2025 Subaru WRX tS - POV Track Driving Impressions

[@jasonmoyer]

The oil temp is a widget that you can add to that top bar in the settings.

[@TheTopher]

I stand corrected, thanks! You can add oil and water temp as widgets 👍

[@dre32pitt]

wonder what took them so long to do this.. Challenger/Charger has had this for a decade lol.. Can even get IATs!

[@iN-Mtz]

More than anything, I think this just highlights how good the base WRX is in terms of value.

[@paulstanley2409]

I bought a base '23 for $30k OTD earlier this year. A few thousand dollars spent on Falken all-terrains, a hitch, intake, intercooler, tune, shifter upgrades, and it's really a fantastic car for the money that I can use anywhere for anything. After having ND2, S2000, 911 in recent years, it's really fun to just not worry about the car because it's cheap and capable.

[@FromPlsNerf]

I have a 2022 WRX limited...coming from a heavily modded and pro tuned 2017 STI for 3.5 years before the WRX. It's a great car. I have no real complaints besides the 6k redline I wish that was a bit higher.

[@hhaste]

Can always fix that little problem through mods :D

[@Demoxx1]

Really wish they gave this more power and a higher redline. Since the engine is so linear it eould be nice to rev it out to 7k and really feel the power.

[@imnottellinudontwannaknow3188]

Tbh making the redline around 6500, moving the boost up to 15 or 16 psi, and giving it LSDs would make it perfect. id have no other complaints

[@flaweddesign97]

I very much agree. Leased a 2023 wrx base and the power felt linear but underwhelming, especially compared to a gti

[@Demoxx1]

@@flaweddesign97 you cant beat the germans at building a turbo 4 cylinder. That is for sure.

[@gavinwateski7686]

The top menu bar is adjustable in the settings menu. Oil temp should still be an option.

[@acrain7]

It seems good, but in a clinical way - throughout the whole video, as much as you were praising it, it never sounded like you thought it was truly fun, just really capable.

[@OngorMok]

Well, it indeed is not a fun car in many aspects I can say. 🤣The only reason for me to justify owning this everyday driver coz I live in AB Canada.

[@kamilb8232]

Was WRX/STi line ever that fun either stock or dry pavement? The fun seems to come out when it's boosted to near death or taken on dirt/gravel road.

[@KTH96]

That's pretty much every modern performance car.

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@kamilb8232 The GC8 / GM8 series was definitely a fun car IMO! The 2.0L with the boost coming in hard at 3500rpm was fun (7000rpm redline in the WRX, 8000rpm in the STi -- not that it makes power all the way to there). Not necessarily "the" most fun, but it had a rawness compared to the Liberty B4/GT, which obviously it doesn't have anymore. The Subaru 22B is not that far removed from a normal Subaru WRX STi Type R coupe (or Type RA for the sedan version of the rally homologation car) for people who think the 22B is special! KiwiCarLife put up a video the other week saying the GC8 STi Type RA was one of the most fun cars he's ever driven, there's also a glowing video about the Type RA by Richard Hammond for Men & Motors back in the day! The Type RA scoots through its short gears in a way my long geared GC8 standard WRX never did (or most later long-geared 5-speed WRXs don't)! It seems like a hoot! The Type R/Type RA also had a quick ratio 13:1 steering rack back in the 90's (very quick ratio for the time), I imported one but never fitted it to my WRX, I sold it to someone to fit to their Australian-spec GM8 STi coupe (which didn't have the Type R/RA goodies).

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@KTH96 VW are the worst offenders, they engineer all the fun out for reasons known only to them. Others like RenaultSports and Honda Type R are not quite as numb. The recently discontinued Renault Megane RS Trophy is still relatively lively and eager for a modern car.

[@shungitelover]

Seems nice but 45k is atrocious.

[@mikejones762]

that’s only 30k in 2010 dollars

[@Jargonman457]

@@mikejones762lmao, stealing this saying 😅😂

[@Teromi]

no other manufacturer can give you all this cheaper ..

[@altinkrasniqi908]

@@Teromigolf R

[@kamilb8232]

If everyone wages kept up with inflation it would still be a good deal. Unfortunately every car seems 10k too much. EVs 20k too much.

[@531efe]

TBH at this price, at least give the car a wing.

[@TassieLorenzo]

The Australian market version has a wing! Some are for, some are against. You can always fit your own.

[@stevens1041]

@@TassieLorenzo that's really great. Didn't know Subies are popular in Australia.

[@xan2242]

the version of the TR in Australia gets a wing from factory, and in Japan the STI Sport trim (same idea as M Sport, just badges and some aero) has a wing as well.

[@christopherjc54]

I've been in a WRX with the wing and it hurts MPG and stability. I felt it could go about ~20mph more comfortably with the wing removed.

[@artemlobov4239]

Love my 23 premium wrx and used to have a 2011 sti... the 22+ is underrated from the factory they tend to dyno stock around 250whp which is very close to the latest sti numbers which is what accounts for the similar power feel

[@kpatt2006]

Every car these days comes out at like $10k over priced. I miss the good ol' days of just 5 years ago lol.

[@dannydecastro3547]

You have to change what gauges you want. there is more than 3 gauge options for the 3 slots

[@Luke-hw3ne]

theyll do anything but give us an sti

[@cajunotaku3256]

They admitted why already. They want an all electric STI for 2027. I think it’s a terrible idea. No one is going to buy that trash.

[@CliffhangerProduction]

What is that phrasing 💀

[@prodCGG]

@@CliffhangerProduction😭😭😭

[@hhaste]

@@cajunotaku3256 :( Glad I still have my 06 STi.. I'll be keeping it forever.

[@nightreapers3425]

People don't say what you are paying montly. my vb is almost 800 a month. not worth that much for a "wrx". trading it in

[@Josh.Davidson]

Not a fan of digital combination meters, analog gauges are better... but if it has to be digital, I like that it simulates an analog gauge.

[@loganstoll2947]

i cant get over the look

[@rolandcarter6500]

Shifter is awesome!

[@KenjiMapes]

Wow, you’ve got Kazoo as your copilot I’m digging it as the WRX has the engine, handling & a beautiful interior - I love how they made the massive screen the focal point of the dash - however, the exterior still leaves a lot to be desired aesthetically. They need to offer it in a hatchback. This is why the WRX is at the bottom my short wishlist. The Acura Integra A-Spec manual is my top choice as far as my prudent aide coming out due to it’s more affordable price. My indulgent side has the Type-S as my 1B choice as my devil variant is on my shoulder to just spring for the Type-S despite the extra loot. I do love the Type-R but as I am older now I am looking for a more refined & mature hot hatch or liftback ; I will go for a sedan though although a hatch is a must. I love my RDX but I despise automatic. I only got it so my ex-GF could drive it but she is an ex now obviously. Manual is a must but I am torn on AWD & again on a hatch or liftback, but it’s preferable. The Corolla GR is like #2 on my list but it has the opposite issue from the WRX. The exterior aesthetics are night despite lack of a sunroof but the Corolla GR’s interior is a bit lacking & plain but it’s not a deal killer. A GTI or Golf-R would be on the list but in VW’s infinite folly they’re killing the clutch which is sad & tragic. So it’s basically between the Type-S or Corolla GR. I’d get the Integra A-Spec if my sensible side wins out but I might as well just indulge & spoil myself. I want to like the WRX TS more but despite all its merits the exterior is still lacking & overall it can’t compete with a Corolla GR or Type-S. Thanks for your videos. It’s helping me do comparisons. It’s a big & difficult choice but either way I can’t really go wrong either way whatever I choose. It’s probably going to come down to what I like best driving & overall reliability metrics. Thanks for your reviews & videos, they’ve helped a lot. Keep up the good work👍🙂

[@BarrioBuildz]

Love my TR better “Red Accent color interior” and actual analog cluster 🔥

[@PocketDrummer]

What's frustrating me about Subaru right now is the price. I don't understand how this costs $45k when the 2025 GR Corolla starts just under $39k, and it has 30hp more and front and rear LSDs. Where has that $6k gone? Adjusted for inflation, the 2021 Subaru WRX STI was $44,414.66. So, this not-an-STI is about $600 more. Wake me up when it's putting out 300+ hp and has front and rear LSDs and a DCCD for this price.

[@KuyaPow626]

thanks for making the dollar to dollar comparison. If it had the same STI transmission id say it would be worth it but yeah as it is, I see what youre saying, even with the FA24's massive potential and the chassis stiffness

[@hhaste]

If I hadn't owned my 06 STi for the past 17 years, I'd be all over this. The fairly ugly exterior is easy to make look good and they make around 340-350WHP after a downpipe and tune.. but I'm ready for a new platform. I need a RWD V8 in my life.

[@TysonBear49]

Thank you Topher I love it❤

[@kreamypie]

Is the infotainment screen still overheating?

[@tynguyen7000]

no

[@WalkToPoland]

The crosstrek with an sti tune would be great.

[@coolleo149]

A phenomenal car!

[@gladdy02]

Sooo what has STi been doing for the last few years besides the suspension on this car?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

If this comes out at $45,000, it's officially DOA. $45,000 is VA WRX STI Limited and STI Series.White money. I might-as-well just spend an extra $6,000 and get an Integra Type S and be far more happy with that. Way more car for the money and I don't care if it's FWD.

[@paladindoesd2]

wait so is this different than the tR? really wish subaru would be consistent with their naming schemes

[@k7r-n]

I keep looking for footage of people like you driving the Lancer Evo, I can't fail but notice you don't have footage of them despite the car being pretty common. I'd appreciate it if you could feature one soon! continue with your excellent cobtent. :)

[@hkfan4596]

for the price this should be an STI w/ 350+HP

[@nightreapers3425]

Camaro ss 1le is way faster on paper and half the cost as the vb lol

[@g.s.8108]

A sport bike is way faster than a Camaro and less than half the cost of the Camaro..lol.

[@nightreapers3425]

@@g.s.8108 We’re talking about cars first not bikes…. Bikes are different than cars duh

[@buss1205]

@@nightreapers3425 i would hope a used car would be cheaper

[@LongTim-]

Anytime I see the price of another car, it just makes the 86/BRZ shine so much more than it already does. 28k you can get into a base BRZ and im sorry it's way more fun and looks way better than this. Also how do you mess up purple?! How?!

[@Digiphex]

Those long vents by the awkwardly long display are not aesthetically pleasing. I wish they had a normal nav screen, normal looking vents and physical controls for the AC.

[@calvinspires1220]

As someone with an Outback which has like exactly the same dash, those vents do suck and getting them to point where you actually want them is annoying if not impossible. The AC controls on the screen also suck

[@Rianuary]

They did💀💀 emphasis on did

[@ytj22]

​@@calvinspires1220 something must be hooked up backwards, I don't think the vents are supposed to suck.... sorry 😐

[@Justinhomii]

It looks atrocious

[@Alexiosftw]

I have been waiting for ages to see this car

[@natelax45]

How do you compare this to your civic type R? I’m interested in both of these cars

[@Supreme176]

Not the STI we were promised. NO DEAL

[@Nyaonyx]

Impreza's got lonely when his playmate, Lancer, is offline for a decade.

[@xan2242]

My favourite part is how Subaru has had that digital cluster in production for Japan only since 2020 but they've been gatekeeping it because they dislike exporting cool things, everyone has been complaining that the analogue gauges are either okayish or cheap-looking and too busy with information plus the screen is so small it's hard to read and make no sense for the CVT eco boxes where seeing the RPM do funky stuff is an eyesore, the only car the analogue gauges make sense on is the manual WRX where you want the RPMs always visible and easy to see physically, and yet here we are, the first Subaru outside Japan with the digital gauges is.... a manual WRX. It's like they saw the tS, and said "yeah we need to make at least one dumb decision"

[@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot]

Don't understand people who want to look at yet another screen instead of gauges.

[@Gabriel-vj1cf]

Digital gauges are cheap and a cost cutting thing. I am not sure why anyone would prefer it.

[@xan2242]

@@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot so much easier to read, digital Subaru ones display maps on them, driver assistance info. The analogue gauges in the Forester, Outback, Crosstrek are just hideous as those cars are slow, CVT flares the RPMs, and there is so much junk crammed into that tiny LCD display in the middle it's horrible. The digital clusters are ten-fold more legible, and with maps on them it's just straight-up safer having that info closer to the road. For WRX, especially manual, analogue gauges made the most sense, yet it was the car that gets digitalized first.

[@michaelm.2525]

Oil temp gauge is in the settings 😊😊

[@SansooIan]

Open Letter to Subaru for the 2026 WRX Soft Refresh: 289Hp (Why this Amount? the Elantra N's MSRP is $33,700 for the same Power at Crank)., Brembo Brake Package available for Prem Trim and Up, STI Transmission Optionally Available, Instead of BRZ Rear Pads being standard.. maybe give it some Bigger ones.. Just saying, No Exposed Plastic Cladding (The Levorg Looks A lot cleaner having no Cladding you know) and lastly Fully Painted Bumpers / Rocker Panels This is all you had to do in 2022. The trims could have remained the same. PS: The Ascent has 277ft lbs of Torque, and you tell people to Tow (Light things) with it. So.. is there a Reason that the SPT was detuned to 250 even though youre utilizing the same gear box but modified? The S4 was always quicker in Japan.. US Can't have this? You guys don't think this would help sales? Im pretty sure you can achieve mpg efficiency and have a higher power band. Whether the CVT or the Manual, the Car can Safely Handle 289hp at crank, and would have shown much Improvement to the Legacy of the WRX Model Year. Theres no reason why the Current WRX Can't be Quicker than a 2007 Hawk Eye WRX. No Matter what Deal you have going with Toyota, Certain People Do Not Care that the GR Corolla Exists. We are Waiting for a Proper Non-Outbackified WRX from Subaru.

[@TassieLorenzo]

"So.. is there a Reason that the SPT was detuned to 250 even though youre utilizing the same gear box but modified?" It could actually be that the manual gearbox is weaker than the CVT!

[@NexGenSubies]

As an owner of a 23 prem WRX. I would never pay 45k for this car, 37K was already too much for what it is. At 45k I’m looking at Type R or used Supra.

[@nightman922]

Can also pick up a GRC for cheaper out the door (including taxes)

[@NexGenSubies]

@ you’re right, forgot about the GRC. I looked at one before and thought it was pretty cool. Little on the smaller side but forsure a nice car.

[@edwinlee6897]

There are 4 tS so far.: 2018 brz tS, 2020 brz tS, 2024 brz tS and now wrx tS. Which one is your favorite?

[@dre32pitt]

So this is essentially WRX + performance pkg... Just $15k more than the last time (2020-2021)... and not sure what the tS badge is bringing.. at least in the BRZ tS, it had a wing, ultra sticky rubber (for an OEM sub $30k car).. Chassis tuning mods (draw-stiffeners).. And this was on top of the brembos/sachs dampers of the standard performance pkg of that era...

[@richiesworld1]

Rear air vents or nah?

[@SilentRoadStudio]

Though I like the new model of the new WRX, the 2019 model is better imo Plot twist: Topher and Topher drives are the guys in the Spiderman clone meme

[@robertnyame1441]

How does this car compare to the Elantra N in terms of driving dynamics

[@electromatt]

what do you think about the eyesight system?

[@MattN03]

I'm curious how much difference there is between the standard suspension and the adjustable dampeners. My 23 Limited is fairly stiff and it would be nice to to have it a tad softer when commuting to work.

[@ryebread095]

I wonder if/what other trims will get that digital guage cluster?

[@Pixelnoode]

So, is it a direct competitor to the Elantra N but with AWD ? It looks fast in the video but doesn’t seem very exciting.

[@bearclaw5115]

Not really a direct competitor to Elantra N at 10k less. Competes more with GR Corolla and Golf R.

[@nikolaibonnkarovsky6621]

What makes this better than a Golf R or M240i for around the same price? It seems to me like it's lacking just about everywhere, horsepower, tech, design, interior quality, etc.

[@PocketDrummer]

Nothing. I'm a Subaru fan, but this has gotten out of control. They're pricing themselves out of the market.

[@mike-sc2nk]

Was not ready for substitute topher in a helmet

[@hellokyle_]

The WRX with the CVT, GR Corolla with that 8 speed or a Mazda 3 Turbo?

[@w-josh]

personally I’d go with the Mazda 3

[@enmass90]

@@w-josh Mazda 3 does not have independent rear suspension

[@itnoked]

I have a CTR , and out of those 3 I’d go with the Corolla 8at no questions !

[@azca.]

WRX with the CVT for sure

[@w-josh]

@@enmass90 I just dont want to take chances with the 3 cyl in the Corolla and I’m not a fan of CVTs. I would really choose the Type R over all of them

[@itsashleigh0589]

can you test drive the Honda civic type r ??

[@TheTopher]

Can I ever! kzbin.info/aero/PL6G4q8NT6VnQ1iQbHS1bYC2D7n4usy319&si=BvROdvsWF2gY8BCW

[@tkmrgamer_2184]

Will there be automatic??

[@K_M_M_G]

The moment you realize it has borrowed parts from different vehicles, it can’t figure out if it’s a WRX or STI and it’s called a TS… I see a trend here

[@matthewwain9958]

So, just to clarify as you may have cut the video, were the dampers on 'normal' the entire time, as shown at the start of the video?

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

There is no aggressive exhaust mode in a car like that ? If so, it is a big mistake.

[@TassieLorenzo]

It faithfully meets Japanese noise regulations. IIRC, no WRX or STi has ever had a valved exhaust. The valved exhaust tended to pretty blatant cheats (e.g., on the Porsche 911 the valved closed at 55kph and opened again at 65kph, since the driveby noise test is at 60kph) which don't fit Japanese culture of being polite.

[@ViewlessSquid]

that interior looks like 2 fast 2 furious called and wants it rice back....

[@ShadowGrip]

is the trunk lip spoiler black?

[@RobHTech]

I don't get it. STI badging on a non-STI. The heck. floor it! It looks like they reduced the rev hang compared to my regular VB.

[@ilikebacon.6483]

if i did not get a 380s manual would of got this could not wait.

[@stevep4236]

Is this an attempt to replace the STI?

[@alex86hachiroku]

Is the TR have the adaptive suspension?

[@TysonBear49]

I love the car❤

[@ttis3701]

45k is a joke lol Before they Cxd the STI, you could get a STI Limited fully specd for 42k.... Subaru has lost its mind selling a 26k wrx for STI prices

[@TassieLorenzo]

The base WRX with the grey cloth seats, no Brembos etc is low 30k's, isn't it? So it has inflated from 26k but not too badly.

[@raymondhachmishvili2483]

the TR is a better, no nonsense car, shame Subaru axed it

[@commbubba1990]

Yep. Once I saw what the tS was I bought a TR

[@luka_abh]

aren’t they basically the same, the tS just has a digital cluster and adaptive dampers, that’s it, right?

[@Yerrrrrrrr_Mom]

You guys even turn traction control off? lol

[@Gabriel-vj1cf]

These dyno closer to 300. It was about the same as the gr corolla which however has more torque.

[@TheTopher]

It feels it!

[@hhaste]

340-350ish with just a downpipe, which is very nice for the street.

[@jonttran1092]

An Elantra N runs away from it on a roll so I do t think the wrx makes 300… lol. Elantra N must make 350

[@Gabriel-vj1cf]

@@jonttran1092 you can’t just look at those numbers. It’s actually quite useless. There is many things that can get to a different conclusion regardless of the horsepower. I’m not even sure what you are trying to get at with that comment?

[@fartdonkey8290]

Do these still need motors every 40k miles?

[@davidsmith4186]

Pre-purchase an IAG engine and you'll be golden.

[@adrianmaxdenis]

if you want to go drifting, go get a brz. Someone please clarify what car he means

[@retrograde11]

I like it.

[@tigerhawk84]

A bit expensive if the tS does come in at the mid 40s, lower trim might be the answer there. I thought the looks would grow on me after a few years but nope I still really, really don't like it. The front is ok but the side and especially the rear are just terrible. At least in black(purple?) the big diaper on the back doesn't stand out as much.

[@aaronreed9863]

The STI will be this, but with the hybrid. I swear.

[@aaronreed9863]

And the DCCC. Wing, more exterior stuff...blah blah, you know.

[@hhaste]

We can only hope it will be hybrid.. I've heard rumors of EV.

[@rhymeskill]

That spy camera is a huge bummer. Glad I got my OBW without that feature. Don’t think I can continue to support Subaru after this current gen. The new Forester is not it.

[@ronniecammarata2228]

I’m literally watching to see how other people shift because your at redline at like 30mph on this car. I like raving it out but I just feel like I’m beating on it without doin anything

[@Tmanw8898]

I usually shift between 2,000-2,500 when cars cold, then when it's up to temp usually between 3,000-3,500 casually driving, Car seems smoother when shifting at those rpms and you're usually just a tiny bit below peak torque on the power band in the next gear. Haven't redlined mine in a while, but I'm sure it can handle it well if it's all up to temp with decent oil and proper fuel. If the cars tuned for more power there's a point where the transmission can have issues.

[@willhart1523]

45k is STI money. It may be capable on track, but it's definitely not worth the asking price.

[@xtrekrex]

An STI nowadays would be close to 55-60k.

[@willhart1523]

@xtrekrex 55-60k for a Subaru would be outrageous.

[@xtrekrex]

@ 55-60k is outrageous for a Honda and even a Toyota. Welcome to 2024.

[@hhaste]

This essentially is an STI

[@willhart1523]

@@hhaste Doesn't have STI power 🤷

[@stevenyerry2209]

50k for 270 hp and open diffs…. Why?

[@TassieLorenzo]

It's a Subaru, they did it on the cheap! No raiding the parts catalogue to bring back the Torsen LSDs as that would cost more money and need special part numbers for the tS.

[@BlackwingTT]

Subaru: I'll be back when you make this a v6 TT!

[@PocketDrummer]

Why not an H6?

[@BlackwingTT]

@PocketDrummer Yes!

[@noahpalmer8178]

Sick car but I can’t unsee the back looking like a civic 😂

[@daishingkwok8716]

I mean if u like an AWD JDM SEDAN+ Manual...I think this is the only way to go.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

If this was JDM, it would be RHD. This is USDM

[@daishingkwok8716]

@@MaximumDIYGarage hello???? This car was born in Subaru's Gunma Yajima plant in Japan???

[@ak2112]

So tune it yourself and youve got a modern STI? Seems reasonable.

[@kimcloud8995]

Does this seat sit higher than a TR?

[@PocketDrummer]

Probably not. Just higher than you'd want in a performance car.

[@kimcloud8995]

@PocketDrummer just not something I remember Topher mentioning about the TR. But maybe it's the juxtaposition of just coming out of his type R

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Biggest kill for me is the hvac controls in the screen. One of the worst modern trends

[@jonboy602]

I hate this trend too, but they are actually not bad in this car - always present and in the same position on screen, and do have physical up/down temp buttons.

[@username8644]

This and massive wheels with painted on tires are two of the worse trends. And that's not mentioning how all new cars are ugly af.

[@RitaKmeid]

It's beautigul

[@banjovic]

That seating position would be an instant no for me and 45k?ouch!...

[@BeansGummy]

45k for that is insane. Subaru is asking wayyyy too much and you already know its gonna get marked up

[@xFlared]

45K? You can get a lightly used m340i and blow the doors of this thing. This is hilarity!

[@layne4376]

You can get a lightly used C7 Corvette for $45K and blow the doors off the M340. See how stupid this sounds.

[@xFlared]

@@layne4376 That's a bad comparison. A C7 is a full blown sports car designed for track with little space and spartan interior. M340i is a luxury sedan that fulfills similar needs to a buyer of this WRX. A WRX that has the same powertrain from the 90s. What's worse is that a 2024 Golf R brand new costs the same as this. New power train, AWD as well, more luxurious interior, 1.5 seconds faster to 60 and better handling.

[@hhaste]

@@xFlared And all new VW's have terrible quality control and many other problems. The WRX is highly tunable and customizable, which is what the audience for these cars want. It also have a manual transmission option, which the 240i does not, and that alone is a deal-breaker for many. Someone that's buying a 340i isn't going to build the car. That option is encouraged with the WRX. It's a great starting platform to modify. Many other cars will always exist, it doesn't mean it's the correct choice for everyone. Options are good.. and I for one would want a brand new car with a warranty over a used car for the same price. You can enjoy a 340i and I'll enjoy a WRX and we can all coexist happily..

[@dre32pitt]

'Bigger displacement engine helps.....' Did he really just say that??? Topher is slippin' lololol edit: 3:55

[@RossMello-w5d]

I caught that also... ej is a 2.5 come on man!

[@dre32pitt]

@RossMello-w5d maybe he's only driven JDM STI's lol

[@paulyg21]

Buy a premium, coilovers, brake kit, stage 1 and a tune instead

[@Xerofvcks]

Boooo bring back the STI !!!

[@rivpapigaming]

Damn this would've been $38k 4 years ago

[@stevenyerry2209]

All that money and no lsd options

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

I stalled the previous STI several times because "the tuning was wonky" indeed, and based on that chose to buy M235i instead.

[@udonwadon]

Pretty expensive for a wrx. There are so many other alternatives in that price point like supra, or even mustang gt

[@Senji-ki]

This car is such an eye sore, I’ll never get over the cladding, weird styling, and center screen placement. I rather get a golf R than this or the last generation STI

[@mbag012]

Feels like youre just cruising on track. Drive it harder goddamit. You mentioned no brake fade. If youre braking properly, as in, braking HARD, you will get brake fade very fast. Especially if the pads are just street pads.

[@kneri289]

Next trax or q60 or qx60

[@Vladinhousen]

It seems like a hoot to drive, but man… it’s just so ugly 😞 not a fan of all the plastic trim around it. It makes it look so cheap. The 2nd gen WRX STi was peak design in my opinion.

[@cajunotaku3256]

I haven’t driven the TS yet, but I test drove the TR on three separate occasions, and that car feels a lot faster than my 2017 STI. I’m not shocked that this car feels faster too. The TS is likely my next car. My STI is getting old AF.

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

STI was a dog when low in the rev range (so bad I stalled it several times during a test drive), but had much better top end.

[@hhaste]

The EJ's dynoed at around 300ish WHP after a downpipe and tune, these new FA's can get up to around 350WHP form the same mods. It's definitely an upgrade after tuning.

[@RonelGV]

Galaxy Purple is too dark it looks like black

[@IVIRMAR]

the purple is way too dark

[@ElliWoelfin]

Is pretty sick to me as a lover of dark purple. Makes me think of Hellraisin.

[@silvvverlight]

its cool in theory but 95% of the time it'd just look like boring black paint