2022 WRX STI CANCELLED: EVERYTHING You Need to Know!
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
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Subaru Corporate released a letter yesterday stating the 2022 WRX STI has been CANCELLED! This video goes in depth discussing EXACTLY what happened and what we can expect in the future!
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The end of an era
Honestly fr… legendary one for sure
This is one of the dumbest thing suburu has done, they will soon find out they perform worse than mediocre in the EV market and soon regret they gave up the chance on the ICE too soon.
I’m young and won’t buy a car for another few years so I’m holding out hope that EV’s get better by the time I get there
If they were going to drop the STI they should have turbocharged the BRZ
I agree! At least give us a high performance platform to work with while they figure it out…
Or at least let the GT WRX be manual.
@@ethenjordan2010 this 🙌
I'm thinking this is what they will do. Remember the letter said that the WRX platform wouldn't be used for the next STI. That leaves the door open for a BRZ STI. people have wanted a two door STI for years. We may finally get one.
Took the gamble getting a new 2020 considering a new body will come out. Im in a happy place now. I’ll definitely keep my 2020 STI WR blue.
Ahhh nice!! I miss my WRB 19’
gonna keep my 2021 Sti Wr blue locked up in my garage! LOL
Subaru has long prided itself in being a customer-centered company an entire market segment has just been written off. Someone needs to remind these folks in the boardrooms that when I stop racing that they stop creating a bigger than life persona for the vehicles are trying to sell. I hope Subaru will continue to do product development and improvements and continue the STI work on the existing platforms. Direct drive electric motors and the flexibility within this type of computer control system might be something just made for rally cars but we need to make sure the technology first. These cars should race side by side
I just purchased a 2020 STI @tge end of January this year and I had a 2017 base model WRX. I don't think Subaru will drop the STI. I think Subaru ran out of time to develop the FA24 motor for the STI. A great video brother. Subies forever ladies and gentlemen. Take care. I'm keeping my STI forever.
Personally I'm happy I'm moved on from my sti, had it a couple of years.. was ok... terrible gas mileage just terrible and the trunk lid began rusting after 2 years! Holy cow was that an eye opener! Sold it it before any broken ringlands and P0304 misfire codes. Subaru is a very average car manufacturer. Toyota, Honda and Mazda are better imo.
I’m 100% sure they have Fa24 Sti’s prototypes running around. They don’t wait until 6 months from coming out with a new model to start development.
Canceling STI was a bad move. The petrol engines were bad ass . Electric vehicle are just stupid, no sound, no exhaust sound, not whine or nothing. Personally I would never buy an EV
I agree 😭
I wouldn’t sell my 21 limited if I was offered 100k, there will truly not be another car like this.
They are truly special cars. I’m bummed I let mine go 🥺
well said Lucian!!!
I would sell for 100k, then buy another sti for 40k and profit 60k... but thats just me. Or buy s209...
I would sell mine for 50 gs and be fine with it
Subaru became a mom mobile company through this decision. They should come out with a turbo brz and slap a STI logo on it as no one looks at the brz as a performance car. I don't think they'll ditch the branding name plate of STI as its become so recognizable with subaru performance. I did think to myself when they came out with a GT version of the new WRX that it was weird instead of the normal limited, sport and premium branding they have been doing in all there lines. Maybe they will do a GT with a manual still.
Bought a brand new sti sport tech in 2019, Got a killer deal because it was a slow 1/4 for sales. Everyday I look , it goes up in value. 3 years later I can basically get what I paid new. Best car buying decision ever
Absolutely!! Nice work! Crazy how it’s happening like it is! I sold mine (the one you see on the Channnel) for around the same that I purchased it for! New video of me selling it coming today!
The reason the STi was killed was because of emission laws. Subaru Does not have enough EV vehicles to offset the Fuel consumption of the STi. Toyota is not trying to kill off Subaru and the corolla GR is not the new STi. Toyota has enough EV vehicles and hybrid to off set the Co2 to sell the Supra and the GR series of cars. Subaru is moving away from performance cars and the STi branding with be put on vehicles as a trim like the ford exploder ST. Unfortunately Subaru wants to be full electric by 2040. Lucky for anyone with a 2020-21 STi keep them they are going to keep going up in value. People say well how is ford able to make the mustang and big trucks well ford was smart and invested in the EV mustang to offset the Co2 laws. Subaru is a small company and did not have the ability to create electric vehicles..
Honestly. After this announcement, I had to go out and buy a low mileage 2020 sti. This is my third Sti!!!!!
I bet the BRZ and Forester will start getting STI packages that are basically just brakes, suspension and a badge. If not, then I wouldn't be surprised if the STI makes a proper return as a hybrid, which would be in line with current WRC trends. Just look at what the Ford Fusion is capable of.
Edit: I'm also calling that they're going to release a lifted WRX Wilderness by 2025. I could see Subaru finding a niche with that considering they've lifted almost everything else in their line-up at this point. I feel like a lifted sedan would be unique in todays market, even if I really don't want it lol
I would have to say that lifted WRX idea could be kinda cool. I wouldn't mind seeing one just to see what people do with it LOL
Quite honestly idgaf if they cancel it or not. As far as I’m concerned, especially with all the new pushes to switch from combustion engines to electric, all the best sports cars have been made and are out there for you to buy. I’m not against electric vehicles, I think switching is important for our planet. But like I previously stated, new regulations do not effect older cars. All it does is make them appreciate faster. Buy up all the JDM classics now before you can’t find any in the next 20 years.
EXACTLY! You're going to absolutely love what's coming for the channel then! Just snagged a JDM classic!
I guess when they say the 90's was the golden era of performance cars it really holds true, it's pathetic what auto manufactures are producing today, and ending production. Vehicles slapped with large infotainment systems and electric engines rather than focusing on improving and innovating on looks, performance, efficiency and improved reliability. I'm very glad to be apart of both the motorcycle community and car community, at the very least motorcycle companies like Aprilia, Ducati, Kawasaki, and Yamaha continue to innovate and produce some of the best two wheeled machines on the planet.
Thank your gov. Not the car manufactures fault.
bummed I wasn't alive to see the pinnacle of the 90's street car era :(
I hate to say it but I believe the GT is the STI rebranded. They didn’t have the heart to make the new STI a CVT. But sadly that is the rout of electrification.
They could of used a dual clutch or reinforced CVT, improved sports version. But then again, how about taking the WRX manual and installing Recaros, Brembos, some BBS, larger turbo from the outgoing and a sports exhaust, slight tune, slap some STI aero parts and engine mods and call it a day. But nothing. Baffled
@@axeya366 well they did to the reinfornced CVT for the GT trim, didn't they? or did they just increase the speed at which it shifts? I swear i heard tons of talk about reinforced cvts in the new wilderness models as well as the gt wrx.
@@dash0173 Whether they improved it or not we dont know. But what i do know is that the CVT from the XT and WRX is more durable and a lot stronger then the ones from the others for it to be able to handle the Turbo and power delivery.
It was time. The sti was getting buried by the competition. Back in 2004 it was really fast for a car at this price point, now every car is turbocharged with awd and just as fast if not faster. The car was not getting updated to changed since the last 10 years.
Also a good point...
Once Subaru and the world realizes all electric vehicles are unsustainable, the STI will be back.
keep telling yourself that bro, I wish it weren’t true but once the infrastructure catches up it’s over.
As much as I agree with you, I feel the world is too far into it to go back 😩
Shame on you Mr Doll. You and your Subaru team have completely done exactly what you corporately wanted to do without asking your customers what they wanted from the 2022 WRX.
Bruh we need to sign a petition no1 wants no bs electric sti
I have a 2016 STI with 50K miles on it. I decided to not put more miles and enjoy it on the weekends..
I'm not hopeful when they say they'll incorporate the STI into their other vehicles. It makes me think of what Volkswagen did with the R-line or BMW did with the M, just cosmetic upgrades with a fake badge.
Damn going in the grave with the evo 😔
I actually like the new 22WRX body besides rear bumper.
At first I was MAD AF!! But with the 2022 WRX GT price at $42K, Subaru probably didn't have a way to get the WRX STi price under $45K. At that price point the STi would've flopped anyway. Hopefully Subaru will trickle some STi features into the GT or S4 trim. The 2022 WRX is still a great platform.
When then the STi first came out in 05 was 32k. Adjusted for inflation is 46k today which is likely very close to the starting point and options being 50k or so. People would have paid that for the top of the line STi model with new engine/power/styling/body, etc.
Dude your copy and paste comments are stupid
All I know is my GT will be here in a few weeks. I’m 15 years older now than I was when I owned my first STi. My clutch leg is bad, I have neighbors in a respectable neighborhood, I’m “married to an automatic”, I’m in a leadership position at work, and I volunteer giving veterans rides to the VA. In most respects, I’ve “outgrown” the STi.
I think Subaru is acknowledging that it’s “race boy” fan base is getting older. With a stage 2 tune, one can get close to Golf R numbers with this car to give the young hooners something to do while giving us older guys who will never mod the car a good, reliable, zippy rig that rules in the snow.
I think Subaru taking its time to get the STi “right” is very important, as the next gen will be the catalyst for what performance cars will be in the future.
Just like the 22 wrx was going to have 300hp and gained 3 hp and is hideous
This is horrible news. Always wanted an STI. Guess it wasnt meant to be. Hopefully if im lucky, ill pick up a used one in decent condition in WRB 2019 limited or newer.
You can still buy a used one!! It’s an amazing experience!
Toyota is heavily into hybrids so that may show up in between full electric perhaps. The XV hybrid was a full second quicker 0 to 100 than the standard petrol, that sort of performance in the STI would be nice. Something like the new WRC rally cars
That would be cool! I don’t think I’m ready to give up my petrol engines yet 😭
Toyota is heavily into killing Subaru as a brand, because the ownership!
If new STI were not cancelled, it would be build on fa24 platform, so it's electric steering assist and no rumble. Therefore it wouldn't be as connected as previous gen, it would mostly add only more power with higher rmp red line, and a wing to VB WRX. More power is a nice thing but it's expensive to add it - stronger transmission, shafts and engine components are needed and all those stronger parts would be produced only for one trim of one low volume model. So Subaru's decision is understandable and I believe consumers can tolerate that fact that they won't get more power - new wrx is still far from being helpless and, as I said above, power would be just one of only two advantages of new STI. But wing! Subaru! Save at least that classic wing! It's cheap and cool and makes your cars look special, that wouldn't require lot of investments, and may attract many people.
Love the logic in this comment. Great words!
That a very good use of knowledge
0:58 why would anybody still have offices set up in Camden New Jersey?
lol
The WRC specs have hybrid system in them already. If you follow Launch Control, you will see that Subaru already went all out with their current-gen ICE STI. So they literally don't have any production-ready performance hybrid system on the table. Their PZEV is not that impressive. Yes, they can definitely build something like the Gemera, with an STI manual transmission. The technology is out there. It's just not economical enough yet. So who will buy it? It simply doesn't make sense for them financially.
we saw it coming. no more boxer.
:(
So sad 😢 but we shall import STI from JP or drive legacy STI models
It feels like Subaru is slowly going the way of Mazda and Mitsubishi. Has there been any word on when they'll officially end production on the current gen?
5:20, no car company will completely ditch a market segment forever. Because management changes, market changes, nobody know what the future will be. In early 2000's, Honda completely got out of performance cars segment (when the Integra and NSX ended in North America). Honda wants to be more like Toyota, selling SUV and family vehicles. Eventually that failed, because Honda never overtook Toyota's market leadership in those segments. Honda then circle back to performance cars. Type R came to North America. New NSX came back too. Lesson: No corporation will stay at the same spot forever.
True, I don't like this spot tho lol :(
How can they still be making performance cars? The sti was subarus only performance car.
I really hope they bring it back after a couple years, but only if they actually make it badass & don't come out with a fully electric flop🤣
Unfortunately I feel like it’s all going electric and we won’t have a choice soon. But it better look insane 😂
@@boxerbaddies for real man.. rally will be the weirdest sport to watch being silent other than the little hum & gravel🤣
How come they have the 2022 wrx sti overseas ?makes no sense
That is the LEVORG model. Wish they would have brought that here.
If this is how it’s gonna be, then Subaru should consider giving the BRZ an all out STI treatment.
I like that Idea!
Sadly it's all about dollars and cents now. This breaks my heart.
As much as everyone hates the cvt, Subaru is still releasing an S4 WRX STI in japan. Its a 300hp wrx with a cvt, with all STI badging and aero packaging. If this is the case, idk why they couldn't give us a manual STI in the states. Also, instead of waiting until 5 months before we expected the car to release, they shouldve announced this when they announced the new WRX that no one will buy anyway. Those GTs are gonna sit on lots for a long fucking time
They're definitely going to have to come out with a turbocharged BRZ maybe even try to stuff in a all-wheel drive system. Can't really see a four-door BRZ Mazda tried that with the RX-8.
I pray that it’s no four door brz…
I cannot believe that these CEOs or whatever they're called these days are so obtuse to the people they say they care about in their
I am happy bought my hyper blue sti 😅 I can’t believe maybe in 10 years they won’t even let us drive a gas powered car
It’s so crazy! Definitely hold on to that rare color!! That’s awesome!
The New BRZ looks to be pretty amazing. I watched some very in depth reviews of the GR86. It makes 209hp and 170lb/ft AT THE WHEELS as tested on a dyno. with an N/A 2.4. That's a great place to start from.
I definitely agree! Tempting to snag one!
BRZ STI LETS GO
my body is ready
Hows there going to be a WRX without an STI :(
I know!!! So sad :(
All you have to do is look at tesla for the future.
Why do you think Subaru Dropped one of their main vehicles that people buy to modify?
Because they don't want you working on your own vehicle; they would rather you be forced to come to them for anything.
From what I understand you basically agree to not work on your own vehicle when buying a tesla.
Auto makers already lobby to keep as much of the world dependent on highway systems (especially in the U.S.) as it is.
Instead of trying to reduce the actual number of vehicles on the road; which would dramatically reduce emissions.
Let's Just keep building more cars, Keep ignoring the fact that there are obscene amounts of old POV waste all over the world.
Nope, just blame everything on the people for driving to much and then force them to buy MORE CARS.
Just a spicy take.
Really enjoyed reading this comment. Super well thought out! Thanks for your input. Still so bummed at the situation. Not just Subaru, but the world as a whole :/
Subaru needs a new make over.
100% agree!
Why would Subaru release a wrx with a fa24 and an sti with an fa24. That makes no sense. The new wrx IS the new sti. I bet once it’s tuned and e85 ready with more boost(it’s running low boost from factory 12psi, compared to the normal 15psi) it will be a monster. Just slap a wing on it and there u go it’s an sti
I had put some thought into this as well. That fa24 could be INSANE with even some light modification. I'm talking to you @grimmspeed
@@boxerbaddies imaginé the new brz with a turbo kit as well. Insane, they’re probably be able to take 380whp reliably
At least drop a final edition
That would have been nice!
just let the sti rest in peace like EVo
BRZ cannot hold my family of four, or I would be driving one already. It's also not AWD.
imagine AWD BRZ...
The consumer doesn't want electric go cart cars. We want the icb engine. And I'll never buy another new ele car especially subaru now.
What about the STD ?
LUL
😩 I didn’t buy an STI because this new body style and potentially “better” motor was so highly talked up by Subaru. What a shame.
They only knew that now. WTF?
Guese prices will go up for those that are still in dealers
Well, I suppose a few things will happen. (a) values will jump and (b) ppl will buy a MT WRX and literally go nuts with it.
I would actually love to see that!
@@boxerbaddies Me too. Just the aftermarket needs to catch up a little. And, I'm sure it will. Quite frankly, I'm getting a new car, been considering Lexus IS350 AWD F sport, etc. Lexus is really nice, but under powered, etc. And really, the competition is more expensive, and if I get a regular WRX, I wouldn't feel bad about upgrading to after market stereo etc. Lexus, meh, buy it and leave it alone. Kind of boring.
You know they already have new STI prototypes driving around.
I wanna see one
Thank daddy gov. Not Subaru's fault.
just buy the new wrx put the sticker logo add some mods and you have an sti
Honestly, I'd be fine with this if they would start offering the non-split case 6 speed as an option on the WRX now.
Who gives a fuck if they still make “performance cars” without a combustion engine sti
Almost everyone
The next sti will be a hybrid
Great news story. STI gone. Long time overdue!!! Just a rebadged GT anyway. Was a great car for long slow drives on the highway! Had to sell my 2018 STI ASAP after just 4 months. Never good enough for WRC. Subaru now ready to sell their brand new 1200kg, 300+kw rally rocket like the old days!!!
No sti ?? BYE BYE SUBARU
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Didn't need to read whole letter to the audience.
Goddammit Putin
???????????????????????????????????? Putin killed the STI ???????????
@@roberthenry9319 I just wanna blame someone 😭
Lol
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Big mistake, Subaru is loosing respect and customers too bad. 😥
Sucks, seems like the government is forcing them tho :(
"Cancel" is the trend that is going on right.
But really they're not smart enough to realize that the badge of Subaru is carried on the front of a rally car globally. And I think they're in the position of where they're trying to figure out if they want to stamp out cookie cutter cars
For me, more much better subaru before then this subaru 2022..
Awd brz would have been amazing but Subaru has lost the plot years ago
That really would have been insane!
@@boxerbaddies maybe toyota with there new GR4 awd system can do it for the 86 they're quite found of that system
The reason is because of the pandemic, everything around the world is been slowdown. So Subaru is making a "money' executive buisness decision.
Electric shit STI = No reason to look forward at Subaru anymore. They killed the only good car that they had in their lineup all this years. Buy Audi RS3 instead, F.... Subaru for ignoring the STI clients. They know that the last thing we wanted is an electronic/hybrid STI junk.
I feel like regardless, their hands were tied. The government is forcing electric on EVERYONE. Sucks.
🖕🏾🖕🏾 electric vehicle🖕🏾🖕🏾. LONG LIVE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Soon it will only be tesla. Rip 😔
For reals 😖
dunno about the STI being legendary 😂
"The next Subaru STI will be with 400 hps all electric ".... You will see !!!
Will not buy electric bs,sorry worst decision ever, good bye subaru
Idk why everyone is misinterpreting this... just so we're clear, subaru will continue to make wrx/stis up until the electric model is released. So yes there will be a 2022-23 wrx/sti... it'll just be the same as the 2020.
That new sti is ugly ass shyt. None of my subaru friends were excited.
Subaru sucks