Here's Why the Latest WRX Is Nothing Like the Previous Generations - 2022 Subaru WRX Review
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Subaru's have always been very charming vehicles. Have they ever been objectively the fastest or most efficient or best looking? Not really. But do they often have character in spades and create huge communities of like minded people? Definitely. Follow along this episode as we take a look at the latest generation Subaru WRX and see if it's still as endearing as the old ones.
#subaru #wrx #impreza - Auta a dopravní prostředky
the bike test on your channel is the best - never stop doing it!
Bike test is surprisingly useful. Subaru people are outdoors people usually
Glad you enjoyed it! It's another data point that can hopefully help people out when they're considering a new vehicle.
As an avid mountain biker I enjoy the bike test
Glad it was helpful!
Loving this orange color.
There is no turbo lag.. at all... the shifter is light. Get a perrin barrel knob. The steering is not numb and it blows all the previous wrx models away. Brakes are not mushy at all but they are on the weaker side. The exhaust note is absolutely perfect and balanced. These new engines are bigger and half the boost pressure also the internals are stronger. Welcome to toyota reliability. But you should have stayed on the platform. It is near perfect. There is no other car for 30k that does what this does.
Toyota reliability? This just came out... wait atleast 10years+
Already hast rtv issues.. apparently causing the engine to blow up.. seems a lot of posting on CZcams
Infotainment system is a deal breaker
There is a software update that changed the bottom functions on the screen. Made them bigger and into one touch functions like for the heated seats. Much needed.
Did the software update alleviate the lag? I believe this lag is due to using an inferior, lower powered chip. And the lag is only going to get worse over time. Along with the abundance of plastic cladding on the exterior, the infotainment system is a huge letdown from Subaru.
I can’t tell with lag. My sample size of one, there isn’t a huge amount of lag. The only thing that bugs me the most is every once in a great while my Bluetooth will disconnect. Sometimes it reconnects n sometimes not until I restart the vehicle.
Great review. I personally like the styling of the VB. It makes sense and I like the cladding and body shape.
I really do not like the cladding, but if you can get the shop or place to paint them with panel color, the car looks a whole lot better than any of the previous gens. Check it out online.
its atrocious sorry
Yep, I love the cladding. The World Rally eXperimental is finally resistant to rocks getting kicked up. The painted ones look like crap.
@@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n not sorry* lol
Kudos to the rock stars that pulled over to let you pass! 👍
The real heroes
Great review, as usual. I hated that plastic cladding originally. Sad to admit it might be growing on me...
Every time I try to do anything on my Subie with the big info screen, Eyesight tells me to keep my eyeson the road.
Cobb accessport and drunkmann tune. Sharpens it up, more boost, higher redline or 6500.
Subaru left a lot on the table with this engine. Luckily it was be easily solved for less than $1k in the aftermarket.
Passed the bike test with what like a bit of a struggle. But that's OK it did pass. Like the manual transmission. Seems like more and more cars today are automatic. Not complaining, I drive an automatic. It's interesting how many people do not know how to drive a stick - missing out on a bunch of driving fun. Always enjoy your channel!
Many thanks for hanging around Kevin!
Just got my 22 wrx back after being rear ended by some girl. Back on the road again as the song goes this car is almost flawless and can accelerate, corner, weather road conditions such as potholes or snow, and be very stable at highway speeds with semi-trucks surrounding you. A sports car should be safer and this one is.
2:18 there’s an update to our WRX’s. It updates the infotainment and your Subaru dealer can perform it at no cost. Unless you feel comfortable enough to do it yourself (I don’t), you can also find it online. Cheers 🍻
Man lol I absolutely love this car. I have a limited. much prefer the black cladding. Its the first WRX i’ve ever wanted due to its offroad rally vibe. Those that paint theirs (not that it looks awful), but just makes it look like every other car. I also find the entertainment system super easy to use. Ease of use is one of my favorite things, compared to many new cars over executed hidden options . My wife can even use it and understand where everything is lol (thats saying something). Redline is disappointing but the drive and performance is great. Only issue i have with the car is its manual is a bit notchy and fisher price toy like. I gotta upgrade it.
Agreed. Its also more unique than many other WRX gens that shared tons of body panels and parts as the Impreza. This is probably the most unique wrx as many other gens are just Imprezas with a turbo. This car looks like no other Subaru in the lineup and is built on its chassis designed just for the wrx.
Great review 👍🏼 do you have any idea On the pricing of these I’m getting quoted 35k otd for a used 2022 premium with 3,000 miles
In NYC, Geico charges 500 dollars extra per year to insure this car (liability only insurance) vs. a Honda Civic.
That's kind of a bummer.. I don't mind paying more for gas but for someone who drives very defensively and has never had an accident ever, this does sit right with me.
That's not Subaru's fault of course.
Its actually a reliable subaru
very efficient too
My friend nothing is like the originals,they look to save thus cheaper cars every where no matter the make
However in the case of Subaru,they try hard!
This review feels very very late. The gripes are either resolved by update or aftermarket. Or, they have been stated many times already. This review would have been better received a year ago
nice drive scenery yes brakes are very bad
Give time to subaru.. Their try to solve major problem regarding the engine.. Overall i like wrx, but civic have better price and fuel economy..
I had the 2022 civic si. I traded it in for the Wrx. Don’t believe everything online. you need to drive both cars for yourself. My Honda passport was a lot faster then that civic. incredible car for mpgs if that’s what is most important to you
I got rid of my 8 months old 2022 Legacy because of its horrible infotainment.
never was a subaru fan myself, the 4cyl, the tacky body panels, boy racer vibes... the rear end on this one is bad, looks like honda
I don't know what it is, but I feel the same way about the rear.
Yes the rear tail lights look like that of an Acura NSX.
This is Subaru's titanic! The worst redesign in automotive history! Everyone at Subaru's that had any input into this car's redesign should be fired and the car should be completely scraped and a huge apologize given to the WRX community.
When you buy a car you buy it to keep it for 5-10 years or life .
Subaru's ( WRX former owner ) inherent engine design, starting from the block full of aluminum honeycombed holes to save metal (they claim is for reducing weight, lol) means cracks in the cylinders, its pistons are non forged and bad quality, the valves laid down with the headings horizontal mean seepage of oil which is constant and cannot be remediated, as well as dry oil pans at times.
Also annoying is the engine placement forwards of the front axle plane which results in terrible understeer from a high polar moment. The car feels heavy, its torque is mid high, whereas , say, a GTI has a great low torque delivery and feels/corners nimble, merits of having its engine behind the front axle plane.
In conclusion, Subaru is not a brand for everyone, the constant repairs are annoying and the car's flawed design and performance is irritating, I'll try a subaru again when and if they go electric.
Having said that the car looks great in that orange color. The outer rim area with the black plastic suffered a lot of chips and paint scratches so they did a great job with the black rims to protect it, painting it would defeat the purpose , enveloping it might be a better idea.
I love them for 2-3 year 30kish mile beaters. I'll never purchase first model year, get base models when doing finance specials last one got 1.9%. Trade in for a new one barely lose any money maybe $2k at most. Don't over modify I have e30 tune around 330hp, pilot 4s, more camber, stoptech pads, braided lines, and motul fluid. Take advantage of michelin tire warranty 30k mile to get new set every 15k half price. Change oil every 2k miles because way I drive use some and smells like straight corn
@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks Yes many people get them for a couple of years and that's acceptable
The FA24 has much better pistons and rods than the fa24 and can handle up to 500wtq. The weight displacement is much better than any other car in it's price range. The car feels heavy at low speeds but as soon as you get going it feels very light. A tune makes the car come alive and with only an intake and tune, mine makes 330whp with torque spiking up to 380 at 3000 rpm.
It seems like most of your problems are with the previous generation and haven't given the new one a try.
I had a 17 wrx with stage 2+ bolt ons and it ran better at 150k than when before modded it at 100k. never burned oil, no creaks, never any problems at all. user error. this new wrx is straight garbo the hood flaps in the wind lol. they dont care
@@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n its obv not as good as the GD but its the best WRX weve had since 2007
Silverado is faster sadly
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Congratulations 100k!!!
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