2018 Subaru WRX Limited Review - Live Episode
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Live Episode Archive: In our first live automotive review we bring you the 2018 Subaru WRX in the new color Baby Driver Red.
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For people saying there are better performance cars out there. Show me what is a better package for $27k that has:
- Turbo making over 250HP
- AWD, full-time locking diff, not the fake AWD systems that only works when car detect slips
- Huge aftermarket
- Reliability, look what happened to the Ford Focus RS
The closest package is the Audi A4 and that cost over $35k under 200hp.
Vision33r I thought the wrx only had open front and rear diffs with a viscous centre diff. So it’s awd system still replies on software that detects slip to limit power left and right. I may be wrong lol
Here's a description: "When slip on the front or rear axle is detected, a locking center differential is able to send up to 80 percent of available torque to the axle that has the best traction. The center differential uses a viscous coupling that operates without the aid of computer control and reacts to the mechanical differences in grip.
This type of coupling has been around for ages and its appearance on the 2015 Subaru WRX means that it probably isn't going anywhere soon. This simple, robust system is the workhorse of Subie's AWD reputation."
Nothing happened to the RS. They put the wrong head gaskets that were made for the Mustangs on a few. Problem fixed. Covered under warranty. I'm not a RS fan, but get it right.
the only problem is it doesnt have limited slip diffs in the rear and front, when I get mine im gonna swap out the open diffs at least the rear. This is why this car can't accelerate up to its potential off of a corner. An LSD is the fix. Also the reason it has a pretty good (in my opinion the best) AWD is because its symmetric so you dont get a left or right bias based on it.
Well, if you consider 4 door AWD sedan to be perfect performance car then you are probably right about pricing. However, compared to WRX, 370Z is a real sports car and often can be found heavily discounted at dealerships for around 26-29k. It is relatively old now with unimpressive interior, but when it comes to pure performance to money ratio, imo, nothing beats 370Z
My 18' is absolutely easier to get into first gear unlike my 2010 which I had to be at a standstill for the most part. The gas mileage is insane for what this car is as well. Im averaging over 27 just commuting into work. The clutch is much lighter than my old 2010 was which makes being in traffic much easier to deal with.
Before tax title and licence I got this out the door on a premium trim for 27,085ish. Pretty nice.
The paint is soft and I already have rock chips on my front bumper in less than 4500miles. Get a clearbra asap.
The mufflers are way way way too quiet on this car stock but thats always been the tradition for these which is a shame as they all sound really nice.
The premium trim (mid level) does get the upgraded wheels, + the heated mirrors and seats you dont need the limited for that.
Hill holder feels much more sensitive which can be annoying but for the most part I like the feature and am used to it.
It feels slower than my 2010, but thats probably not quite accurate as this makes boost MUCH sooner. So you are making boost pretty much as soon as you floor it and its so linear that you dont get the sudden insane woosh of earlier years. Kind of sad but makes the car overall more driveable.
Also... there are no blind spots. Zip. Zero. Nada. You can see everything EVERYWHERE. Its like driving a minivan, if a minivan did a load of coke.
You need Cobb Stage 1 man, that will make the car liven up.
Maybe when ive had it longer than 3 months :)
Thanks for the info, I’m looking into buying an ice silver 2018 wrx premium trim myself.
Kyle Mendoza if you live where there is snow you will need either a set of all seasons or a winter tire set. The stock tires are 100% summer only. Get one you won’t regret it. It’ll take a month or two to get comfortable with the clutch. They always tend to be a little weird on Subaru’s.
Jurassic Tech Thanks, I actually live in florida so the tires won’t be a problem. I am a bit concerned about the paint chipping easily though. I’ve read forums and apparently it’s not the WRX, but subaru in general is known for their thin paint which easily chips... i’ve also read about people being offered paint protection plans when they purchase the vehicle at the dealer, i’m gonna have to look into that.
Great video! I liked the style/format. Quality was good and I'm sure you will learn and improve. You are knowledgeable about cars and can talk fluently .Thanks for sharing! I felt like a live audience member for the first time ever.
I have a 16 STi and my wife drives a 2018 WRX. We were Ford people, but Subaru is the way forward. We like to work on our cars and tinker. Combined 60k+ miles with nothing but smiles.
I just picked up a 2020 WRX Limited with the STI short shifter. It was $34k and worth every penny. I absolutely love the car and as an older guy who appreciates the added comfort and tech I think the Limited definitely deserves a look if you have the extra cash.
Tomorrow I go and pick up my wrx :)
Do you like it? I get mine in August.
Seriously, A for effort on this live review
I bought a MY19 CVT Premium about a fortnight ago. It's got Apple Carplay/Android Auto and DAB - and I think that's the only major difference from MY18. Australian trim specs are a bit different - but overall your review is matching my experience. Also, I like how you take a "horses for courses" approach to your reviews. One shouldn't compare a good Asian noodle take out with high tea in Palm Court at the Plaza. The WRX is like a high end burger joint with craft beers on tap and live music.
I have one of these, base model. Stage 1 with intake and muffler delete kit. It huffs and puffs and goes like hell. Its the best car I’ve ever owned, and I’m 65. KBB says it’s still worth almost what I paid for it 4 years ago. 👍
I plan on upgrading from a BRZ in the coming months , so excited for this car.
Dude i'm doing the exact same thing except getting a 2019 sport. Did you end up getting one?
Same!
I love my 2018 WRX but i agree the Subaru apps suck but I have spotify so that works for me
Franco monno, I was looking into a 2018 wrx and found out that the 2019 wrx upgrades the stereo head unit to include android auto and apple carplay.
I own one.....brilliant car.
To whom ever wants to know, the wheels are made by Enkei. The MPG is about 24 city/highway combined. If I take mine on a long trip driving 70 mph I average 28 mpg (30 mpg according to the computer but it seems to be off by 2 mpg).
I get the same mileage and my computer is off 2 mpg too. I like my 2018.
Baironivan Vasquez nice!
I get 26mpg car shows 28mpg avg and that's on my odo of very heavy traffic /freeway 2018 wrx 22k miles
Michael that sounds about right.
With my 18' almost 29mpg on my daily commute to work. @65 on the highway. Car took more than the 1k miles to break in though. Its finally starting to feel comfortable with itself at around 4k now.
Such an ageless car. Love it.
You could use the terminology "masculine" for the WRX styling, and the CVT version appeals to any driver who's not proficient with a manual transmission. Also, the WRX is a GDI motor [gas direct injection] whereas the BRZ has both GDI and port fuel injection, and port fuel injection motors are more sensitive to fuel octane
FINALLY someone calls out the useless I button! I’ve been trying to get the dealership to relocate mine to somewhere else but no luck 😞
I own one dark blue with a short Shift I love it
That was sweet! Missed it Live though. Hope to see more of these...
NIce vid for us prospective buyers
I put tomei catback on my wrx 2018 today, time flies
Thank you for the review! Could you do a review on the 2020 WRX Limited? Or at least shoot me a detailed list of any changes and improvements made? Thanks in advance :)
Great review. I really enjoyed it and the format. I don't like those 5 minute reviews where people just spit out specs from the brochure and call it done.
Live review? Take my like.
This was actually boss. Keep it up man. Very impressive considering it was live.
It's a twin scroll turbo. I have a 2018 Forester XT. It has the same FA-20 engine as the WRX. 250 horsepower as opposed to the WRX's 265.
My 2018 Outback Premium FN handles turns great, can't imagine a WRX
Thank you for examining the fender vents and noting that they are just cosmetic. That was a question I would have asked.
Auto high/low beams are on eyesight wrx only (cvt only), not the 6mt. It does have auto light on/off.
05 evo 8 mr... came with a vortex generator. Not first on evo 9..
In the Rallye car world, they use very tall shifters so it's closer to the steering wheel. But different transmissions and throw shifters also I think
This video feels home to me due to 3 similarities with this video
1. I own a 2015 WRX
2. My WRX is d same lighting red so it felt like he was reviewing my car😄
3. Honda Integra was my previous car prior to WRX
so it gave me a smile when he mentioned d Integra 😄
Will it really be harmful if i use regular gas on this? Instead of premium. Thanks
"it's a frigging WRX man"
Love this guy 👍
I get you a like for the gas mileage part. "I didn't even bother, because why would you? You're buying a WRX"
great videos thank you
I don't know if this was ever noted or changed (haven't gotten to any of your newer live reviews) but its really frustrating that the person off camera doesn't have a mic so we can't really hear the questions
I own a 2018 base wrx with 30 k on it, just swapped out the spark plugs and I’m not a mechanic lol , it was super easy!! Save your money guys!! 😎
WRX steering ratio is 14.4 : 1, BRZ is 13:1 same as STI, www.subaru.com/guides/wrx/my16/Shop/Specs
Suggestion: for when your video is put on CZcams later can you repeat the questions being asked or have your Camera Person Mic'd up so we can hear the question being asked. Thanks
Great vid! Live format was great!
Got to correct you that's a very small turbo. that's twice the size of a STI turbo.
Those Wheels aren't just cast. Those are $4,000 rims on that car. Those are awesome Wheels.
I also have never seen a limited WRX without the navigation system so automatically you are paying 2k more than you might want to pay just to get those LED headlights... not happy about trim offerings from Subaru! Base headlights have always been crap.
You can order an unoptioned limited very easily. That's what I did and am very happy I did it. The mirrors mean I don't need the blind spot detection and reversing using the camera and mirrors means I don't need rear cross traffic detection, and with 2019 I have android auto so no need for crappy nav. The only thing nice in the option available to the limited that is worth paying for is the HK audio.
So order the unoptioned WRX. It's only a 2-3 month wait.
I got my 19 limited for $30k on the nose before TTL.
Here’s a suggestion maybe you can have a Bluetooth piece with the camera man and just be onthe phone with him :)
Yeah, we definitely need to tie in the live stream op with a camera (or at least a mic) if he's tossing the questions to the host in the future.
Driving Sports TV there’s an iPhone app that allows you to go live from multiple devices !! I forget the name though.. 🤔
We have the ability to do that with our existing setup. We use an Apollo for our main 4-cam switch (mobile) and Wirecast, which allows for any mobile device to be a camera feed.
Can you do a 2018 sti review?
I rather have a fast car with cheap nobs then a slow car with high end nobs (Rav4)
Does red only come in limited trim line?
I really enjoyed my 17 pure red wrx. I got hit by a drunk driver... Only thing I could complain about is the headunit sucked and the stock tune was crap.
"Why would you bother with MPG if you're buying a wrx"
Well for one, you might be picking a WRX over an STI or coming from an older WRX with less MPG and it makes a difference in today's economy lol.
Not happy about fake exterior vents or the laggy digital displays. I think I'll hold onto my GR.
Today's economy? If you're struggling that bad then you're making a big mistake buying a sporty car. If gas went up to 7 bucks a gallon I still wouldn't care because I bought a car to go fast.
I'm not gonna order you to do something but I strongly advise finding a good job that has better pay. Move if you half to and you won't need to worry about gas prices. You can also get a economy car and drive the wrx on your days off.
@@TheDealer6373 damn bro i got one a 2017 Wrx with 19k miles and gas just hit &6 bucks here in Cali. Depending where you go close to $7 haha. I dont care tho its such a nice ride. Best purchase i made
The scoop ridiculous? It’s functional., the WRX NEVER HAD A WING, only the STI did. Some people...swap trunks.
There actually was an optional wing on earlier WRX models (bug and peanut-eye designs). It wasn't very tall but I would still call it a wing.
As this wasnt an earlier model.. kind of irrelevant.
Driving Sports TV when? Only the STI had the huge wing. No stock WRX ever did.
@@MindRiderFPV no stock WRX in the US ever had one from the factory. AUDM and JDM both were able to get the STi spoiler on the WRX from factory on certain WRX models...
Does it still have the Subaru rumble sound?
tyraun anderson not the same but a rumble is still there
How fast can it go
Computer limited to 135iirc. I’ve done 150 in a stock, older, pre-production WRX tho. -RD
Rip paint
Destroyed in seconds. No paint can handle rocks being flung at it.
Couldn't watch the gravel road bit.
Hahaha the Integra
So I really don’t know shit about cars and I’ve never drove stick before so how wise would it be for me to get this car? Lol
Sound like a perfect customer for a Toyota Prius.
Did you buy it? Just ask the sales guy to teach you stick.
E P try to learn manual. It’ll be work it
i can see why you never did a live review again
Worth a try - but the format doesn’t really add anything versus a properly produced piece. Thanks for watching.
@@drivingsports I enjoyed it
Type r is better tho
Around a circuit, yes you're right. Everything else...Nah
40 минут ни о чем. Херню несёт
Absolute pos of a car. Don't argue. You're wrong to disagree.
What makes you say that? Did you use to have one and had a bad experience?
@@bj10jgo yes. And also m a ny people I've talked to in person have had the same ir other reasons to dislike it. After winter of 22 is over. It's getting repod. The credit damage is less of a pressing matter than paying on it any further.
@@remissiveslaveWhat type of issues are you having with the WRX? Im thinking of getting one.
@@bj10jgo two short blocks in 40k miles with 3-4 k mile oil changes, all services completed, proper warn up of car, don't even drive aggressively, and thanks to epa, the car drives like shit due to its restrained tune, egr, and the thing shifts like ass. Need I say more?
@@remissiveslave What year? Is it a WRX or STI? Im thinking of getting a 21 STI. A couple people i know have 19 WRX and 20 STI and dont have major issues. The only issue they had was some slight rattling in the interior but no mechanical issues whatsoever. Is your car modded out? Most peeps that i know that had issues, they modded the shit out their wrx and blew it up..lol
These new WRX's look like legacy's with a hood scoop. Not aesthetically impressive at all. The old ones look way better.
if Evo and STi had a baby...
too big. looks like Legacy
This whole "live review" idea... should be "reviewed". It's terrible.
The interior is terrible.
CVT on WRX? Grosssssssss!
I own a CVT and I've smoked strick shift wrxs and even kept up with an STI....
Drivetrain is cool but the body design sucks
Rich Kunkiewicz I disagree, i think it’s the best looking once since the GC8. I personally thought the 08-14 was the worst
It looks like a legacy. like a soccer mom sedan, not rally at all.