Does the New WRX Really Deserve the Hate?

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When Subaru unveiled the brand new 2022 WRX, people immediately took to the comments to express how disappointed they were. The new WRX might be the most cutting edge iteration by far, but something is off. Why don’t the Subaru diehards love the new WRX? Is it really the “worst looking” one in history? We’re gonna examine the WRX’s history to find out.
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[@DailyLifeSolution]

Me: The new generation of WRX looks hideous. Donut media: No, it was always a hideous car. Subaru: Thank you Donut for the wonderful complement.

[@rikkatheconure2395]

Right? The new one looks like a Kia.. They literally got uglier every year after the blob eye, after looking like something you’d actually look at every generation before that.. kinda disappointed in donut media on this one

[@stevewilliekuzneski]

@@rikkatheconure2395 I agree...I personally think the Blobeye was the best model.

[@rikkatheconure2395]

@@stevewilliekuzneski probably the sexiest sedan ever made tbh.

[@georgejones5019]

I personally kind of like the squared boxy kind of look with the sporty edges of the WRX. But appearance is a subjective thing.

[@huntermacdonald6431]

At least the other ones looked like sports cars

[@TheWTFsauce]

I think the hardcore fans were right about one thing, without Mitsubishi being there to keep Subaru on their toes the Wrx was doomed

[@TZPK]

Never heard anything truer my friend!

[@bahnrokt]

100%. With the EVO gone it looks like they are chasing the goal of building a Audi S3 on a $33k budget or a Civic SI with awd.

[@Chubbza5]

Yeah this things ugly af.

[@krazyhippy]

U sir, speak facts.

[@PsychoCPU]

All we need is for Kia/Hyundai to release an AWD variant of the Elantra or Veloster N. They're both already compelling, similarly priced performance cars that offer manual options. This would be the closest thing to an EVO that we could hope for.

[@apophisstr6719]

The pink STI logo is literally the best thing on the whole design trend of Subaru cars.

[@TopG800]

22b: I am a joke to you?

[@ColoradoStreaming]

I agree, its part of the Japanese heritage and they are unapologetic about it.

[@blackoutlol2857]

For me the bug eye which so many call ugly is actually my favourite aesthetically lol doesn’t help the newer ones just feel more lifeless in comparison like sure it’s probably faster or whatever but the 90’s and 00’s impreza’s were so much cooler.😊

[@rossedwardmiller]

I remember researching WRX’s when I wanted to buy one and every forum said essentially “any year but 2008” lol

[@ReanuBeeves]

Still waiting for “Wagons are getting out of hand”

[@-dodup-5970]

Sameee

[@420zyzer]

I love my 99 jdm forester she a good car

[@neovenom9833]

@@420zyzer that's an SUV, not a wagon. But still a cool car.

[@andersmichelsen8238]

@@neovenom9833 A LOT of people will say that it is more a wagon or crossover than an suv

[@aestheticswim3397]

SUV

[@blainetrimbach487]

The Hawkeye is my favorite by far. It looks so aggressive.... Also that blue interior is so amazing. Just got done building my 06 and she puts down 453 hrsprs to the wheels and I couldn't be more happy❤️

[@hassanakkad4030]

woahh that's sick bro congrats

[@doggothinks2764]

lucky bastard

[@masonh2538]

Look like you have a stink eye. Blob eyes were by far the best looking GD chassis.

[@blainetrimbach487]

@@masonh2538 my pfp is the 2010 sti hatch I had a few months ago, rolling with the 06 now. Blob eyes look good too, just not as good as the hawkeye, but to each their own

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

The new wrx being heavier and having less bhp explains why it gets even more hate

[@RapidRedRider]

It’s crazy when I drive my 02 wrx the amount of attention it gets from young and middle aged people. The people loved and miss the GD body style and it will always be my favorite

[@seidoukan]

Yeah i own a bugeye as well. the amount of older guys that ask me about it is wild to me

[@RapidRedRider]

@@seidoukan I actually had someone a few days ago ask me “why does that civic look so much different?”. I wasn’t sure how to respond

[@seidoukan]

lmao, i got pulled over once and the cop didnt know it was a subaru, and dumbfounded when i told him it was AWD

[@Feedingyourhead]

Bugeye will always be my favorite im partial cuz I had a 03 wrx sedan for my first car

[@gabrielfestini]

I am not even a car fanatic, but the impreza will forever be iconic, especially here in Europe where rally was so popular 😁 tbh all "sunday racing lads" had an impreza and we grew up to love it as a milestone of the 2000s I would for sure congratulate you for your car mate ^^ great taste

[@MoonRammer]

Also you should add, the forester and forester xt especially, were basically on impreza/wrx frames. So it's not like sharing a chassis is compromising

[@jonbus766]

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[@Nbomber]

Fucking bots ^^^ When will youtube do something about these? They can autodelete If you say something controversial with no issues.

[@Nbomber]

Also, I have an XT. They are awesome.

[@pieflies]

The main problem I have with the XT is that it’s essentially the equivalent model to the Liberty/Legacy GT, but doesn’t get the 6-speed manual. The 5-speed is so much crappier. The interior features are also crappier. I guess it’s more like a base WRX than a GT but it’s a shame there’s not a higher model with a proper gearbox.

[@Nbomber]

@@pieflies I agree about the gearbox, minus the sti variant. But its actually based off the equivalent impreza. The legacy platform is totally different. However, engines and major drivetrain components are still compatible.

[@pirtl_turtl]

If that plastic cladding was paint-matched, or carbon fiber like its concept, I think the hate on it's looks would've been less intense. But with Subaru trying to go for a "wilderness" look, it just looks cheap in execution. Also the GT trim being in CVT only is a whole different crime.

[@Evbuscus1]

I hate this trend of adding plastic to "off-road" cars. Sure, it scratches less, but it looks ugly and we all know that 90% of those cars will never leave the asphalt.

[@Jay-yg8jj]

"OuR MaNuAl tAkE rAtE iS 74%!!!1!!" *makes the new top trim CVT only. It's the same thing as them axing the hatchbacks because they "couldn't afford to R&D a new chassis for both sedan and hatch". But they'll sell you an Impreza hatch or crosstrek...and expect enthusiast to just buy the sedan, because what other option do you have? AWD, Manual, LSD front and rear with E-Diff in the middle and 6 pot brembos for 36k? No remaining competition.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I could agree with paint matched, but not carbon fiber. CF would make the car more expensive than it needs to be.

[@gdubya83]

Looks good overall but the tail lights look so similar to the newest nsx

[@Kev27RS]

Totally agree! The black plastic flares don't look good. It looks like a low crossover...

[@tpolerex7282]

I’ve got a ‘02 silver Bug-eye wagon, bought new 20 years ago this month, never modded and with 73k, never thrashed but certainly often enjoyed miles. Love that car to this day and it still looks brand new - oddly the only failures I’ve had are the #2 fan speed and the digital clock display, everything else works like a champ including every original light bulb on the car along with that eager engine and lovely boxer burble. I can’t really see a car that could replace it even as I could afford most everything other than a super car.

[@pipharris665]

That's a valuable car if u were to keep it longer and sell it.

[@EnhancedTrashBin]

@@pipharris665 Only a family man or a poor man beyond fixing would go out of their way to sell it.

[@michellesmith4638]

I have a 02 black bug eye hatch too only issues is the wheels, always something a little bit wrong with the wheels

[@eamonshea4566]

I’ve never felt as much joy opening a car door as I do in a bugeye. The weight/heft is just perfect, and having the window down with no frame just feels so right. Subaru give the people what they want.

[@JSXSProductions]

The OG and the Blob Eye will forever be 10/10 in my book.

[@binkleyme]

Yall really gotta stop disrespecting the hawkeye. By far the best.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

@@binkleyme 💯

[@johnsineni]

Blob eye for sure the best looking for me.

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@johnsineni That and the 22B

[@masonh2538]

@@binkleyme wrong

[@UncleRJ]

"So who are we going to sponsor to promote our toothpaste?" "How about these grease covered gearheads that talk nothing but hrsprs?" "..." "..." "...That's perfect."

[@trashedsti7869]

I really hope the STI will bring it all back, and they’re taking a long time to reveal so I’m hoping they listened to the community and will change the car through the STI

[@claudio_wrx]

Yeah, this comment aged like milk in 100 degree weather

[@charshinbucket9056]

You’re gonna love the news I have for you…

[@Chefdrew83]

And it’s gone…. No STI for you!!!

[@JCetty]

@@claudio_wrx lmao

[@koolersdomain3905]

Honestly the first gen WRX is probably the best looking one to me. It's simple but has a nice slick look. Feels like it means business but isn't excessive about it. It does all of that while not looking boring, especially in STi form. Bugeye and Hawkeye are nice too.

[@car_junkie]

Personally Hawkeye was my favorite looking sedan, and the 2011 hatchback sti's are the coolest ever! I'd be happy if they just brought back the same 2011 body with a better engine!

[@JEtienneMusic]

I'm with you on this one CarJunkie!

[@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498]

I honestly yes, The Subaru WRX Impreza STI 2022 is better than ever.

[@youssef1770]

@@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498 gotta agree with u

[@Speedy-mq1zj]

I just got a 2014 wrx hatchback and I'm in love with it, don't really understand the amount of hate it gets, it's cool as hell!

[@Swagsue21__]

personally don’t like hawkeyes as much as others but yes 2011 hatch sti’s are amazing im probably getting one soon

[@tkskagen]

I sold "Straight from Japan" Impressa's right out of High School back in early 1994... A "bit" small, but they where affordable (at the time) at about $14-$20,000.

[@jonbus766]

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[@rsg_cars]

Big market now in canada for them, and the usa is about to explode cause the 25 year import rule. Got my hands on a gc8 this year before they go up thankfully.

[@ashevillecomics637]

cool

[@gyishin]

That doesn't seem right, considering Legacy's pricing was 13k to 20k. Impreza was only sold as Wagons in 1994 with a 14k price on the top end.

[@carsandstuff365]

@@gyishin no it wasn’t .. Impreza sti version 1 saloon came out in 1994 … 1993 for wrx saloon

[@Seriouspatt]

The designers at BMW are like: "Phew, thanks Subaru for making us look better."

[@jj_cars99]

Me: Loool ur grille is uglier than Subaru.

[@ak_getright9905]

@@jj_cars99 yes because ppl like subaru grills more than bmw lmfso!

[@crymitch8590]

@@jj_cars99 new brz>>>>>

[@ColoradoStreaming]

I like how BMW screwed up with the flame surfacing, learned their lesson for a few years then doubled down on the ugly as sin coffin grills.

[@kevinc9292]

Nothing is uglier than modern bmw.

[@eldadahrony329]

Dude... you guys make the best in-video Ads. LOVE the creativity and effort. I actually sit through and watch them because they're so entertaining :D Keep it UP!

[@ryankassel5691]

The fact that the sportiest trim only comes with a CVT tells you everything you need to know about Subaru's performance vehicles

[@theOG_OREUS]

Maybe the sportiest trim of the legacy, outback, forester, etc. But the STI will be manual only and the WRX will be a manual with a CVT option. Edit: top trim is the GT and it indeed comes with the CVT only. I'm assuming so Subarus Eyesight can be implemented.

[@Gameplayery]

Ewww CVT 🤢

[@theOG_OREUS]

@@Gameplayery I DD a modified 05 WRX and I was pretty anti-CVT before we got our Ascent. After driving it a bit, its not as bad as you'd think, especiallyin high traffic areas. The only thing I hate about it is the fake shifting. When you full throttle it, though, it holds the RPM in the perfect spot to get the boost you want. It accelerates pretty decent for a 4600 lb car. Dont get me wrong, I'd still rather drive a manual, but CVTs arent all bad. And they get decent gas mileage too. On a 2000 mile journey in our Ascent, we got an average of 22-23. There was a bit of 80+ in there, that didn't help. Not bad for a turboed vehicle that size. Don't worry, I still have my WRX, and I still have tons of fun in it.

[@misdemeanor61]

@Damian Chiliński the top WRX (non sti though) only comes with a CVT and a bunch of other stuff you can't get on lower 6 speed trims.

[@theOG_OREUS]

@@misdemeanor61 oh yeah, I guess you are right. I'm assuming the top trim comes with Eyesight, which is only available with the CVT. Looks like it will also be the only trim with electronically controlled suspension and Recaro seats.

[@thomasream7532]

Thank you guys for all of your hard work! Always look forward to another donut video. Hands down the best channel on KZbin!

[@jonbus766]

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[@kublenator]

Bro these boys wtf

[@rjeption]

This video was more interesting and informative than I thought it’d be. Thank u!

[@TeganCantEven]

I got my ‘23 WRX Premium a little over a month ago and I love her so much!! Honestly I still look back every time I park. 🤷🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

The thing is, you can be ugly, but you have got to have character. The new Impreza has no character. The vehicle has a strong rally pedigree, but the new design is as bland as the E120 Corolla from 2000. It's unforgivable.

[@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb]

They've "citified" the car, anything after 2011 looks like a generic city car.

[@gteco3018]

@@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb anything after hawkeye is a huge ugly pos

[@ojtibi9906]

There's an oddly satisfying feeling seeing Zach's face while brushing and getting the wind blown at him at the same time... Thanks, Sensodyne!

[@TZPK]

;P

[@mattmisanthropy.]

*Short answer: Yes.* *Long answer: Also yes.* *Everything went down hill from the first gen. The GC was the best looking Rex, hands down.*

[@maggaveli6764]

It went down hill after the GD personally. It was never the same

[@diimiller1197]

Personally. The nee look grew on me overtime. I went from throwing so much shade at it. To... Owning one now. And i couldnt be happier.

[@lamakicker69]

I don’t even care about the looks, I can’t believe that after 20 years the engine is basically the same putting out the same power. The STi used to be able to at least somewhat compete with the e46 M3. Now the STi will get absolutely obliterated by a 340i never mind and actual M car.

[@michaelpascual3581]

Also the Civic Type R. STIs used to walk all over them. Now a big turbo Civic would kill a big turbo STI

[@lamakicker69]

@@michaelpascual3581 yup, Subaru has gotten complacent but their fan base is so loyal they don’t even care. The amount of new WRXs/STis I see is insane, they don’t care that the power train is basically the same thing with no real performance improvements because they are so invested in Subaru.

[@michaelpascual3581]

@@lamakicker69 I'm a VA WRX owner though. But I own mine as a sentimental value. I think the reason why they still sell is because the aftermarket parts for it still exists. Easy to find and boost up. When I was taking my On-The-Job training at a friend's shop, I've seen engine set-ups of old STI's being "replicated" in the new. But based on what the owners in my place tell me, they do it just for the feels and sound. The community is lovely ironically. They've met with Evo owners and shared beers. It's the Civic clubs that get cocky nowadays.

[@MrViqtim]

its not the same engine as far as the WRX, it's direct injected with a twin scroll turbocharger, equal length headers and detuned, just adding a few bolt ons and flex fuel you can gain +100whp going from 220-230 at the wheels to 350+ on the stock motor safely. the new gen will also be similar to last gens FA20 but a 2.4 liter and twin scroll/equal length headers and also heavily detuned but a lot to be left on the table for tuning and aftermarket parts. I'd guess it would push over 400whp safely on stock block as I've seen a few of the Ascent 2.4 liters swapped making that with just a tune.

[@michaelpascual3581]

@@MrViqtim I hope to see the new STI come out with the FA24. Wonder how it will compete against the likes of the M3 and Stinger

[@Mikey6048]

"It's hard to make big power on boxer engines." Porsche has entered the chat.

[@code_renard]

There's a reason those cost 3-4 times the price

[@Mikey6048]

@@code_renard lol I know, but he made a generic statement.

[@stuntmonkey00]

This is technically true because long intake runners and needing a heavier flywheel than an inline because the primary/secondary forces simultaneously face outwards/inwards for both banks at TDC and BDC.

[@tylerkeen5224]

@@Mikey6048 Hard, not impossible. The generic statement is right.

[@Mikey6048]

Always people who need to jump in with thier expertise. It's a joke... 🙄 Eveyone is so uptight.

[@jon-umber]

Really informative video, thanks!

[@sirforcer]

Hawkeye was always and will forever be my favorite. My first car was a base model impreza Hawkeye, which while not as "cool" as the WRX was a lot cheaper

[@arutezza]

the bugeye is my favorite because it just looks so distinct, the round headlights give it a kind of cute look

[@Smaug1]

...and that's what they were going for; no doubt about it. ;-)

[@SubtractZero]

If they would have made a "Crosstrek XT", they'd have made a killing on that. Especially if they gave it a 6MT, instead of a CVT-only option. But alas, Subaru Shoved a Civic rear-clip on a swollen Legacy, and called it the 202X WRX. In my eyes, the best looking regular STi is the JDM/UKDM Bugeye 2.0L. Shame we never got that here.

[@tbkriley]

And they look even better if they had the ProDrive body kit. One of the best looking cars I've ever seen.

[@Clesarie]

Aint no market for a 6 speed crosstrek they'd sell like 100. A better tradtional auto is the best you could hope for.

[@BleedForTheWorld]

Blame the shareholders for always wanting that bag. It's the profit incentive. It would have cost too much to develop a proper WRX.

[@VikkiKuznetsova]

@@tbkriley I was looking for this comment

[@damonstephens2833]

they came with manual trans the first 2 years. once they dropped the XV moniker, they went CVT only.

[@Rockerrobin]

Amazingly great video as always one comment stood out. "The average age of new car buyers are 55 years old" with all the unsold cars every year and stats like that you would think the industry would clue in a drop prices. They will make more money overall by sheer volume of sales.

[@Pakaniel]

Still hawkeye-stinkeye(2011)-raptoreye(2018) are the best one Drivability: 06-07 really feels like your in a rally car, full handle stiff, insane 11-14: yess longer and feel less precise thanj the 07 18-20: feels like more of the 06-07 but with the long range of 11-14 And the gc8- 2001 that I just forgot were incredible

[@behzinga8196]

The hawk is the gen after the blob eye the 2011- model is the g3

[@cebuwulfkiba2495]

Subaru: We’re proud of our WWII roots. BMW, Mercedes, VW: umm… care for some… beer?

[@iSchmidty13]

The worst part is Japan committed just as horrible atrocities as Germany during WWII, just not on as giant a scale 😰

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@iSchmidty13 The real difference is that modern Germany has distanced themselves from Nazi horrors and made efforts to atone for their actions. While Japan just carried on as usual, going so far as to revise their textbooks to edit out the 'unsavory' parts and uses euphemisms like 'comfort women' for wartime sex slaves. I say this as someone who appreciates Japan's ancient culture.

[@reinbeers5322]

@@deus_ex_machina_ Japan simply doesn't care, and I'd say there's some merit in that. It's been 80 years.

[@MA-kr6yv]

@@reinbeers5322 and they did get absolutely finished by 2 nukes😭

[@recipoldinasty]

@@iSchmidty13 actually japan made it ina. Way larger scale, also every single country committed war crimes

[@VictorioLopes]

As a WRX owner and fan, I truly feel the WRX has lost its "charm" after the hawkeye, especially since they lost the amazing frameless doors

[@jonbus766]

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[@darkrulier]

The frameless doors were amazing! I had a 1987 Subaru GL that my dad gave to me and a bug eye and those frameless doors were pretty cool. I now have a 2017 STI and it's not the same.

[@VictorioLopes]

@faille quo reflexes I fully agree! I have a hawkeye wrx and I love every thing about it (perhaps no the 2.5 engine, I wish it had the 2.0). I have driven the hatchback widebody and it doesnt come close to the experience the GD chassis provides

[@ChadRazorback]

Why do frameless doors matter? Doesn't that just make the windows noisy and leaky?

[@skrimper]

@@ChadRazorback not sure if you're trolling or not but "frameless doors" doesn't mean there's gaps around the doors. It's "airtight" like normal cars. No wind rushing through the sides, you're thinking of jeeps with removable doors

[@NyelleUnbroken]

after seeing the 2022 I was motivated to go buy a 2019 instantly while it's still new (couldn't get my hands on a 2020-2021 in white w/ sunroof) my old car was a 93 fox mustang- funny how he compared the two 2:46 because when I drive this car it reminds me of my fox in how it feels to drive

[@lash9400]

When I saw the new generation online I liked general styling. I didn’t mind the cladding around the wheels but thought the back bumper section was too heavy and ugly. When I saw it for the first time at the Subaru dealer while my Outback was in for service, I was interested and i liked the rear end. I ended up test driving it and the next day traded the Outback in for a 2022 WRX prem ( manual of course in world rally blue pearl ). I’m in love with the WRX. It’s raw, edgy and stands out from the crowd. I feel alive again after driving a competent but dull workhorse for the past 6 years. To be honest I always thought I would keep it until it fell apart but I’m all about the WRX. Bravo Subaru. Now bring us an STI.

[@mason_mann]

Had no idea how passionate Zach is about oral health.

[@392smoke4]

Ok

[@dickfacy6229]

@@392smoke4 Sure

[@ScruffySqueegee]

Dental is no joke Mason!!

[@NLamki2002]

Superman cares about his teeth.

[@weirdbeardgarage]

Imagine Zach's grandkids finding all these random commercials 40 years from now: "Grandpa, did you use to make toothpaste commercials back in the day?!"

[@onilovni1234]

The 2003-2006 Model at 5:07 is what I picture when I think of what a WRX really is. This car was absolutely savage. Everything in this car is an on/off switch: gas, brakes, steering, handling, drifting.. SO FUN TO DRIVE!

[@TZPK]

That's sick! I'd love to take one for a ride some day!

[@BattleKing00]

As a kid I've always loved the look of the 22b and how much fun it was to race in video games. Actually recently I pulled out my PSP after a decade of it being in a box and loaded up juiced eliminator. By far my most used car was the 22b. I now own a 2000 Impreza. On paper it's a 2.2TS. Under the hood it's got an ej20g, ksport gravel rally coilovers, carbon fiber rb5 wing, and a bunch of other cool stuff and things. I love that car, it's so much fun to rip around on gravel and snow.

[@DazDiablo]

I just got a great idea for your next hi low. B4-b5 audi a4 1.8t quattros. Cheap to find, easy to build, lots of aftermarket options, Pumphrey gets to build a knock off rs4

[@ashchowdhury2895]

After withdrawing from WRC, this car lost its appeal. Especially as all the competition caught and overtook it when it comes to performance. Similar thing happened to the Evo too... It's a shame, I loved those cars in my younger years.

[@shad3128]

the wrx and evo didnt lose any appeal. still some of the heaviest modded and most common cars youll see on the roads today.

[@jstewlly4747]

RIP Colin Mcrae for real a WRC GOAT up there with Walter and Sainz

[@jonbus766]

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[@jstewlly4747]

Like rdcworld said "who making yall bro" fake ass replies

[@davidvitan3590]

A driver that has won only ONE world title is the GOAT? questionable

[@doubledown8229]

I like Subaru, I really do. However, Subaru hasn't been relevant in the WRC for the last 20 years. They can't compete with their oversized 4-door sedans. Even the i20, Veloster are better vehicles for WRC.

[@davidvitan3590]

@@doubledown8229 How can the be relevant in WRC? They haven't competed in the WRC in 14 years. Before that, they remained pretty relevant almost all the way to the end... The Veloster is not being used in the WRC. Also, WRC cars are pretty much prototypes where it doesn't really matter what they are "based" on.

[@kokekan75]

Love this channel!!!!

[@warrenpabbott]

This was a great video. There isn't really a WRX that I think looks "bad" per say, but I do have some that I like more than others. I still probably wouldn't buy one (I'm more of an Outback guy), but I have enjoyed driving my brother's when I get the chance.

[@alexelrod242]

Yes, I can't get over how much the rear looks like a civic

[@jonbus766]

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[@fifteen8850]

Ngl it does lol. But the front end looks like a natural evolution of the outgoing model imo.

[@Andy-Andeee]

The civic is a POS tho

[@RandyAugustus]

@@Andy-Andeee pfft. Those CTR’s are track monsters.

[@Andy-Andeee]

@@RandyAugustus true . It's a personal thing , been hating Civics since the days of MK2 GTis , they always beat me 🤣😪

[@RjWolf3000]

The front end of my 2007 hawkeye still catches my eye regularly. The back end is a bubble butt, though

[@jonbus766]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafFkn1qaNeXptk

[@RjWolf3000]

Also the WRX is a handling car, not a pure hrsprs track car. My problem when test driving a crosstreck was it felt thin and top heavy

[@mattgraus9081]

I had an ‘07 Impreza 2.5i manual. I felt the same way about it. I miss that car. It was so easy driving on winter roads.

[@RjWolf3000]

@@mattgraus9081 yep, that’s why i kept it. Super low center of gravity, handling of a car 2 or 3 times its cost. Good power. I have the wagon so it goes camping. When its time to replace it I will need a tesla roadster and a truck to do the same job

[@jasonmoyer]

There's never been a bad WRX, but the new one is probably the best everywhere but styling (I'd put it second because you can't beat the 22b). The improvements to the chassis/suspension/engine tuning are immediately apparent when you drive one, and it still has that "it looks like an economy sedan until you get close and realize something's weird about it" vibe. I've had multiple owners of Impreza-based WRX's come over and compliment it already. The clutch-protection and lack of boost in 1st gear hurts the spec sheet, but the moment you hit 2k in 2nd it will put its foot in your back. The brakes aren't confidence inspiring, but on a tight back road you barely need them with how much traction it has. It's a good car.

[@ZakuLatoski]

When I went to the Subaru museum in Osawa, Japan they had us fill out suggestions for the American market. I said they should bring back the pink Logos haha.

[@CascadianExotics]

The Bug-eye has always been my favorite look of the WRX. Though, admittedly, it did have to grow on me a bit, as did every other version. Maybe in time the new iteration will also grow on me as well.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

If I was a Subaru executive, I’d wanna push through a 2-door version of a bug-eye Impreza WRX STI. My only gripe with the bug-eye was that there was no two-door version.

[@eddienicholson7449]

Nah my dude, the hawk eye will forever be the best looking and not to mention it comes with a 2.5… learn how to accept facts. And open your EYES!! Bug eyes are not appealing at all🤣

[@TonicofSonic]

@@eddienicholson7449 but the hawkeye looks a bug eye with eye lids but not as cool because the Hawkeye actually looks like a Hyundai drag queen from the front.

[@ayoitsyayo]

If you think about it they show you “hey, this is what yours could look like, legally we aren’t allowed to make it but we know the car community will make plenty of mods for it”

[@snapchatsnacks3154]

If you look at the world of motor sports that gives you an idea what cars could be like if they were unregulated.

[@xandres9451]

You're not wrong though, thats what toyota did with the new supra, bunch of fake vents, an engine capable of tons of power and easily tunable but cap its hp. It was all done to be sold within a certain price bracket, and compete with others in that same bracket. They know people will modify it i believe they said it themselves. They're leaving a bunch of tuning/modification power to aftermarket parties. Maybe subaru is leaving it to the aftermarket parties to do something with it

[@matteodattolo5442]

I agree for the most part except that fact that every wrx/sti absolutely loves to grenade itself when more power is added

[@taj_mahal_I0]

the bugeye 05 WRX is truly my fav, rn i currently own a blobeye 05 impreza, not WRX sadly but i have put some work on it, got an STI wing and Spec D LED headlights and currently have a hood scoop coming in rn, the 02-07 imprezas will forever be my fav cars of all time, especially the STI, beautiful masterpieces.

[@Kev27RS]

Good video! The black plastic flares don't look good on the new Impreza. It looks like a low crossover...

[@xplosvexpert]

11-14 wagons are my personal favorite, although I must admit, the 04 STI is probably the best STI they've ever made, with exception to the 22b

[@jonbus766]

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[@dylansandoval9841]

The 22b is cool but there are other great special editions that were produced with the same numbers or less. They just hide in the shadow of the 22b. The Spec C Type RAR hawk and all the gd s20X models are amazing as well 👌 Edit: to me, in terms of the GC/GM platform. I'd rather take the coupe sti type r over the 22b personally

[@cesar_vz]

Yes sir 👍💯

[@keystonerider1308]

Completely agree. I’ve been waiting for another wagon because I can’t justify the price for a used wagon sti. 04 sti is easily the best just so raw.

[@apexslider1]

I’d still rather buy an older one. Out of the 4 I’ve owned, 07 is still the winner.

[@d-a-e]

07 Limited Edition in SWP

[@apexslider1]

Had the UGM…loved that damn thing.

[@rex_s80]

Tbh I kinda like the new one. The taillights bother me a bit but put it on some rally wheels and good tires and it would be awesome imo. But then again I believe any car can be a rally car, especially one that has rally car heritage. I think the cladding allows for a bit of room to have aftermarket companies make flares and things that attach at factory points while many cars have the fender as a solid piece allowing for no points to mount on.

[@mathewcaldwell2945]

I had a 2002 wagon and a 2003 coupe. More than half of the miles were on gravel or dirt roads over and around Mt.Hood Oregon. The wagon was more stable at 140mph +.

[@P0EN1X]

I own 2 classic Subaru’s, a 2001 GC8 Impreza classic facelift in cashmere yellow and a 1999 Forester sf5 STI with original cherry blossom pink badges (the one in my photo

[@Im-the-greatest]

It's weird that a 2001 is considered classic now. Subaru makes a good car.

[@24Osx]

you are one lucky son of a bitch XD

[@scoobysean555]

My 96 Impreza is getting on at 24 years old but it's still got plenty of life left yet never getting sold it's with me till I die

[@nicmelnechenko973]

@@Im-the-greatest facts

[@jonbus766]

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[@Rancu634]

If you flip back and forth between the concept and the production version, they are nearly the identical. There are just subtle changes from the concept that make it less aggressive, the most notable being a reworked back end, shorter wheelbase, smaller tires, different front hood scoop, and taller windows. They are all relatively minor tweaks that completely change the overall attitude of the car.

[@jaydee3043]

Agreed! I keep saying it over and over again. Why are we all so surprised? Look at the Viziv concept and you can clearly see that’s what we got. Now we just have to hope that we get a nice STI variant.

[@jaydee3043]

@Kalvin Thomas I’m still in disbelief. We needed at least one more year of an internal combustion STI.. We are living in some sad times, end of an era for sure!

[@WLDWRX]

@Eric the Blondie boy STI is going to be an EV car yes, but it won't be called an STI, it'll be called an STe which Subaru have now trademarked and patented.

[@WLDWRX]

I agree. looking at the concept and production car, they are the same. fill the headlights in and they're the same, same tail lights, rear bumper, fender cladding, etc.

[@stevel2407]

I've a STI bug , it has a cd cassette combo it's amazing .

[@novasceen]

Keep in mind a lot of people hated the bugeye when it came out. A lot of people hated the blobeye and hawkeye. Plenty of people hated the hatchback stickeye. Not to mention the hate that that evo eye got. Its just a subaru thing they always get hate when there's a new car

[@sondernfy]

I still want to own a Blobeye. Love how they look so much.

[@doctordrommos6432]

I own a blobeye tS wagon. Love her to death

[@pulledofftheroad]

So hard to find one that hasn’t been abused

[@TZPK]

Pursue those dreams and you're sure to have one some day!

[@dustyc324]

@@pulledofftheroad I tried to buy one 6 years ago. Couldnt find an unmolested and no accidents. Ones out of state were hard to coordinate. Would love to find one still.

[@sondernfy]

@@doctordrommos6432 I’m sure she’s lovely!

[@sage11x]

Subaru fans still falling for Subie’s ol’ bait and switch with the WRX concepts. The Viziv looks almost identical to the WRX concept they showed way back in 2013!

[@dalaanibombina8822]

Reminds me of the electric S class - the concept was so sexy I would’ve sold my soul to get one. Then we ended up with the PoS we have now called the EQS. Oh well, c’est la vie.

[@tkegger21]

A year ago I heard the Sti ver for this gen wont be out, so here I am with the vb. I would consider it knowing the next rumored Sti is taking the Ev road. And comming from a civic with cvt, thats a big difference to me when it come to smiles per drive 😂

[@Daydricoldsmith]

I own a 2003 bug eye, and I've had so many random people in the city I live in tell me they love the way my car looks, now a days the older ones are getting harder and harder to find. I'm very happy I own something that's historic.

[@TopG800]

Nice, I saw a bug eye wagon a few weeks ago

[@djpylloz]

The widebody GV, hawkeye, and bugeyes wrx's/STi's are absolutely stunning

[@RichardRichardRichardRichardRi]

Yeah when he said “The new ones definitely look better…” I was like…to who? Boring grocery getters.

[@boiwedcat4155]

The BugEyes Wagon is beautiful for my opinon, i love the Bugeye!

[@SuzukiKid400]

I also like them but they’re not “absolutely stunning”.

[@Manny_Fr3sh]

I like the mean eye/ GC best and Hawkeye second but those bug eyes grow on me more everyday

[@dubenick]

…… as someone who has driven in and worked on all of them…no. They are great, but not attractive.

[@DatDudeDez]

2 years later, only 3 more hp to the wrx and im handing stock sti's L's 🤷🏾‍♂️ not tuned yet but the new fa24 has crazy potential, more than the ej257

[@doctorkyle2985]

It looks like the prototype and the new WRX are very similar. I think they did a great job! In general the WRX is boring on the outside, but I think it looks better now. People buy these for the AWD and driving experience. I’d love one for Minnesota weather!

[@mobucks555]

I think the GC8 was the best looking Impreza. Everything since looks bloated. I had my 99 2.5 RS for 15 years and it turned heads everywhere I went.

[@thxrelax7385]

@Lewis Westfall 2000 RS here stock HG 200k

[@Manny_Fr3sh]

Agreed, my 01 RSTI gets compliments every time I bring it out, from old heads and youngsters alike. Its a lifer car for me that I hope to hand down to my son one day.

[@williamp_]

I think the same man, I own a 98 GT Turbo in Brazil. Aspen White with 2002 STi gold wheels, for me it's the best looking Impreza ever! It's a simple but awesome design, love it.

[@LukeVesty]

"It looks like a hiking shoe" - could there be a more accurate description than this?

[@rodolfoblasser3329]

The 2.5 RS is awesome, perhaps the closest to a 22B considering how easy is to throw a turbo under the hood.

[@IcarusMK22]

My stock blue wingless 2003 bugeye is still my dream car, and after almost 20 years there's no reason for me drive anything else with 4 wheels. Still going strong as ever. Here's to another 20.

[@alexjaun4093]

The WRX’s and STI’s appearance has always been shocking at first but I’ve always warmed up to it. I don’t see that being the case for this new gen. It looks like a Honda Civic and a Pontiac Aztek had a baby.

[@bean420man]

You said it man. The whole car just looks bland and ugly. Nobody likes wheel wells wrapped in plastic.

[@skrimper]

@@bean420man I was so shook by the nose end that I didn't even notice that 🤢

[@bean420man]

@@skrimper I could maybe deal with the front but the wheel wells just make it look cheap. Plus, all of the lines are gone, as stated in this video. I don't know if it's a trend to make cars boring now or if Subaru are just clueless.

[@TheSkullknight12]

Give it a couple years.

[@huiyong122]

Yeah, if no one told me that was the new WRX I would've thought it was the new Crosstrek/XV sedan! Fell in love with the Blobeye when I was 7 and for most of my childhood it was my dream car. It's disappointing to see the new WRX. After the GH WRX was where it all went downhill for me. Make subies great again!

[@sparkypete9221]

Love your non critical views on pink etc..shows alot.. great job

[@LeonelTheLion]

please make a video on the new Acura Integra too!

[@user-xz9fw6lk3p]

This new modern age jdm explosion I'm seeing had me scared I'll admit, I remember seeing the not jz Supra for the first time, disliked it, started seeing it more and it grew on me. At this point I don't think these modern versions are bad, I'm just glad they gave us more, not just Subaru, but the Supra is a car I hadn't seen for like 20?years, glad to see a new one, the Fairlady series, hadn't seen one since the Z33 and am happy to see a new one. I for one am quite a fan of the modern edition of these cars, not to mention the fact that, yea, classic Subie's will be rarer and rarer over the years and will go up in value but there is still plebty of then going about, if I can afford one I'll happily buy but for now, I'll just sit and watch

[@TheBigNate505]

Agree. I'm perfectly happy with the fact that we're even getting interesting performance cars nowadays. From what it looks like manufacturers don't even have to make these cars because they make much more money with crossovers and SUV's.

[@standopowah]

@@TheBigNate505 interesting performance cars with a cvt? Foh

[@mr.nahyan7626]

Me to man! Lets mention that toyota haves no intrest in sports cars/younger ppl in the first place from years! Nissan still cares in a smart ways! Mazda too and subaru and honda still being cool like always

[@bjorknasty2870]

I love the new supra, and when i saw my favorite KZbin toyota racing tech build it to 1000hp with relative ease, i knew that BMW had treated us fanboys well. Not to mention the horsepower rating, which is modestly under rated by the manufacturer!

[@vedantkothari215]

They sometimes do deserve the hate i guess, but the way they just stick to it and keep complaining, and also how they troll the owners of those cars is just pathetic....

[@greensamurai5805]

In short : yes In long : yes last gen really had a very good balance between a sport sedan and a everyday vehicle.

[@cadronagaming]

Biased, the 2022 impreza doesnt deserve the hate as its better than its predecessors.

[@anasevi9456]

They both look like dumpy semi-crossovers your grandmum would drive to the garden centre. WRX's may have always been a bit boring or unattractive, but at least till the hawkeye they looked like they wouldn't flip over in a hard turn.

[@cadronagaming]

@@anasevi9456 i kind of agree, like, people just seem to find anything they can possible gather and throw it at Subaru, like did they forget how boring the raptoreye looks? And that how heavy it way?

[@drizzydragon]

Just bought one and I love it can’t wait to finish break in period. And like all WRX generations some cosmetic changes are needed. But the cladding has grown on me except the dat A$$

[@memepatrol3081]

I remember a video of a Subaru exec saying they wanted to axe the STI before the VA came out, it was a long time coming

[@gediminaskalinauskas8044]

Honestly, for some reason i just love Subaru's. Maybe it's the rally, maybe it's the flat 4, maybe it's the nostalgia from Colin Mcrae's rally game on the ps1. But I finally was able to own my own subaru which is a 2014 wrx hatchback in silver. Definately would have prefered an older style but after saving it from going into metal garbage bin and bringing it back to life it became more than i thought it could be. Its sexy, it purs, it burs, it cries and it grinds... Alot. But anyway a subaru is a subaru, either you hate it, or you're part of the cult. 😁 there is no turning back. Back to the video though. Idk about the newer generations, everyone has their preferences but i'd rather take the Fa20 and throw it in a GC8

[@robsmall6466]

Wish I'd been able to purchase one. If the new one makes it to the UK I bet it will be silly money. We don't get the BRZ anymore either. Love seeing an Impreza on the road. Doesn't matter if it's even the standard car. Same goes for the Mitsubishi Lancer. Love what you wrote above

[@DwightDMPaperCompany]

I think I like every wrx model, the new one is pretty cool looking

[@omarally7655]

definitely

[@TZPK]

I feel you man! Super glad you like your subie and don't give up on it! That car's got a story now! Keep livin' it! ;)

[@StealthyyyHD]

GC8 allday

[@mr.raindrop6595]

Mitsubishi needs to pull up and seize this opportunity 😭

[@thepebblesexplore83]

They might be remaking the lancer as a crossover. So an “evo” would be as depressing as the Mach E

[@DjJtown]

Mitsu's auto line-up might add 10% to their income. They've always been a heavy industry/aircraft company and have stated that's where their focus will continue to be. If the auto line fails, so beit. I mean, look at what happened to the Eclipse and the outcry over that for the last 4+ years. They don't care, unless it stops making money; about 15-20% profit/vehicle line.

[@syxepop]

@@DjJtown - pretty much Mitsubishi Auto is in the hands of Nissan's Japanese elite who want the brand D-E-A-D. The "Lancer as a crossover" is already here in the Outlander Sport, soon to be based on the Qashqai / Rogue Sport platform. Don't expect an Evo vs. STi rematch.... If Nissan really wanted to keep Mitsu Auto around a Mirage Evo (with Nissan's 188hp T-1.6L from the last gen Juke and Sentra Turbo) would've surfaced. Then a T-1.2-1.5L 3-pot to compete against the Yaris GR would've followed.

[@tommm.1538]

Mitsubishi is Broke

[@Andy-Andeee]

Mitsushity is dead

[@gotindrachenhart]

The square body first gen is still my favorite with the bug-eye a close second.

[@cordellsmith1523]

There was a 400hp production STi, but it was tuned by cossworth to get there.

[@ulifehr5357]

8:11 Nolan- "they might not be the prettiest cars" Me- yes... Yes they are, absolutely 2008 stinkeye killed it for me, hawkeye is simply badass looking and the taillights look amazing with the oem wing, you simply can't argue against that

[@herranton]

I had a Hawkeye back in the day. Every time I looked at the front, it reminded me of... Ahem... Lady parts.

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

RICE slapped onto a economy car , lipstick on a pig , shiny things hiding a boring center . Not good on gas not cheap to maintain , to much money for the lack of performance . I would say Nolan went easy on it .

[@radiolotek]

Wtf is a stink eye. Don't be that guy man. The "eyes" ended after the GD chassis.

[@ulifehr5357]

@@radiolotek stinkeye is 2008 to 2014.5

[@radiolotek]

@@ulifehr5357 No.

[@LT-jc4qb]

The 2011 Sti Hatchback always catches my eyes. I wish I had bought one or the wrx of that time when it came out because today...they're still selling for almost the same amount.

[@LT-jc4qb]

@@shizumi._____530 hahahaha! Wtf

[@Speedy-mq1zj]

I just bought mine for 15k with around 25k miles and it's a dream come true, honestly pictures don't do the car justice

[@P0k3D0nd3M4cG]

It's still ug tho. I only look because it's fairly rare

[@messiahr]

@@Speedy-mq1zj WHAT IMPOSSIBLE

[@cobygogarty7365]

Looks good, I like it, wrx will always be a legend, hope they just keep it simple, nice little sedan all well drive and of course a turbo, honestly if your not racing, the turbo forester was one of the best cars I ever had, so much room off road good, and beat anything throug the snow

[@MaximumCarter]

I think they all look great... and my favorite is the Hawkeye and the new one! Give me a cherry blossom STI badge all day.

[@TheDadler86]

I went with the Mazda 3 AWD Turbo after being a decade long subaru owner. You hit the nail on the head. It's been the same car for 20 years with little to no real improvents.

[@RPotter95]

If the mazda 3 came in manual transmission it would be the WRX killer. As it is, it's a no-go for me.

[@Michael-jq5pf]

@@RPotter95 exactly. I was going to buy one when it was announced, then stated auto only, I chuckled and walked, and took my money with me

[@djpylloz]

Im pretty sure the mazda speed 3 and speed 6 were the only turbo variants. The speed 3 would have been fwd

[@TheDadler86]

@@djpylloz 2021 Mazda 3 is AWD and Turbo. Go check it out.

[@TheDadler86]

@@Michael-jq5pf in all honesty the Auto isn't terrible. Also having a damaged ankle now, all day clutching isn't great for it so I went with the Mazda!

[@tonycosta3302]

The 3rd gen hatchback with the wide body actually looks pretty good.

[@bugraates3016]

The most underrated gen

[@TZPK]

Not gunna lie not a huge fans of hatchbacks but they did it pre good!

[@ryanjohn8035]

The build that Throtl did was ridiculously beautiful! Believe that was a 13 or 14?

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

The 3rd gen STI sedan too. It’s the last decent size before the wrx became big

[@joeschmo7145]

I had an 08 Imprezza for couple of weeks. The dealership wanted to renegotiate a week after letting me drive it off the lot. They wanted higher payments after the deal was made. Idk if it was the salesman or the manager of the dealership but it felt very red flaggy so I got a camry instead from a different dealer in a different city altogether with no hassle.

[@skvltdmedia]

@5:41 - that bridge looked familiar.... where was that?

[@jonathanhagerty7174]

The blobeye is my favorite; I remember when one of my spoiled rich kid friends got the first STI blobeye in Canada at the time. The first time my head got mashed into the headrest I was sold.

[@obeyboss22]

Im not a fan of the rear tho. I think that was 2 steps back

[@jonbus766]

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[@notorious.k.i.p.]

I hated the bugeye when it came out. Same with the hatchback. Now i love them and wish i bought one years ago before sellers started asking $15000 for one with 200k miles

[@tzcreepsy]

I live 15 minutes from the location of that bridge at 5:45. It's at Tyler State Park in Pa and I go to Tyler State all the time. That's frickin awesome. I've seen a couple pictures and video clips from places near me in Donut medias videos. There was a picture of an e36 (I think it was an e36, it was so sort of bmw) that was at a sushi place called Sakura sushi in Bensalem, Pa about 20-25 mins from me in another video. It's frickin sweet to see these places that I've visited so many times in my favorite channels videos.