2024 Subaru WRX / More Daily, Less Rally

The Subaru WRX remains a confident and capable sport sedan, however, the latest generation has brought upon a new appeal for the beloved subie. Is it good enough to take on the Toyota GR Corolla, Honda Civic SI, VW Jetta GLI and GTI, or Hyundai Elantra N? Yes and no.
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[@brinsonmcbride]

Right now the Subaru dealerships in Tampa are offering 0% 72mo financing on the new WRXs. Makes the cost that much more compelling. If I was in the market for a fun dad car, this would definitely be the choice I'd make.

[@Realistick]

That’s an awesome deal, basically 500 a month with zero down🤕 youd need to put down like 13 grand to get there with a GRC😪

[@JacesOwnWorld]

That’s a great dealership deal, but it makes me wonder why they are offering it? My assumption is that they aren’t getting sales, and they need to provide that incentive to attract customers. So why aren’t they selling? Well, I’m sure there many reasons, but the biggest reason is its price. The trim people really want costs over $40k, and that is a lot for a regular “non-STI” WRX. So though that dealer incentive is nice, the car itself is still too high for me to ever choose to pay it. 🤷‍♂️

[@brinsonmcbride]

@@JacesOwnWorld Based on the people I saw when I went in for an oil change, my guess would be that lower riding, manual transmission compact sedans don't really hit the mark for the older crowd here.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Yup people don't understand you can get a brand new 23 WRX base model $28k 0% for 72 months right now. Meaning your paying $400 a month same as base Corolla lol

[@FoShizzle1993]

Meanwhile Canada charging 7%…😢

[@jimsmith8797]

Got my premium last Saturday. 3k under sticker 🎉

[@Realistick]

Congrats!

[@brayton5232]

Me too dude!

[@NiCkELoP]

23 or 24?

[@ubroberts5541]

@@NiCkELoPDealers have some 2023’s still in stock. They are discounting them around $3000.00 off MSRP. It’s a 2023.

[@GustavoGomez-xz9fr]

You got ripped off pal!! I got 6k off msrp on my brand new Limited WRX a few weeks ago. Originally, my local dealer offered me 3k off msrp, but over the phone I talked to various dealers and had them price matching each other until I got to 6k off msrp. No one else could beat or even match that 6k off msrp so I pulled the trigger. It was worth the two hour drive to save 6k off msrp. This is my seventh brand new WRX. I got 1.9% interest as well.

[@SuzukiKid400]

I had a ‘22 WRX sport tech manual and just upgraded to a ‘24 RS(TR) manual with brembos, recaros and 19” wheels. The improvements are AMAZING. You get a lot of car for the money, especially when you compare against other manual transmission enthusiast cars for sale today. The VB WRX really checks all the boxes from being practical, frugal, to really fast and fun. No wonder Subaru had record sales in 2023!

[@dragnet11]

I have a 2022 looking to do the same . Need eyesight as well at my age

[@GustavoGomez-xz9fr]

Just got a brand new Ignition Red Limited WRX for 6k UNDER msrp a few weeks ago. I got this price over the phone and messaging back and forth with several dealers. I had them price matching and beating each other until one dealer was willing to go 6k under msrp. No one else could beat or even match that price so I put the deposit over the phone and went in the next day for the first time to take the car. It was worth the two hour drive and this is my 7th brand new WRX. I always got Premium models in the past but since I got such a huge discount I went with the Limited trim for the first time. Loving the Alcantara seats and steering adaptive headlights.

[@1Springloaded]

I really hope the little sedan doesn't suffer the same fate of the Legacy.

[@jefferys9593]

Still loving my 2023. Hauls two kids and their gear to their activities. And pretty quick and good handling when you want to have some fun.

[@eight6369]

spot on review! i pretty much agree with everything you said. Loving my '23

[@ak2112]

if I needed 4 doors, I'd probably go with one of these. Nice package and I actually like the styling. I'll take mine in red or orange.

[@SansooIan]

What is special about the WRX is the simple fact that there is so much aftermarket support, that the low price allows you to turn the car into what you want it to be, Off-road/Track/Show Car/etc. You only need the Cobb Accessport and an Intake to push this thing over 330hp to the Wheel. With new suspension, brakes and tires, youre a direct competitor with the Type R, the only Difference is.. You can handle the weather more confidently. Its a 2.4liter. There is A LOT of displacement.

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

no, my wife put $6k in coilovers, bushings, sways, wheels/tires, and it still handles poorly and won't complete against a Type R.. New WRX has good engine and that is it, the handling is so bad but that's expect since it has the drivetrain straight from the Crosstrek and Forester, but most new WRX owners don't know that. They need to make a STI model again to compete against Type R, STI has front LSD, center active DCCD diff, and rear LSD. New WRX ain't it, with open front diff and open rear diff with electronic brakepad vectoring straight from the Crosstrek and Forester.

[@durrantmiller8810]

@@zombielivesmatter7294 The wrx is meant off road it's not a street car. The chasis performce great in rally conditions

[@SoichiroSan]

This is a compelling overall package, especially given that dealer inventories are plentiful and discounts can be had. For me the WRX checks a lot of boxes. Built in Japan, AWD, offered with a manual, and reasonably fun to drive.

[@lash9400]

I bought a 22 WRX prem, 2 years ago and my only regret is that I didn’t buy the limited. This is a great sports sedan with bag loads of character and an engaging drive. I have the STI performance exhaust which gives it a fierce sound. My default car would have been a GTI, which is a bit more polished and has more adjustability in the drive modes, however I love the WRX for what it is, a performance sedan with a world rally pedigree. While the current WRX won’t win any beauty contests ( can’t remember any generation that was drop dead gorgeous) it is distinctive, looks & characteristics of a WRX. These affordable sports sedans/hatchbacks are a dying breed. Get one while you can.

[@danielmiller6983]

So I test drove a 2020 WRX when I was in the market and was so disappointed because I barely fit in it . The driving position was so uncomfortable. I’m 6’3 220. I was coming from a GLI and really wanted a WRX. Just recently I took my outback 3.6 to the dealership for service and while I was waiting I went ahead and got in a new WRX and man the interior space was night and day. So spacious. Makes me wish I would have held out

[@donatelogithinji8784]

Nice video

[@gergnotsloh]

Well that's good since everyone I have ever met that owns a car doesn't do rally races in them.

[@jlarrinaga]

Hahahahaha 😂

[@thrillhousecycling7260]

For a "one car" enthusiast/family solution, nothing beats it. Roomy, safe, reliable, more and more rewarding to drive over time. And affordable! Drove a GR and they're fun! But they're cramped, dark inside, and not super pleasant to putter around in. Plus they're expensive and borderline untunable. It irritated me within about an hour of driving (similar story to the Hyundai Elantra N).

[@Realistick]

I’m still a much bigger fan of the GRC’s powertrain but not quite as easy to modify as the WRX for sure and a MUCH worse daily!

[@thrillhousecycling7260]

​ @Realistick It's the more fun car stock, for sure. I understand 100% why you went with it - it's a very fun car that makes total sense for folks like you (if I'm correct in assuming that you have no kids, pets, etc, and potentially more than one car)

[@diallo1347]

Yeah, I have a family and need that space and comfort for them. I would consider a GRC if they were priced at msrp, but the markups are still around.

[@thrillhousecycling7260]

​@@diallo1347 Yeah I highly recommend the VB WRX; biased, so take my comments with a big grain of salt I guess. Been a great car for us. I may do a subtle tune... a COBB Stage 1 with or without intake pretty much gets you beyond GRC territory for about $1k-1.5k USD

[@normaninsandiego7061]

Got to love a notchy manly transmission!

[@bsr6823]

I freaking love my 22 premium. My dad has a 23 limited. Both of us have driven everything from Audi RS5s VW GTIs, Golf R a Z06 Corvette and more and this is both of our favourite daily driver car ever. The short throw manual is amazing and the car is extremely versatile and great in mud and snow. It’s also great to blast on mountain roads or highways.

[@unclelive6918]

You mentioned short throw manual , you modded your wrx shift to short shifter ? Most say is long and sloppy

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

I'm surprised at how much I like the styling (body cladding included), and I appreciate that they're leaning into the manual option. Kinda wish it were a hatch tho

[@twystedhumour]

Er, that Levorg version did not look good. This sedan is cuter.

[@zaker600]

I like it

[@J03Y27]

No an appliance is any EV. The WRX is the antithesis of an appliance.

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

you are spot on, they need to bring back the STI model btw, VB owners like my wife will say how great the FA24 engine is (which it is, one of the best Subaru has made), they forget STI owners don't buy it for straightline power, they buy the STI for handling and track capabilities. STI has front LSD, center active DCCD diff, and rear LSD. VB ain't it, with open front diff and open rear diff with electronic brakepad vectoring straight from the Crosstrek and Forester.

[@xtrekrex]

STi has trick diffs, but when will you ever use LSD other than pushing past 80%? Because you definitely won't be needing it when you're casually driving around. Even for casual rallycross, viscous open diffs work just fine. Most people who buy these cars will never use the LSD that the STi has.

[@adamsmith9636]

I am really torn about getting one , I love the looks, the AWD and the manual trans ..... Do I go base or Premium ?

[@Brennanwarren12]

Prem

[@twystedhumour]

If you like trinkets, get the Premium. I only chose Base as it's a 2nd car (the SUV has the bells and nannies).

[@twystedhumour]

Nope, glad I got the '23 Base. All those nannies would drive me batty (my GT CX-9 does, sometimes)! And I don't like that tablet. Thanks for going over the new features. And it's a very fun car for slalom-driving in the mountain twisties.

[@Vladg111]

I think it's a really great deal if you want a manual. However, if you want an automatic the added cost is like $10K more. I wish they did a hatchback instead of sedan.

[@yufeiwei5626]

I didn’t find it easy to heel toe on this car, either because I have small feet(8.5) or they changed the pedal position on 23 24 mode, I have a 22 VB base

[@Realistick]

I doubt they’d change that! I think it is feet size related, I haven’t heard many complaints on that for the WRX yet

[@barron204]

Where I live the WRX starts at $60k and the wagon is $65K. There is a significant amount of competition and this means sales figures are very low.

[@ninjaknight-jn9ky]

Doesn't need anti stall wrxs are extremely hard to stall atleast the 205 is practically impossible. Edit: you're also probably wrong but usually you have to be going pretty fast for it to weight up right.

[@Donutgames00]

Can you review the Forte GT plz

[@ChristopherJustin-yt2vf]

I don't know... But I'd probably go with Elentra N

[@mnelson99]

The only thing keeps me from getting it is the fuel mileage and it needs premium on top of that.

[@jlarrinaga]

Not gonna lie it has been a shock but fun nevertheless

[@jesse1625]

Real world mileage is fine I average 24mpg mostly 50/50 city highway, on highway trips it’s above 30

[@rdhqcpro9751]

I'm averaging 26 MPG with mine with probably 50/50 city/highway driving.

[@twystedhumour]

It depends on how you drive it. On an 8-hr trip and cruising, I got 30-32 mpg. When it's in town or short hwy drives, 23-24 mpg. I was suprised how efficient it really is, and it was better than the 2.5 NA manual Outback that I had.

[@SuzukiKid400]

It’s a little 4 banger car. It easily gets better than 23mpg even if you beat on it. Compare to other sports cars if you want to see bad mileage.

[@Fierrosporcelular]

100th like for this video!

[@manhoot]

The little sooobaroooo. Wow

[@gladdy02]

Seems like a pretty decent ride besides the poor fuel economy. Yeah yeah, it's a performance car, but I think that still matters

[@bignasty.c.185]

I get 24.5 all city with 3500 shift points. I think the MPG is great.

[@rdhqcpro9751]

I'm averaging 26 MPG with 50/50 city/highway driving.

[@gladdy02]

@@rdhqcpro9751 so your averaging what Subaru says you should be getting on the highway? How?

[@rdhqcpro9751]

@@gladdy02 Yes, I am. I'm at 2600+ miles. I punch it occasionally, but I most of the time, simply because of moderately heavy traffic I drive reasonably, but I do NOT granny the vehicle every. I drive it like I stole it only very occasionally. I also drive about 110 miles on Thursday which is mostly highway driving between 70 - 75 MPH. Mine is also a Base model which is significantly lighter than the other trim levels and I keep the tires aired up a few PSI higher than Subaru recommends. I am using 91 Octane from BJ's. I'm getting just about the same MPG that my 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo HB got. That was usually around 26.5 MPG

[@kelsey809]

😁👍

[@omarnanana]

best value got my base for 31k

[@GustavoGomez-xz9fr]

You got ripped off pal!! I got 6k off msrp on my brand new Limited WRX a few weeks ago. Originally, my local dealer offered me 3k off msrp, but over the phone I talked to various dealers and had them price matching each other until I got to 6k off msrp. No one else could beat or even match that 6k off msrp so I pulled the trigger. It was worth the two hour drive to save 6k off msrp. This is my seventh brand new WRX. I got 1.9% interest as well.

[@omarnanana]

ok pal lol

[@gambit_toys6554]

seems like the wrx is falling behind! 33,000 is a lot of cash.

[@GustavoGomez-xz9fr]

I got 6k off msrp on my brand new Limited WRX a few weeks ago. Originally, my local dealer offered me 3k off msrp, but over the phone I talked to various dealers and had them price matching each other until I got to 6k off msrp. No one else could beat or even match that 6k off msrp so I pulled the trigger. It was worth the two hour drive to save 6k off msrp. This is my seventh brand new WRX. I got 1.9% interest as well. Learn how to negogiate. You could probably get a base one for well under 30k brand new

[@SuzukiKid400]

$33k is not a lot when you compare to what the price of everything else is!

[@rdhqcpro9751]

I leased a leftover over 23 Base in late January at about 2K off the list price. At that price there is NO other alternative for the same level of performance. The only other car anywhere near the ball park was a Honda Civic EX or Touring with the 180 hp engine, but Honda is NOT dealing with Civics. My monthly payment with the civic would have been considerably more and the power and handling considerably less. The Civic IS however, a very nice vehicle. No, the Civic Si was not a consideration. They are next to impossible to find, you'd be lucky to get it at sticker AND it still lacks the performance of the WRX. The Base WRX is the sweetspot. With a low-ish sticker price and still plenty of discounts AND about 200lb LESS curb weight than the other Trim levels, the acceleration, handling and MPG all HAVE to be better than all the other trims, except the new TR.

[@GustavoGomez-xz9fr]

You got ripped off pal!! I got 6k off msrp on my brand new Limited WRX a few weeks ago. Originally, my local dealer offered me 3k off msrp, but over the phone I talked to various dealers and had them price matching each other until I got to 6k off msrp. No one else could beat or even match that 6k off msrp so I pulled the trigger. It was worth the two hour drive to save 6k off msrp. This is my seventh brand new WRX. I got 1.9% interest as well.

[@genzigzag]

Entertaining car for the money, but I'd ditch the unnecessary black body cladding.

[@ubroberts5541]

Depends on the color you choose. I have a 2023 in Ignition red. Looks just fine.

[@grriceman782]

The "adds" since 2022 are minimal and offensive ... there should be more after 2 years! Subaru of America is out of touch with its customers

[@SuzukiKid400]

Out of touch?? They just release the TR which addresses the exact complaints everyone had. Bad brakes, suspension that wasn’t track worthy, and sharper steering. Subaru listens to their customers!

[@grriceman782]

@@SuzukiKid400 May I remind you the GT is still only available in a CVT, now that’s a winner

[@leospaceman2976]

Car looks too much like a rental or appliance. If they bring back the hatchback, then it’s a different story

[@ubroberts5541]

I have a 2023 WRX. The sedan configuration is a more grown up car. I actually own one and I like it.

[@MrNbkelly]

check out the sportwagon version that Australia got and let me know if you still feel that way lol. It's horrible

[@twystedhumour]

@@MrNbkelly Yes, and that wagon is also in Phil. It's not pretty at all.

[@TheMigangel77]

Stop making videos my guy. A bone stock VB WRX just set multiple lap records at Team O'Neil Rally School's rally course.

[@star0177]

This guy was generous but you can tell he wasnt that impressed

[@anotheran]

If you need awd, this is one of the few mainstream compacts still available. Otherwise an Elantra N is a better choice.

[@totempole8224]

AWD paired with the awful reliability of the N drove me towards my WRX purchase. I got 72 months at 1.9% on mine too so there’s no beating that.

[@DarthJader_]

@@totempole8224 i'm looking into getting it with same rate. May I know which trim did you get and how much the price was for so I can base off of that when I go do the dealer?

[@bignasty.c.185]

Sold my N for the WRX.

[@totempole8224]

@@DarthJader_ ‘23 Premium w/ HK + Sunroof OTD for 33.5K, I honestly don’t think you’re going to get a better deal than that. Seems like subaru is trying to push the old inventory out with the 1.9% @ 72 mo. financing, from what i’ve seen most of the WRX inventory usually sells in waves. If you can hold out to the end of the month for a purchase in hopes that your local dealers still have any ‘23 models left that’s probably in your best interests.

[@tomrakusan1179]

“Better choice” is subjective - for who? Hyundai seems, to me at least, as trendy…….no, thanks.

[@zohanele.d139]

The design is the caveat.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

It would've just been so much better as a hatchback. No matter how much I see this car in person, that black cladding diaper is just so ugly

[@mountainhobo]

Sedan form on a WRX is an abomination.