The 2022 Subaru WRX Limited Is A More Livable Old-School AWD Rally Car
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- The #SubaruWRX has long been one of the most popular choices for enthusiasts looking for the perfect all-around sporty car with enough space, capability, speed, and style on a budget. For 2022, the #Subaru #WRX gets a full redesign, including a new chassis and larger 2.4L turbo F-4 under the hood. The 6-speed MT remains the standard transmission, but those of you wanting a more premium experience can now also choose the new #SubaruWRXGT.
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"has that jerkiness" as he dumps the clutch at every single shift
I wish I knew away on how to get around that jerk especially when you’re shifting fast and wrapping up high. I have that same problem with my 2022WRX.
@@pequenioedgarito3067 less jerkiness if you shift at higher rpm's, like 3k
So does every manual car
I saw that you can option the car with a quick shifter. Perhaps that will help the issue?
@@pequenioedgarito3067Drive slower and shift smoother. Lol
People that use terms like "clutch dump" shouldn't be allowed near a manual transmission car.
You don't just dump the clutch on the launch of a WRX or STI. You feather it, like any other car. Dumping the clutch is beating on the drive train and killing the 0-60 time. I don't know where this common misconception came from.
Unpopular opinion but I love the rear bumper and trims. I think it adds more of a rally car look and feel
I agree. And it also has a practical purpose; protecting the bodywork and paint from chipping if you take the car on gravel and back roads. Like you said, it has rally car potential.
The WRX does indeed have a twin-scroll turbo with an electronic waste gate. You hit the nail on the head when you said the WRX has an "old school" feel. That's why I bought one. I got the base model. No sunroof, no safety nannies, old school key, "rip it" hand brake, no silly digital gauges, no adaptive suspension, etc. When it comes to cars, I guess I'm a bit of a luddite. I enjoy DRIVING, not having the car drive for me. I looked at the GTI, Civic Si, Elantra N, Jetta GLI and all of them are great cars....but they are awash in buttons and screens and electronic nannies. The WRX feels the most raw, visceral, and fun. For $30k, the base model is a bargain if you are the type person who doesn't want or need the bells and whistles that drive up the price.
Civic Si is actually an old school Honda with better quality
@@chung729chung Si doesn't have AWD so it is a lesser option for people who have to deal with real snow lol
@@WitchYuki22 If you live in snow region, I don’t see the point of buying an ordinary sedan😂😂That’s the market for Subaru
bruh since i found you, you been making me want/aware of cars i never knew i’d like. dope reviews always.
Sofyan, The turbo is definitely a Twin Scroll Turbo. You can tell because of the position of the turbo vs the EJ series Turbo being in the passenger side/back near the firewall. Yes, Subaru Detuned it, hence the lower 12lbs of boost.
what does the position of the turbo have to do with weather it is twin scroll or not???
@@Tro1086 twin scroll turbochargers require an equal-length header
@@mikey_gc8 so every car with equal length headers is a twin scroll turbo?
@@Tro1086 No, but every Subaru with
a twins scroll turbo has equal length.
@@mikey_gc8 I have a Crosstrek with equal length headers, does that mean it automatically has a twin scroll?
I owned a 2005 and a 2011WRX. The clutch on the '05 was heavy, very rally based, was able to hit bumps while maintaining shifting confidence.
The clutch on the '11 was closer to a BMW in how light it was. I would hit similar bumps and wouldn't feel I had the same level of control.
Currently, I have a 2021 Ascent Limited with a Nameless strut-tower brace, Perrin dogbone, and Cobb was able to provide an updated firmware for my old Accessport to work with the Ascent. I run 91+oct whenever possible. Also upgraded to 0W40 Pennzoil Ultra, Subaru wants 0W20. 0 is for the turbo & LSPI (Low Speed Pre-ignition). But 20 tops out at 75°ambient temperature.
My 11 used to call for 5W30.
I saw this color in person recently. Probably the best color choice as it tames the black plastic everywhere.
it looks better in dark colors for sure. I think the blue looks good too
This color definitely helps conceal the cladding.
@wolflarson71 just pop the cladding off and paint it. Cheap and problem solved.
I like that Sofyan always uses the word "thunk" when describing the door closing.
Love how detailed your reviews are!! I’m a forever Redline Reviews fan ☺️
They just need to ditch the black plastic and change up the rear and I think it’d be a rather handsome car. Ditch the CVT while you’re at it, a CVT belongs no where near a sporty car like this.
what you listed wouldve been an sti but too bad they decided to can it
CVT sucks but its the best cvt in the business and most people wouldnt even know that itd s cvt when its in sport mode. Better than a traditional automatic.
@@braveheart9658 CVT better than traditional auto? Wtf
@@kizo172 Yes it is that good IMO and subaru has good reliability on top of that compared to other cvt in the car industry. 100X better than the old WRX
@@braveheart9658 something that simulates something else artificially will never be as good. Let alone being better
I see they loaned a darker color in hopes of avoiding the cladding controversy 😂😂
Every time Subaru releases a new version of the WRX the previous versions always looks better than the new one and that is a FACT.
SIMP!!! ... But Okay, I like the exterior of this one too.. lol (To be transparent, I've owned over a dozen Subarus: N/A and Turbo; EJ205, EJ255, EJ257, and FA20DIT).
Dude - you summarized it perfectly
That's because WRX boyz can't afford new cars.
New one better
@@floridaroadways Far from it,OH wait did you see that new dash its URRRGLY......YIKES!!!!😬
RIP transfer case 🥴. Stop dumping the clutch…you do that to every manual car you review. Try easing the clutch out…
Did you listen to and understand that section of his review?
@@davidmccarthy6061 yes, he did. The issue is that Sofyan is a terrible manual driver. There is absolutely no need to dump the clutch and slam the gears with as much force as he does to achieve a car’s top acceleration.
G Show you can launch an awd car without dumping the clutch?
Reviewers do the same thing in the Golf R, and complain that the engine bogs down. If they take time get used to the bite point on the clutch, they can get a smooth launch.
Slow is smooth…. Smooth is fast 💨 😂
No need to dump the clutch, can just let it out quickly and smoothly and probably get the same result.
Glad that they went with the 2.4L engine. Bigger is dope even if you still have to use premium fuel.
No longer requires premium just recommended now
@@bill9710 very cool! Thanks for the follow up.
can't wait until the 16-18 psi tune comes out... really going to turn this into a torque monster.
My beef with Subaru is not offering performance package with adaptive dampers and recaro seats on 6MT. Crazy decision to offer it only on CVT.
The RECARO seats are literally these seats with a RECARO Logo and some leather there not actual bucket seats
The front looks fine it’s the back that’s ugly
During exhaust test:
Closed Captions: [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause]
I drove one yesterday and no need to dump the clutch. Just slip the clutch a little to get in boost and come off at low rpm.
GT trim cost around $43k and with dealer markups from 10% to 20%, everybody is looking at a car that is almost $50k or more.
The same can be said for every car in this segment.
The wrx transmissions when they were 5 speed were notoriously weak. The best way to launch them without bogging or shattering 1st gear is to lift your foot off the clutch similarly to if you were lifting your foot while walking. It isn't an ultra fast lift like a clutch dump, but it is fast enough to not slip the clutch excessively. You typically end up with better 0-60 times as well because you don't get that bog after like when you dump the clutch. It powers you off like a sling shot instead of a sudden jolt, bog, then getting power again when the turbo hits full boost.
The dump is just all out abuse…a little slipping it in is easier on the car and faster…
They are actually the same transmission as before with a lower first gear added. That's why some call them 5 and a half speed
Your 0-60 is off cause your dumping the clutch no need for it in the awd just a smooth acceleration
Great review, but if you push the trip button instead of start button that's on you and your hand coordination. I have never pushed trip button even by accident in my 2022 WRX GT. It is way higher than where you would expect start button in any other car equipped with one. Hope you get to try a GT.
I don't care what people say about this car. It is definitely an upgrade from the last Gen. The only weakness of this car is honestly the fuel economy. It needs to be way more efficient, especially in 2022.
@MSNdotNET That's the price you pay if you want a real, full time awd system. While the fuel economy is worse than a Golf R, it's easily offset by the fact that the vehicle itself is much cheaper and the re-sale value is best in class.
driving easy(not granny slow) i get about 28-30 mpg with 93 fuel. i have a 55 mile commute with speeds ranging 35-55 MPH. only have about 1000 miles on mine so we will see if anything changes
I have this car. Go get this car. It's a great car!
But how's your mpg? That's my only drawback to something like the Mazda 3 turbo
all the people hating on the cladding . It really isn’t that bad in person . And have you not seen paint matching ?! Looks even better
I've seen this new WRX with its fenders and some of its rear bumper paint matched - looks SO much better.
Most of the aftermarket companies were the ones that mainly did that. IAG and aeroflow dynamics are the only two i can think of.
Great review and I appreciate you expressing the importance of wireless CarPlay. Other reviewers don’t touch on that at all. Coming from a car that has it (BMW) it’s now a requisite for me.
Does the smart key unlock all the doors or just the driver side or just the front 2? My civic type r unlocked all the doors. I really miss that
That Grey…. Muah!… Chefs kiss..
the way you are supposed to launch this car is to pull the handbrake, the clutch should almost be at the clutching point but not at the clutching point so that car is not moving, rev up to 3.5k rpm and "release the handbrake, floor the pedal, and let go of the clutch" (all at the same time) instead of floor the clutch and the gas pedal and just dump it.
I love this car. Despite never having seen one “in the wild” nor test driving, the wife and I ordered an orange GT and it will be here in August. It’ll be more fun than her ‘19 Impreza and less obnoxious than my ‘15 STi.
My sense is, you failed art class in school.
I never took an art class. I’m a man.
@@lukewalker1051 My sense is, you failed every class in school.
I love the looks of the cladding. I'm thinking of trading my "15 Premium in for one of these. However, I would like a regular old key start + manual buttons for climate controls and seat heat.
you aint getting that in any trims lol. I dont understand why subaru insist on making the new infotainment system one of the worse to use even by the new golf GTI standards. Why can't they just use buttons? I mean shit even Audi A3 has a better design at roughly similar cost.
Actually the infotainment center is better then the golf gti! It has buttons for heating and cooling to increase and lower. It has a volume knob. Plus the steering wheel controls work well. The only time I struggle is when the sun is behind me. There is lots of screen glare. Overall the system works good. I have the Harmen and Karden set up. It sound decent. There are few good options these days for the infotainment set ups. My fords and Jeeps have all had there issues as well.
@@Heyzeus71 except the infotainment in portrait mode is not usable. When you put the reverse camera on half of the screen becomes useless and the quality of the backup is much worse than the previous generation.
Even tesla uses landscape because it fits better in a car
@@441meatloaf i remember when the back up screen was 2” by 2” screen in the mirror. Thankfully I only drive in reverse for a very short trip. If it bothers you for such a short trip there might be something else’s going on!
@@Heyzeus71 I think you are missing the point. Subaru cutter cost on the infotainment....I drove a previous gen 2021 crosstrek. It has a much higher definition back up camera than the ones on the newer vehicles.
Quality and clarity difference is night and day. You obviously never used any backup cameras long enough to know the clarity is key when you need to rely on it other than mirrors
I’ve seen some people that color matched the Plastic with wrap and they look awesome. Not sure why sub didn’t just color match in the first place .
“Aerodynamics”
people wanted subaru to make the wrx look like the concept car. The wrx concept for this gen had the cladding too
The car looks much better in person, especially the black plastic fender liner. It looks more aggressive then previous Gen. I do think the rear bumper needed at least a little paint on it. It looks as if they forgot to paint it at the factory.
No it doesn’t. I have seen three of these in person and they are still ugly. The cladding just looks cheap and awful.
Less miles to a gallon but more miles to a gallon with out stressing with more torque in real life 💪 🙂
that back end tho
Just went to see the new ones in person....they really look great
Looking forward to this car. Getting the same one as this one.
Thank you for revving the car the way its supposed to be on start up and to the point 🤘
When the non manual transmission option is an unacceptable CVT, of course the stick take rate will be high. Also, quicker shifts in this year’s CVT? It shouldn’t be shifting at all!
Didnt that issue still happen in the later models equipped with the cvt? I guess subaru tried attracting more people to cvt by changing the name to spt
last car had a cvt option too. It has to do with how subaru's awd system is packaged in with the cvt casing. The company doesnt have any other modern auto transmission design with their awd. And I know they aren't dropping hundreds of millions of dollars to make a new transmission design just for a low volume car that sells for less than 50k
I agree - in darker colors the wheel well cladding isn’t so bad. But the rear bumper is still hideous looking. Why, Subaru, why?! Also, why is the fuel economy so terrible? But if Subaru finally made a WRX hatch again, I’d ignore this stuff and buy one.
Real world fuel economy is comparable to other awd similar curb weight vehicles.
Turn off traction control, this will take you to track mode and you launch like a rocket. I selmdomly do ot but it helps with “jumpingness”
I have a black one tho and I don’t mind with all the cladding on the car which prevents dust and scratches.
Exactly I got the Limited in white today I live in socal desert, I’m definitely not going to be worried about dirt/rocks ruining my paint on dirt roads.👍 don’t forget it’s a rally car at heart.
@@chrislebeast facts
I love the pausing baby steps at the intro of every video.
Would rather have this than an integra 💯
Hey Sofyan, Great job as always on your reviews. What is really missing are real world roll on numbers. Fairly confident that no car enthusiast would ever do 4500K launches on their personal vehicle. Maybe you could be the guy who gives us real numbers at say a 5/10 mph roll on to 60/100. I think we all understand why the factory guys want everyone to post the lowest 0 to 60 numbers. Not real world driving. Just saying.
Really good point
Lol wtf do you buy your car for? You must be broke if you're too scared to drive your car how it was meant to be driven. I'm sure the next buyer appreciates you babying your tools lmao.
Is life boring for a guy like you?
Why didn't they just redesign the hatchback that's what most people want ☹☹☹
FYI: 12 psi is not the max boost. I’ve done 13.2 psi. So there is a lot of hidden powe potential in this vehicle. And I have the picture to prove [that I did 13.2 psi)
I don’t hate the new look completely, but there’s definitely too much black plastic, particularly on the rear bumper. If they painted part of it then it wouldn’t look as bad
I don't think its ideal to compare shift feel on a FWD car than the WRX shifter. The FWD cars have linkages from shifter to transmission. The WRX is more directly to the gearbox.
The shifter on the WRX is more similar to my 91 Supra with R154.
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Finasteride also causes impotence. I don't even want to take that chance.
@@GodSonBlessed I dig impotence
@@doniciovelasquez9904 and you're a joke baldy.
I don't mind the bumper cladding, but the Honda Civic called and wants its taillights back!
I prefer an analog display and hate that they did the huge screen in the middle. Give me buttons!
Really thinking about getting a Subaru for the first time in my life…
Don't, they're super unreliable. Trust me. I've owned them for over 20 years
@@1977xc probably because their still fun
You should get one and if you know how to properly treat your WRX it'll last 200,000 easy with little to no issues
@@WildDanHibiki you are insane
@@WildDanHibiki so you don't like them and don't recommend them, but you keep buying them for 20 years straight? WTF is wrong with you?
I am disappointed in Subaru for cancelling the 2023 sti. I would probably buy a 2021 sti if I could find one.
I'll sell you mine for 80k. (I know it isn't worth that, but that's what you'd have to offer me to get me to sell it)
@@ianholmquist8492 haha go get a job you peasant.
@@stevhml I have a job. I'm a construction worker. What does that have to do with it?
@@ianholmquist8492 haha I was just kidding well kinda because it was such a dumb post. I've seen 2021s for 47k with a few thousand miles, but I don't buy any enthusiast cars used.
@stevhml i wouldn't buy a used enthusiast car either. And i was kind of kidding as well. I probably wouldn't sell my car for any price.
When I heard "please remember to put premium gas in it." I mentally checked out. Gas is more expensive than this car.
The 2022 wrx no longer requires premium and takes 87 all day long
I don't like these digital displays they look cheap and crappy to me. I'm much rather have it analog gauges they look way more classy.
The computer screen is really low res! I wish they hadn’t cheaped out on it! They should wrap the horn with micro material like Mclaren does on their cars which would give it a more upscale feel….Brembos, Recaros and short throw shifter would be nice!
Did I miss it? Or did I see the thumbnail for the video showing 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds? Where is the video of that?
This car would need like atleast 20k in mods to be a rally car. Are wrx’s and sti rally inspired sure but in stock form from the dealer not even the sti is track ready.
@Lucian If you want a track car in this segment, get an elantra n. The wrx is more for people who want a fun, rugged awd sport sedan that's great in all 4 seasons.
The gray and orange look very good. I hate the iPad inspired dashboard and no light interior color.
The new design choice is ugly but in dark grey it's not nearly as bad. Light colours pronounce their terrible cladding.
All that "aerodynamic" cladding and it gets worse mpg and a 3hp bump. Noo thanks
This car looks more like a Honda Civic then a Honda Civic does
Awesome review! Just got my 2022 WRX Premium and I LOVE IT!!! I do notice from 1 to 2 gear is a bit jerky even when I let off the clutch super slowly. I usually shift between 2500-3000 RPM. Any suggestions for a smoother transition??
From my experience with the 2019, it becomes smoother the more you drive it. It could be a mixture of getting used to where you need to shift and mentally and adjusting to predicting revs (the 2019 had rev hang between 1st and 2nd that took some getting used to). Also, it could be a bit of just breaking it in. I'm at 80k miles now and I can be smooth between all gears. I haven't been able to test out a 2022 yet for comparison but am hoping to get my chance soon. I am looking at a 2022 limited manual that just came into my local dealership.
Wait until 3500-4000 rpm to shift and let clutch out a bit slower.
Practice. The same way everyone elese learns to drive manual
I like them and always wanted one. Contemplating on trading in my Ford Flex ecoboost (365hp/375lb, 5k lbs though). I know they are completely different drives but would I be disappointed in power/torque?
nah cause it's lighter. Test drive it
@Justin the wrx has a quicker 0-60 and quarter mile time than your ford. So I doubt power will disappoint.
Great review. Definitely looks better in the darker color.
Not sure if I should keep my 22 civic or should I trade for this Wrx 🤔
trade
that texture on the plastic isn’t for the aerodynamics lol, it’s so they can manufacture it without it looking like cheap shit that it is.
who asked for this cladding???
Anyone know if the seats are high maintenance? Not familiar with the ultra suade and if it handles stains.
I've seen a few reviews talk about how it's disappointing that there's no EyeSight Tech with the MT and... honestly, I say good riddance. I have a '17 OB Limited 3.6R, and the EyeSight Tech is a pain in the ass. It slams on brakes at weird times (like when someone is turning in front of me and it thinks I'm getting too close, but a small steering adjustment to the left would easily avoid any potential collision), it picks up on tall grasses when I go camping and slams on brakes when I'm trying to back up, the cruise won't work if you're on dark roads and the EyeSight can't pick up on the lines... I get that Subaru is trying to think for you and make the car avoid any potential collision that might ever come your way so they can continue to say they're the safest car in the universe, but as someone who's leaning hard towards a '23 WRX as my next daily, I can't wait to not have EyeSight.
I really don't think it's bad looking at all, I think people are mad dramatic
Everyone says that each time and then they get used to it.
@@davidmccarthy6061 ikr, the cladding isn't all that bad either, really I like the two tone black with dark grayish color looks nise
I cannot live with the bubbly icon on the infotainment. this is so iphone 3G/samsung S3 era
Dude, the WRX logo on the passenger headrest is crooked. I can't stop looking at it now.
Same
I own it and it’s better than the last gen, you’ll get used to the cladding once you look at it more, mine is in World Rally Blue
Had a 2020 sti, this hands down is much better and is actually faster than the sti. Also faster than an sti on a technical track. There are already videos out of the 2022 wrx dusting the sti on the track. Also videos out of the 2022 wrx widely gapping the VA.
@@illyack5593 the sti weighs the same and makes more power and torque. Sti is still faster.
@Ian Holmquist I wish. But that isn't the case. Although on paper the sti makes more power the wrx VB is as fast or faster than the STI. Lots of videos out there proving this.
@Illy Ack i wouldn't trust a yt video to prove anything. Sti is faster the end.
@@ianholmquist8492 I love seeing their Evo X looking bumpers on my rear view mirror
36k for this ??? its made out of cheap plastic and no wireless carplay in 2022 🤦♂️
Lmo What did you expect? Carbon fiber bumpers? All cars affordable to the common peeps have plastic bumpers and fenders. It's just usually painted.
It is one of the only AWD manual turbo sedans left
@@VaunShiz It's just a shame they decided to stick with a wack design. The Front end looks great , the back looks like a mess with that giant diaper bumper.
It can't imagine that thing is generating enough aero to warrant having it over a regular rear diffuser.
Bro wtf is that shifting? Never seen anyone jack up a transfer case so quickly. Spend an afternoon in a parking lot to learn the feel of a clutch before shifting. That’s soooo rough
I think I just heard the transmission and differentials shatter
seriously, he's so bad at driving manual
I have a 2023 wrx manual transmission. My max boost says 14.3 psi?
Have to slip it too launch it right. Clutch dump is not the way..
...Rear biased torque split to negate under steer in the CVT equipped WRXs'. Can't wait to see what that equates to in the GT trim. Golf R competitor? Better than an Audi A3/S3? Would you trade your Elantra N for a WRX GT if it turns out to be that good!?😅
It be interesting if Subaru add this engine and manual to the BRZ sports car
The transmission is already the same. Subaru doesn't have the money for 2 different manual transmissions any more (RIP Sti)
Do you think the next gen Impreza will be a WRX sans the performance design touches and with a weaker engine?
Nice job in my favorite Subaru sedan Sofyan.
Subaru maker the best cvt, they have too much time with it. They're not going to change it
I'm not mad at all the cladding. It's going to keep paint chips from dirt roads down.
Just wait a few years when the sun fades all that plastic cladding. It’s going to look more cheap and awful than it already does now. 😂
Agree really like the design but when you get to them back it get a bit Funky lookin in a bad way.
In Canada these are 24k base model vs US 30k because exchange rate lol
@@layne4376 explain
@@layne4376 30,995.00 CAD converts to 23,792.80 USD
Yea but Subaru won’t sell to you unless you have proof of residence in Canada
I dig the cladding!
They had seven years and they couldn't build a car that is discernably better than the last version.
Excellent reveiw 🐇
Hyundai Elantra has 5 more horsepower than the WRX? Which Elantra is that?
This one is good.
I love the look very functional ...
Checkout Edmunds u-drags 2022 WRX vs 2022 N-Line Elantra... Both manual