2024 Subaru WRX | Honest Review and 0-60

[@bender2033]

This drivetrain in 2024 Impreza RS hatch body = take my money.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yes!! 👏

[@27Zangle]

Supposidly this generation WRX has the best engine ever found in a WRX for reliability and tunability. I remember wanting a Bug Eye WRX when they first launched and almost got one back in 2016. Now that I am in my 40's, I've thought about finally getting one but my wife is unable to drive manual anymore due to an auto accident her knee and hip don't work the same, which means I would have to get a CVT.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I would say so! This 2.4 Turbo engine seems to be physically built much stronger than the previous VA gen or the old EJs. I think I’ve only drive 1 or 2 of the current generation WRX with the CVT (basically the same powertrain as my Outback Wilderness) and it was still very fun! You guys should definitely test drive one someday if that’s your dream. 😀

[@ubroberts5541]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208Yes. I have a 2023 WRX Premium in ignition red. Compared to the Corolla GR and Honda Civic Type R, the WRX is under tuned from the factory. It can easily handle another 70 HP. But it’s just fine in stock form.

[@nielsmeer]

I had a 2018 WRX with the manual. I think the specs said 6.2 0-60, so the new one is a little quicker with a manual. TBH, I got rid of it as I found it boring. 0-60 was only slightly faster than a 50 year old motorcycle I have and was no match for my newer bikes. While the MPG claimed 20 in city, I typically got about 15 or 16. It’s very loud in the car with little sound deadening, making a daily driver limited. Given the CVT is even worse on performance, I’d be cautious on considering that option here. To me, there are better options in cars with more performance, economy and daily driving comfort. Or get a bike & it will be even quicker and cheaper…

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Cvt no go no bueno

[@kokokashi603]

bought a '24 cvt and couldnt get a manual because of family. no regrets

[@aaronlontine4479]

I have a 2024 wrx and on 93 pump gas I get over 30mpg

[@user-xs7fe6qv5g]

The legacy sport feels like Subarus “secret” fast car. I work in the North American factory that makes all of our crosstreks, outbacks, ascents and legacies. One of my jobs is to run them on free rollers (which are a lot like dynos) and we bring it up to around 30 mph then floor it. That’s what made me look up the legacy sport 0-60, the speedometer just flies up and it feels like it’s actually going to jump off the rollers. TBH I’m not a big Subaru fan, I wouldn’t generally buy one (Not bad cars, no disrespect to people who love them) but the legacy sport is the exception, I really like them

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like a really neat job, thanks for sharing your story and experience! Also, I agree, the Legacy Sport is like Subaru’s secret sporty sedan!

[@RemingtonTerritory]

Impreza sport aint bad

[@andrewSUN17]

That's cool to know from an insider! I felt that from the outside and I like the way it is also a total sleeper! Have you compared it to the WRX?

[@raymondhachmishvili2483]

IMO the black cladding suits the car perfectly, minus the exaggerated rear bumper.

[@justingonzalez6448]

I love my 23’ Premium WRX. In my Dallas market, it made the most sense as Civic Si, GTI and Elentra N are market adjusted to be more expensive than the WRX. Only downside to me is fuel economy and premium fuel recommendation. I average about 25 mpg combined in daily driving. This car shines in the mid rpm range cutting through traffic with the responsive steering rack and planted feel. Very good visibility all around.

[@kristoffersana960]

25 mpg is stellar for this car. My average is 18.6 mpg. Haha. I also have the 2023 Premium in Crystal Black Silica. Love it.

[@justingonzalez6448]

@@kristoffersana960 sounds like you are in bad traffic or enjoy the turbo more than I do. Lol 😂

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

GTI and Elantra N have no mark up and will get 35 mpg

[@NGMonocrom]

Let's see what A.A. tested today..... 😍🤤 A Base model never looked so good! Also, Heck yeah; physical key! Won't leave you stranded if the car doesn't recognize the fob. Yes that happens. Best part, if you get it in Black, the hideous plastic cladding magically vanishes! Or, take it to a Spray shop. Have them re-spray the cladding to match the paint job.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Lol! And what a value this Base WRX is! I’ve driven a lot of modified V8’s in the last few weeks and those videos will come out publicly soon. But a stock WRX is still such a hoot! 🦉

[@STEPHENATKINSON-u4b]

I've just recently bought a 2015 MY15 Turbo model. And I LOVE it 😀 😍

[@NIB707]

Twin Falls Subaru?? I think I remember you stopping by, I'm a salesman there! Lmao What are the chances~

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Nice! Yeah, I usually come by a few times a month! 🙂

[@michaelahawley6776]

This guys super cool!!! Has some great videos!

[@davidrowe8771]

Premium fuel is recommended you can run 87 in this car

[@Drjrey-pi6re]

there’s a lot of them in australia, it’s like an Beautiful NPC car

[@jethrot100]

We had WRX in Australia a few years before the USA I just learned.

[@ubroberts5541]

I own a 2023 WRX. It’s all about 2nd though 6th gear. Mid range power is best. 1st gear is way too short.

[@KK-tt6ui]

This car grew on me. Trading in my 2016 next year for a 2025 base refresh when it comes out

[@KK-tt6ui]

Oh wait, my kid is going to college next year nvm

[@spammerscammer]

​@@KK-tt6ui god kids suck

[@theparadigmshift74]

Good review, thank you

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@Hazdazos]

The VB needs 4 things: a little more power, a more responsive screen with better graphics, less plastic cladding, and finally some color on the inside of the cabin. None of these are difficult to do, but Subaru stubbornly refuses to fix these issues.

[@worldofnateg]

As a VB owner, it's fast enough at 271hp. Buuuuuuuuuuut a touch over 300hp would be just right.

[@tomrakusan1179]

Maybe it’s because they dont need fixing?

[@6thonyGodtano]

The 2024 WRXs screen is a lot more responsive than the 2022 a friend had. Graphics are the same unfortunately though. Wireless Carplay is very cool and works very well though!

[@KelaBeats]

Idk what twin falls is but I got my brand new limited for $37k out the door. 2 trim levels higher than base for a few thousand more.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like a sweet deal!

[@johnnyeatsnyc]

Damn a limited for $37k! I was just quoted $36,750 for a premium

[@jedwin4816]

Very good review of this car. I have a '22 Premium in silver. My main three complaints I had about this car i solved with a louder exhaust, better speakers and a shift stop. Alrhough an oil temp gauge is nice to have, would it kill Subaru to also add an oil psi gauge?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and sharing your insight. 🙂

[@MiNCRUM]

I thought there is a psi gauge in the digital dash in middle between rpms

[@jedwin4816]

@@MiNCRUM Nope. Now just for comparison my daily driver is a '15 Dodge Charger R/T with zero options on it. It has pretty much any info I want that I can easily scroll through: oil psi & temp, coolant temp, transmission temp, tire psi. This is a 9 year old car now - why couldn't Subaru do something like that today? I like my WRX overall a lot but for sure there are a bunch of little things they could have done better.

[@glarenbutclearn]

For oil temp, you can adjust the top row of 3 gauges to include one for oil temp :)

[@jedwin4816]

@@glarenbutclearn oil pressure is what I'd like.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

While not being very useful for staving off criminals. Panic buttons can be useful in crowded parking lots. Ending uncomfortable conversation with the neighbor. Preventing stray dogs from using you lawn for their business. And my favorite. Protesting the protesters.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Very true. It sounds like you have quite the array of experiences using the panic button! Lol 😂

[@aaronreed9863]

Make this a wilderness Subaru!

[@Moondoggy1941]

I love that color, my local Subaru dealer has not been getting much product. So it is getting difficult to find the base in blue.

[@alianimator4126]

east coast dealerships are overstocked w wrx ! at least 10 on each lot

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@alianimator4126 They finally got about 4 Base WRX and also in the good blue, but the discounts are long gone.

[@SSteacher95]

I was under the impression all models were rev limited, did they change this for '24?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good question, and I’m sorry I don’t know the answer. It’s been almost a year since I drove a 23.

[@kristoffersana960]

My 2023 is for sure rev limited.

[@SoichiroSan]

If you can't have a GR Corolla, the WRX is not an awful consolation prize.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Absolutely!

[@Bosn1ac]

I still ended up buying a VA WRX 6sp. I just prefer the older WRX.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Nothing wrong with a VA! 😎

[@Bosn1ac]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Nothing wrong with owing a WRX. Period.

[@jameskocks4734]

they look way better in and out. i used to own a 2018 but much more expensive depending if you want to mod

[@Vladg111]

Elantra N is a serious competition to the WRX

[@Cheffy916]

Front wheel drive is meh

[@user-zv3fe4nz8o]

What about proper break in? All these KZbinrs putting hard miles on new cars. This is why I never buy a new car with more than 5 miles on it.

[@kristoffersana960]

Not taking it off road?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

It’s not my vehicle, but personally I’d love to test it in that fashion.

[@arealglitterb0y]

you find it interesting that the bumper comes out further than the rest of the car? lol

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Lol, well obviously it’s for crash test crumple zones, which are understandable especially since this car is rated quite highly. But that justification doesn’t make it any less ugly. 🤷‍♂️😅

[@MiNCRUM]

How did you not have a rev limiter?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Good question lol

[@MiNCRUM]

Yeah I am curious because normally that requires a tune, no?​@@AutomotiveAnonymous208

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I honestly don’t know or remember because it’s been almost a year since I drove my last 2023 WRX. Maybe the tune changed or maybe it’s because this is a manual and not the CVT.

[@tekinozsoy3324]

I bought 24 wrx vb 11ks on clock drive home about 10km driving easy,,,pulled um in driveway turned off,,,and all off a sudden alot of smoke came from under the hood,,,rezalet said was normal but I'm still concerned,,,any help would be appreciated thank you

[@tekinozsoy3324]

I'm australia aswell if makes any difference

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m really sorry to hear that! I’d recommend calling the dealer and see if they’ll flat bed tow it back to diagnose what’s going on. Best of luck and thanks for watching from half way across the world! 🌎

[@rwilson3896]

If it’s a second hand car, the previous owner could have modded the car and caused the issues you’re experiencing

[@kristoffersana960]

Never have had this problem

[@kdomster9141]

Sea of plastics and cheapness for 35K? CVT auto all over again , no thanks . Styling far from best , they use to have way better designs 10 yrs ago

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

The 2014 STI Wagon in WR Blue definitely was the peak of WRX appearance. 😍

[@kdomster9141]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Exactly , keep it clean and classy is not what they do these days

[@EvolutionIX219]

The wrx, shit all of Subarus have always been ugly. Unless you go back to the 90s. I personally think this is one of the better looking ones

[@openscholar9908]

I liked the 23 base model better.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Why’s that? 🤔

[@openscholar9908]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 no nannies

[@juniormeyer27]

My 2017 5n Volkswagen Tiguan will do the same in stock form. I don't understand how this is impressive in 2024.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, WRX straight line performance hasn’t been impressive for at least the last 10 years. Yet, they’re still cool cars and people seem to love them lol.

[@johnrobinson1328]

No it won't.

[@tomrakusan1179]

Ok - take your SUV and enjoy it. 0-60 numbers are meaningless - this is a sporty car that carves turns. Try in that in your SUV. Or you can just drive your spec sheet and feel good.

[@tomrakusan1179]

“Torque peaks at 3,000 RPM”? - the torque is at max and flat from 2000 to about 5000 - read the torque curves.

[@tomrakusan1179]

Engine braking is determined by compression, not engine size………..c’mon!

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Just heard that Subaru is killing off Legacy after 2025. If they dont bring back WRX STI , this will be gone too.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I sure hope they don’t get rid of these too. I actually just drove a 2014 STI wagon in WR Blue. Which is probably my all time favorite spec of the STI. I want the wagon to come back, lol.

[@worldofnateg]

I need to look at that sticker. I thought my 23 has a payload capacity of 1,300 lbs. I do go camping with a loaded car, so this worries me a bit.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, it’s probably worth looking into. Most of the other Subarus I’ve driven seem to be around 950lbs unless it’s the Ascent.

[@user-mu8ty7vc3y]

Get a truck.

[@worldofnateg]

@@user-mu8ty7vc3y Oh sweet! Are you offering to buy me one?

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

Should do 0-60 with a 1/4 or less gas tank.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Nope that shouldn’t be done. And be careful not to go around corners with hard acceleration when fuel levels are low.

[@BenBradley-e8k]

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[@tatebarnum731]

wtf is that rrear bumper XD

[@Unchainedmaple888]

This really should've been a hatchback. That rear end is just horrendous in person and in photos, it's a big diaper made of black cladding.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Those 2011-14 WR Blue hatch WRX and STIs were my favorite in the looks department! 😍

[@Thankyou_3]

If Subarus would have come with Toyota engines, I would definitely buy one. The Subaru boxer engines are disastrous for oil leaks, emissions control system failures and piston failures once out of warranty.

[@oblonghas]

Gc8 and Gf8 were the best. These new ones are the ugliest yet

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I recently reviewed a 2014 WR Blue hatch back STI, probably my favorite STi ever. I don’t know when I’ll make it public from my membership only access right now, but it was a seriously cool car! 😎

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Too much plastic cladding

[@tomrakusan1179]

Not really….subjective.

[@MiNCRUM]

I like the cladding

[@SineFractal]

It’s made for off roading

[@danejohnson8430]

Stick shift & flat bottom wheel. Enough said.

[@theredsalmon612]

i have one, it is fun to drive, however, the shifter quality is not great at all. it is hands down the worst part of the car

[@tomrakusan1179]

The STI short-throw for $400 is the fix - love mine

[@boosted1430]

I wonder if you can add stiffer springs in the transmission. Idk honda transmissions can do that it takes out the slop from the shifter

[@johndevenney7144]

I'm getting one next month had to order one can't wait

[@johndevenney7144]

I already have a Outback Wilderness love that one