2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition Review - The MOST Expensive WRX You Can Buy

We go for a drive in the 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition.
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.

[@elwilson7]

Yuri flexing on the kids

[@brianmwanzia3556]

- "Let's get into the good stuff" - "Horsepower and torque like we said" - "No. Visors" I died.

[@Itsukiro]

I dont get the visors part

[@brianmwanzia3556]

@@Itsukiro Watch at least 10 videos from the channel. You'll get it.

[@procast]

@@brianmwanzia3556 Can't you just explain?

[@Tennis214]

procast no watch 10 videos

[@procast]

@@Tennis214 Yeah, circle jerking is definitely going to get new followers.

[@crashbomber]

According to the site, thats a $1,290 fanny pack, and that makes me incredibly sad.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

in his defense it will last longer than an iphone.

[@crashbomber]

Hah! Not wrong. Maybe if he sold it, he could get 1/20th of a Prowler!

[@kmier2000]

Hey but at least his husband likes it ;)

[@CoolestFlame196]

Kris Mier the nigga got a wife what you talking about?

[@YuriTereshyn]

My wife got it for me in Italy so it was less there 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@victortran247]

The "driveline shock" is because of rev hang. So when you shift too quickly the RPMs are slightly too high for your gear. If you shift slower the RPMs drop a bit and thus it engages better. Happens in my STI all the time. Interestingly if you put on the AC on, the RPMs drop way faster and you can shift quickly.

[@oneformula]

needs a lighter flywheel, then

[@victortran247]

@@oneformula yeah gonna happen when I get the clutch replaced. Apparently you can tune it out as well.

[@ashtonmurch2142]

Yea stupid rev hang, in my friends 17' sti you can bang gears with very little "driveline shock"...I tried doing the same in a WRX, good luck trying to shift fast without throwing up

[@victortran247]

@@ashtonmurch2142 I think they know the WRX attracts everyone from regular Joe's to hardcore folks... So it's hard to please the hardcore folks when the rev hang makes it easier for the common person to drive. Agreed though...

[@Michael0697]

Our 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i also has driveline shocks for DAYS

[@vittoriorossi7582]

Yuri hitting us with those pokemon evolutions again

[@wyattgamble7496]

I was sad to hear he got rid of his Pokemon cards.

[@vittoriorossi7582]

Wyatt Gamble OMG SAME

[@samanthasnow3354]

I have the 2018 wrx and I am in love with it. It drives so smoothly and love the detail Subaru put into the car.

[@benwalters4142]

So refreshing to have you guys well informed on this car. As a WRX owner and huge Subie fan, I appreciate that you do the research (on forums) and are willing to look past the nagging issues.

[@ChrisPBacon-gn9jx]

I know right? im a little late to this video, and I own a 2017 wrx (in a sexy bright red) and this is the first video that didn't seem biased at all. Mentioning whats bad, what could be improved, and pointing out the cars highlights. When people complain about the new sound, they never explain what happened, but here they mentioned equal length headers. I love how its a casual, but very informed review

[@TheStraightPipes]

We literally listed all of the differences in the video. There aren't many

[@thomas0086]

TheStraightPipes I removed my comment because I like you guys, yes you are right it shares almost everything with even the base 2020. I was overzealous. I still would enjoy more technical details and mentioning of the systems on the car like the VDC and torque vectoring etc. what you actually get in the package as per Subaru website. I enjoy reviews that approach the car as if the viewer is now seeing it for the first time as there is a lot to these machines. But I also understand that you have your own approach. ✌️

[@Tihon94]

18' WRX here, can confirm that there's a loss in 4k-5k rev range, but a tune clears this up. From shifting from gear 1 to 2 is also a bit notchy, adding a shift stop also helps! These changes definitely made the WRX a much better driving experience!

[@malignantgrowth6257]

Boxster is a play on words, boxer engine + roadster. Closest thing to a pun coming from the Germans

[@standyourground9973]

Malignant Growth thanks for sharing that

[@Crlarl]

It's called portmanteau.

[@Archetypebmx]

Boxster = Boxer + Roadster.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Zeyad Ahmad ❤️ now I know!

[@victortran247]

Srsly?? I had no idea.

[@TerrasClip]

Mind blown

[@Carubines]

I was about to comment this lol nice 😉👌

[@t-bone9239]

r/whoosh

[@VMPhilosophy]

A couple of gallons (like 3) of E85 helps with the power dip at 4k RPMs. The engine is pulling timing to prevent knock. Subaru Boxers tunes are notoriously knocky engines.

[@emartinezr]

That's what it is ^ Good gas helps a lot with that power dip. The power delivery is super annoying; but high octane solves most of it.

[@jasdil8806]

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[@oneobjective5448]

spent 10 racks on a Gucci bag

[@YuriTereshyn]

🤣🤣

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

@@oneobjective5448 My subie bitch love do vape, ooh

[@M_773]

Spend 3 racks on a new prowler

[@eddy5388]

as soon as i saw that bag, i scrolled down to read top comment! :D

[@AireJayy]

Yuri flexing that Gucci 😂

[@YuriTereshyn]

A D it’s like my wife showing off her engagement ring 💎

[@yngvar2403]

It's a man's bag 😂

[@exultanteseiozeke2192]

Yup

[@edgarsonromeus3333]

I used to have a 2010 WRX hatch. It was a blast to drive. In February 2018 , I need to replace it (need to rebuild the engine and issues) and I checked for the 2018 WRX. The problem is I wanted to be hatchback. Also, it was missing some tech feature like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. So I decided to take the GTI over the WRX. This special edition still on par with the GTI and focus ST. It’s just an expensive trim like any high end trim. I think if I have to choose a trim for the WRX it will be the 'Sport' one at 35k CAD. I just wish they come back with a hatchback body. Great review guys !

[@jaakko222]

Edgarson Romeus nah fam the hatchback sti was weird i do love hatchbacks but i dont think its should be in a wrx well maybe if they kept the sti as a sedan i would be cool with it...

[@jaakko222]

5timeAcademyAwardwinner Kirk Lazarus here in europe its the opposite its dominated by hatchbacks sedans and wagons! atleast here in finland

[@tr1ckster726]

Hey man, how do you like your GTI compared to the 2018 WRX you drove?

[@mindspinn311]

Clean WRX hatchbacks have shot up in value to the point of ridiculousness.

[@edomanovra6503]

you fucking traitor now driving that gay golf

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Really want more head to heads! WRX vs. Golf R would be sick in the winter

[@Mechadondada]

Yeah, that.

[@aaron5222]

The gold R would own the WRX

[@Flex_WRX]

Rotchild Francois Jr that would be golf r vs sti not the wrx. (Price is the same with the sti and power similar)

[@shemmy7302]

Golf R wins in overall looks for me tbh

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

@@Flex_WRX truuuu

[@arandomguynamedlars8943]

I'm glad you addressed the boxer/boxter issue. It is kind of confusing, and I've probably called the Porsche Boxter a Porsche boxer a million times

[@YuriTereshyn]

A Random Guy Named Lars in the regular person just trying to relate to everyone

[@GRiiZZ]

Raiu WRX + Type RA Wing will be perfect, the only problem i had with WRX and STi is that they don't carry Impreza name anymore

[@seths8034]

If you press and hold, traction control will be FULLY off. I have a 16 WRX and it is epic for winter send with proper tires. (Buffalo Winters

[@MrSkarbek36]

Live in buffalo too have a Sti :D

[@DaShnipa]

That's timing being yanked due to heat or crap fuel. Careful with that tune.

[@TheHeadTaco]

Yeah I'm excited for the Buffalo Winters in my new (to me) 09 WRX hatch

[@The_Animal_Man]

im in buffalo west side😀

[@The_Animal_Man]

i have an fra tho...not the best winter car lol

[@BiologistRyan]

Update to owning one. Finally got to try mine in a real winter storm. Did purchase a second set of wheels and snow tires as it comes with SUMMER ONLY tires stock at least in the USA. With winters? PFFFFFF LOL what snow? I was plowing snow with my front bumper (we had a storm drop 11-13" ~25cm) of the stuff in my state which typically doesnt see snowfall that high like you Canadian boys do. Literally unstoppable. I had more fun driving it in snow than should have been legal. If you get lots of snow I really cant recommend this car enough (along with proper tires). It handles so predictably, so confidently that it really sets the standard for winter driving as far as Im concerned. Seriously the storm was bad. Took me 2.5hrs to get home during that storm. Just because no one else could get anywhere. Finally got on a side road to get around the people stuck going up hills. This car got me home safe. To give you an idea some people were stranded on the highways. Some stuck 6hrs+. Highways shut down. Also im averaging something like 27-28mpg highway.

[@Lightspeed-eo6nw]

STi feels like it understeers more because the EJ25 weights more than the newer FA20.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I knew there had to be a reason

[@manny9800]

The main reason for the understeer on both wrx and STI is because of the front positive camber on the tires.

[@Lightspeed-eo6nw]

manny9800 that’s a contributing factor that sure doesn’t help. I had to dial in crazy camber to prevent it going positive in turns for autocross. That helps, but only so much. It’s the physics of hanging a motor in front of the front axels that it the biggest problem by far.

[@Lightspeed-eo6nw]

TheStraightPipes weight and the design with the engine in front of the axels. Same with Audis.

[@joecormack7154]

true, you have to take the under steer with how much more power it makes than the wrx, so it’s a win win cause the wrx is for girls

[@wisdomntshalintshali3296]

The torque dip between 4000rpm and 6000rpm seems to be a weakness with the Sub boxer engines. It's one of the biggest complaints in the Toyota GT 86 and Sub BRZ. People who bought those cars would change the header exhausts to fix the problem and then flash tune it. I thought it was better with turbo charged engines but I guess not. I guess the stock exhaust manifold makes the car suffocate in its own exhaust gasses that's why installing a new header always fixed the problem in the GT 86 platform

[@Snadzies]

I have a 2018 WRX and can 100% confirm the engine falls on its face at around 5,000 rpm. I hear an ECU tune helps a lot, many people posting even simple stage 1 Cobb tunes saying "This is what the tune from the factory should be." I don't want to give up the warranty so early on, though, as I just hit 4,000 miles.

[@MreignSupreme]

I have an 86 and the torque tip is only from 3500-4500, but yes it’s awful. But at 4500 you can feel it come back on m.

[@gavinbaker2508]

Sorry, this isn’t true for the STi, in fact it’s the opposite. The bigger turbo means it takes longer to spool, unlike the twin-scroll FA engine that the WRX uses. A lot of power comes from the 4000-5500 range.

[@wisdomntshalintshali3296]

Gavin Baker problem is not turbo lag. Turbo does kick around 2500 then you hit 4000 it's goes splat, then kicks back In after 5500.. This problem is with how they engineer the exhaust manifolds. With the NA engines in the BRZ as well as the GT 86 it would only improve after they replaced it with new header exhausts. Mazda, although not the same type engine figured out a way not only to enhance power but even improve efficiency by designing headers that are paired according to the engine's firing sequence to eliminate engine knock. I think the thing is exhaust pressure lingering in the exhaust manifold interferes with how the engine performs.

[@jobob4321]

It's the stock tune that's the issue. This car is set up from factory to be fun, but also conserve fuel. When the Turbo kicks in, the vehicle runs very lean (as most factory tunes do), you get the nice boost effect, smile on your face and then at 4500rpm it falls flat. The reason is the car running as lean as it does, its gonna start to pull timing to prevent knocking. The pulling of timing is the flat spot between 45-55 hundred. Why do you think you can get away with running regular fuel in the WRX? Get a proper tune, ditch the regular fuel for premium and the car will run as it should. Keep in mind too that if this WRX pulled as it should all the way through the rev range,.. it'd would be dangerously close to being called faster than the STi... so then how does Subaru sell the STi?

[@therealboofighter]

the dip in torque must be a Subaru tuning thing, the BRZ had the same issue. it was solved with an aftermarket tune.

[@gavinbaker2508]

boofighter it’s the WRX that has this problem because it has a twin-scroll turbo setup, meaning it has a smaller overall size compared to the STI turbo which doesn’t dip until it has passed 6500

[@YoutubeLovesCowards]

in the wrx, it's not a tuning issue. It is a small turbo/manifold issue. It chokes up top. Can be fixed to an extent with a better tune but it will still be there. e85 tends to fix it and strapping a bigger turbo and better manifold got rid of it completely for me.

[@gavinbaker2508]

jdubz6101 that’s literally what I said.

[@genius2000]

idk why but i replayed 7:49 - 7:55 to watch Yuri for like 1000 times. Hes just adorable.

[@dania6597]

You guys are the only car channel I watch on YT! 😄

[@gtguy123]

"on the floor it goes", my exact words when my wife asks me to hold her bag in the car.

[@anmolgoel3729]

I kept seeing these videos in my recommended, and I would look at the thumbnail, title, and caption, and assume it was another Motor Trend show so I would gloss over them. For some reason I didn't notice that the channel name was different, clicked on a video to check it out anyways and now I'm hooked! Keep it up guys.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Haha thanks for finally clicking. Hopefully your friends haven't been making the same mistake 😭

[@anmolgoel3729]

TheStraightPipes :O Also I really want an E63 wagon now, so thanks.

[@thevontelproject]

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[@kellingtonlink956]

I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a Vincero Watch into a Gucci store .... apparently neither would you. Great review on the Subaru and thanks for the video.

[@NearIbris]

Just got my new 19 Wrx today. Love it. Manual and very very fun to drive Will fix it to more power with a downpipe

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

Is it comfy than the STi? Im considering one.

[@zeitakumedia]

look at the sync of the visor return. you guys are getting good. XD

[@ICON-11-]

These car manufacturers are getting smart, slapping primer on the car then just clear coating over it

[@BiologistRyan]

Can confirm. On my second wrx, the clutches have always been weird. They really dont drive like any other manual out there. Not bad, just takes a bit of time to get used to making it happy. Also yeah the 4000/4500 dip is there. The stock tune... yarp... what a pile its pretty lumpy some days. However. Beside that when this thing is smooth.... dear raptor jesus is it fun.

[@rv1934]

Bar none, Yuri and Jacob, the most entertaining car reviews on KZbin! Great review guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks. We’re also the most humblest

[@mohamadhassan4940]

It’s a good morning when the straight pipes upload :)

[@AssembleShow]

hey guys thanks for always making such great content !

[@4ltd3l]

I hate how Subaru just keeps releasing these stupid overpriced, limited edition versions of the STI and WRX while Ford and VW leave them in the dust. Everyone knows they need to update the STI engine, it would be amazing if they could do STI versions of other cars too like the Crosstrek. I was a Subaru fan boy growing up but now that I have the money to buy one, they suck.

[@JaySwift]

Crosstrek STI would be awesome! Looking into getting a Crosstrek, I love the car.

[@Mike604]

What are you even talking about? Ford has cheap interior and VW has less HP than the STi

[@aftastosk6016]

Their only problem is that they are out of fashion when fashion dictates you to buy yet another Golf R/Audi S3.

[@ness6765]

Not really the Golf R 2.0t is faster than the STI, especially the DSG. And the STI interior is pretty cheap looking also.

[@kevindust2712]

MikeM - The Focus ST/RS has a WAY nicer interior than the WRX/STI.

[@housepianist]

I have a '17 Focus ST with a Roush catback exhaust and I've had a few run-ins with some WRX's. They'll always be quicker off the line than an ST because of the drivetrain but they aren't really faster. I can more than hang with a WRX but the real joy of an ST is the feel and handling. However, I like the idea of doing a comparison: WRX vs. GTI vs. ST. And not only with performance but in feel and driveability.

[@judgetbuzzard]

Boxer is the nick name for the Subaru engine. The official name of the engine is a horizontally opposed or flat engine.

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

There are no officials in this case....

[@TChighbury]

Not true, a flat engine does not have to be a boxer.

[@Spacecab]

My buddies dad just picked up one of these in B.C. That color looks even better in person. He loved the 2010 STI that my friend has for its driving dynamics, and was looking at an STI, but didn't want a gawdy wing on the back of his sedan. So everybody wins, haha!

[@mooper50]

Hey Guys! sorry if anyone mentioned this already, but the part of the word Rai (雷) means lightning, which is why it is in words like thunderstorm, raichu (as Yuri stated) and Raiden from Mortal combat、etc. Just thought you guys would like to know! ps: awesome review/gucci gear!

[@grimey5.565]

I have a 2019 WRX and you are totally right it falls flat on its face after 4500. From 3000 to 4500 it really gives you a good boost but really dies off after that. Stage 1 tune takes care of that.

[@dylandetails361]

This WRX special editions seem kind of pointless to me. Lots of extra money for not a whole lot of tangible additions to the car itself. Besides rarity.

[@4bvenom733]

That's how Subaru gets you and still making money...lol

[@Shehias]

I just bought the American version of this car (Series.Gray), and it seems that they've addressed some of the problems you had with it in your original review. Subie grumble is back(somewhat), and they did some deletes to make it a little lighter and a little cheaper. No sunroof, SRH's, driveline shock doesn't seem too bad. Love the videos fellas, keep it up!

[@teags603]

The WRX is WAAAAAY better than the GTI. Would love to see some more Subaru reviews!

[@Jiggy609]

no

[@PeRRXX]

I guess it depends who you are. The GTI is definitely a more mature car and for some that is the better car.

[@VELO_MIRO]

Congrats guys, you guys deserve another 100,000 subscribers and more

[@timster098]

For the Raiu edition wrx, it comes with a sti short throw shifter. That is the "sti" branding for the shifter

[@TheStraightPipes]

Branding implies that you can see it. I figured that was the case though. Press release wording 🤣

[@wvusmc]

You can get the same option on the new Impreza and Crosstrek

[@tjlovesrachel]

Yeahhhh when they showed the shift throws.... nothing about that looked short lolll

[@drahkas8526]

The uneven power delivery is a complete tuning issue. Any aftermarket tune will fix that, the power is smooth through to 6000 before a drop off.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Is this limited edition worth buying? Would you get this, another WRX model, a base STi, a Golf R, a...?!?! Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Sean R, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Tony B, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, James C, Forrest W, Carlos S, Kevin S, Jeremy S, Brad M, Eli G, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Emil, Christopher K, Alex S, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A, Carlin M, Haley W, Pablo O, Kevin J, Jim G, Kirk H, Emile H, Brylon E, Matt P, Johnson L, Glenn K, James S, Rohit S, Grant H, Jim W, Henry K, Sean F, Kim H, Joel P, larusso, Dallon H, Nealon Y, Eric P, Giliar D, Matthew G, Paul F, Jesse Y, John D, Devin B, Eric W, Brian H, Jonathan P, Aaron A, Fei D, Chad S, Cameron P, Derek R, Hugo G, Justin M, Nelson C, Eric Z! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

[@yashdeo8047]

Worth it compared to the sport tech rs but not worth it compared to an sti or a base wrx

[@abdullahsaleh3266]

Hyundai i30N performance

[@joecormack7154]

the wrx is not worth buying, less everything that the sti and it’s really just for people who can’t afford an sti

[@williambouma7386]

Is a $940 fannypack worth buying?

[@mikem2253]

Golf R because it’s just the ultimate DD besides the Type R

[@aaronlyman1859]

The reason it drops power after about 4,000 rpm is that boost pressure drops. You can watch the boost gauge while accelerating to see. I'm pretty sure Subaru did that just so it's not as fast as an STI, so people still have a reason to buy the STI. A Cobb Accessport can unlock that boost pretty easily though.

[@groovymotion5706]

what Subaru should have done is offer the WRX in hatchback configuration or offer a Crosstrek WRX! Other than the Raiu Edition, the 2019 WRX's interior is almost the same as my 2016 Crosstrek! Looking forward the new generation but unfortunately, I am giving up my least within 6 months, so I will have to make a choice and the current WRX generation doesn't make it for me!

[@sharathbabu185]

Gawd I love these guys reviews. Its not boring like the others

[@TheKaisarwilhelm]

Boxster= boxer roadster A roadster is a convertible 2 seat car.

[@SuperGeppie]

I always get really enthousiastic when watching your video's. The mood quickly turns when i start searching and find local prices. You can pick up a normal WRX for no less than 108k Euro (124k USD) in the Netherlands. Fml.

[@JansenEdwards]

"I don't collect anything," has an Omega X-33. I love this video by the way!

[@frumahnator]

I bought a 2018 wrx over a GTI or ST because of the AWD. I live in a very snowy area and that was a big deal. Interiors on GTI and probably even ST are better but AWD was the selling point. Didn't want to/afford to pay up for the difference of a Golf R or Focus RS. So for the money and if you need AWD, I think this car was a good choice

[@Snadzies]

Similar story for me. I drove a Mustang for a decade year round (sanding and shoveling were a way of life in winter) and thought FWD was a god send when I picked up a used Focus (SES, nothing fancy) during that first winter with the Focus. Sold the Focus a year later for a used WRX because I just didn't enjoy driving the Focus and wanted something fun but practical and discovered that Oh My God AWD is freaking amazing. When it came time for a new car I stuck with the WRX (2018) because AWD was so awesome and I just couldn't justify the extra $10,000 - $15,000 for an STI or a Focus RS as I knew it'd never see any serious track time.

[@KirkKreifels]

Raiden would have been a much better reference than Ryu. NBD just geeking hard.

[@YuriTereshyn]

LEXUriouS Kirk YESSSSS

[@evilspoons]

Yikes, I paid $45k for the Sport Tech STi in 2012 (Canadian, of course). All those locking/limited slip differentials make a HUGE difference in the snow compared to the WRX... and basically every other car on the road. $41k (or $39k) for a WRX, even if it does have a 6-speed now instead of the incredibly fragile 5-speed they were selling in the WRX back then, seems sort of insane.

[@330f]

Jakub I legit bought that Gulf livery watchband a few days ago, great minds think alike.

[@TheStraightPipes]

My man

[@DasWauto]

Can confirm traction control is fully off when you hold the button for 5 seconds and that it is hilarious on loose surfaces. If you want to try one on snowy roads, you’re welcome to have a go in my 2017 base when winter rolls around. I’m local-ish.

[@t0adflaxxx]

'18 Golf R owner here, Subaru wasn't even on the map for me when I was car shopping a few months back. Equal-length headers on a Boxer is a sin. #MakeSubaruGreatAgain

[@aaron5222]

I agree 100% I ended up with a 2018 gti Autobahn

[@Stonefish-16]

another '18 R owner here. I shopped the WRX in '16 but ended up with a GTI, which was tuned to stage 2 then ultimately sold to get the '18 R so I could have that increased power, the awesome new warranty, and AWD for the winters up here in New Hampshire

[@Jonah_w]

+1 18’ r owner, I drove a limited, 33k usd. I got my r for 39k, and it was 6k more we’ll spent. No regrets

[@mindspinn311]

It’s more efficient. The high end STI models in japan that use the 2.0l engine have always had equal length headers.

[@Mike604]

All Golf models look the same boring design and has been for ages

[@Affalterbach1967]

Show us the underbody after 80,000 km of winter driving.

[@FlankHappens]

I like your video style how you guys unload information in a conversation type of way.

[@shatteredlens]

Are you guys planning on doing a review of the 2019 STI?

[@adamhouston4299]

I drive a 2018 ford focus RS and I would take it over any of the other hot hatches on the market. Its INSANELY fast and handles incredibly well!

[@stevenvuong3440]

Awesome video as always! Would love to see an Audi RS3 review, or any RS for that matter.

[@TheSuburban15]

My 2004 never squeeked, although the doors did rattle when the 40Watt stereo was turned up. It also had a headliner that felt like it was made of recycled egg cartons. Speaker cones were paper.

[@tonyren.tr5]

Hey Yuri and Jakub, I think it would be a good idea if you are the drivers of the zambonis cleaning the ice during a home game of the Leafs

[@TheStraightPipes]

Great idea

[@JordanWelch]

best car channel

[@mikiwouze]

I really wonder if that Pikachu version will find any buyer amongst the Subie fans... I mean, if you are a fan of a brand, it is not because you love their “second best car”. You do not love the Merc E63 because the E43 is fantastic. You buy the E43 because it is a more reasonable choice. The same way you buy a Boxster because you cannot afford a 911... But how reasonable is a WRX which almost costs more than the base sti? I hope Subaru will come with some better ideas and begin the new decade with more thrill and passion, otherwise we will all end up driving sad Golfs!

[@georgeharris3890]

Yeah but again it's only 100 cars so I don't see them having trouble selling them. Some cars in this price range have fancy paint options for like $800+ USD and this sort of that plus some other changes. On the other hand it's only 100 units so it makes me wonder what's even the point? The only thing that really comes to mind for me is market research, so they can collect data telling them where they sold and how quickly/slowly, etc. to decide if they want to attempt a similar larger scale pricey trim down the line.

[@harrisonsloan6036]

I wish they made WRXs in hatches like they used to, would be fun to throw around a smaller car

[@eyeyron5007]

That Seiko watch tho Jakub’s wearing. 👍🏼

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@EvanMcC240]

Wicked video guys - good run down of regular WRX vs. special WRX value. It's a great car! I had a 2015 WRX Sport trim.

[@EvanMcC240]

Also - no mention of the Civic Type R being the exact same price??? That's what I bought after my WRX and the CTR is on a whole other plane as far as performance goes, especially quality of damping & handling.

[@pezz_pezzer]

Golf R all day long. Plus I am so digging my 2019 Jetta S manual I think I am switching my next car from the Mustang GT to the Golf R with an APR tune and warranty. I am old AF so my first car was a 1969 Mustang with a 351w way back in 1983 so I was looking and liking the new S550 based GTs a lot. Then I starting leasing this new Mk.7 Jetta and now I'm starting to understand German build quality and fun. Some of what I dig about this car is subtle and hard to define but considering the 72k warranty and the fact the Golf R is almost as fast as the Mustang GT it is a very compelling option. No, I am not really a "Hot Hatch" guy at all but darn it these German's just do build quality right and with this mild APR tune they will let you keep your factory warranty so then you have a Golf R that is a bit quicker than the Mustang and would arguably handle better on our mountain back roads here in East Tennessee. Yes yes I know my Jetta is assembled right down the road from me in Chattanooga but still, German quality. So yeah, Golf R for this guy now it seems. Another funny thing about the Golf R; I love to row my own gears with a good manual but this DSG is so good I think I will end up with the auto-shifter version. :-) Great review as always guys!

[@Stonefish-16]

I own an '18 Golf R and it's incredible. Just waiting to see how it handles a New Hampshire winter

[@GRCDriver23]

To fix the power delivery, which is a well known beef, you need a tune. I have been running the MAPerformance stage 1 tune and it totally changes the power delivery, for the better.

[@fogdood6868]

If only they take this engine, put in a bigger turbo and put it in the STI.

[@fogdood6868]

sooperman12 The EJ25 has 290 lb ft anyway.

[@badgeftw4520]

fogdood Well the new sti is going to be an FA motor probably bored out to 2.5

[@danielmorris5470]

sooperman12 well the couldn’t they upgrade internals and other things as well?

[@alphazoomii9408]

The bump in power, then falls on it's face is because of the stock tune. Even at 50% throttle your actually like 100% throttle. Stage 1 doesn't do this and if you drove a pro tuned version it doesn't fall on it's face at all. This is only the factory tune that sucks. Mine is running 267HP to the wheels and 319 Tq to the wheels. The car also needs a down pipe as well to really help the engine flow better.

[@MIGerlag]

If I had to choose it would be the ST but not the one you're thinking of... The storm grey Mk7 Fiesta ST 200 would be my choice, it wasn't as limited as this but it was still a final limited edition and the perfect swan song to the Mk7 Fiesta, sadly you guys never got this car on your side of the pond, it would have been cool to have seen your impressions. I just wish that it came out a year earlier when I bought my Regular ST, I would have definitely spent the extra money on it brand new.

[@benth162]

The WRX standard comes with an automatic and paddle shifters but also only comes with a 2.0 liter Turbo. The STI comes with the 2.5 liter turbo charged engine, but it only comes with a manual transmission. If those rally cars are using paddle shifters they are essentially and automatic because all those paddles do is electronically signal the servos in the transmission. I have essentially the same thing in my Chrysler 300M from 2004 when it was built by Mercedes. Mercedes now calls it the 4-matic instead of mine which was called the Auto-Stick. I did have some trouble going from my automatic to a stick in test driving the WRX because the brake and clutch pedals are far too close together and I cannot get Subaru to sell me an STI with an automatic. The idea that sticks make the rally car is stupid because most do not run sticks, even if the drivers train of thought goes to a stick because they believe they have more control over the need to be able to switch gears non-sequentially, say going from sixth to fourth or fourth to second on a hair pin curve. Even though an automatic is considered sequential, meaning that you must go from sixth to fifth to fourth etc, you can paddle those gears in seconds, almost as fast as a manual can skip a gear as they downshift on a tight corner. I am now looking at a sedate Jeep Grand Cherokee instead, as I have decided that at 73, I would look like a fool driving an automobile designed for the thirty-something set.

[@MossA-ox7ys]

Ryu from Street Fighter: Ree-yu

[@firellio070]

Roo

[@Benjiefrenzy]

I learned to drive manual on a 1997 Legacy wagon. Looks like nothing has changed with the drive line shock. Never change Subaru.

[@switchitup7217]

“Linsey” is the dude driving the car lol

[@kevinandersson2133]

I thought the NFC tag on the infotainment screen was cool. Simple and fast to connect your phone through bluethooth. Would love this feature in other cars :)

[@stephenhendricks103]

Is the power dip at 4500 RPM similar to the infamous torque dip in the BRZ/86? Seems too similar to be coincidental.

[@spktylr]

Stephen Hendricks same engine, but just a turbo. It's in the stock tune.

[@stephenhendricks103]

SpikeRR: That was my assumption. Puzzling that Subaru hasn't managed to correct the problem.

[@ichor20]

The wrx gets boost faster than the sti, you get out of your torque curve then VTEC kicks in .... according to a report I made up

[@The_Animal_Man]

not really, tye 86 sufferes from a torque dip from below 4k rpm then they do better all the way to redline

[@AdamSayre]

I have a 2017 WRX, I put dedicated winter tires on it and it is not a good car in the snow. I would also take the Golf R.

[@JRGeoffrion]

Legendary: "Can you hold my Gucci fanny pack?"

[@YuriTereshyn]

JR Geoffrion ❤️

[@cab1956]

Is available in the usa mates! Small discrepancy but great video its limited to 750 in the usa, and the sti is limited to 250 same with the brz

[@TheStraightPipes]

No that's series grey, it's not the Raiu that's only available on the wrx in Canada

[@cab1956]

@@TheStraightPipes My bad! What are the differences are they big? At first glance they seem very similar as far as features but I could have missed something! Love you guys

[@TheStraightPipes]

No. Just stupid names and availability lol

[@jasdil8806]

Only thing it really needs a big wing on the back. Then it'll look like a proper subie.

[@dreiz.]

Prefer no wing look, but hatch over sedan.

[@maxwell5428]

The wrx never got a big wing

[@joecormack7154]

Jasdil but it won’t have the power of a proper subie like an sti

[@delta-tuning]

@@joecormack7154 You can tune a WRX and make it capable of smoking an STI for not much at all. Less than $1000 if you really wanted.

[@GloomGaiGar]

WRX should not cosplay as STIs. It's sad.

[@cfreaper23]

I agree with the fact only Subaru enthusiasts would buy this. I love the colour, but for a bit more I would get the Golf R. Great review once again! Also that fanny pack...at least it's Gucci

[@SuperPked]

Yuri's drug dealer starter kit.

[@IMP3TIGO]

14:40 Damn, you guys got a million new subs since this video came out, about 2.5 years. Not too shabby.

[@Wauwthur]

1.26 mln now. These guys rule.

[@tioo5265]

I'd go for a 2018 Ford RS. in this price zone new, preowned, Audi RS3! T)

[@yaffajaff]

These guys are fun to watch. I was only after a review for a WRX I'm interested in and now I found myself subscribing 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks Yas

[@kai_00123]

Interior rattles... needs to get broken in... Yes, it gets broken in and rattles more... and more... and mooorrreeeee. Spent the first 6 months of my ownership hunting down squeaks/rattles before conceding.

[@skylerdylan1005]

same.

[@kujiko88]

If you have the eyesight system, that's the first culprit. I need to find something to stabilize that, or just accept complaining passengers.

[@tl2543]

Ur exhaust is supposed to be loud enough you don't hear them

[@user-os8sq3uh4n]

Ew. That's a no go.

[@aroosharun6286]

The best car reviewers back at it with another great video 👍

[@colonelangus3826]

I would take a Civic Si or obviously a Type R before a WRX. I had a 2016 WRX and it was ok but it just wasn't that fun. It wasn't a bad car. It was a jack of all trades and a master of none. Just my opinion but I have more fun driving a smaller, cheaper car that's manual and has less power like a BRZ/Miata that you can drive closer to the limit than a WRX. Just my opinion!

[@tr1ckster726]

Colonel Angus I went from a 2016 WRX to a 2017 Focus ST and have lots of regrets. The WRX was so much more grounded and I never felt like I was out of control. In the ST, it torque steers all over the map and flails about wildly off the line. Plus, that effing 10 gallon gas tank is just BRUTAL.

[@colonelangus3826]

@@tr1ckster726 yeah ST's do have those issues. I'm in no way saying that the WRX is a bad car. I just dont think it's that fun to drive. It does have good handling but it's not good enough for me to think it's great. I just wasn't overly impressed with the vehicle. The first 3 or 4 months I owned it I thought it was amazing and then I drove a BRZ and had twice as much fun! I don't regret getting rid of my WRX at all. Take care man and sorry you're not as happy with the ST. While I don't think the ST is better on paper, I do think it's more fun to drive because of the torque steer!

[@Snadzies]

That is a fair criticism, I bought my 18 WRX because it was more of a jack-of-all-trades. I'd driven RWD, FWD, and AWD cars year round and being not too far from the Canadas winters can be quite Snowy and I wanted that AWD. I also wanted something practical (comfortably carry more than 2 people and groceries) but was still fun and sporty. There are other cars that do various things better than the WRX but they usually also come up short in other areas, the WRX was the right compromise for me.

[@DerekJamesMandy]

I absolutely LOVE that you guys discussed drive line shock.

[@fishhead90]

I don’t think a fanny pack has ever looked more out of place on a white guy than yours does on you.... solid video though 👍

[@YuriTereshyn]

fishhead90 🙂

[@sneakerknockerz702]

fishhead90 he just needs to wear it with a different outfit and imo it would look fire. I wear shoulderbags and they’re actually really useful

[@fatboynip]

REALLY BRUH... GUCCI BAG 🤦‍♂️ don’t wear it in the video. How old are these guys?

[@RelentlessCo]

fishhead90 you can’t buy sauce

[@edomanovra6503]

shut up wanker Gucci is 100% italian

[@thecarlover23]

Great video as always guys! I've got a 2018 base and I love it. I've noticed when the weather is better, under 25°C or so, the power drop around 4500-5500 doesn't happen, or is much less noticable.

[@victortran247]

You guys need to make a Straight Pipes fanny pack.

[@Mike604]

Everyone’s saying a Golf R, it’s starting price is more expensive than an STi, it’s shit in the snow with FWD, sounds rice with aftermarket exhaust and looks the same for the past 25 years.