★ Subaru Impreza WRX & STI History : Everything YOU need to know! ★

[@allmarkmedia]

did the sound effect at 3:03 scare anyone else?😂

[@smiIingman]

Shat me fuckin' pants....

[@r6raptorzzz396]

Ben Allmark I jumped at least 10ft in the air,I shit myself

[@Retro-mx3xc]

yeah

[@yosemite6545]

jesus christ

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

Totally!

[@IJN447]

Your sound effects are scaring the crap out of me. They're so loud!

[@shiikon2193]

Jackal Luke same

[@DavidLee-no9uc]

Don't be such a PUSSY!..

[@eurownedmk71.88]

I was about to say the same thing especially with headphones.Voice audio too low, sound effect way too high aside from that very informative lol

[@shepherdnleya7828]

i almost fainted @@eurownedmk71.88

[@chickenricesteak541]

Are you high?

[@Grooove_e]

Just bought an 03 bugeye today and I love it, plan on persevering it for the rest of my life while keeping it a stock daily driver

[@331foxbody]

I bought my 02 bugeye last week it’s one of the most amazing car I’ve owned, it came with a HKS exhaust that the previous owner had put on but everything else was stock I currently have three cars and the bugeye is one of my favorites next to my 88 Supra

[@korbingray8536]

Ah yes the love for the rex before the first rebuild😂😂

[@sgtmiklin]

I'll pay mine next week

[@Grooove_e]

1 year update, car is at 166k miles and the stock turbo finally decided to start letting go of it's coolant seal and push coolant out the exhaust on hot startups, just threw in a brand new stock replacement on my day off and the car is back to feeling great and still getting me to work every day🤙🏻

[@yammmit]

Bought a 13 WRX a couple weeks ago. Seemed like the perfect choice (until it breaks.) I don’t like the look or sound of the new ones but still wanted bluetooth and some more modern gizmos. Now if I can just learn how to drive the damn thing.

[@jl5177]

Wanted an Impreza since I was 12 years old. Bought myself a WRX wagon for my 33rd bday. Absolutely stunning car to drive 🤤

[@GTContent]

Congrats!

[@LM-kw2wt]

I bought a blobeye sti just before my 34th :)

[@tyree9055]

You guys aren't having a mid-life crisis are you (coming from an owner of an '02 WRX who bought his at 31 years old)? 🤣👍

[@ksm1985]

Enjoy dude

[@occamsrazor1285]

2:08 Just to add some extra info for everyone; The G in GC, GM or GF means it's the Impreza line of vehicles. The C, M or F is the chassis code. Ironically, C is sedan. M is coupe. And F is wagon. Feel free to confirm this in the General Information section of any Subaru Factory Service Manual (FSM). Specifically in the section that breaks down the VIN (Section 1-3). To add to it, the 8 in GC8 and GF8 are the engine code. In this case: a turbo'd EJ20. In the US, this series has two models, the GC6 and the GM6. This is specifically the Impreza 2.5RS. The 6 meaning an EJ25 (NA) and they made slightly more C (sedans) than M (coupes). Subaru'd yet to bring a turbo charged engine to US shores.

[@Ledshot]

The hawk eye is my Dream car

[@GTContent]

+MrLedshot Nice

[@antonove-1752]

Blob eye and bug eye🥺

[@Iamsandivo]

MrLedshot MINE TOO!

[@331foxbody]

Antonov E-175 dude I recently got a bugeye on of the most AMAZING cars Ives own next to my MK3 Supra

[@felixf5211]

Excellent video as usual. I actually came close to buying a '06 STi 14 years ago. That was about a week before I drove an Evolution IX. The STi had a lot going for it. Today, 14 years later, I still get a thrill every time I drive my IX.

[@horseradish3780]

Honestly, the bug eye and the blob eye are my favorite as far as looks go, it's very unique. After that I think the Impreza looks like every other new car nowadays. I wish they would come up with a more unique look.

[@SkylerWilson]

Horse Radish me too I've got a bugeye check out my Chanel to see it! Best looking Subaru year

[@layesse1]

i own the bugeye type had a blobeye but preferred the bugeye looks so i kept that instead hawkeye looks good too imo i feel like the gd cars 2002-07 were the best looking cars

[@richardharris6139]

Hore Radish, you're are correct.. they start to look like a civic

[@mrwick7961]

cant beat the classic

[@djstatyk1540]

i got a first gen wagon im bout to turbo

[@07wrxtr1]

Wow that's a lot of good info. I like how FHI actually listened to fans/buyers, unlike Nissan which has left the 370z to stagnate other than cheesy cosmetic bs. Wish FHI would bring us a 2 door sti coupe!

[@nbb5026]

Man these are the kind of videos I like. No fillers, no poor joke attempts. Clear and concise. Subscribed.

[@GTContent]

+Nb B Thanks!

[@longshanks5531]

I bought my 23 WRX FA24 in September 2023 and I love it… thanks for this video GT! Love the history!! 🤙🏻

[@marionikolov3183]

11:02 RIP people with headphones.. by the way nice video, really good maked with absolutely true and well presented information

[@Yusisupply]

Haha true that would be a big ko🤣

[@frankpavan7865]

I am a WRX fan . It has always been my dream car. Thanks a lot for the history lesson!!!!

[@SpringSupers]

You are one of the best youtubers I've seen over all categories

[@GTContent]

+Jax AKA Jaws Thanks!

[@dieinpeacetonight]

Interesting evolution of Subaru. Got myself a bugeye and im happy with it. But subaru tho has its common problems like the spark plugs which are difficult to change if it is your first time. Blowing up head gaskets and they dont like to race start.... But at the end a verx unique car to daily drive...and thats the cool thing about this car. Its properly fast even stock. It looks fantastic and it has no problem daily driving it. :)

[@GTContent]

Good to know. Thanks

[@NathanHiggers69]

I learned more about the WRX in this video than a lot of others put together

[@GTContent]

+Sebastian Ignacio Great to hear!

[@a_holy_cannoli]

Got a 2016 WRX about 3 weeks ago and I'm completely in love! Was thinking about waiting to see what the '22 WRX was all about before I made my purchase, but I'm glad I didn't...

[@GTContent]

Congrats on your purchase!

[@zarios4497]

1999,2000 and 2015 is best models for me

[@Mottspockets]

I appreciate the 92x mention! You've truly done your research

[@GTContent]

+Saabaru 🖒

[@seanmcneill8899]

You know your subaru history man, thanks for video.😎

[@RicondaRacing]

Just picked up a 2015 STI Launch Edition and I love it

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Yeah, all are nice. Just you have to love the styling. Drop by bro, have the Impreza test drive waiting. :)

[@itsstucat]

been in love with my discontinued hatchback WRX from 09. since the day i traded up from my 2004 blob eye. good cars. great vid. keep it up

[@GTContent]

+Stuart Sanchez Thanks man.

[@idkhi1837]

The toyota 86, subaru brz and the scion frs are like triplets, so similar yet so different and unique in their own ways. Still love em

[@offsetyrn4285]

Throwing Salt how are they differant

[@idkhi1837]

future hendrix headlights or tail lights

[@limjahey8008]

Throwing Salt wow

[@Cb_30]

Throwing Salt they the same

[@thedrinkingman5221]

Nice video bro, my dream car is an STi. The first time i drove one was in a auction and i was about 17yrs old not knowing anything about cars. It was a blue blob eye STi, all i knew was that it had an exhaust and a blowoff valve. I did not know what the hell was that noise, but i knew from that the car felt different when driving it. I see the STi emblems everywhere but still did not know what it means. Funny thing is that i started learning how to drive at the auction and thought my self. Now that im 32yrs with kids and haad a few cars for the family i can finally buy soon my dream car. Lets see if the 2020s are any good, if anything i stick with the 4th gen.

[@krupadrum]

Had my 2007 Impreza WRX 5 years and what a fabulous car. Simply the best.

[@Jonh30files]

in other words 22B is the best choice if you want to drive the most epic Impreza ever made!!

[@coopsnz1]

the price these days for one , there's are reason its the best

[@brandontormaschy6977]

Price for any one** ☝️ There’s just none in Nd. Luckily I found my blobeye, ‘04, in ‘17 ✌️

[@stujumbo1025]

I hope they will change the design of the back part both on the Impreza and the Wrx... the ones from the 90s looked so much more cool

[@aaroncaldwell4310]

Very underrated video imo. Really interesting. Just makes me want a blob eye WRX even more

[@GTContent]

+Aaron Caldwell Thanks!

[@18wheeler77]

Very interesting! I own a 2005 Saabaru! I love it!

[@GTContent]

+Rafael Bucio Jr. Nice!

[@shuritgaming8038]

Easly my new fav channel 7 videos in a row when i have to work tomorrow 😁

[@GTContent]

+ShuritGaming Awesome!

[@MrAntoniorey]

I really appreciate your video. I purchased a new WRX in June and absolutely love the way that car drives.. it just wants go!!! Anyway, thanks again for your video, keep up the good work

[@GTContent]

+Antonio Castillo You're welcome. Will do. Enjoy the ride!

[@huojin01]

Subaru is known for making 4 door sedans and wagons in their performance cars. The rarest among them is the Impreza WRX STI Type R (2 door). Extremely rare as it was only available in Japan if I remember correctly. Probably the only Impreza I would consider buying if able to do so. Still an educational video.

[@jeisonfranco9125]

sti and evo never could stop!!!

[@blackjedi954]

Great knowledge, I love STI's, currently I own a hyperblue version😎

[@fidelcashflow923]

What ever helps you sleep at night

[@georgie8132]

Frank Can't Poop lol

[@fredastaire6156]

I like the history of the STi color! Cherry Blossom Pink all the way!! 👍🏾

[@The_JDM_Dynasty]

Awesome video, this and the FD video you made are now my favourites! Thanks for taking the time and making this 🔥

[@GTContent]

NELKEL JDM VLOGS You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed them.

[@Freely_Accepted]

I have an ‘11 hatchback WRX STI. I absolutely enjoy this car.

[@Uglier.]

Do the Datsuns!!!

[@Nathan-bg6bu]

Right now I’m a 14 year old and my dream car is the 22B. I’m also having a hard time explaining to my ‘non-car-friends’ why I like a 20 year old Subaru when they just say things like “I like Ferrari’s”. Anyways, I’ll keep dreaming until then...

[@butterfliesandtape]

Great research. "classic" (non turbo) coupe entirely unknown to me. RA is Record Attempt. Awesome! RB5 was a gem too. Thanks!

[@RB-np5mg]

Like if older ones look better!!!

[@georgie8132]

Riley Beddingfield no

[@Rob-326]

I like the ones from 1998 to 2007 (the Impreza).From 2008 further i don't like their looks... :\

[@PritchyTurbo2000]

yes

[@rbdreviews2595]

Always

[@fifita3793]

always will be

[@DavidLee-no9uc]

You did a AWSOME job on this Very informative Video. Thank You.

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Thank you so much for this video I've owned bud eye and hawk eye great cars and now I've got the last generation 2015 Amazing cars Every time you drive then they put a smile on your face amazing cars

[@GTContent]

+John Perez You're welcome. Nice car.

[@KikiMH24]

I have a 2010 Impreza WRX and I love it

[@108mmbb]

This cleared up a lot of confusion I had with the brands history, thanks!

[@GTContent]

You're welcome!

[@Surago]

Can’t wait to see what the next platform is

[@Captaindan7141]

GC8 FTW!

[@richiemon2021]

Dan Bonnett gc8 👍

[@occamsrazor1285]

You in the US? If so, you mean a GC6. The G series Impreza's never came with a turbo'd EJ20 (that's what the 8 means in GC8) to the US. The C means sedan btw.

[@jd-py5nm]

awesome video I learned a lot and enjoyed it

[@GTContent]

Josh Dollins Awesome!

[@royh7911]

Your videos are so well made and informative, keep up the good work!

[@GTContent]

+Roi Hafizi Thanks! Will do.

[@KiddAlways]

i love this channel. i am glad i ran into it. there's a lot of stuff i wanted to know about certain cars and these videos helped with that. i am bing watching all the videos and i don't know how you don't have millions of subscribers

[@garinakbar1907]

When WRC told the media about the switch from a 2.0 wrc cars to a smaller 1.6 in 2011, I felt hurt that Subaru, technically left the sport too early in late 2008, in which they could've been staying for until 2010, if it weren't because of that global recession in 2008 that is

[@SunshineRisez]

Finally! Thank you so much for this informative video! Tired of people miss representation facts about the WRX/Impreza. Ugh. I have such a girl hard on for a Subi WRX/STi & this video provided a little more confidence that my hunch was correct regarding differences between the two models. Won't fool me trying to dump-sell me their overpriced model of what I don't want. 🙄😤 I would have watched the entire 20-minute video; makes me wonder what I would have missed. Perhaps you can make a video of the cut out content? Kudos great job.

[@BP-fx3qc]

Dude you are awesome. Great content as always

[@GTContent]

Thanks man!

[@stevethomas760]

Do you think Subaru will bring back the WRX hatchback? I have a "02 that I bought new and looking at replacing it. Good work on the video.

[@yohan-electwordofguardthem9173]

Thank's you and thank you subaru Team🌞

[@wiZrd421]

Best one yet! keep up the good work!

[@GTContent]

wiZrd421 Will do. Thanks!

[@samsen201]

Most interesting, most informative Subaru presentation on YT, I've ever seen. WRTwo Thumbs Ups and Subscribed.

[@nigelspurling2543]

Now on my 3rd scooby - The RB320 #185 of 320 made. I love it...

[@throttle1400]

Excellent video. Subscribed. Please no more cheesy sound effects.

[@GTContent]

+Throttle 😂

[@Liam-qb7em]

Waiting for this channel to blow up. Great quality content and very interesting videos.

[@GTContent]

+marylandcarspots Thanks man!

[@colinanderson7108]

Excellent video but you forgot to mention the awesome P1 impreza, second only to the 22B of the GC8 era.

[@eldridgewoolnough7454]

Informative video but you forgot the RB5, P1, all the spec Cs, Cosworth CS400, Litchfield Type 25 to name a few. I recognise some of these may be UK only but what about the JDM STI versions 1-10?

[@wesmiller6762]

I think you did a solid job on this video. Thank you

[@GTContent]

You're welcome

[@juvcho]

Okay, officially, this is such an amazing channel!!! Thanks for all the info! Keep up the great work!

[@GTContent]

You're welcome! Will do!

[@MatteoTorrisiOfficinaDelPilota]

great video man! thanks for sharing

[@terrancemoore496]

Very insightful!

[@GTContent]

+Terrance Moore Thanks!

[@agrojestasleezypmartini9538]

Good video, thanks for making this.

[@ConsciousRobot]

Wow, I didn't know there were so many special editions! Why haven't I heard about them until now?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Lmao. My girl jumped on the first "punch" sound when the sti logo or whatever was shown, and I laughed at her and said I hope it happens again. You didn't let me down man. Sure enough, at the end of the video when it did it again, she jumped again and I freaking lost it man. Thanks for that laugh lol.

[@GTContent]

🤣

[@metallicsilver]

That's the beauty of Subaru ALL WHEEL DRIVE!

[@scootermichelli9885]

Fantastic video!!

[@GTContent]

Paul Michelli Thanks!

[@truckergaz1616]

How British am i i just jumped at the bloody loud sound effects and spilt my tea!!

[@akilcreft4069]

Awesome!!! Great video I was confused about the Impreza to just WRX transition, now it makes sense:)

[@raymondhachmishvili2483]

Pig nose is my favorite,that grill look great if implemented right,and that model is a proof.

[@boobsthechemist2067]

Great video pal. Absolutely spot on 👍

[@Turrbulence]

Fantastic video! I love my 2005 Blobeye WRX and it's fun to get some more information on it's predecessors and successors. Now if only I could get my hands on a GC8! Those are gorgeous!

[@GTContent]

Thanks

[@Mr420Dankbudz]

I love the sti's but I bought a brz just cause I love the feeling of it. great car.

[@vicentee2687]

Excellent channel I appreciate all the extra details

[@GTContent]

+Vicente E You're welcome

[@mickfeenstra2766]

Great informative video on the history of the wrx, Thanks :)

[@GTContent]

You're welcome

[@aowtweek5347]

Blob and Hawk STi's were my dream cars but against all odds I ended up buying Bugye STi. It's really not as ugly as it might look on the pictures. Absolute beast if you stand next to one!

[@valpack21]

That Boxer Rumble...Iconic

[@gespenst19]

The bug eye will always be my favorite

[@micsub]

I wish Subaru would come back to build some more 22B... What a perfect balance. It hasn't aged at all, nearly 20 years after.

[@briosaurusrex]

I drive a 2013 hatchback but admittedly the first generation wrx will always be the best looking in my opinion

[@elan8213]

Informative and well put together video 👌🏻

[@GTContent]

+Kelevra Thanks!

[@bigbuckoramma]

Worth mentioning, as it is something many people overlook, that the WRC competition Impreza's stopped being "true" Impreza's in 1996. The 1996 Impreza 555 was the last of the Group-A cars. From 1997 onward, they were all based on the WRcar Kit Car spec. And under those WRcar rules had significant changes in chassis geometry over the previous Group-A models. Particularly in the rear suspension, where the Impreza had consistently struggled in the GC platform cars. It is also worth mentioning that, without Prodrive, the entire legacy of the Impreza in the rallying world would be completely nonexistent. It was Prodrive who pushed the original Legacy to be a competitive car, and practically had to beg Subaru to allow them to move forward with the Impreza as a competition chassis, after seeing the success of Toyota and Mitsibishi with their smaller Celica and Lancer platforms against the new Ford Escort. Of course it was immediately successful in the hands of Colin McRae, and they sold it as a big success. Later on, the WRC drivers and constructors titles would come from the WRcar spec Impreza's, which also wouldnt have happened without Prodrive chairman David Richards involvement in the WRC, as the TV rights holder, pushing the WRcar spec for the sake of trying to entice more manufacturers without the financial burden of producing a special assembly line for a Homologation special Group-A car. This gave Subaru, and conversely Prodrive, a leg up on the regulations adoption, and the limits of rules interpretation. Pretty much all of Subarus success rests on Prodrive's shoulders. Everything from their WRC victories, to their record on the Nurburgring with Tommi Makinen, and their record run around the Isle of Man TT course, are all because of Prodrive. Yet the Subaru and STi brand take the credit for the achievement. Kind of funny when you think about it. A Japanese brands success is because of an old guys shed in Banbury.

[@GTContent]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@macbusinessanalysis276]

Thanks so much for the detailed over view. Shame Subaru did not honor post mortem with a limited edition?

[@reneantonio91]

You should do the history of the Prelude or the Honda accord would be interesting, with the euro r version and different variants around the world through out the years that car had

[@GTContent]

+Rene Working on TypeR right now. Should be out this week.

[@thesillypig785]

in '06 I bought a '00 Impreza GT Turbo 555. They didn't call them WRX here, and the 555 was a stripped down base model lacking ABS and airbags for a cheaper price. With a price of €26k new, you had a 200bhp+ AWD rally car. I don't think any other brand was cheaper, like Escort Cossies or Lancer Evo's.

[@jonwebber607]

Great video. Only thing I noticed wrong was when talking about the 04 STi being introduced in to the US market you have an 05 STi pictured. Small mistake but one none the less. Also, more of a question, thought one of the reasons (plus the ones you talked about) why Subaru got out of WRC was because WRC outlawed the flat4? Again great video, it taught me something's I never knew!

[@GTContent]

Jon Webber Yesh, it's hard to find pictures representing the correct one/year sometimes. Only the enthusiasts like yourself would know 😁🖒 Subaru leaving was noted in news editorials. That may have been the real issue which they didn't want to make apparent.

[@jonwebber607]

Thanks for the quick response! Again the the vid keep up the good work! 👍😀👍 Also you should check out my 2 STi videos. I'm proud of them!

[@GTContent]

+Jon Webber Thanks! Nice videos! Keep me updated.

[@machidaman]

Great vid and on that basis i hate to be a pedant but... The DCCD only came on the Type RA STi, the Type R STi and the 22B in Classic form. Was not available on a standard STi until the next gen. Also only V5 & 6 Ltd editions of STi, Type RA (pictured in vid)and Type R, as eell as the 22B, came in sonic blue mica with the gold wheels. Sorry but I do love my classic STi's and currently own a V5 STi Type RA Ltd.

[@GTContent]

Good to know. Thanks for the info!

[@carlraymondgrenier787]

frist gen is the best

[@endrizo]

same as legacy

[@aaronvasquez4605]

Would love to see a video like this about the Evo

[@NB-qy4yb]

Awesome! would love to see one of the pajero including the evo version of course!

[@admireinspire]

I love your videos man. Thank you!

[@GTContent]

You're welcome!

[@sequentialed]

the blob eye is my fav i have always wanted that one

[@2.5boxerpowered57]

1st Gen STI Special Editions: R/A 555 Colin McRae Catalunya Edition Terzo Edition 22b P1 E1 And?...

[@Bonjour72737]

S204

[@abrahamg3354]

I own E92 M3 comp. F30 335i, and few others. But I need something to drive on dirt, I was thinking tacoma trd, but I kind of want an STI. I like driving, if it wasn't already obvious enough. Personally hawk eyes are the best.

[@tombarnes7889]

that was a very good video, you really know what your talking about .

[@GTContent]

You're welcome

[@Otiesh]

Nice video , thanx for the information. I love subaru impreza cars

[@GTContent]

Otiesh Francis Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.