Roadfly.com - 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Review and Road Test

[@SennaF1GP]

Just picked up a 2011 STi 4 door sedan... Definitely the best car I have owned to date... Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it... Very well built! A true rally car!!!

[@nubserver]

the orange gauges are STI's signature...can't change that....

[@nickasu420]

the hatchback is the best looking sti hands down

[@1955sherb]

I bought that exact same car in '11 except in black and I love it! It's a great car but sadly there was no Jessi Lang included in mine... Great girl describing a great car = the perfect world!!

[@qwerty1274]

love how chill and knowledgeable this chick is

[@macandrewes]

I have the exact same car. Just got the rims painted egg-shell black. Badass ride, I love it!

[@MrTaduerr]

Jessi you always do a great job - Thanks for a great review!

[@McFly2015AD]

I was indifferent about the hatch looks but after driving it for 5 months I prefer it over the sedan. Whenever I have passengers in the back they feel really comfortable with all the extra head room. The hatch door is really handy also, really easy to get things in and out and it can hold 2 mountain bikes.

[@Arowland92]

She doesn't drone on and focuses on the good points of the car, easy on the eye and knows how to drive, I think I'm in love haha.

[@TeddyTurbines]

I like the gauge cluster. Red light doesn't mess with your night vision.

[@jcmark42]

Excellent reviewer. She orates really well, natural and smooth. No ums, ohs or dead spots.

[@TheRounderz]

@Miata822 why did u choose the sedan over the hatchback? just curious to know, for some reason i prefer the look of the hatchback over the sedan

[@skearns2]

@scooped13 Just to better inform, turbo chargers do not increase fuel efficincy. Turbo & Super chargers compress air which allows -more- fuel to be burned (14:1 air:fuel) which adds the power. Turbos use the exhaust to spin the compressor turbine, so they are not constant, the engine works harder on exhaust stroke to push the turbine. Superchargers use engine spin through use of a belt & pulley, so they are constant, less strain. Turbos require more tuning, Supers require more installation.

[@odoyle414]

@83andy1 Nevar! But on a more serious note, they are very different cars and it totally depends on what you want the car for, your driving style and what you would prefer to drive. Only thing i would recommended to you is that you take them both for a test drive and decide which suits your needs better.

[@DOHCEJ22E1]

2nd & 3rd gen GTBs were twin turbo but they converted to single turbo when they created the 4th gen GT.

[@TwoThreeForever]

@richie2nice is this a single turbo or twin turbo? if you know, please let me know.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2008-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Engine 2.5L 265 hp (198 kW) H4 2.5L 305 hp (227 kW) H4

[@pharmd718]

@halpplz - Yes, the STI has a 6 speed. However, there is not much of a performance gap between the STI and WRX and the price difference is $8000. Even the deal said that performance wise they are too close. If the STI was $2000 more then I would not hesitate.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

doesn't matter how many cylinders, more performance you get you burn a lot more fuel. WRC requires a 4 cylinder small engine i think, but with anti lag turbo systems it generates torque across the band which can exceed that of a larger engine.

[@katanaburner]

This video looks like it was shot in Potomac/Bethesda, MD near the C/O canal. Where was this vid shot?

[@bioman8908]

Knowing that Jessie is a Subaru fan makes me love her even more.

[@kelly00000111111]

was this filmed in the DC area?

[@ethosflux]

STI was offered in Sedan body style from 2004 to 2007, they just changed models and didn't offer it from 2008-2010.

[@80spodcastchannel]

@dn157523 actually off turbo, your restricting exhaust flow...so you LOSE mileage. but set up correctly and tuned right, it's close, but when you go on boost you need to add ALOT MORE gas, or the engine will run lean and fry the pistons or valves, or even worse run too hot.

[@grumpyBSTRD]

@vboytan im actually stuck between the wrx sti 4 door and the evo X MR. both the way i want it are the exact same price...just dont know what is better for racing..like drag races and such,

[@chronik24]

i like the gadges with the redidh orange, there is a dimmer to take the brightness down some

[@mrsugerful]

When is there gonna be a full test on this car??

[@Jmanmadness23]

I think this car has matured over the years. It is now less boy racer looking and can be confidently driven by a young professional that wants to have fun on the weekends, and maybe on the commute. Of course the price has matured as well.

[@Nops341]

So how does this compare to the EVO MR? I do a lot of city, highway and rally racing so I need a car that can handle that...any suggestions?

[@dperique]

Wow. Excellent review. So much stuff I wanted to hear about and very attractive host -- Brembos, suspension, new bushings, turbos, intercoolers, -- talk dirty to me. That price point is way up there. Thanks for helping my buying decision.

[@afposterboy1]

Wow! Beauty and brains. Great presentation, I like how you talk about the key technical points of the car but in a casual way.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

It depends how you drive a wrx, as with turbo 4 cylinders there is a bi model disturbution with the fuel economy, one side is skewed with good fuel economy and the other is skewed to the bad side, the difference depends on your driving habits e.g if you use the turbo boost a lot your going to be using a lot more fuel up. compared to not using the turbo your fuel economy will be quite good

[@daveako03]

@shawnspeed3 i think the speed3 is more on the class of WRX. this is WRX STi, more loaded on the performance and aesthetics. i am thinking of getting the WRX or the Speed3...

[@chuckielong1]

I don't think the STi series have the option for an auto the regular impreza does but i dont think the sti version of it does

[@TMS5100]

hi jessi, your presentation and delivery is improving a lot! but we'd like to hear more about how you feel about the car, not just reading off what's in the brochure or press package :)

[@422195]

@Fastclick See, I didn't know that. Learn something new every day. But currently they don't produce any twin turbo vehicles, correct?

[@john0022]

Do you guys think this car would have a very stiff clutch???? Was just curious because of the sporty car that it is.

[@squirlybmx]

@MonsterRallyKing The EVO can keep up just fine in the dirt. Those both have independent all wheel drive with adjustable dif settings along with the dirt, tarmac, and snow settings to push even harder off road. I think the only reason the EVO would have trouble off road would be it's stock tarmac tune which the STi also has now because of it's Nurburgring development.

[@Headshot426]

@Katlunazul you can pick up a base v-6 mustang, without an STI hard plastic rattle-trap interior, for about $24k.. oh and it beats an STI around Virginia International Raceway.

[@sergsrt8]

if i recall, the girl in the car that is meant for handling was the one that wanted to race in a straight line...right?

[@squirlybmx]

@Nops341 It's close but when if you're really racing it hard and need a car that can get some real lap times, the EVO is your car. The Subaru is an overall more practical race car for the road but the EVO will give it some real work on the track. I really think that it's an either or situation with the 2011 STi since it's been reworked so extensively, it may even be faster than an EVO now.

[@OviWanKeno9i]

I can't think of another better car to buy for the winter. Can't afford tell nice cars yet so I sold two old cars and have to buy one awesome car for summer and winter until I can afford two instead. Any other suggestions? I don't like the cheap interior of the Evo btw. So discount it.

[@katanaburner]

They shot this vid on MacArthur Blvd and near one of the locks off the C&O Canal in Potomac, MD? I recognized it all! Especially when she drives past the on ramp to i395 to Rockville or Virgina.

[@kaneman11]

Does Jessi come with the car?!

[@angelob8519]

First of all its a "hatchback" but do u think its a good investment over here in the uk they go for around 10k for a decent one?

[@Garrettmangames]

No way you are getting a newer body style sti for 10k, that is unless it is a salvage title or super high mileage.

[@iansmith3301]

price conversion..

[@chrisjana75]

@Iamdustyyy they will if they are not on boost at all, but when that boost comes up you have to keep the correct air/fuel ratio for the combustion to happen and when you jam in twice as much air you have to put in twice as much fuel making it as efficient as a v8

[@blitzbeat06]

i have been waiting for this!!

[@radkidmoe]

Do you come with the car?

[@sergh8605]

@gecmartins If i am not mistaken Subaru started using H4 or Flat 4 engines, since 1996 now i do not remember perfectly but thats what they have being using in must of the new model except the SUV models i wish I would be much help.

[@83estrada]

@Miata822 by "ins't that bad" i meant that on a track it only lost to the m3 by 1/10 of a second and its faster than a m3 in a straight line and yes it is sad that ford has not gave it independent suspension but for a 30k car with live rear axle its not bad compared to the m3 and i also like m3's and subaru's but i would still choose the mustang over those 2

[@mando1337]

@Headshot426 And what a Mustang has to do with this? The Scoob is a 5 door family saloon car with proper boot.

[@DailyDriver.]

@macandrewes wats ur mpg ?

[@dmillerb95]

Don't Turbo chargers generally increase MPG ?

[@hovando92asd]

I'm in love.... does she come with the box??

[@80spodcastchannel]

@kpeterwon ok price point taken and noted. but,REAR WHEE DRIVE is more of an enthusists car, and will do better GENERALLY on a road course,and most americans would go for the 'pony car' over a 'detuned rally car'. also since were not "fighting fair" it ISNT even a rally car anymore. Ken Block now drives a FORD ESCORT since SUBARU quit racing. seeya...

[@tbirdsport302]

can you get these with an automatic w/paddle shifters?

[@Bigmoss84]

I wish it didn't cost so much both my sons have one and I'm looking for one right now, Nice rides

[@Hyunkle]

@rob11s the lancer evolution X is about 25% more expensive, so its not the same price, only thing the performance is comparable to the wrx sti

[@najati]

Hahah, 17mpg city my butt. I get 10mpg driving around Brooklyn. Leaving it in S# and doing 0-30 as quick as possible probably doesn't help much. It's worth it tho - SO MUCH FUN!

[@wizkid472]

Yh im turning 19 next month i have my licensee n shit n i like this line of Subaru bit which year is better i dont want the 2014 version if i pay half parents match it and ive driven more powerful before so im not a noob thx in advance

[@moocow2oo]

I think that this is the best video review I have ever seen!! Beautiful cars and an even more beautiful person talking about it. And well I might add!!! It was very refreshing to see an extremely attractive young woman talking about a car that is generally referred to as a mans car. (only what I have been exposed to so please don't get offended) It is not very often when you find a woman that is interested in and knows as much about a car like this. Wonderful review. will buy an sti soon.

[@DaneGMU89]

she actually does a good job presenting the information..

[@Chrisstian111]

I do love mine. No regrets. But definitely get the factory SPT cat-back exhaust.

[@Jurgonkitfok]

did she say flat 4? they stopped with the H or boxer engine?

[@siebecools4700]

I think... I'm in love

[@vboytan]

@BlueAvenue22 yup your right. Both cars would do well on the wiggles and turns but i think if he's gonna drag his car then he's best off with an evo.

[@groshong1]

I can't decide if I like the new hatch or sedan better. Any1 know which performs better?

[@bigd901122]

Which is better 4-door or 5-door?

[@Moe11032]

How does show all these stuff?? i bet they gave her a transcript and memorized the whole thing

[@m3trooper]

Ok, she actually gave one of the better reviews for this car! Wonder what kind of car Jessi drives now? What a catch!

[@akotr3mor]

@rexey5 i'm sorry did you just say the camaro, mustang, and challenger all dust the STI? Have you seen the performance reports and side by side comparisons? Edmunds did one the last few years and the Challenger couldn't even hold a candle to the STI, they had to bring out a Cobra to outperform it which costs WAAAAY more than the STI, and the SS Camaro lost to the STI in everything but skid plate...i think you should really google your facts first.

[@cold02rex]

Great review. Just makes my 02 WRX seem than much more old school.

[@grado1000]

@john0022 Probably medium clutch. It needs to be heavy enough to handle the power, but light enough to be drivable.

[@Sigelious]

can you put a small mattress and sleep in this car if you are 5 7"?

[@dantheman4913]

does she come with the car?

[@Scruffynerd]

@leonelcarbonero i don't even know what a fiat 600 is, assuming similar to a sunfire where you're from... either way i stand by good gas milage and awesome dash lighting...

[@airmagc11]

my brother just bought a 2010 and its a FAST little car!!

[@DrThrashmaster]

@TopRamenKickAss well if its snow youre worried about id go lancer evo. it has a specific driving setting for snow. and its the same price as the impreza and it is nicer quality

[@DecadenceBeyond12]

have always loved the steering wheel.

[@CJAEY]

@narlycharley Everyone has different taste. Mark IV Toyota Supra's are known for having bad handling as well. That's why a majority of them run the straights instead of circuits

[@changkongher]

83ls I agree, who needs all the extra bs. And if you find a good dealer you can get an sti for 33000-600. After that you add up all the extra fees. Overall the car looks amazing.

[@dc4integrajdm]

Wow dissing the gauge cluster? That cluster is legendary in STi's it's one of the many things that defines an STi

[@cpowell786]

I want to rework her suspension while I'm playing with her center stack....

[@michaelcurrie58]

What car?

[@MonsterRallyKing]

@squirlybmx agreed, but the STI really shines in the rally world.

[@sweetpapajazz]

Say yes to the Jess,

[@BlackeyedHelix]

@djmattwilson you're right, but i don't think that anyone who has an STI would use it @ low revs that much, its a FREAKIN' Impreza!

[@TWHISPERER]

Roadfly TV needs to spend more time or SOME time showing the performance of the car. Take it out somewhere and let it loose and show us what the sports car can do. If this was just a Honda Civic then this video would of been fine but for a sports car - show the performance. On the flip side of things, I love watching her reviews. She gives a good description of what comes with the cars and she is just plain sexy - someone I'd love to get to know. She is definitely someone to be reviewing sports cars and I love her review on the Infiniti G37 convertible. Her name is even cool. Maybe someday I'll get that girl and the car. I had the nice car, need to get it back and next time, a girl that looks like that! Nice voice too!

[@narlycharley]

That's true... The engine is very far up front in a Supra, plus the car is very heavy by itself. I just think that the Supra is a very beautiful vehicle. But with this STI, it's very nice. I've always been a fan of inline 4's (I own a 02 Celica GT-S). I definitely wouldn't mind owning one of these.

[@tbirdsport302]

@MIA7Xthies i agree we should save manual for those who are die hard but i was just wondering if it came as an option, because i am sadly not 15 anymore drooling over fast and furious cars, and the autos that they are putting in cars like these now (like the twin clutch) shift faster and more accurately than someone behind the wheel of a stick......there is a reason that manual transmissions are called "standard" But yes they should save it, i just think i would get tired of it after a while.

[@tigerbalm666]

23 mpg hwy is going to kill it as well as price. You don't use the turbo on hwy, so why such low numbers? AWD? My speed3 GT (loaded w/o nav) was $23K.

[@22Jimnz]

This or evo 9mr? Decisions decisions

[@thegreatga]

@dmillerb95 which increases efficiency and mpgs if done correctly. ie ford ecoboost engines

[@Stalisheed]

I have stiffer springs and bushings after watching this. . .Subaru and I are more alike than I thought.

[@peterphane]

I'm looking forward buying this car! I own a wrx 03 and it's time for a newer car

[@rider56AK907]

so basically the wrx is a sports car that has a 5.5 sec. 0-60, can get 25 mpg, good crash test ratings, track tuned suspension, 6 speaker audio system with aux/usb inputs, and all for 25K(sticker price) and thats all standard on the base model wrx?!?!? what the hell why didnt i buy one of these before?!

[@MIA7Xthies]

@tbirdsport302 i see where you're coming from, long journeys or city commutes it'd get stupid shifting all the time, but i don't want to see manuals completely gone :/

[@skearns2]

@scooped13 Guess not, I'm going from some old school experience in which I have seen dramatic increases in power and likewise, dramatic decreases in fuel efficiency. Guess I need to better inform myself. I'll look into it.

[@817eduardo]

yes its a pretty bad ass car but look at the turbo sonata. badass MPG and HP to follow it. not a bad vehicle at all

[@YeuLaKho]

always wanted a WRX STi