Experiencing The SPT For The 2022-2024 Subaru WRX - Is It Any Good or Just Another CVT?

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
  • While majority of you may never consider going with the SPT, there's a number of buyers looking at the 2022-2024 Subaru WRX with the SPT as their next daily driver. Today we find out if it's any good or just another CVT.
    Huge thank you to Subaru of Wakefield for letting me have some time with the 2024 Subaru WRX.
    www.subaruofwakefield.com

Komentáře • 21

  • @bcatchris
    @bcatchris Před měsícem +14

    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!🙌

    • @aw7250
      @aw7250 Před měsícem +3

      Exactly! Already did the exhaust on mine.

    • @AlanAnt
      @AlanAnt Před měsícem +2

      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.

    • @aw7250
      @aw7250 Před měsícem +1

      @@AlanAnt that's what I have on mine. Like the sound as well.

  • @MattN03
    @MattN03 Před měsícem

    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!!

  • @aw7250
    @aw7250 Před měsícem +5

    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
      @Vladg111 Před měsícem

      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.

    • @aw7250
      @aw7250 Před měsícem

      @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! 🤣.

  • @googlegamer4047
    @googlegamer4047 Před měsícem +1

    Why didn't you mention any of the other drive modes.

  • @Deat6624
    @Deat6624 Před měsícem +3

    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.

  • @MrSeshy
    @MrSeshy Před měsícem

    Thinking about purchasing a limited with a SPT - Curious though, wonder how they do in the snow with a good set of winter tires?

    • @bcatchris
      @bcatchris Před měsícem

      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!

    • @aw7250
      @aw7250 Před měsícem

      Skier in Washington. Even with just all seasons I've had no issues in snow at all.

  • @AlanAnt
    @AlanAnt Před měsícem +4

    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.

  • @xiondFirst
    @xiondFirst Před měsícem

    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?

    • @Spectre-wd9dl
      @Spectre-wd9dl Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @pompano_jedi172
    @pompano_jedi172 Před měsícem

    😢

  • @rwilson3896
    @rwilson3896 Před měsícem +6

    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!!!

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr6823 Před měsícem

    Total trash only way to go is a manual. The CVT does not belong wearing the WRX badge.

    • @jwill5033
      @jwill5033 Před 18 dny

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 boy get
      Out your feelings unless
      You paying you should be concerned lol