2020 Subaru WRX Review | This or STI?

[@terbennett]

I'm driving a 2018 WRX with 6 speed manual. The car is a blast to drive.

[@glockon9456]

For sure! Have you modified it? I have a 2018 WRX as well but have not made any major engine mods at all. Just a few cosmetic changes, a shifter plate and shifter guard added.

[@terbennett]

@@glockon9456 I haven't done any performance mods to it. The only thing done aftermarket is limo tinting all around...except the windshield. It's an awesome car. If I do anything, it will be a short shifter kit. I had the opportunity to drive one for about 10 minutes. I have to have it!

[@dlg5485]

I just got a 2020 Limited with STI short shifter and I am loving it. The STI shifter is amazing, should be standard in this car, but the clutch does take a bit of getting use to because the grab point is right off the floor, which I've grown to love, but it is not like most other manuals I've owned and it's nothing that a bit of practice can't resolve. Overall, the WRX is a fantastic, practical sports car that is the perfect daily driver for the enthusiast.

[@mickey2036]

I like that murdered out black look. Good everyday driver.

[@chrisconnolly8905]

Mickey id black those chrome headlights

[@mikester24622]

I believe the armrest extension is an optional added accessory.

[@judahharley6968]

I guess im randomly asking but does someone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I would love any help you can offer me!

[@brodiemoshe9098]

@Judah Harley Instablaster ;)

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Man nice vid I'm glad you came up as a suggestion on a notification. Been watching a lot of WRX stuff lately and haven't looked at the new models much. I've never had one but have always liked them and recently became more interested in actually buying one. You have reviewed a lot of cars man! I'm stuck in the 90s with cars (37 years old) so don't really know much of what's new lol. Not into the magazines like I used to be and more KZbin with classic car stuff into the early 2000s. The evolution of the cars in the past decade is mind blowing. V-6s with the HP the V-8s had 10-15 years ago. What's your favorite car of all time? Or top 3? Would like to see you review someone's car in Kuwait. Crazy toys out there!

[@Jay-sn7wu]

Had a WRX now an STi , only things I miss is the MPGs & being able to monitor oil temp lol. Even tho they look the same on the outside, they're 2 VERY different cars. Don't get me wrong the WRX is the swiss army great value but the STi is on another level in terms of satisfying all your senses~

[@chriswilson1968]

Its better but not almost 10k better.

[@SteveC-Aus]

Agree but the EJ25 is a time bomb and I’d never trust it on track which is the only reason I went for the FA which is much better.

[@Jay-sn7wu]

@@SteveC-Aus I will admit I did feel more @ ease with the more modern FA

[@misnomerl6329]

Yup couldn't agree more. I have both 21 wrx and 21 Sti, wrx I know I will sell it later on but not STI this one is a keeper 👍.

[@misnomerl6329]

Yea 15k better buddy 😂. The fact is you wont mind if you got the money

[@brianforman1516]

I’ll be picking mine up soon! Black on Black just like in this video!

[@hollybetts2005]

so jealousss

[@brianforman1516]

@@hollybetts2005 16k miles so far so good!

[@erictirado147]

I got the 2020 wrx with the sti package that includes brembros, recaro seat, carbon accents, and beautiful forged rims

[@alexpetty782]

I traded my truck in for a 2020 manual wrx. I’ve never driven a stick shift car, I didn’t stall on the 1 hour ride home, it really is so easy and makes driving fun. I’m really happy with my choice.

[@markymark535]

What truck did u have

[@hahahahah8396]

How did you learn so fast to drive it home wow

[@smashing_data4292]

When I had my 16 WRX I could get 35 mpg on the highway. I can't say the same thing for my STI.

[@jsutty7530]

Chad Chapman yea on my 17 wrx i averaged 33 on the highway

[@faekz]

Lol my 19 sti gets maybe 23 going 70 maybe usually 20-21 on highway

[@terrancemoore496]

I review it every year. Love it!

[@youlag814]

Awesome review! Very informative and makes it easy to decide which trim to choose

[@chriswilliams3110]

I always felt the WRX vs STI debate comes mainly from someone's. Budget. Obviously if it's in your finances the STI is obviously no brainers but a nicely optioned WRX is no wrong. Better gas mileage and lots of tuning possibilities. And better gas mileage lol. But imo there is no wrong in either one

[@RCGJR_]

Chris Williams couldn’t have said it better myself. Call me a poser but i got an STI wing on my wrx, but I couldn’t care less about what people think, i pay for the monthly’s, not them.

[@T16-s5o]

A STI is still a WRX🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chriswilliams3110]

@@T16-s5o And a M3 is still a 3 series 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@epiksol_]

As an '18 WRX Limited owner, I'd have to disagree with this statement. While I could easily afford both, I chose the WRX for a more practical reason- the FA20DIT. It's a MUCH better overall daily driver with peak boost being lower and way better gas mileage.

[@T16-s5o]

@@epiksol_ does your Limited WRX have Android Auto ? Also, why did you get the Limited instead of the Premium ?

[@BobbyDigital_TheCode]

That 1-2 shift at the 3:30 mark was rough, but I’ve heard that’s par for the course with the non STi 🕵🏾‍♂️

[@JJ-rf7dg]

I dont like moonroofs/ sunroofs on a car. Water drainage becomes a problem overtime and leads to rust.

[@27Zangle]

I have never had these issues with moonroofs/sunroofs. I am sure it happens in warmer drier places with lots of sun though.

[@Ala7madFilms]

I own a vw and had enough with the damages that constantly occur. was thinking of a GTi but I'm done with vw in my life cycle, expensive major service and bad customer service, but I want something different. I've been digging to wrx lately and they are pretty amazing reliable car and the aftermarket stuff is a universe! for the STi feels like it's too much of a power for me. I just want a manual, nice, and enough power for every day fun. the WRX is the way to go.

[@j.s.3414]

The price of the 2020 is stupid at some dealers...had a dealer in Ohio try and get me to buy the limited for $35k....I let him know I bought my 2018 STi limited for $36,000 and asked why I would ever buy a WRX for that price. He just laughed...guess Ohio doesn't sell cars for invoice like Texas will. I also hate how NOT GETTING A FUCKING MOONROOF costs you MORE. I had to pay an extra $300 to NOT have a fucking wing on my STi...

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Why were you shopping at dealer if you have an 18. And where in Texas are you from?

[@frankENZC]

Thanks for the great review. I'm about to get a new WRX Premium. The Premium compared to the Base, have bigger wheels and little wider tires. Keep up the good work on your reviews.

[@goldpony]

Thanks!

[@tinhinnh]

Every male college grads first new car...atleast up here 😆

[@QuikSnoopy]

dude! I finish college soon and thought about buying a used WRX. I'm from Colorado and EVERYONE has one here.

[@barsaf9989]

Ain't nothin wrong with that haha

[@tinhinnh]

QuikSnoopy 🤣

[@paulharsh78]

Thinking of leasing a new one. With a lease purchase price of 17k. And with the extremely high resale value of these it’ll basically cost gas, insurance and oil changes.

[@hitokiribattousai6406]

I don't know much about leasing, but the purchase price is 17k after lease? How long is the lease?

[@marcz9482]

Lease is a waste of money....at the end you get nothing.

[@JeepTJay6]

IDK...looks kinda basic compared to previous models. I’d drive it, but it doesn’t light a fire in my belly or anything.

[@CesarMartinez-ly2yx]

Thinking of getting one soon, your opinion?

buy it's really comfortable car.

[@doctorrobert60]

For WRX owners:how is the hill assist? I have 2019 STI and very intrusive and I have stalled few times because of it. One time was disaster because van behind did not wait till restarted and rear ended my car. Driven Subarus in the past and never had this issue. Last one was 2015 WRX and prior 2009 and 2012 STI and do not remember having issues. I have currently disabled hill assist. Guess more aggressive and need to give more throttle now to overcome brakes which hold for about 3 seconds.

[@kevslo5546]

It's pretty bad. I have a 2019wrx. You're able to turn it off fully by holding the traction ctrl button for 10-15 seconds and by turning off the car right after the light shows up. no issues anymore. You might need it if you're starting out driving manual

[@doctorrobert60]

@@kevslo5546 Thanks for confirming this Kevin. I have kept mine off since not living in hilly environment. I think my 2006 BMW M Coupe has hill assist but releases nearly instantly when start to drive off from stop. Read that Subaru used a different hill assist mechanism in the past that was not as aggressive as now.

[@noxnyc23]

Yeah my2014 sti hill assist isn't that aggressive as soon as the clutch bite it comes right off no need to turn it off or anything like that 👍🏼..

[@terrancemoore496]

I believed that they had a performance upgrade trim with the Brembo brakes for they 2019 year as well. Good Review as always.

[@Sphoxros]

Actually I don't think they did, I special ordered my 2019 limited and never saw an option to have brembo's :(.

[@terrancemoore496]

@@Sphoxros Yeah they did it was a Performance pack with the 2019 Premium not with the limited. Type it in 2019 Premium performance package. It included the Recaro seats and Brembos. I will even check again.

[@terrancemoore496]

Correction 2019 Subaru wrx performance package.

[@terrancemoore496]

@@Sphoxros OK LOL! Just checked out the video it was a performance package, but it did not include the Brembo brakes. I had to recheck out the video.

[@terbennett]

@@terrancemoore496 You're part right. The 2020 Performance Pkg DOES have 4 piston Brembos.

[@FROSTXCLIPS]

3:04 that rev hang man 🤦‍♂️

[@johnmorgan4405]

New Freedom in the house!!

[@pletonicsolids]

Great review man. The random Frank Sinatra drenched in reverb made me feel uncomfortable though haha

[@marcobephage1396]

Nice work 👍👍

[@marvinambeaujr2692]

We have a lot more in common I think. Black Spider

[@KingZD1]

Question is could i do Bolt ons and a 93 Tune and not void warranty... I want the 300 WHP. and get rid of the common rev hang that i heard is a pain.

[@MLGKrazeR]

How’s this vs an ecoboost in terms of pure daily fun?

[@chriscowan6630]

Great review man👍

[@goldpony]

Thanks!

[@joshuaferris6514]

The headlights on the premium are terrible, you can’t replace a bulb you need th replace the entire headlight assembly

[@tylerwells207]

Subscribed for that spin move 10:14 :D

[@goldpony]

Haha I gotta learn some new moves! 😁

[@noxnyc23]

Does the 2020 wrx and sti still rolling out the factory with summer tires??

[@SSChambers1]

Yep. Still as loud and as obnoxious as ever! Though, they do handle impeccably.

[@noxnyc23]

When I got my sti 7 years ago .. I swap it out right away for all season .. and yes the summer tires was nice!!! Just didn't have the budget to run 2 sets of wheels .. I've seen dumb kids roll out with their summer tires on snow and just shake my head ..

[@SSChambers1]

@@noxnyc23 Right! These cars are like ice skates in the snow with summer tires. Be safe and enjoy the car!

[@ianholmquist8492]

@@noxnyc23 switching between summer and winter is not much more expensive because they last longer. Throw a set of blizzaks or hakkapeliitta on these cars and you can cruise along like the pavement is dry when everyone else is creeping along and sliding off the road in a winter storm. Ultimate car to hit the ski hill on a big pow day. Personally I'm a hakkapeliitta customer for life after buying 1 set.

[@brendanfogel4573]

The Subaru’s are like iPhones. They don’t change much but people love them so much that they keep buying them

[@dominiclussier8810]

Actually Subaru is one of the smallest car compagny and one of the last independant car compagny. So this is very hard and risky for them if the redesign style fail.

[@s208richard8]

@@dominiclussier8810 It's part of the Fuji Heavy Industrial Group in Japan, recently renamed to Subaru Corporation, and Toyota have a significant investment in them (17%) share, and use or plan to use much of their technology to improve their bland offerings. Subaru Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate primarily involved in both terrestrial and aerospace transportation manufacturing.

[@hellzeyoof4475]

says that with a supreme lv pfp but ok

[@smokescreen399]

Wrx vs Sti, no issues I'm happy with either one. Currently own 2016 sti, but wouldn't mind a WRX as well. Both very good and reliable if you don't Mod and bag the crap outta it. Kids leaves these cars alone.

[@osmen99]

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[@Earclops]

Great review

[@nikolotolentino]

nice rage against the machine

[@danbenson5147]

The only thing that sucks about these cars is the markup on them from dealerships in Chicago!

[@midnightquest9758]

Dan benson sad boys how much is the markup . I bought my 2019 wrx premium for $28,100 last year sticker was $31,000

[@danbenson5147]

@@midnightquest9758 got priced at around 34 for a base model

[@turbo_bikini]

And there's only two damn Sub dealers in our area! Meanwhile Toyota is in every neighborhood.

[@moonman_8935]

Here in Michigan last month I bought a brand new 2019 STI Base for $35,800 which is $3,000 less than original price.

[@alanng5959]

I'm thinking of getting the 2020 WRX or the Mitsubishi Evo X

[@jaybosher6144]

do you want a warranty?

[@alanng5959]

@@jaybosher6144most likely will be getting warranty

[@jaybosher6144]

@@alanng5959 id say get the wrx unless your willing to pay for repairs or you find a low mileage and unmodded evo.

[@beesouljah]

That arm rest to extend for shifting for longer drives doesn't look comfortable and doesn't reach far enough HAHAHA. lol. And this is coming from Subaru WRX/STI fan.

[@Soundahfeks]

Got mine today 🙏 so good

[@Hawk7886]

As the owner of a 2019.. I really hope you got an amazingly cheap price, lol.

[@ARobFpv007]

CVT’s have come a long way in all aspects & fantastic daily driving. It’s my pick for sure👍

[@NoggintheNod]

STi every time. Next years will be a much better beast

[@nskyline71]

When..we can see the new 2021 wrx

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

Sense you just drove both! If you had let's say a 17 wrx and could trade up to a 2020 sti would you suggest it?

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

@Trever Swain I mean I am because I finally hit 400+ over the summer but I already have a feeling I'm going to do my heads and iag 3 block and it's not going to hit what I'm thinking it should but i am happy but could I be happier with an sti maybe

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@_wrx_WHPFaDIT get a bigger turbo then.

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

@@Texas_Cruiser I planned on getting bigger turbo when I upgrade to a stage 3 block

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@_wrx_WHPFaDIT what do they do to a stage 3 block? I found an 08 for sale with a 2.5 sleeved block, wiseco pistons, and more. 10k.

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

@@Texas_Cruiser Connecting Rods - Manley I-Beam / ARP2000 Rod Bolts Rod - ACL or King XPG Main Bearings - King XPG bored and honed fa20dit it's also closed deck and 1/2 head studs better oil passages. Fordged pistons for a little under 6k

[@enguangwang3731]

I just bought a base trim a month again. and it has rattling noise from the base at lower speed. 1st and 2nd. especially when just start moving. does anyone has the same problem?

[@daniellai7601]

I heard it’s on of the back lights and too stick a piece of foam or something between it

[@daniellai7601]

*one

[@MakoCrisisVII.]

Is 35,853 a good dealout the door for the 2020 wrx limited?

[@MakoCrisisVII.]

@brand_new_weapon I figured. I found a dealer 60 miles away a few days ago that they would give me 34,356 otd for a 2020 wrx limited with sti short shifter package, homelink, and splash guards. Then yesterday my local dealer said they match that for the same exact car and everything so I might go to them but there communication sucks and on the website it shows they don't have the exact one. So I'm going to stop by and see if it's on the lot at least.

[@jaybosher6144]

buy a base sti

[@MakoCrisisVII.]

@@jaybosher6144 I ended up getting a wrx limited for 30k not including tax. I negotiated with a few dealers and had them compete with one another lol only reason why I don't want a sti is I commute alot so gas is sort of a priority for me 😅

[@jaybosher6144]

@@MakoCrisisVII. true, gas n insurance one an sti are no joke especially if your young. Got a wrx myself and on the highway I get 30's easy. It's a great all around car. Just wish it had better seats n shifter feel.

[@MakoCrisisVII.]

@@jaybosher6144 i went from a rx8 that was getting 19mpg to now getting 27-30mpg, I'm loving it! To me the seats are better than what my rx8 had and the short shifter isn't to bad but there's room for improvement 😎 I'll most likely upgrade them later next year.

[@tr1ckster726]

I read that they reduced the rev-hang, true?

[@SSChambers1]

Nope. Same ECU logic, same rev-hang, same terrible factory tune. A re-map obviously fixes this, however, I'm assuming the flywheel is relatively heavy since the rpms still don't fall as fast as other manual vehicles I've driven over the years. The OEM tune literally ruins the potential and fun this car has.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@SSChambers1 im just over here wishing they still made the mitsubishi evolution.

[@SSChambers1]

@@mvrdamonxy7942 Absolutely. In my opinion, Mitsubishi made a piss poor decision in stopping production of the Evo. It was really the only competitor against the WRX. If Mitsubishi does the same as they did to the Eclipse, the Evo will tragically return as a family suv 🙄.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@SSChambers1 they have pictures of something called a lancer edition R but i also read about the suv thing like they did with the eclipse i also feel the same way about what mazda did with the mazdaspeed i dont really like mustangs or camaro or corvette kinda had my mind set on the evo or sti but i refuse to buy it used those cars get beat up by most of the owners.

[@riley1733]

They completely fixed the rev hang issue in the 2022+ WRX's. I have a 2023 WRX and there's no rev hang in mine.

[@arod8596]

I might sell my truck and get this beast

[@jayescapeplan]

Same! I love my silverado but i have no use for a truck.

[@BitcoinTo150K]

Please do trucks ruin our roads. Obesity is real but I'm in Texas so half the vehicles are huge

[@jantrommelen2218]

Review?

[@thomasthetrainengine7763]

Why would you almost pay for all these options and get a wrx?

[@stevienguyen2047]

Trevor Hobbs can you elaborate?

[@thomasthetrainengine7763]

Stevie Nguyen why pay 36 plus for a wrx when a sti starts at 40

[@SSChambers1]

@@thomasthetrainengine7763 I can answer this since I own a Limited WRX. I paid just shy of 36k for mine. I wanted more amenities with more practicality. Leather, LED SR headlights, power everything, navigation, Harmon Kardon audio, etc. And I still get 30mpg on the highway without as harsh of a ride. I don't abuse my car and I don't race literally everyone I see. However, coming from a 2014 I can say that I 100% miss the EJ - the sound and the just the way it was. It wasn't as finicky as the FA and power delivery was smoother. If the current STI matched the FA's fuel efficiency and it wasn't as harsh of a ride, I would've sprung for the STI. Personally I don't track my car; it's my daily driver. I guess for me it was worth it based on my needs/wants.

[@edwinlancos1411]

Automatic or Manual would be the difference for me ! Why not make a limited amount of automatic STI'S ?

[@SirChubblesSteen]

Why doesnt this car have a button on the truck to open it? Annoying AF having to rely on the keyfab

[@Hyunw22]

Reason why I have the Sti is simple. Sport sharp.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

What year?

[@Hyunw22]

jpratx 2019

[@thecwaks6811]

WIsh they had a hatch

[@marvinambeaujr2692]

This is it, I found it , the moust bedd

[@T16-s5o]

I like the CVT better

[@halalwrld]

Nice joke

[@T16-s5o]

@@halalwrld I wasn't joking, that's why I said it.

[@misael1396]

Yikes 😬

[@T16-s5o]

@@misael1396 same could be said about your profile picture

[@misael1396]

@@T16-s5o lol at least it's not a cvt 😴

[@akasecret5808]

I heard if you hit gas and brake at the same time it takes a screenshot💀

[@MichaelMyers9092_]

2020 model made in 2019

[@RCGJR_]

Evan Faraday wait for 2021! It’s there last year for the 2020 design! Fingers crossed that it looks good.

[@jralphroman]

Pretty much like every car maker does

[@thentantt]

That's all cars.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@RCGJR_ any concepts for next style?

[@Sphoxros]

Soo, aside from some extra options, the 2020 WRX is essentially the same as my 2019, all I need to do is upgrade some parts and my 2019 will be as good or better then the 2020 :O lolz.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Any mods?

[@Sphoxros]

@@Texas_Cruiser Do I have any mods on my WRX ? Not atm, no, other then some rek gen mud flaps. I do plan on getting some new wheels/tires, a cat-back exhaust from Perrin, intake, TGV/EGR deletes, coil overs and brakes from yellowspeed, and of course an AOS, which will probably be my 1st real mod. Also plan to get a carbon hood from Vis Racing. :D

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@Sphoxros that all sounds good! I've never driven an FA20. What about your tune? I'm in Austin we have several here that do custom ones well.

[@Sphoxros]

@@Texas_Cruiser Other then the AOS the AP+tune will be one of the 1st major mods I add once I start adding/modding the car for power, the catback wont need a tune, usually a tunes needed if you do a turbo back exhaust or a new intake etc, and definitely will need a tune with TVG/EGR deletes etc. I don't plan on going crazy with power mods, mostly want to make the torque curve more linear etc, and make the fuel ratio a bit more lean, as the stock tunes are actually quite rich, hence the strong smell of gas when these cars are running lol.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@Sphoxros interesting. Seems the opposite from the previous motors. Hearing of a 2.4 in the 2021 STI? Let's see! Nice car you got!

[@jeffortman6395]

Eye want won!!!

[@raynierv]

Why haven't the WRX gotten stronger. Why is the horse power the same as it was in 2004? Everything else has gotten faster. Dodge makes cars that get 700 and 800 horsepower. I remember when the STI had more horsepower than a Porsche 911. Not anymore. Subaru needs to step their shit up. Stop buying these just to buy them. Otherwise you continue getting more of the same. make them win you over again.

[@jakeccr]

RayNier Vaughn agree

[@edwinlancos1411]

I have a 2016 love it - but the stereo Absolutely S. U. C. K. S. !!!!!!

[@edwinlancos1411]

Premium

[@edwinlancos1411]

I do not

[@paulverstraete9157]

the optional stereo is vastly better

[@jjlovelord]

amazing car with super sharp handling and AWD. just too stiff on the ride.......

[@stasKZ]

are you seriously still reviewing a car that hasnt changed in years?

[@rowdytitan]

NEITHER.

[@marcz9482]

Who wants that ugly wing....

[@dougiequick1]

UGLY ass car with a too many doors kills the deal right off the bat

[@skippydeenice]

ya but why is it boring and ugly?

[@W333dm4n]

gay review

[@Steve-qr2lm]

Is the rev hang gone in the 2020?

[@markegan4415]

Nope

[@splatbubble]

it's really not that bad... you can get used to it in minutes then you're back to driving smoothly now matter how quick.