2020 Subaru WRX Premium Series.White - POV Review

[@TheTopher]

Just a correction, I said this is based on a "Limited" WRX - that should've been a "Premium." I will never understand Subaru's trim naming logic.

[@erinsonlara478]

I agree too many trims

[@nelsonsantana6778]

@@erinsonlara478 its not too many trims.. as they only have 3. the confusion is with the naming of the last 2 trims. it throws people off. if you were to hear premium you'd assume that it would already be the fully loaded model but for subaru its really the limited that is the fully loaded one.

[@kylechellino2579]

I don't understand Subaru period!

[@tomzeto]

"series white and gray" really is its own thing taking the best bits of premium and limited and adding more. They should of just left it at that instead of tacking on the premium label. It makes it confusing

[@441meatloaf]

When are you gonna review the newer 2021 2.5L crosstrek

[@super1million11]

this is basically what i want in a car, a car that is normal but somewhat performance oriented like a manual in the middle and a turbo in the front and it looks and feels sporty while being very convenient

[@drink15]

I have a WRX with a turbo delete and custom Impreza badging.

[@zachsteele6964]

Turbo delete?

[@jaysworld5378]

@@zachsteele6964 I think he is being sarcastic in saying that he just has a regular impreza

[@zachsteele6964]

@@jaysworld5378 oh silly me

[@vossler360]

So not a WRX?

[@ЛАДАРРО]

Lmao

[@TheJuxtaposedKing]

"A little bit of noise on the highway" driving my wrx on the highway is like being put inside of a nutribullet. If the radio isn't cranked you can't hear anything but the sound of your plastics rattling. It's the best

[@441meatloaf]

Wrx also fixes ur back problems..lol. the hard stiff suspension makes you feel like ur in a vibrating massage chair

[@RhinestoneCowb0y]

But we love it though. Just gives you the excuse to drop the windows and blast the radio lol

[@xuhan4682]

try 86. You will actually appreciate the sound deadening of WRX.

[@wazakiYEAH]

@@xuhan4682 hahaha i feel you 86 specially if you got full exhaust 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ahtoomians]

*Laughs in FR-S*

[@JasZg]

New old school car,it's just perfect.Analog speedometer, mechanic hand brake, manual gearbox, spare tire.A real quality Japanese product.And no ugly huge displays like unreliable Mercedes does have. With this car Subaru became my favorite car manufacturer.

[@Matthias_Cruger]

I have the 2019 base WRX and has been an absolute blast to own! Even at its most basic, I get into the corners just right it makes me into a giggling idiot! What I've loved so much about my WRX is just the way the car talks to you when you drive it. I have the same opinion, you want a fast and fun daily, I highly recommend!

[@splatbubble]

just got my 2020. 170 miles on it. Even in break in period this car is fun as hell. cant wait to pass 1000 miles...oh and just ordered a set of winters on steelies from tire rack too. This winter shalleth not sucketh :)

[@Blaze_556]

@@splatbubble im looking at a new 2020 also. upgrading from a pos dodge dart. did you pay msrp on yours? what kind of deal did you get?

[@splatbubble]

@@Blaze_556 yeah... pretty much MSRP. Around me, new WRXs (and STIs) don't stay on the lot too long... WRXs actually sell even more quickly. So, no real deals to be had... the way I comforted myself was the resale value on these things is not bad... so worst case is if I sell it, I don't eat THAT much depreciation... BUT... I dig the car. :)

[@_u0nda928]

@@splatbubble Did you finance or lease it?

[@splatbubble]

@@_u0nda928 Hi, I didn't. At that stage in my life I was lucky enough to be at a point where I could buy it outright. I am still digging it though! After the break in period I was a little let down to be honest though; during break in you are not really supposed to go over 4000rpm... but when I was finally allowed to...er...not much happened! So I tuned it Cobb Stage 1 and I enjoy it immensely now.

[@NeoNoggie]

Great launch at 7:15, smooth AF!

[@kylechellino2579]

I like them when they were louder.

[@Malkus1]

Little bit dumped but ok

[@mejia212]

Anyone have any recondition on what rpm to set my LC stage 1 wrx ?

[@frafraplanner9277]

Smoothest launch I've ever seen an American do

[@jjlovelord]

Finally a WRX from the Topher

[@sshah2545]

jjlovelord comment of the damn millennium. About time!

[@quicktoevil]

4,000 mi on my 2019 WRX. Ready to swap tires for the winter. Three years driving a Mazda CX5 and I was ready for something fun. WRX hasn't disappointed. Avg 30 plus mpg and its fast enough to get me inntrouble. Glad someone still builds a car like this for us old school drivers. Former Subaru owner here 2006 Impreza, 2006 Outback XT.

[@williamlong2682]

Subaru still makes a damn good driver’s car. Love how visceral and mechanical sounding that FA20 is. I gotta admit - I forgot how much I liked these WRXs until I watched this. Refreshing to see a car in today’s market that’s comfortable not trying to please everyone. Hopefully Subaru retains the same character for the next gen!

[@Mrfix-iz4di]

Gabe Hernandez they do?

[@jasonyee6533]

@Gabe Hernandez thoughts on why you think they don't make a good driver's car? And what would you consider a good driver's car?

[@Jiggy609]

If only they weren’t insanely overpriced. So glad I got a GTI over this

[@Mrfix-iz4di]

Billy Conforto gti costs more than this new base vs base I thought

[@Jiggy609]

@@Mrfix-iz4di maybe now. mine was in 2019

[@seanmoore1399]

I bought one. I love the fact I own a 1 in 500 car. I was going to get a premium with the performance package. The Series White adds LED headlights, black badges and bronze wheels, everything I would install later on. Plus I love the steering responce headlights and trunk button.

[@zeronomon]

You my friend are my kindred spirit. I was envisioning ‘clicking’ my feet before entering, like I always do, and you did it yourself! As if I imagined it and it happened. Tapping the gravel off this way really helps to keep the car cleaner, longer. In the winter it’s especially handy. Weird observation, I know, but it’s totally true.

[@oregonfelder1]

Just bought a 2020 WRX today, and everything he talks about is so true. Lag, shifting, throttle mapping, handling, etc. Mine is the base 6spd, but I’m super happy. The brakes are solid and suspension is tight enough for daily driving... I have two kids so don’t need her to be a track car.

[@roddydykes7053]

Get yourself an accessport to deal with half of those things

[@혜성지기]

Front of the wrx is definitely one of the most aggressive looking car

[@KingZD1]

I prefer the 2006-2007 front end best but the rears pretty dope in my opinion

[@nickmccain6598]

Dude it has 4 doors. How is that aggressive. Aggressive at getting people in back seat :)

[@SonnyVA]

@@nickmccain6598 i believe they said the front not the side :)

[@chriscroisdale2233]

@@nickmccain6598 aggressive at having friends

[@tyhyhh]

@@nickmccain6598 he said front end bud

[@mugensamurai]

These cars are probably the best boxer engine types to work on. Even the spark plugs are decent to get to. Well laid out for anyone trying to learn how to work on their own cars.

[@kyle6209]

Just traded my wrx in for a gx, best sports car I have owned, a lot of fun, and zero break downs even at 130k hard miles

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

3:39 one more heal click and you would have went home Dorothy lol. Good review and take on an ageless design. This is still a great car in the new world of driver assist tech.

[@h.yu_0413]

I love your feet clapping before you get your feet on car, bro. This should become one of the most teaching thing in the primary school in the whole word. LOL

[@SedentaryArtist]

Yes!!!

[@jojokuki9701]

I do the same!!!

[@W333dm4n]

The way he got into that back seat! Perfectly executed. I need to print out screenshots and put them in a folder and show it to passengers. My friend who doesnt know shit about cars though he could bang his foot on the sideskirt in my wrx to get his feet clean i was like HEIL NAW BRUV

[@CookiesUnleashed]

@@W333dm4n yo execute your friend thats a new low thats terrible

[@Summer0fLove1967]

Agreed, picked up this as a daily habit because of our boy the Topher

[@Snacksu]

I test drove a 2020 wrx in January. Was really tempted to trade in my Focus RS, because after a while I found out that its really not nice to daily. The gear whine really gets me going in a good way. It adds to the excitement.

[@lowlifeangler]

Probably the dealership didn't give shit for your Focus

[@LostPhoeniX97]

13:27 with that hand movement matched the beat, I noticed the fancy🤙

[@ThePeakoftheGeek]

I am now the proud owner of a 2021 Subaru WRX base because of this video. Thus far, I love it!!

[@eduardorojas4914]

How are you liking it so far?

[@ThePeakoftheGeek]

@@eduardorojas4914 it’s a fun driving experience! It’s my first manual car and it’s hard to get it going in first gear after that it’s a smooth driving experience. Apple car play is seamless and I don’t know what people are talking about with wind noise, it’s not that bad.

[@eduardorojas4914]

@@ThePeakoftheGeek that’s awesome to hear. I’m looking to pick one up by this weekend 😄

[@steezyd129]

@@ThePeakoftheGeekhow’s the reliability been these past three years ?

[@colebrolick3746]

I love my ‘16 WRX, i get 27 on my 36 mile drive to school and work. It’s the best performance car for 30k hands down.

[@staged5091]

I own a Series White WRX. Haven't done much to it, STI front lip, CNT Racing exhaust muffler deletes, Tein Springs, and 20mm spacers. Love the car honestly

[@bammer_4947]

I love my WRX too! Check out the vortex generators. Nice cosmetic exterior upgrade.

[@huhinteresting]

This made me wanna go for a drive

[@lkillercaml9945]

This made me snap an axle

[@amplifydamge775]

I loved the fact that Subaru prioritized MT manufacturing over AT.

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@weihe2094]

Simply because there aren't many choices due to the S-AWD configuration.

[@pranavgsk3770]

i cannot be the only one who’s jaw dropped at 5:17. THAT CAR SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL

[@BriefCarBreakdown]

Lol in person it’s actually pretty quiet. Any exhaust that isn’t stock wakes it up and there are cracks and pops that happen with a stock tune

[@beefbmx]

Just bought one and holy crap I never had a car where you hear turbo spool like that. THIS IS SO DOPE

[@CreativeUserNme]

I just bought one of these new about 6 months ago and I love it, this review was what really solidified my decision. I did not get the series.white, so I didn't get all of the goodies. I will say that the stock speakers are absolute trash. My wife's base trim 2008 Honda Civic has better clarity in the midrange. The brakes on the normal WRX do the job but there's a lot to be desired. The seats are comfortable but they could definitely be bolstered a little better. However, I will say that this car is an absolute blast to drive. It is my first manual. I drove an STI only a handful of times prior to buying my WRX, so 95% of my experience driving manual is solely in this car. If you don't know how to drive stick, this car is challenging to learn on. Since I've owned it, I've driven a Mustang GT, Focus RS, STI, GTI, Civic SI and a handful of other cars and they're all incredibly easy to drive in comparison. The WRX is a very responsive car in a sense that everything you do right or wrong, it'll let you know how it feels about every input you make. Very satisfying once you get it right. I could write an incredibly long review about this car but your video hits all of the marks incredibly well. Thank you for doing these reviews, I don't know if I would've made the decision to buy this car and learn manual if you never made this. Driving my car has become my absolute favorite thing to do and it brings me so much joy. Thank you!

[@filipepinheiro5459]

Got my driver's license a couple months ago. I still dream about owning a WRX, specially those 2nd gen models, they're just beautiful. Also great video btw

[@Aku112811]

Make sure to get the cob stage 1 tune. It will eliminate the “drop off” when your doing pulls.

[@1lesavage]

Dont forget to add that that 600 dollar AP will eliminate your factory warranty.

[@MisterLiBRiUMz]

Let’s not suggest people to put OTS tunes on their car. Pro tune or don’t bother

[@sgtpepper6379]

And 100k of it's life...

[@Aku112811]

HappeninG That is a joke. Stage 1 is to fix the drive ability. It only adds like 10hp? It doesn’t require you to put an aftermarket air intake or any of that. If your scared of the dealer voiding your warranty, don’t do it. You can flash it back to stock tune anytime. Let’s say your exhaust hanger broke off or your door lock stopped working. How would they claim that since you did an aftermarket tune we are not liable? Let’s say you modify your car, change out the air intake. Then you throw a Cel, you bring it in. Then they can say it’s because of the intake we can’t do anything about it. By the way I’ve used the perrin intake, just for more noise and there is no check engine light.

[@Car00071]

@@Aku112811 if you flash it back subaru can check

[@jeanbui8763]

That Turbo sound is just what you need in your life

[@NdinguAnda]

Love your videos man, love them....simple and straight to the point

[@jprhea97]

No hate or anything, i like the review overall. I have a 2020 sti and work for a subie dealer so i have to say, the wrx is not a new old car. My sti is 😂 the FA20 wrx’s have a new engine with direct injection, equal length headers and a twin scroll turbo. It doesn’t sound or drive like an old wrx and I laughed my ass off when i heard him mention turbo lag. THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT OF THE TWIN SCROLL TURBO, NO LAG! The current sti is a new old car and that’s why I bought it, but the gap between the sti and wrx has never been wider. Used to be a budget version of the sti but now it offers some great advantages OVER the sti so it’s more about what you want. Modern engine with a dailyable power band and a softer ride, better mpgs, minimal effort to run ethanol, etc. The reason you want an sti is a stiffer chassis, better brakes, EJ25 so the tuning support is unlimited, and better suspension. (And i think the slight turbo lag on the sti is fun) Otherwise I love they vid, keep it up man 👌

[@raptor_boss6402]

Face it the WRX is not made for fuel economy.😂😂

[@kn6ht77]

Best I’ve gotten in my 21 wrx was 42mpg lol

[@gaivoron]

Definitely not, average is 20-24mpg, depending on driving conditions. The best highway MPG I got was 28 and that was at 70-75mph. Not great for a 2L engine.

[@Misfir_Wrxx]

10 mpg in a 16wrx that’s a cvt

[@ant2192]

@@Misfir_Wrxxprobably driving it like a monkey

[@ejayasaula]

Just got 36mpg on my 21 sport tech

[@matthewtodaro5729]

Absolutely Love my 2017 WRX Limited!!! Such a great car for the Money!

[@DanielJW247]

Awesome car! I would be so happy to get one in some years. Hopefully I can get my hands on one, there aren´t that many in germany.

[@ALXMARTIN]

"Sun roof delete" So it's just not having a sunroof?

[@alterbr33d]

Cloth seats are a "leather seat delete". ?

[@lowlifeangler]

On the Outback , Sunroof is standard on the Tour and Limited. An option on the Premium and Base

[@DarklightRebel]

More like money delete. The Brembo brakes and billstein dampers are a nice touch but not 4k nice.

[@messijr5145]

Leather seat delete too

[@Jdicjsbciendufieb]

The premium comes with a sunroof so you have to opt out of having it. Which means you pay for it but don’t get it.

[@LusciousNDelish]

Just ordered my 2020 Performance Package in Crystal White Pearl. Should arrive during November, such a painful wait!

[@seanmoore1399]

Get the Series White! I love mine.

[@darkproject3368]

That steering wheel looks SO GOOD

[@CarStory]

Dark Project It feels good too.

[@IceBoxAlex]

Had to replace mine because the OEM wheel started to peel after 3 years.

[@darkproject3368]

@@IceBoxAlex ooffff

[@CarStory]

Alex Loutchii I noticed mine was getting scratched really easily so I put a wheel cover on it.

[@IceBoxAlex]

@@CarStory I was thinking about getting a wheel cover but I didnt like the feel of them. I just bought a new wheel from subi speed.

[@jordangordon2350]

I have a 2018 premium so this basically my car! Always fun to see that

[@nerffpv723]

Had a subie, white, wrx, 2016, kept breaking down, still had warranty, sold it, happier now.

[@Srki99Production]

Nice video bro, chillin with some music and listening that Subie rumble is awesome to watch, pls make more video like that.. Greetings from Serbia mate 🇷🇸

[@jefferson9428]

They don’t even rumble anymore..especially stock.

[@sshah2545]

Whatever Subaru did for the 2019/2020 to handle rev-hang is way better than the previous models

[@UniversalBeing101]

Its so much better dude, I had a 2018

[@brandonpreston84]

Glad my first wrx is a 2019

[@KT_One]

I’ll have to check one out again. Did a u-turn at the first intersection and straight back to the dealer when I drove a 2018

[@sshah2545]

K T hahaha really, that bad? I drive a 2018, and the rev hangs sucks, don’t get me wrong, but it adds a speck of character to the experience. It’s never fun, but you learn to live around it, and then the car is great. For all the flaws and shortcomings, I love my WRX.

[@christianb7125]

Yeah the 2020 you only feel bad rev hang going from 1st to 2nd gear and that’s really only if you redline it. Every other gear is very manageable and you can still bang gears without having that jerk after a shift. Very fun car and if you get an exhaust system it makes it even more fun to drive and makes a lot of pops which are always nice to hear.

[@pierremigneault]

I just Ordered a base WRX and can't wait to drive it !

[@thisjustanother]

ive got the 2016 wrx. near full bolt on with e85. sadly had to put it into storage due to me getting stationed to japan. i miss driving that car so much lol. keep up the great content man.

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

got a 2021 base after watching you drive this, we have a very similar driving style, great rev matching and rhythm to you shifting, nice controlled lines, hands at 9 and 3 mostly. gotta say im really happy with it. edit 1/01/24: aaaaaand i sold it for a 23 BRZ

[@kmpaton]

Series.White STi owner here. Good job on the review of the Rex.

[@milesfathi]

That Rev hang still seems brutal. I mean if you're going to make a manual in 2020 to go against really good DSGs, at least make it smooth!

[@moofridge]

You can tune the ECU in the aftermarket to get rid of the rev hang, but I don’t know if your warranty would still be valid. Rev hang is something automakers do for emissions and such, but I agree it sucks.

[@tonychau1983]

Epa

[@ps3alphagamer12]

The rev hang is actually a faux rev hang, simply shifting as if its not there (not waiting for the tach to drop) will yield a perfectly rev matched UP shift. Its a nice secret baked in feature to satisfy emissions regs on paper but subaru retained the feature of totally negating it if you know the trick I mentioned.

[@tomzeto]

@@ps3alphagamer12 I have a 2020 WRX and i let the revs drop before the shift and it seems to be smoother. So you're saying don't wait or let it drop at all and just shift quick? The rev hang jerk is real and it's so annoying. Long time ago I had a manual civic 1999 before and never had this issue. When driving the civic with friends, they thought i was driving an auto it was so smooth

[@kylechellino2579]

@@tomzeto Being totally blind, I'd be able to tell that it's a manual. I'd be able to tell by feeling the motion of the vehicle. And I always feel around the car to see what's on it and what it feels like.

[@Gavin_G01]

I love my Subaru wrx and I love this review!

[@AntonioMartinez-kg3zm]

Would you considered them reliable?

[@ALMASTERFUNK]

Got a 2017 WRX and honestly pretty ready to move on from it. It was fun but life changes.

[@shanes481]

Just life changes or is car getting annoying?

[@brendanfogel4573]

I got a 2017 wrx a couple months ago and I love it trans does some weird things.

[@paoloapacible2729]

How about a new corolla

[@shots998]

Brendan Fogel Tune makes its perfect. No rev hang and the power band is amazing

[@ErectileSceptile]

I don't follow. I have been driving a 2015 WRX and I'm still having a blast in it. Of course it's modded so your mileage may vary. This car has probably one of the best aftermarket platforms of all the cars I've ever drive, and I can still drive it in the snow.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Topher, thank you for an outstanding POV drive as always!!!! Love it! What is the name of the track at 13:00 please?

[@happyftw9052]

Ganja by Ooyy

[@aliramadan6179]

U can find it in the description box

[@5serieslover]

Rev hang doesn't look as bad as it used to be :)

[@MisakiLeasim]

I got a 17 base WRX back in late 2016. Saved myself some cash choosing the cheapest one but I really wish it had a better audio system without having to go aftermarket. Other than that I still love it!

[@MotorcycleRebuilds]

Order the android head unit made for the wrx works like a charm and sounds great the stock speakers have better potential than you think they just got a crap power plant

[@wolfovodin7193]

I was going to buy this car but the road/wind noise is awful. That’s the one thing that stopped me from getting it. Went with a 2020 Honda Accord Sport instead

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

How do you like it? They seem like nice cars

[@wolfovodin7193]

DannyD Dude they are great cars. I got the regular 1.5T sport, and it’s fast enough, it definitely moves but it’s a bit lacking. Other than that, it’s a super quiet, comfortable ride. Interior is so spacious, once you sit in it and realize how big it is it’s crazy.

[@kylechellino2579]

@@brandondannys-menary3678 I have a 2000 Ford Taurus that I have my parents drive for me since I can't see. I don't like using their gas for them to drive me places but I had to for the past couple of months because my car is getting fixed. I have the 3 liter Duratech v6.

[@duwanmorrison2492]

I was contemplating the Accord Sport 2.0T or the WRX. I was really torn, but opted for the WRX Limited. I'm glad I did. It's a good daily and I'm getting better gas mileage than my previous daily.

[@wolfovodin7193]

Du'Wan Morrison what’s the gas mileage like on it?

[@Charles_King1]

This car has grown on me so much

[@daniellanzotti2391]

Tell me where for the money you get awd, very good japense reliability, great handling, and you dont look like a 18 year racer boy driving it. I love mine very good bang for the buck.

[@clover7359]

I wish 6th was taller. It hits top speed in 5th anyway. They should have made 6th just for fuel economy, like the 8th gen civic si.

[@ericiidx]

I just came from an 07 Civic Si and was a little shocked at how close 5th and 6th are! Even still, I seem to be getting very generous highway MPG (low 30s.)

[@clover7359]

@@ericiidx just for clarity, did you have a civic before, now drive a wrx, and shocked by how close 5th and 6th are on the wrx? If you're getting 30s for mpg in a wrx, that's pretty impressive, unless it's all highway and 65mph or less.

[@ericiidx]

clover yup, that's exactly right. 6th was appropriately giant in the Si! And that "low 30s" was indeed 98% highway at 65ish MPH, haha! Just taking glances at the MPG estimator watching it climb. Still breaking in though, not sure how things may change. I'm a conservative driver most of the time.

[@bernknezevic7736]

Cvt has a higher top speed than the manual

[@wrxTO]

3:40 yes! I knew I wasnt the only one doing this 😀

[@sergioafonso19]

Perfect car!!!! And your evaluation too! Sérgio - Brazil

[@rpangster]

Love my Series.White. e30,TMIC, oem STI springs and an intake. Very fun to drive.

[@RallyWrex]

Just blew the motor in my 2018 with 35k miles. It's lifted for off-road cause I like being unique. I freaking love these cars tho. So unreliable but so fun lmao. Thinking of series white if I have to sell her. :( Didn't know you can get recaros in a WRX which is dope. After watching you're other car Reviews it made me notice how outdated and practical the wrx actually is for its age lol. I'm excited to see the new 2022. Hopefully it'll have more option like lane keep assist and blind spot monitering. I can't believe they still even have keys for 2020s+

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

35k miles? you must have had an accessport on it.

[@Sker21]

u are the first i see that test the sound system in a car review amazing! sub from me

[@tyler9703]

Thank you for doing a sound system test!

[@revmedia8108]

Mercedes: Black Series No one: Subaru: White Series Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

[@thatweirdlynamedgamer.857]

Ahahahha

[@borger99]

They did grey series last year

[@revmedia8108]

Tha Privateer srsly?!😮

[@trashrabbit69]

GM: Two can play at this game. *B r o w n* Series GO.

[@revmedia8108]

Trash Rabbit, Duke of Bad Habits, Shellac Addict 😂😂😂

[@TheKUZ]

Nice didn’t realize you were out by Ann Arbor ish. Finally recognized some road I knew they looked familiar 😂

[@TheCldmstrsn]

I am sad that the last year of the WRX is the only one to get Brembos without getting the STI

[@ThatGenericCanadian]

I've got my 2020 on order, just got a call saying it should be at my dealer in the next few weeks (hard to get the gray up here apparently) and I'm just dying to pick it up and start enjoying it!

[@akaju1c3]

what model and were you able to get any money off?

[@ThatGenericCanadian]

@@akaju1c3 yeah I got a really good price on it, the lady I go through is really great and this isn't my first or even second vehicle I've got through her

[@akaju1c3]

@@ThatGenericCanadian Amazing....I'm in Ontario and I've been fighting for months and cant even get a penny off...even worse the markup on msrp

[@ThatGenericCanadian]

@@akaju1c3 I'm in Ontario as well, I've been wanting one for a while and was mentioning it to the sales lady and she said she'd see what she could do, and came back with the exact dollar value I'd said I wanted, as long as I was willing to wait for the colour to come in and was trading in my current Crosstrek... It's been like 2 months now lol Oh its Sport trim, I figure that has everything I need in a car.

[@akaju1c3]

@@ThatGenericCanadian so roughly how much were you able to get of MSRP? If you're ok answering that

[@robertrishel3685]

The engine they should have launched the BRZ/86’s with.....regardless, I’m still perplexed at the limited popularity of those cars. It truly baffles me.... This WRX is very nice, I didn’t realize they were doing a special edition. I owned a 2006 STi and truly regret ever parting with that car, it was magic and mine was absolutely perfect.

[@itznicholaaas4843]

i dont agree. i think that the gt86 platforn is almost perfect with the downfalls being in the tune and stock wheel and tire setup, which can both be changed aftermarket

[@OFB307]

I hope they switch back to the curvy design instead of this EVO-like square cuts.

[@CierielKiler]

I have a 2017 Limited, it's a great little car overall but that factory throttle mapping was annoying sometimes. It has a lot of character, with a few mods it really comes to life. I like the seats from this one and the suspension/brake upgrade.

[@covertify]

Awesome review as always :)

[@snowfreak551]

Currently getting a new wrx, but man am i sad coming to the realization that im not gonna be driving my lowered bugeye wagon everyday like i am now… Even with all its little problems, i love that car

[@yasveer69]

I would buy this today, if i get this in India..... This is a beautiful machine 👍

[@asianspec]

I have a 18 wrx and road tripped it to the grand canyon. Got 40mpg on the trip

[@user-dr4iu8mg5u]

I owned a WRX 18 and got 15mpg city and 21 highway

[@Kodazot]

City 20 highway 27 for me. I got long drive at least 33 37 mpg also I saw 43 mpg in this car. I wish more fuel capacity this car

[@lowlifeangler]

I took my Outback Premium 2.5 out west to Rockies , Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Black Hills and Badlands. I was getting 32- 36 cruising through Kanas. I barely use the gas pedal once up to speed on the highway

[@enguangwang3731]

I just bought my 2020 wrx a month ago and it has rattling noise from the back at low speed. 1st and 2nd gear. anyone knows why or any1 has the same issue ?

[@deepydeeps]

Yes, it's the 3rd brake light vibrating against the rear windshield. Stuff a piece of foam in there

[@enguangwang3731]

deepydeeps thank you so much I’ll try that

[@enguangwang3731]

@@deepydeeps it worked. better driving experience without that rattling noise. thanks

[@deepydeeps]

@@enguangwang3731 glad I could help!

[@John-vh1fk]

I can’t wait to see you drive the new one since I have a deposit on one. Despite the controversy of the looks, it sounds like they have improved an already good drivers car. I was torn between the WRX and the Elantra N but with Hyundai dealers all within driving distance wanting $5,000 over MSRP for an Elantra N while Subaru is only asking MSRP, kind of made my decision. Also, the struts in the back of the Elantra make it a little less practical. I also have never driven an AWD “performance car” so I am interested in the WRX, and the resale value is great if I decide to upgrade later.

[@CrimsonSlayer7]

Am I the only one that waits specifically for TheTopher POV for a final impression on a car? 👀

[@oddities-whatnot]

You are lucky getting different models in America than we get in the UK. Wish we had this one here.

[@finley490]

My 2016 Premium had paper cone speakers with the legit the smallest magnets I've ever seen on a speaker before. Rip 2016 model lol

[@amiesports]

spare tire in the back ❤️

[@scottperkins7826]

I have a 2018 STI and I’d go back to a WRX any day

[@Steve-qr2lm]

Why?

[@scottperkins7826]

Steve honestly I felt like the WRX was built better interior and mechanically, but that’s just me....the STI feels cheap on the inside for the money and there are a few downgrades to the interior....not to mention a brake job is about a cool 3k...fun car and all but for the money if I could go back I wouldn’t have traded in my WRX

[@Steve-qr2lm]

Scott Perkins good info, only reason I went 2020 wrx is I don’t trust the EJ25 for spirited driving/track days, to many common issues.

[@scottperkins7826]

Steve don’t get me wrong I’ve had a lot of fun with it and I kind of impulse bought it after having 2 WRX’s and wanting an STI since I was 16 years old...but if I knew then what I knew now I would have kept my 17 limited WRX hands down

[@Blake-cb9wx]

Scott Perkins how would you compare steering feel? People say the wrx electronic steering is numb in comparison. Also how about the power band of the ej vs the FA?

[@vantablack3580]

You said it's a chore to shift this car. Would a WRX be a good car for someone new to manual? Was considering this alongside the Civic Si and Veloster n

[@zachsteele6964]

Buy a beater to learn

[@thearmoredbluedragon113]

The WRX is pretty fussy and would say it would be frustrating for a newbie. I test drove a Veloster turbo and it shifted very easily and the clutch was light and forgiving in my opinion. A new driver could learn on that easily. The N though could be a different story for all I know though!?

[@TheCldmstrsn]

love the color on those rims!

[@societykrew]

I have a 2015 STi as well as a 2020 WRX performance pack. Although the STi is amazing, I think the WRX is a better bargain especially with the Brembo brakes. If you want a daily driver get the WRX, the low end torque is much more usable.

[@idokwatcher2062]

How does a 2L have more low end torque than a 2.5L?

[@blissbeats3884]

@@idokwatcher2062 gearing, throttle mapping, different engine platform

[@quietlightning4063]

Subaru’s rally cars are first class...

[@chrisl117]

Hoping Subaru will bring back the Limited-Slip Differential to their next gen WRX and do more to address the rev hang.

[@Steve-qr2lm]

Torsen rear LSD is standard in the Australian WRX models, hopefully you guys get it to going forward.

[@CarStory]

I bought a 2019 STI after trying the WRX first.

[@MashiroMartinez]

Smart decision.

[@jasonyee6533]

Had a WRX for 4 years and loved it. Just recently upgraded to a STI and it's truly a different experience...and I love every minute of it!

[@alexpeguero38]

Jason Yee how different

[@jasonyee6533]

@@alexpeguero38For me, the STI is a more raw, engaging driving experience. The transmission feels more confidence inspiring when you push the car. The steering rack is hydraulic as well (so a better response to the road). And lastly, I feel the car is wayyyy smoother daily driving in the city than my wrx. My wrx had no room for error on any "mis shifts" and could be a little herky jerky. IDK if its just me, but the STI feels way more refined when I am cruising around the city.

[@CarStory]

@@alexpeguero38 If you are asking about the difference between a WRX and STI, I might be able to help since I drove them both before buying the STI. I drove a 2019 WRX and like many others the first thing I noticed was the rev hang. Subaru has corrected some of that but it's still there to an extent. The WRX felt a bit quicker in the lower rev range but I found that it quickly ran out of torque around 4000rpm. The STI builds speed consistently until you reach 6k rpm. The WRX steering, suspension and transmission feel are inferior to the STI. This is something you need to experience for yourself. One good thing about Subaru is that they will actually let you test drive a WRX or STI with no problem unlike Honda with the TypeR. You are more likely to get a kidney from a Honda dealer than a test drive in the TypeR. Since I own an STI I can tell you that I am very glad I didn't get the WRX. A big mistake people make is spending all kinds of extra money trying to make a WRX an STI. At this point (fall 2020) I would wait to buy anything until the new STI comes out. If you don't like it you can always find a preowned 2019-2020 STI, and those are the ones you should get because of the improvements made to the STI in 2019.

[@MatthewGaither]

My wife has an Impreza 5 door hatchback and we love that car. I've always been a fan of the WRX but find it really disappointing that this generation WRX was not offered in the 5 door. Maybe for the refresh? If that happens I can definitely see me giving it a serious look.

[@tdproductions3255]

Unbelievable this generation debuted in 2014 and Subaru STILL did not roll out a brand new WRX/STI for 2020 .

[@PabloHernandez-tt9wc]

you drive very smoothly

[@CRISPYBADBOI]

Alright before I start the video let’s just start by saying I was super excited to play the video to see what’s up with this monster! So great job making it appear appetizing 🔥🔥🔥

[@kylechellino2579]

As appetizing as fried Shrooms?

[@CRISPYBADBOI]

Kyle Chellino that’s a god damn great day

[@suburbankid]

Can you please do the regular Impreza? I'd really appreciate the input from a reviewer like yourself.

[@curry4372]

Wow the song at 11:16 is so good

[@216robh]

I have a 2018 limited. It's been a really great car!

[@AHB703]

i subbed to this channel as soon as i heard his voice. morgan freeman and david attenborough vibes

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

Subaru WRX STI 2020 Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl6VmZ6Yh7Znr5Y

[@Nomad27645]

Love subies and Honda’s!!!

[@yaya-lr5vh]

Really want this car🔥

[@miroahcomirt]

That car seems fun to drive...I hope you feature the all grip suzuki vitara in the near future bro.

[@Zero-qz5zr]

very nice wrx! i own a 2013 sti limited, and a 2016 wrx limited

[@sonicxa2189]

Fantastic review!