Review: 2017 Subaru WRX Premium
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I review the 2017 Subaru WRX Premium with the 6-speed manual. Huge thanks to Chris of kazzpc.com for letting me review his WRX! If you're in the Pittsburgh area contact him for your computer needs!
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Subaruwrxfan driving a wrx.. well I'll be damned
hi buddy
It's street drive 420
+Ethan Anderson thas asuh du
I dont even get how a Dumb ass comment got so many likes.... L
Street Speed 717
downvote ;$
I'm just here to see you turn onto that back road.
I feel like he has the same exact expression and enthusiasm for ever single car he slams the pedal on.
Ture
watch mazda speed 3
Mr Consistency, a very good quality to have.
Don't we all!!
Kripple Hippo not on the frs review lol his face was full of disappointment
the car Matt should own
I would own one if they still made a hatch.
+Jeff K right?!
+Vito Munez right
+Jeff K why a hatch? I got a reliable as hell vehicle on Craigslist that can haul more than any hatch. cost? $700
road bike, moutain bike, and RC airplanes
I love the sheer joy you get when you accelerate for the first time. Great car. Great review.
That exhaust is SPECTACULAR!! It almost entirely makes up for the lack of the boxer rumble
After watching this video about 3 million times I pull the trigger and order my 2017 wrx in wrb. Should be here by the end of December.
Jesse Hanson Good choice!
Jesse Hanson soo update. How do you like it?
Mike Mauldin I like it alot. I love the power. The only thing that I dislike is the Rev hang from 1st to 2nd other than that the car is amazing.
Jesse Hanson I really want an evo but this is so much cheaper seems great for the money and with my 3 year old I can't have the stiff suspension the evo does he would never sleep in the car
Mike Mauldin Yeah i think Evos are awesome but with a 3 year old i would get the wrx plus they are really good for safty and it will get way better gas mileage well if you dont floor it everywhere.
I drove a 2016 today at work and was baffled how fun it was. Effortless to shift, drive, drive fast. Corners nice. A little over steering. But I fell in love.
2017 Subaru WRX was the best purchase I ever made, love this car.
My favorite saying: let’s turn on this backroad and see how it does *evil smile*”
I just bought one of these 3 months ago. Its such a great car. Its a total dream car. I LOVE IT!!
4 years since that comment... still have it? Still awesome? Tuned? Im looking to get "soon"... and want to know if this comment is still true. Thanks!
@@Ricksnet2008 Did you ever get it?
I dont know why people hate the look so much , it looks fine to me , not that ugly , looks cool
key word...not THAT ugly.
The Hawk-eye is still my favorite. Blob-eye is a close second.
Hawk eye is definitely my favorite. Honestly, though, I love the front end of this one. I"m just not a big fan of how sedans are getting really big and fat looking, like the Evo X. And i'm not a fan of the ass on the WRX, the STi wing definitely makes the difference to me. But again, I love this front end. It looks aggressive, but more refined.
+K24 best engine ever ! agree!!!!
+K24 best engine ever ! "Blah, blah, blah, looks like a Camry"' , with a hood scoop, wider fenders, black wheels, quad exauhst, aggressive looking rear diffuser, not to mention awd, torque vectoring, and a turbo. But other than that, you nailed it
Hey Matt just a suggestion for future videos, please insert time stamps for the different sections for the review. ie: intro, exterior, interior, and driving. Thanks
Switch to decaf.
Big Irish Yeti Omfg XD
Matt, everyone is still surprised that you didn't buy one of these yet! The Mustang was a good choice though, hopefully you get it back soon.
I'm loving my 2017 wrx so far! It's not perfect from the factory but for the money it's damn good. The handling is great, very confidence inspiring. With a few mods and a tune it will be even better!
It is great to watch SUBARUWRXFAN reviewing a Subaru WRX. 😊
Good work, man! It is been a while since I subscribed but you kept me interested in your channel. 👍🏻
I love the new WRXs. Definitely overall way better than the previous model and with a reflash with an access port you can fix the throttle lag. My 08 Si had that too until I reflashed it. The new wrx pretty much checks all the boxes I want, awd, 6 speed, decently spacious and decent power. Along with a great aftermarket and I love the look of it.
I’ve owned my silver 2016 wrx for over a year now !!
So clean and unbelievably fun to drive.
I’m considering buying a 2017 premium manual. It has 95,000 miles though. Has yours been reliable?
@@cade7458 insanely reliable. I'm so excited, I'm at 99k miles and only 9 months left until she is paid off. Besides regular oil changes and trying to stay under 3,000 RPM, I don't have any other suggestions to maintaining it.
For the record, I told the guy at the gym who drives an STI that I rarely go over 3k RPMs. He knows a lot more about cars than I do and he told me that I should try and go over that, so I have been. The problem is, I can get to the speed limit extremely fast before I had 3000 RPMs. So.... yeah. Idk what to do 😂
i just got mine 2 weeks ago,manual base and world rally blue
i love it
such a great car
next is the sti to come
6 years later, did you get the sti?
@@serpentblaze6702 went through an STI , 2017 corvette stingray,a M235i, and currently on a 6 speed M2, LOL
all my vids on my channel
never knew about the diff suspension on 2017 WRX, thanks for the tips.
Love your videos. I actually bought my vinyl overlays from gtvinylz after watching your reviews. I'm not sold on the side marker overlays with a chrome headlight housing. Just looks kinda weird so I might take them off until I paint the housings. If you want to follow the progress on this car you can follow my channel. I just installed an ETS intake and will have a video of that soon.
ill check u out bro
yeah, 16+ has inverted struts in the front.
except base version
The arm rest extension: They probably have a giant warehouse filled with them: We won't updated until we run out!
My dad and stepmom either owned a 2017 WRX or a 2015 WRX. I got to drive it when they had it and it was a blast to drive. I absolutely loved it. I'm thinking of trading in my 2020 Si Coupe for a 2020 WRX STI. Can't wait to eventually own my own WRX someday.
Nothing greater in the world, than a pure joyous smile of a child with his toy.
Can't wait to see the ones that are gonna be based on Subarus' new designs.
I just dropped everything I was doing to come watch Suburarauraubwubfauwbfwwrxfan review a Subaru WRX. CZcamsception.
I feel like people watching him for the first time ever will probably think he's biased, lol
i love your genuine enthusiasm for this car .I wish the stock exhaust came like that .Im picking up my 2016 limited in a few days .Cant wait
This review gives me so much hope! Looking to purchase a beautiful white 2017 premium, it hasn’t been tuned which is the beauty of it! I have a buddy that knows his stuff will get me hooked up with a Cobb tune and aftermarket parts to push it to 330hp and I’m so stoked!!! Saying good bye to the bikes for a safer way of transportation! Couldn’t be more excited!
just picked mine up today!!!!
9:06 you're welcome
nice to see the updates compared to my 2015, but i gotta say, I still hate the idea of touchscreen center consoles lol Call me old school, but i'll take my tactile, easy to navigate simple radio control anyday over these modern touchscreens. This coming from a 25yo tech nerd. Awesome reviews as always!
Excellent review. Just picked up a 2017 wrx limited. Absolutely incredible car! Coming from a GTI I am thoroughly impressed. Actually like it better! Overall extremely happy and can't wait to rip it once it's broken in.
does he naturally talk that fast or is the video sped up
lol like your comment
He's just enthusiastic about cars in general and the WRX in this particular video, he's not talking too fast in purpose as you might be thinking, at least he uses intonations and pauses, like human beings do. Try listening to the Russians reviewing cars and then you will truly understand what is a sped-up talking, it's more like robots,no intonations nor pauses at all throughout the entire video.
Piznick64 he sounds like a virgin
Piznick64
Lmao!!! Im high as hell and I cracked up 😂
Not really speaking fast
9:14 that's the face we all make when we experience speed 😂😂
I have a '17 premium 6 speed as well, although mine is the white pearl. I did muffler deletes on mine and they definitely pop and crackle. I love the VA chassis.
Just picked up a 2016 WRX Limited and she is everything I dreamed about!!
"It doesn't handle as well as the previous generation WRX. Its more like the Evo which is better than the STI." Huh?
Hes a goof the new wrx has a stiffer suspension than any previous gens ..his comments on how boost comes on show his lack of knowledge..its like he misses boost lag.. truth the wrx stock tune sucks but thats wat cobb ap is great an subaru has a huge aftermarket
he always has tje biggest smile when he accelerates loll
I bought my 17 WRX Limited about a month ago. Love it. 1. I don't understand why people groan on about not having a hatch option. It keeps the final price lower at the end of the day because they're not having to manufacture two totally different cars. No ones ever gone on about how Mitsubishi never offered a hatchback Evo. I don't think this theme of styling would look good in hatch, I think it'd look awful. The last gen worked. This gen, it just wouldn't. 2. The clutch throw is indeed long, I wish it were shorter like the STi, and yea I didn't realize how long the shifter throws were gonna be, it's a lot different from the short throw shifter feel. But I can live with both of those with no issue, I still find the experience of getting in gear to be a pleasant one. But REV HANG. That is unforgivable. I kept thinking it was just me getting used to the clutch. But no. The revs hold way too long at any gear. Gives that jerky lurk forward motion going into second and third. It's unacceptable. I've learned to make it a smooth transition but I'm either having to accelerate off the line rather hastily, or econo box rolling. If I try to drive and shift at the comfortable rev and rate most people would like to shift, I have to burn up the clutch letting it slow and getting on the gas while the revs take forever to drop.
Honda issued a tune on the Si. VW did too for the GTI. Subaru needs to release a flash for the ecu. Idc for the cat. Cheaper to replace a cat than it is a clutch.
Thanks for the review. I just bought a 2017 WRX premium and was wondering about the difference between it and the previous models, so this was perfect!
Haha I think I know why the steering wheel doesn't have metal. I wouldn't want that metal to hit my face in a collision xD
Don't get into a collision then...
Salvatore Anzalone and why drive a car if you’re not getting into a collision drive a plane, much faster.
Best sounding Subaru I've heard in youtube land
Thank you! :)
So is the nameless muffler an aftermarket addition or stock?
+Blake Maraoui yes sir. this is the 3 inch tip version
Nameless axleback muffler delete?
+GDarrenn yes it is.
I love my 2016 WRX. Love the facial expressions lol that's how I look when I drive mine.
I love this guy. Every video I've seen of him he always gets so excited when he floors it. You would think it might get less exciting after a while. I wish I had his job.
If anyone would like to follow the progress on this car feel free to subscribe to my channel. I have many more plans for it and will be making videos along the way. Just installed an ETS intake which I will have a video up soon showing that. Thanks!
Just buy a wrx and be done with the Fords
Agreed!
It seems a little dated compared to the competition though, like it needed a proper engineering update, but instead the have just updated bits and pieces like the ICE. I'd not even consider it when you can get something like the Focus RS that is a little more expensive but far more up to date - the rest of the world has kinda moved on & Subaru are just relying on the name for sales.
+Matthew Sharpe because there's not that much too improve , they're great cars with great engines , outdated interior maybe.
+Matthew Sharpe focus rs "a little more expensive"? Umm $10,000+ is a little? Not many people can own a $40k+ car. The 16-17 WRX is hands down the best car for a lil under $30K. Name a car that competes? Focus st? Naw youll die in those things with its NA suspension/FW drive, unreliable shit.
Jeremiah the focus rs starts at 36k. If you can't stretch 6k, you should not be buying a new performance vehicle.
That Nameless axleback sounds excellent under acceleration; I love the little pops and crackles. It does sound a little drone-y while cruising though.
Good to see you had fun. I'm considering the 2017 Premium vs STI but I have to make a 700 kilometer decision without test driving. I sold my R33 Nissan Skyline I had for 12 years. I talked my father into getting the 2011 wrx(in 2011) instead of the MG diesel(2011) he was looking at. Shamefully Australian price's are stupid compared to elsewhere. Thanks for your video as it has helped my broaden my view.
subaruwrxfan reviewing a Subaru WRX !!
I traded in my 2015 Civic Si today for a 2017 WRX, same color and everything. The Si has a better headunit and I liked the keyless comfort access and lanewatch camera (the backup cameras on Hondas are also superior), however the drive is insanely superior on the WRX.
I will never get FWD again, I was going to get the Type R but I cannot imagine putting that much power on a front heavy car, I work for BMW and love the BMW product but this is a lot of car for the money.
Any suggestions on winter tires?
I have a 2014 civic si sedan right now and I'm about to get a 17 wrx premium. I can't wait!
@@ivanrios102 picking up my 17 wrx premium Wednesday! Drove a slammed 06 GTI for the last 11 years 🤣
@@ivanrios102 I’m looking to trade my 2013 Si for a 2017+ wrx as well!
Might be trading in my 2020 Si Coupe for a 2020 WRX STI. How's the WRX compared to the Si?
1150 miles on 2017 WRX base model and love it. only two things bother me first the head lights not bright enough, and the speakers, they sound like as if you connected little speakers to your cell phone and then put the speakers under water, nothing that can not be upgraded. NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR MY WRX
Preparation H yeah stereo is worst I've ever heard. overhaul in the works now
The thing I miss about past ones is that the wrx had the same engine as the sti and it sounded sooo good! This car sounds great though.
I'm loving my 2015 WRX Premium but def gonna stop by the dealer n see how much to get the new stereo head unit
i'm sure it will cost a fortune versus buying something else and installing it yourself.
+aaromon43 agreed. If it were me; I'd find a way to transplant the new head unit from the old one and go for aftermarket speakers
You can't swap them unfortunately:( if only (from a fellow 15 owner) the early adopters got fd by Subaru....
*****
well shit....Full aftermarket it is then
Pioneer and Kenwood make several compatible models. Check out Crutchfield. They also have kits that allow the steering wheel controls to function with the upgraded head units.
The car you should have gotten or an sti.
I drive a 2017 wrx base model. it's my first manual. I love it. I won't be going back to automatic unless I physically can't shift anymore.
The amount of times this guy said "A smile on your face" makes me think he's Thanos....
BTW, I just sent this video to SOA'S Facebook asking them to give you more press Subies !
+cobra454tim thank you!! Wish they'd send me any! Lol
You should do a 1999 civic review
That intro was AMAZING!! great review !!
if they had a shirt that said now let's turn into this back road here. i would buy it in a second 😂
I will still try to buy one of these, or a 2018. Any color but World Rally Blue, though.
basedhalcyon you don’t like the Rally Blue?
I know right. Everyone gets that color. its super basic
Rally blue is the color subaru is known for in rally, and they look great in real life.
The darker colored ones are fire
Just a bit of feedback slow down on talking you are rushing yourself
My WRX is coming from Alabama to Chattanooga. Can't wait to drive her.
I really think this is your best review yet! Great flow from your intro into your sub-intro there, and the way you broke down the positives and negatives of this vehicle was done in so much more confidence than videos past. Keep up the great work dude! I hope this review means that you'll get your hands on the 2017 BRZ Limited soon as well
well said and right on!!!
Maybe don't mainline the Red Bulls before getting in front of the camera next time.
a focus rs might be a good review.
+Matthew Hodges next week.
Glad you found one, now I don't have to let you use mine like I was offering. :) Hopefully it has some miles on it as the ECU has a very-very steep and significant learning curve for making consistent power and hitting proper boost.
Any plans to give the new Q50 400S a review?
Hennesy just got a Focus RS. He put out a video of him picking it up. I'm sure he's going to tinker with it.
Google "hennesy complaints" and be warned. I wouldn't let that guy near my neighbor's skateboard.
And one more thing. First-ever time for you review a 2017 model-year car. Congrats to you! 🙂
Love your reviews man! Your solid review on this WRX helped me decide to get the WRX for Myself. Thank you!
That car is beautiful but those puma shoes bro.......eww
Wish someone would do one with a CVT. I've always wanted to see how it performs.
+Vikk 54 I've heard it's less than impressive.
cvt is not even worthy of being an option to an enthusiast. Autos are fine, cvt is the problem
+subaruwrxfan I've heard the same, as most CVT's are, I'd just like to see how it does in tests.
TJ Hunt reviewed one. Go check out his channel.
Said no one ever? jk
Good thing I’m buying one soon by watching this video man you have had me sold on it it’s beautiful
Staats bout to get one are carvana lmao
YOU"LL ALWAYS BE SUBARUWRXFAN TO ME!!!
The WRX premium goes for $30,000 in America right?
yup
$28,985
When are you going to Review the Ford Focus RS ???
+JANEMBA9000 the Focus RS video will be posted next week!
+subaruwrxfan sweet!
+subaruwrxfan kool looking forward to your reaction driving it .
I love you.
Getting back into reviewing performance cars I see 👍. I can tell you enjoy driving them a lot more than the average car review. Seemed to be having fun in this one!
I love your reaction when you push that exhaust
Why would Subaru put a CVT in this monster?
Maybe want to reach to a different audience idk lol.
because Subaru want to move numbers, like it or not most of the people can't drive stick nor care to learn stick.
260hp monster?
it's a monster in its own way, sharp handling, feels way quicker than it has a right to be with only 268hp, gearing are pretty aggressive, it's every much enthusiast car. Not perfect but pretty good for under $30k
+Vanneker it's well over 30k lmao. At some point it's really not worth it
You look sad , i hope everything is going well :)
The WRXfan on a WRX. Been waitin for that introduction. Great review of course :)
bruh i didn’t know the nameless axle back was that loud even with it being stock, super hyped to get my wrx
dont know why you americans take the rear spoiler off them..they look awful without the rear spoiler
here in America a lot of people think Spoilers look bad now. lol
we love them here in uk makes the car look way more aggressive
The WRX doesn't come with a spolier. Only the WRX STI has the spoiler.
i know but people take them off sti,s and evo,s in the states
Not sure if this particular model comes with a spoiler, but personally I'm a fan of the Evo and WRX spoilers
Ugh It's ugly. That's my opinion but common that front doesn't even match the back?!
You sold me my 2017. Thanks for the review Matt!
SubaruWRXFan reviewing a Subaru WRX makes CZcams a satisfying place again!
Subaru has fallen off. People are getting bored of the same shit year after year. I had a 2015 and loved it, but just costs too much money to make decent power in these cars so I traded it for a 1LE. I wanted a new Sti but I am not buying anything else from Subaru until they get a new powerplant in those cars that is pushing some decent power.
As long as the fanboys continue to buy Subaru half assed WRX they will not change
+stirange More like 26k and nobody buys a stripper WRX. Most are 28k and up. So for almost 30k Subaru can at least fix the awfully cheap interior. If Kia can make a decent interior I think Subaru can too
+TEETEE BIRD Because I can. If you don't like my comments then don't read them. That's life people don't always say what you want to hear
Yea, I know. My wife has a 2017 Forester. We had a 2015 Crosstrek and I had a 2015 WRX. I don't dislike the brand, but as far as performance goes, WRX and STI platforms are stale. No argument about that even from diehard Subaru guys I talk to.
Wrx sti with 360 hp will cost $41000
Getting my wrx 2017 tom. Bought it for 23k$ only 20k mileage. This is my first subaru car. Hope i made the right decision. Im really loving it now though.i hope it doesnt give me headache lol im just using it every weekends
This intro has got to be the best one yet! Please keep
I've had a 16 limited in that color for a year now and still love it
great video as always! I like how you faded out the song as it went rather than just cutting it out right away
Also lol that has to go in the next outtakes "so uh first thing you notice, theres some deer! Hi deer!"
Nice review! Dude, this really makes you become a real WRX fan (hence the name subaruwrxfan). And by you saying hello to a deer at the start of the drive, I've never seen you doing that while filming a car review. Keep finding more WRXs, e.g. 2007 WRX Wagon, if you can. BTW, my apologies for commenting too late, but I was away for 2 weeks and didn't have any access to CZcams due to no connections; I had to use Safari on my phone for just watching the videos, not commenting, because it wasn't allowing me to do that for some reason. Anyway, have a safe trip to L.A. Take care. 🙂
Awesome intro Matt!!!! Really like it, keep it like that for awhile!!!
Here we see a Subaru WRX fan in its natural habitat.
Wow, was not expecting that intro! Very very well done!
I am thinking about upgrading from my 16 Elantra VE to a WRX Premium. I want more Power and Torgue with AWD. I live in MN and I have been driving for 10m and I am tired of the slow Elantra VE. I need something fast and can cut through snow. If I buy one you bet I will be making modifications.
His face when he gets to open it up Dead ASF!!! I feels though
That new intro is FIRE!!!!
just bought a 17 and you review it, spot on!
i just bought a 2017 WRX. I had a 2013 ford st. I like both and the wrx is more of a head turner than the ST. Plus i have the WRB....they both handle amazing but of course i love the awd....
The guys who disliked are the fans of evo.
I like both looks cool nice performance good to modify
you looked so much happier driving this wrx then all the mustang drives you did put together..... you should deff get a wrx Matt.. :)
I thought he had one.
+Tr Vlogs (MzCountry) He had a Legacy GT Spec B a few years ago, but not a wrx
Tim Howard Ah ok. Thank you.
ScoobyRumble Motorsports Lol what ? You clearly haven’t seen his reaction to the mustangs