2019 Subaru WRX: Review
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2018
- In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2019 Subaru WRX! I'll go over what's new on the 2019 Subaru WRX as well as performance, exterior, interior, tech, safety & much more.
Big thanks to Faulkner Subaru of Mechanicsburg, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2019 Subaru WRX! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below.
www.FaulknerSubaruMechanicsburg.com
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Good, quick rundown without a lot of junk reactions. Thank You!
I love your reviews, man. Now I want one if these.
Great review again GP.
Honestly. If I came out of a 10 year comma and you told me that was a 2010 wrx I wouldn't think for a minute " wow that car is ahead of its time."
The touch screen and rear cam etc are good and modern. The styling and engine seems to be stagant for too long. The wrx vs evo debate is dead.
Super Review Drew ! You knocked it out the park as always Bro 🔥✔️. Have a great weekend
José P.
Thanks you too Jose!
Thanks for the review! I just picked up my 2019 Subaru WRX Premium (WR Blue Pearl)! Love it! I previously owned the 2002 WRX hatchback and 2008 WRX hatchback!
Same, just bought a '19 wr blue yesterday! Excellent driving car.
I had the 09 blue hatch and loved it. So quick...
Gold Pony, your car reviews are the best !
Thanks!
Car Journalists: The sound system is good.
Owners: AUDIO IS TRASH
ProjectZeeno audio is trash!! I own a 2018 wrx and my 2004 Accord had a better sound system lol!
I wouldn't say it's trash... If you take the time to adjust the settings is decent. Definitely not as good as my 2002 vw jetta, which came with a 8 speaker system
Shotty2daFACE it's just what I hear, my 2019 WRX is on the way so I guess I'll learn soon enough 😂
Don’t go cheap and get the Harman/Kardon upgrade. Problem solved.
LOL. Our 2016 sounds ok in USB/BT/CD modes but sounds absolutely horrible in Radio. Probably our only complaint after 3 years of ownership.
When showing how to open the trunk I saw an actual key and omg now I really want one. I dont know what I think of those push to start keys
Nice review! Just traded up our base 2016 for the Limited (Sport Tech) 2019 today. First impressions: the suspension is WAY smoother than the 2016 while still feeling really planted. The rev hang is drastically reduced over the 2016. The clutch feels better and much easier to shift smoothly (probably partly due to the reduced rev hang) so I suspect my passengers will appreciate that. The infotainment system is much better for sure and Apple CarPlay is really slick. The Harman Kardon sound system is very good - much better than the base system we had in the 2016 but still not as good as the Rockford Fosgate system we had in our 2011 Mitsubishi. We upgraded to the STI catback exhaust and I love the deep rumble - with no performance gain, it might very well be a waste of money but that purr is so good. The 2019 has darker accents on the 6 o'clock spoke on the steering wheel, around the shifter, and on the climate control knobs but for some reason the original brushed nickel remains around the vents; I don't understand why they didn't match them. The leather seats have a nicer fit and finish than the leather in the 2015 I had test-drove. So far, this 2019 is everything I hoped it would be. Hope these notes are a helpful addition to this great review for anyone considering the 2019.
At the very least, I will say you helped me out. I am saving up for a 2015-2019 STI, and have a google doc full of minute little differences between model years- and your information helped a lot! Thanks!
Hockeyrocker117 where is this Google document? I would like to see all the differences too. Thanks
The 2019 is definitely the best of this generation, however I think I’m going to wait a year to see the WRX on the global platform 😬
@@tr1ckster726 hows that workin out lol
@@EdLo. they got rid of the rev hang and improved throttle response. What more do u want lol
great review man! keep up the hard work.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Thanks for the review. I wish mitsubishi would have kept their hardcore evo. It would have been a great rivalry.
RERP509 HTI Subaru pushing WRX and STI every year. I like to think Mitsubishi is secretly working on the next Evo after all these years waiting to fcuk sht up! 💪🏼😎
They are working on an EVO...which is actually going to be a hybrid SUV...
@@henrycisneros7767 Mitsubishi is broke.
0-60 is 5.2 seconds.. you said 6.2 ;)
And if you know what you're doing you can top that.
They finally did something with the audio system? Looks like I’m going with a 2019 wrx!
Hellya i just bought my series gray today! Lovin it!! 💯💯
Congratulations. I got one last week! What do you think so far?
@@arttom9850 honestly, i love it...hbu?
@@arttom9850 any mods u gonna do?
The USB port on many cars does not charge as fast as the actual cigarette port with a car charger in it just FYI.
The 2019 radios ( w/o the Harman Kardon upgrade) sound significantly better than the 2016-2018 Fujitsu-Ten Starlink head units. The 18's should have come with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
whenever I wanna know the pricing I go to your channel. lot of car reviewers tends to forget the pricing.
$23,000 - $25,999
one of my fav cars. Great review brother
Thanks! 😁
Would you pick this over the sti version
I guess no one is going to address the sloppiness of the wrx shifter. I have the 18 model. Perrin shift stop helps address the issues. But getting in the 19 model.... no change. HOWEVER, I love my f*****g wrx. So... props to you for taking the time to review the car bro!
Buying a 19 shortly. Comes with the STI short throw. I didn't seem to notice a ton of sloppiness in that one. Is that only an issue with the stock shifter?
I noticed the NFC emblem on the radio. What is that for?
When he went 0-60 his face was like woooah.
Dream Car. now with Apple Car Play. Heaven Car
jjlovelord yea finally right. Lol
You have a lot of energy. People should hire you to do their marketing.
haha thanks!
I've still yet to drive a car better then subru wrx sti. Thinking of down grading to wrx 2019 but i love the sti handling and power
The difference is in the gearbox. For a daily driver you might be better off with the WRX.
Mine comes in Feb 25th 🤗
The look of disappointment when he punches it then seconds later fades to next scene where he talks “great” about it lol
Stay golden pony boy
Does it have different driving modes?
Base model does not have lip spoiler in canada.
How to I put it to were were I shift turbo sound cones out
Im triggered that my 2018 wrx doesnt have android auto like these 2019's lol... I wonder if its possible to swap a 2019 head unit into a 2018
yeah, you can upgrade it to have a huge screen, just like on teslas.
Any news of an All new WRX?
It actually does not need premium fuel as stated in the manual.
Got a 2018 6 months ago. I wish the audio was better and i wish there was more power but i dont go to the track so ill forgive the power. Either way this car is light so 250 hp and torque is enough unless you track it
Do you know if there is any firmware updates for the head unit? Cause the stereo is a pain in the ass, laggy,bluetooth works when it wants too. Just a really lame setup.
definitely
My brother's thinking of getting one and is 6 foot 6 would he fit the drivers seat 😂
Is this car easy to learn stick in?
It is in fact a sin to order a CVT with a vehicle that offers the 6 speed manual. Shame. I test drove the 2019 base model and was blown away...fit and finish were more than I expected.
that screen makes me salty cause i have the new front end on the 2018 but the worst sound system created by man. I wonder how much they charge for the part
Was over a grand if I recall when I asked at the dealership. Rip off.
Can someone please tell me how rare a 1995-2000 wrx is, ive spent so long looking for one I can not find one
Wrx came to the USA in 2002, thats probably why you can't find one.
YOOOO! PA FTW! XD
I'm considering a 2020 Limited, but I hate the fact that Subaru killed the hatchback. I'm really not a fan of sedans. A lot of reviewers still don't care for the clutch, not to mention the annoying rev hang which made the clutch grabby-ness feel even worse, but Subaru supposedly reduced the rev hang for 2020. I'm just not sure I want a sedan.
Immediately noticed a philly/PA accent within the first few sentences. Mechanicsburg... lol didn't fail.
Hahaha. I've been told that more then once! 😁
Just about every 2019 wrx I looked at had a Popular Package (#1, 2,or 3 - - $775 - $1002) tacked on to it which includes the useless to me, $358, mirror w/homelink. To switch to a non-homelink mirror, is another $238 either way you look at it. I don't like how Subaru does their pop pkg as they are different and don't build on one another, just swap/omit items.
Luckily I found one w/o the CF trunk garnish which is absolutely useless, even more than the hl mirror. But I'll still have to add the armrest extention (👎).
The audio is minimally acceptable and encourages owners to select the R-Fosgate replacement speakers.
Still waiting for the hatchback to come back.
That is the one thing holding me back from buying a 2020 WRX. I actually really like everything else about this generation WRX, but I hate sedans. Subaru was so stupid to discontinue the hatch. The deals are getting pretty good, so I might have to pull the trigger anyway.
2016 Subaru XT with a K&N will run right along side.
Definitely
I own a limited one same 2019 impreza wrx
Honestly debating for a 2019 wrx limited or 2019 dodge charger rt cant really decide because I think both are great cars with 4 doors which is a must for me but besides that great review I was waiting for it for a while
MS League get the charger, more power!
MS League but remember that you can’t get the charger in a manual
ILeapZHD don't forget more weight too. I just recently test drove an RT Charger and it has more power yes, but I felt the weight of the car more. If you want a more agile car get the WRX. If you want more room get the Charger.
Terrible resale value on Dodge.
@@goldentrucker7921 agreed.
Wish you reviewed the STi 😕
I will... Probably today or tomorrow hopefully!
Has Subaru fixed the issue of changing spark plugs.
No
What's the issue?
Heard from various sources, 2020 will bring back the hatch. So I wait. They also say a revamp.
I’m hoping the wrx hatchback comes back on the new Subaru global platform
Does the 2019 model still have the notorious Rev hang?
Yep
Yes. Many people tune them to get rid of it.
Are any of the seats heated and or vented?
Yes mine is. Limited or upgraded premiums
This is a great compare to the new GLI.
Base is still key start up? My 2015 Si is push start and has a rear view and a right blindspot camera with sunroof.. better seats too.. i dont understand why this car is more expensive
The blind spot camera in the Civic is really obnoxious. Probably one of the reasons I am leaning towards a WRX over an si.
... Volume; sheer volume (as in number of civics made). It is tech that is std across the civic line and incorporates easily into the Si. The Si is definitely the price leader in hot compact cars below $33k. Another reason might be company philosophy and R&D money.
so basically the exact same thing as the 2018 but with a new head unit?
This is not a 2019
the title of the video says 2019 n he says "2019 wrx" multiple times throughout the video. i also own a 2018 wrx n thats a completely different head unit
Why don't you actually connect a phone to Bluetooth to show those features?
Pretty useless to show the error messages instead.
*5.2
But it has apple and android play
I feel like since 2015 models the rumble sounds diffrent.
Switched to equal length headers is what altered it.
Are you doing the sti ??
Already done... STI will be up on Wednesday! 👍
Bro you say every car is quick lol
haha that's b/c I only choose to drive quick cars! No Prius reviews here :-)
💀💀💀😂😂😂😂
He also says it it as many times as possible lmao 1:45
Does the 2019 base come with fog lights?
yos
No it doesn't.
Wow, y'all don't get as many trims as Canada
The WRX needs the new global platform bad.
More like 17 in the city
0 to 60 in 6 sec? I've only heard mid 5 seconds
5.2, he was off
Just Got My 2019 WRX, What Fuel Is Recommend?
87,89,91
Technically it will run on 87, but temporarily. At least 91 on a regular basis. I run nothing but 93 because its available.
Where will I find that in LA?
@@MrAndresrolon94 you probably wont . Run 91.
94 octane, Chevron
Smh they cant bump the horse power
1:45 "lets accelerate this new 2019 Subaru WRX and see if this new 2019 Subaru WRX six speed, will get up to speed" LOL
Do they come with an automatic transmission
CVT is optional but no automatic
Mo
What is this guy a radio announcer?
lmao anyone else notice d'angelo
WRX My dream car!
Make it a reality. Get a decent paying job, be smart with your money, be patient and you will get it. Keep putting the car into your consciousness and you will get it. I own a stage 2 2011 subaru wrx. I was smart with my money and worked hard to get it. Just make sure you have extra cash for repairs that will pop up.
I've already started saving!
JNJBIKING/AIRSOFT 👍
@@aciditywormhole9898 GAS cost will be huge especially now with this moron in the white house driving up gas prices.
Why is the new WRX slower than the 2015? Same Gears, same transmission, same engine, same weight. very odd. I guess they must have changed the computer tune to make it more conservative. But crazy it went from zero to 60 in 5.2-5.4 seconds to 5.7-6.2 seconds. Mine I tested with a professional test unit and it did 5.3 seconds to 60.
semi auto can be fixed with a couple stickers.
semi auto ya my 2017 does 5.3... not sure why this one is almost a whole second slower
semi auto he didn’t launch the car. Probably just floored the pedal without building boost. The magazines literally launch the cars tons of times but you put a lot of strain dumping the clutch like that.
TheBruceWang even car magazines reviewing new 2017-18 WRX and STI get lower times. Maybe they were above sea level a mile. No fucking way a new WRX is slower than a Ford eccoboost truck. They forgot how to drive.
The rev hang and slower times are actually tuned from the factory to improve emissions. Kinda shitty imo but an access port and laptop fix that easily.
Own a Pure Red 18 WRX. Great car. I do think Subaru must step their game up for 2020. Complete redesign, much more HP, or at the very least make it lighter.
So badass in the front but still a corolla in the back
What car do you own?
semi auto Scion FR-S
Idk for me it's the opposite... Corolla up front etc etc
Scion frs is shitt
@@alswn23 so a FRS with a CVT got it.
Luckily i didnt wait for 2019 model lol i bought 2018 and theyre the same lol
Similar but Not the same. Apple CarPlay and android auto for one.
If you can swing for the sti go for it. Wrx is fun for a month then you'll find yourself wanting more. Trading 17 wrx for 19 sti.
.....or you could just tune it and be faster than an STI?
Looks exactly like the 2018 version
asvpjoshua
2020 is supposed to get a revamp. We'll see.
The 2019s have apple car play and android auto. That is the difference. I have a 2018 same color as the one in the video.
Jonathan Bridges got you. I kinda wish I would have waited a month or so on getting my 2018 WRX because I honestly miss that feature that’s the only thing I can kind of complain about. It was in my 2016 Jetta I gave to the lady 😔
asvpjoshua same here.
Is getting a cvt wrx a sin 🤔🤔🤔
no. not when the wife doesnt know how to drive manual
Raul Gutierrez yes
I have a 2016 WRX manual. And although it's really fun to drive. Some days you're tired and just want to get from A to B and that's when I wish i were in an automatic
I have one because my lady doesn’t drive standard, Cobb stage 1 it’s cool and fun but damn I wish I got the manual for performance and feeling. Definitely will trade my 2017 for a 2019 manual soon
Not at all. Like some others here I bought my 2016 Premium with CVT because of the wife, but she’s maybe driven it 5 times in the three years I’ve had it. I really missed my manual driving so trading it in on a ‘19 Limited MT. Should be here end of September. Can’t wait! 😁
Anyone else here after seeing the 2022 "wrx"?
my worst mistake was to buy my first subaru with 345 HP, cause every vid now i see is like omg it feels so good and fast, and my mind they are slow as fuk!!!
No WRX ever had 345 hp. This is a Different car. And why is it a mistake if you like your car better?
All the WRX and STi are missing is horse power and torque. Every car company has been adding significant HP to their performance vehicles over the past 15 years accept Subaru. Can't believe my old 2004 STi makes basically the same HP with the same engine as the 2018 STi. Come on Subaru. Put at least 360 hp in the STi and 310 hp in the WRX. That's being conservative too.
Obviously the WRX has picked up a lot of power. The STI obviously being stagnant. I was talking to my wife about that yesterday, that it used to be a force to be reckoned with 10+ years ago. Now beating an STI isn't such a big deal ha
Can they make it look any more boring? What happened to the aggressive and different design?
"the new"
"EJ257
EJ257 engine
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder fuel feed by Sequential Multipoint Fuel Injection (SMPFI) turbo.[9] Originally designed for the North American Impreza STI in 2004 with AVCS and DBW. 2004-2006 STI model used the same shortblock, b25 heads, and valvetrain as EJ257 in MY 2005-2006 Legacy GT and the same block as the 2004-2005 Forester XT. Later years used a revised block, piston and heads. Notably, Dual-AVCS w25 heads appeared in 2008 STI.
Usage:
US Market Impreza WRX STi MY 2004~2007 300 bhp (304 PS; 224 kW) @ 6000 rpm (New SAE standard) and 300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm of torque.[10]
US Market Impreza WRX STI MY 2008~2017 305 bhp (309 PS; 227 kW) @ 6000 rpm (New SAE standard) and 290 lb⋅ft (393 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm of torque.[11]
US Market Legacy GT/Ouback XT MY05~06 (250 hp, 250 hp (New SAE standard))
US Market Forester XT MY04-05 (210 hp)
Asian, European Market Impreza WRX STi 05~present (280 hp, 40 kg/m)"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_EJ_engine
The only thing I like about the 2019 Wrx is Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. That's it. Everything else is still the same from 2015-2018. And engine is still the same from 2000-2018. I may be wrong on the year, but I do know it's still the same engine for however long it may be.
MJ Wild the motor is in 2015+, do your research before you try to bash it
$27,214 OTD is a good price?
Definitely if it’s the same year and trim, 2019 WRX Premium manual. CVT will add $1,900.
WKaznartist it’s a base model tho, 2019WRX, I’m trying to get it down to $26.5
Nice looking care on the outside. But not even worth the base price IMO.
anthony aguilar it’s more car than a Honda
Nicholas Todd right lets see wich one would hold its value longer and would go past 30k miles without blowing a head.
How's the real life MPG?
2018 is about 21-22mpg cant imagine the 19 is far off
For strictly highway use I can get 28 mpg. City driving its about 22 mpg.
its 2019 and the key fob still have no improvement -.-
Limited trim gives you push button start
@@kawasaki_racer91 so does series.gray
Automatic it’s better I just don’t know why it’s more expensive doesn’t make sense
Because they're heavier and more expensive to repair. Also, you don't wanna go with the CVT because it is the weakest transmission design in general.
Jordan Berrish I got the limited manual😊
Jordan Berrish Why is CVT the weakest? Asking for a friend.
@@mikaelafox6106 Hi Mikaela, it's because of the steel belt and pully design that they use to transfer power. They don't transfer power efficiently and the belts tend to snap easily around 80k to 100k miles, just about when the warranty on them ends. It's not Subaru's fault, it's just that the CVT is a weak design, due to the steel belt being the weakest link in it, and that goes for all CVTs. I give Subaru credit that they build them in house, at least. They're meant for lower power and torque vehicles and for high fuel efficiency. With the less powerful models like the 2.5i Legacy/Outback, Forester, Crosstreck, and Impreza, they're actually a smart choice for people who prioritize fuel efficiency and won't beat on the car. The fact that CVTs are used for the WRX, 3.6R Legacy/Outback and Ascent, which are significantly higher power vehicles, it dumbfounds me that Subaru doesn't use normal stronger autos for them. If a CVT breaks, it's better to get a new one than have it rebuilt. Check out videos on Subaru CVT repairs and you'll see why lol. That being said, the CVT in my 2016 Outback is fine right now at 44k (cross my fingers), but I really wish I had the manual. It'd be faster and deliver power more efficiently. Then again, it's my first car, it hasn't failed me yet, it has character thanks to the engine, it's simple. I'm very grateful that I have it and I love it. :) I hope I answered your question.
Jordan Berrish You’ve definitely answered my question, thank you! I’m shopping for a new car and I want something sporty. This car has everything I want but I don’t have the dexterity for a stick shift. My parent’s 2016 Rogue has CVT, but my dad wants to trade it in for the forester sport. Maybe he should! Anyway, thanks for the explanation. Makes a ton of sense.
For a 2019 car and with a price tag of 27k+ push start should be in all the models
Push start, key start, who gives a fuck? The car starts. Thats what matters. In 13 years of driving not once have I felt inconvienced by turning a key.
the wannabe front evo radiator grill looking thing looks like if the car had a month and it was swollen
I came for a review, not a list of features
looks like a 2015 civic mixed with a 2017 corolla
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