru Impreza which are both automatic. I personally prefer the standard transmission (I have the 2023 WRX with the 6 speed standard transmission) and I personally would not buy an automatic WRX but the automatic's in Subaru vehicles are pretty good. They drive awesome. If the automatic is anything like the Impreza or Crosstrek in the WRX, they drive awesome. That being said, I am happy that my WRX is standard.
If you have decent bodily coordination it's pretty easy to learn. You're going to need some finesse in your right foot. If you're a clunky, uncoordinated person, idk, good luck.
Learn to ride a Motorcycle first, After that your understanding of shifting, clutch and gear change / speed is much better and learning a manual car is super simple.
I live in a bustling city with way too much traffic jams to enjoy a manual. Thats why I bought the SPT. Ofcourse I would only buy this model as a CVT since it’s too good. I’d never buy the previous model as a CVT
Glad i have my 23 Limited 6MT but always nice to have the auto option if my left leg gives out 😂. Getting older, but not ready to give up the clutch just yet!!
I currently drive a 2016 White Subaru WRX Limited CVT and I have no problems what so ever with the CVT. I get allot of flak for having a CVT, but I don't feel it dulls the driving experience of a WRX at all. You put on some front and rear strut tower bars and thicker front/rear whiteline sway bars and it performs perfectly fine.
This review isn’t it! 👎🏼 You drove the entire time in sport mode. Sport sharp mode gives the transmission a completely different character. Why do people drive cars in cool weather with the AC on? Driving with the AC on reduces the power of the engine. “If you’re ready then I’m ready” Taking a line from Rati’s Rides c’mon up your game!!!
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I own a 22 Premium Ignition Red SPT. It's great for $35,5000 all wheel drive. I put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' on it. The different drive modes are fun; it's like driving in a video game! Where I live, traffic, leaving work, running errands. This is more enjoyable for me! All it needs is an exhaust! Great reviews Mike!🙌
Exactly! Already did the exhaust on mine.
I put the Subaru performance mufflers on my 22 GT to give it a voice. I like them; not too loud, but I can hear the car.
@@AlanAnt that's what I have on mine. Like the sound as well.
I have a 22 spt tuned to 320/320 and I’m at about 35k miles with no issues with the spt or motor. Hit up Drunkmann tuning Anthony for the best tune 🤙🏽
Are you Foreal ?? What state is this anthony tuning in ?
Damn… i have a 2024 and afraid to tune it past exhaust and stage 1 cobb. Is it safe to go 320-320?
Incomplete review of the SPT because he failed to explain the different drive modes. So, of course, I will have a go. I own a 22 GT.
I mode acts most like a regular CVT and is very smooth with gentle throttle response.
S mode acts like a traditional automatic and the shifts can be felt, but it is not super aggressive. If you use the paddles, the car will quickly resume to automatic mode.
S# mode is where it shines. It goes into an 8 speed performance mode. The throttle becomes far more sensitive and the engine is held at higher RPM. In auto mode it will shift aggressively, even downshifts aggressively when on the brakes and diving into corners. It feels and acts like a DCT. It displays what ‘gear’ you are in on the dash at all times.
If you put the car into S mode and manual mode, it will shift at redline regardless of manual setting. But, in S# mode and manual mode, you can bounce it off the rev limiter before it will shift by itself. S# mode is what really separates this from other CVTs and allows them to call it a SPT.
The GT adds adjustable dampers, adjustable steering, adjustable AWD (center differential) and adjustments to Eyesight (how aggressively it will accelerate back up to speed), and adjustable climate controls (comfort mode backs off on the fan speed).
The SPT defaults to 45% front 55% rear power distribution to give the car better turn in and sportier handling characteristics.
He didn't even use the S#...
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Wonderful explanation, thanks! You put this ad of a video to shame.
Thinking about purchasing a limited with a SPT - Curious though, wonder how they do in the snow with a good set of winter tires?
It's Great! I live in Ohio & have Pilot Sport 4 All-Seasons, those are great in the snow. Winter Tires would be even better!
Skier in Washington. Even with just all seasons I've had no issues in snow at all.
Really, really well! I recommend Blizzaks
Have owned a 23 wrx premium spt for about 6 months. I purchased it because I wanted all the safety stuff. I spend 90% of my time commuting so I wanted something that would be easy to drive in traffic during the day and have fun on the weekend.
My experience with the spy has been fine. Around town it's smooth and drives like a traditional automatic. When you put it on manual mode and use the paddles it shifts pretty quickly too. Don't see any performance penalty compare to the manual.
The selectable drive modes are also nice. Around town I can just leave it in Intelligent mode and cruise around like im in a normal sedan with a normal automatic.
If I wanna have some fun I just put it in sport sharp put it in manual and go have. Think what subaru has created here is really nice balance between a daily driver and a performance car. I never get bored driving it.
I also agree with you about the suspension!. It is amazing even in the stock set up!.
I've just recently test drove a WRX SPT. Great car but in the intelligent mode it's really loud. It is actually quieter in sport mode it seems.
@Vladg111 yeah, I got an aftermarket exhaust pretty quick after buying it. The stock exhaust is pretty loud in I mode and VERY LOUD on start up. This new one makes it loud where you want it to be! 🤣.
Does the paddle shifter pop or crackles? I don’t think it does but just wanted to ask. I’m thinking about manual, but also want the spt for convenience of choosing to “shift” when I feel like it
I haven't driven an automatic WRX but I've driven an automatic Subaru before. I drove my stepsister's Subaru Crosstrek and my uncle's Subaru Impreza which are both automatic. I personally prefer the standard transmission (I have the 2023 WRX with the 6 speed standard transmission) and I personally would not buy an automatic WRX but the automatic's in Subaru vehicles are pretty good. They drive awesome. If the automatic is anything like the Impreza or Crosstrek in the WRX, they drive awesome. That being said, I am happy that my WRX is standard.
Automatic is great for people who have injuries and have hard time shifting. What's the best way to learn driving manual? And is it hard?
If you have decent bodily coordination it's pretty easy to learn. You're going to need some finesse in your right foot. If you're a clunky, uncoordinated person, idk, good luck.
Learn to ride a Motorcycle first, After that your understanding of shifting, clutch and gear change / speed is much better and learning a manual car is super simple.
I live in a bustling city with way too much traffic jams to enjoy a manual. Thats why I bought the SPT. Ofcourse I would only buy this model as a CVT since it’s too good. I’d never buy the previous model as a CVT
Why didn't you mention any of the other drive modes.
As an owner of a new CVT categorically it is hands down the best. WRX as excelled way beyond all competitors from BMW to Porsche.
Glad i have my 23 Limited 6MT but always nice to have the auto option if my left leg gives out 😂. Getting older, but not ready to give up the clutch just yet!!
I currently drive a 2016 White Subaru WRX Limited CVT and I have no problems what so ever with the CVT. I get allot of flak for having a CVT, but I don't feel it dulls the driving experience of a WRX at all. You put on some front and rear strut tower bars and thicker front/rear whiteline sway bars and it performs perfectly fine.
This review isn’t it! 👎🏼
You drove the entire time in sport mode. Sport sharp mode gives the transmission a completely different character.
Why do people drive cars in cool weather with the AC on?
Driving with the AC on reduces the power of the engine.
“If you’re ready then I’m ready” Taking a line from Rati’s Rides c’mon up your game!!!
If you can swing 10k. The Audi S3 is much better. Better engine, better trans, faster and better mpg. Mine runs 12.8 @ 107 stock.
Audi is probably the worlds ugliest german manufacturer of cars , so hell nahh lol
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Total trash only way to go is a manual. The CVT does not belong wearing the WRX badge.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 boy get
Out your feelings unless
You paying you should be concerned lol
Some of us who can drive a standard car may have bone and joint problems. Your elitist trash opinion is running down your leg like diarrhea.
Why do you care so much lol
You can’t even afford either one buddy bro