Subaru's ULTIMATE Gymkhana Wagon: 862hp, Carbon Everything, Active Aero, and More

[@TheKyza]

It was a total joy to design, especially in terms of working with the engineering team to make it all functional! Thank you for the opportunity once again @hoonigan & the whole Vermont & Subaru team!

[@baloalpar4149]

First time I have seen the car, my mind immediately went to: "this is something that Kyza would come up with" . It is always awesome to see your designs actually come alive. Well done Sir.

[@putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877]

You guys KILLED this build. This video doesn’t even do the car justice honestly. Seeing it in person was mind blowing.

[@prianpurche9832]

haven't i seen a clip with you just hours ago with jp...? You are everywhere, designing cool stuff, thumbs up^^

[@LoociferZ]

PLEASE learn what you're talking about. Billet does NOT mean something cut from a block of aluminum which I know you're pointing at. Billet WHAT? One of the twenty high-end steel alloys? Plastic? Titanium? And yes...aluminum. Anything that is cut from a solid block of material is billet!@!@ FFS I hate people who characterize it! "Ohhhh look! billet!" (saucy look around because they just "recognized something."

[@TheKyza]

@@LoociferZ Huh? I'm not even in this video xD

[@DJ_NOOB]

Hoonigan Skid Team. Whoever came up with that needs a raise. You guys needs to do a line of ski gear with that logo on it.

[@TheHoonigans]

Coming soon...

[@Acesian]

Can we get some ski suits that have the KB n TP liveries?

[@eurotecheddie]

@@TheHoonigans Please tell me Pooh Sheisty masks...

[@NoLandGod]

I'd rather it say hoonigan slay team

[@arafatwalugembe5864]

Ahh. if it were only the 80’s ❄️😂

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

Vermont Sportscar is absolutely killin it. This build is immaculate. World class. I’m in awe over here.

[@maxjkl6304]

You've pretty much brought my dream to life! The dash, the aero, WAGON...,the pure functionality with aesthetics just a byproduct of the design coming together PERFECTLY. Nothing is on accident. One word....CLEAN.

[@djbis]

amen

[@The_ZeroLine]

I’d bang this car and guard it jealously.

[@yankees29]

It’s is a work of art. Absolutely beautiful

[@EstebanDVO]

Always had a sweet spot for those older Subaru Wagon but I never knew it could look this good.

[@NathanaelGreer]

That’s a Subaru in Branding and stickers only. Not an ounce of “car” in that “car” dum dumbs

[@courtney5796]

Same! My girlfriend in 1989 had a subi wagon (it was a '78 I think) and had shift on the fly 4 wheel drive!! They were always WAY ahead of their time! This thing is next, next, next level.

[@Dreadmyshadow]

As someone who's been driving an outback for years I've always wanted to see what a Subaru wagon would look like Gymkana style. Must say better then i ever dreamed.

[@collinkleingunnewiek1103]

I'm working at Reiger suspension in Holland, CNC machined the top mounts! I do remember making them. Cool to see them back, awsome car!

[@ralfhiller9043]

The dash has got to be one of the coolest retro things ever!

[@aneudysc]

I'd like to know what kind of dash that is.

[@SuperIcarusman]

Here's a fun fact, most of the GL 10 and XT turbo packages had really cool looking digital dashes like that, stock in the 80s

[@SuperIcarusman]

As cool as this project is the only thing that's actually probably original is the front grill, and that's it..

[@zXPeterz14]

@@SuperIcarusman so like pretty much every purpose built race car then?

[@SuperIcarusman]

@@zXPeterz14 yeah, pretty much.. Unless you're talking group A homologation cars from the 80s to today..

[@Poizon-]

Definitely my favorite Hoonigan car so far. Wagon from the eighties with the white livery, badass bodywork and beautiful interior. Don't think it would get much better!

[@lesflynn4455]

I don't know how they're going to top this. An unbelievable masterpiece.

[@Dan23_7]

Absolutely

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Travis Pastrana is my super hero! The man can do anything, will break his butt doing it, and just comes back with something cooler everytime. A true legend and idol!

[@manu11red]

I detailed the Flatirons ski car for this and my boss wouldn't tell me where we were shipping the car; so sick to be able to see my "fingerprints" in the video. VSC and subaru absolutely killed it with this thing!

[@josephmatuszak3855]

The craftsmanship and imagination in this wagon basically leave me speechless. So when is Travis gonna make a twin screw supercharged Flat 6 SVX? (j/k but it would be in line with the wild Subie life he rockin')

[@Jonesn527]

I love how proud homeboy is of all the details put into this car. Just grinning the whole interview. 😂 Cool to see great work boys

[@eustahijelifetips]

Who wouldnt be proud of such an art piece?

[@CrashRacknShoot]

@@eustahijelifetips that's the point.

[@Dario__]

That dashboard really blow my mind. Every gymnkhana build is just getting more unique and special

[@codychallenger0666]

This guy that's doing the whole walk around and talking is doing a amazing job at it! He was Def so well spoken to all the people ND all the info he had.. you can tell he is ment for that job... amazing car def

[@iadorasjourney]

From a design point of view, the similarity with the Delta S4 is impressive, like it seems the Delta stretched and longer. I really like it a lot, very well done guys!!!

[@haroldlamos5905]

I too thought it to be a Delta S4.

[@coreydw1]

Me three at a glance.

[@aker1993]

This car is a modern group b

[@TheBadBunny87]

I also get Delta vibes when I see it from the back

[@MindsNmotors]

One of the coolest and most incredible cars I've ever seen. They need to offer that dashboard for public consumption, so rad!

[@adamengland2519]

Such an amazing piece of kit. What incredible engineering. The dashboard is the best I have ever seen, so much love for the 80's throw back.

[@MatthewCMaw]

Everything about this build is pure perfection!! Absolutely incredible! 🙌🏻

[@retrotellephone]

Wouldve been better to see more details about the mechanism behind the active aero in fenders, quarters, and wing. Same with at least a shot of the headers, the underside of the car, control arms, the nitty gritty that we used to see in build breakdowns. These are really cool cars and I think the mechanical details are the best part.

[@86coupedeville]

If you're really interested in the active aero you can just look at pneumatic linear actuators and you'll get the gist of the basic mechanical functions. Pneumatic linear actuators mated to the wing and aero panels backed up with electric air pumps and pressure tanks with a control board that houses the solenoids that open the valves to control air flow to each with bleed-off valves for when the aero no longer needs to be activated.

[@3.2.1.adventure4]

It's Travis' hoonicorn. Absolutely badass.

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

Subaru has a special place in my heart, in 1989 I loaded up an 83 wagon and drove from Wyoming to San Diego when I was 16, could not wait a minute longer. Times were different then, hard to imagine my niece or nephew doing something like like that now.

[@KVLJ]

@@ReanuKeevesAus Probably beacause most 16 Year olds won't be able to afford a relatively new Car on their own plus gas prices etc.

[@The_Situation]

@@KVLJ Not even just about money. Young people's mindsets have changed. So many young people struggle to communicate as effectively as the youngsters of past, mainly due to staring into screens and socialising online, rather than in person. I've noticed a bit shift in the communication skills and mannerisms of the new generations coming through.

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

@@ReanuKeevesAus the nanny state has made a lot of people afraid for one and two they barely know how to take care of themselves at home with the full support of their parents.

[@666shredordie]

This was my favorite car at Goodwood this year. Killer build guys! 👏

[@arwestromen]

When you're sponsored by Subaru...but you want to drive a Lacia Delta Integrale

[@ryedergrenier3561]

I never noticed that but yeah it totally looks like a delta s4 especially from the rear

[@Darth_Atrius]

I thought I was the only one who thought that

[@atreyuwings]

Lancia. Ooooh I want one of those too. Also reminds me of the ‘89 Nissan Sentra xe 4wd

[@xymaryai8283]

this is a whole other era of Subaru dominance i haven't even heard about. i love it, and now i want to learn everything about it.

[@lemcakes32422]

they didnt dominate anything

[@TheStabbyCyclist]

I was lucky enough to take a tour of Vermont Sports Car's facility some years ago. Amazing place. Not surprised that they're able to produce these awesome builds with the setup that they have there.

[@iyaayas5097]

Knight Rider comes to mind with the active aero(Super Pursuit Mode! Lol) and the wild, old school digital cluster layout. Sick build!! Can't wait to see this thing smokin tires

[@LeeAllen337]

Vermonter here and I'm so proud this was built and designed in my state. Vermont Sports Car knows how to build a Subaru let me tell ya. This car is so bad ass. That dash is the coolest thing ever. Thanks Hoonigan for doing this video.

[@AdamNDJ]

I currently have an 82 DL Brat and 84 GL "Turbo Traction" Hardtop so this car has so much love from me. I really do love all the little pieces from the original EA81 "Gen 2" car. It also really gives me a ton of inspiration when it comes time to build the 84.

[@lighswarm175]

As someone who grew up with these old school Subaru wagons and still has a third gen Loyale I really appreciate how much of that 80s charm and detail you packed in despite the car having almost no foundational crossover with the original. So many familiar elements and nods to the history of this car, I absolutely love it.

[@gedion4000]

I'm so envious of these guys and their toys. Here i am barely holding my daily driver together and they drop half a mill on a car for kicks lol. Love it!

[@mcracing9753]

It was a pleasure working with the VSC team on the dash, they are such an inspiration! I was given artistic impressions on how they wanted the dash to look and it was down to me to program the dash with everything they needed. I didn’t know what vehicle it was for or how it would look, so to finally see it in a car has blown me away. @hoonigan please keep coming up with these mad, awesome ideas.

[@SB-vb8ch]

Nice job!

[@brilliantroads]

I have always loved wagons (own an E30 touring now) and man I love everything about this machine! Iconic lines with modern technology and a killing perfomance, absolutely dream car!

[@stayve.]

That digital gauge cluster is definitely the most dope one I’ve seen

[@ed.ekruger1094]

The brake down of every detail in the this car and the way y’all talked about it was fken amazing! Loved this!

[@OneOfManyStewarts]

Being a fan of what Subaru is and has brought to the world over the years, this is nothing short of amazing. I can't stop reminiscing about all my past Subaru experiences. Thanks to all involved in putting the car together, and sharing it with all of us in such great detail.

[@sellman6278]

Travis is literally the modern day Evil Knievel. He will do anything. What a legend!!

[@coreydw1]

Right, been following since he was a kid doing motocross. Nothing he cannot drive.

[@tbillington]

This thing is so sick. All the details like the blue carbon dash, the font on the screen, the roof racks etc are what make it.

[@ValladolidArde]

the engineering behind this is WRC level, stunning, thanks for this in depth view, great video

[@kiwidiesel]

That translates to needing the economic backing of a small country.

[@Carman0007]

Picked up a 2022 WRX from the dealer that has the wagon this car was based off of today, being able to look at the base car in person and see this video in the same day is amazing. That dealer has a lot of cool old school Subarus in their collection!

[@Dan23_7]

This is a work of art, I saw it in a video from Goodwood this year. That dash reminds me of my Aunties mk2 Vauxhall Astra GTE, it had a digital dash board, and yes everything with a turbo in the 80’s had to have a badge 💪🏼 The lines of this car remind me of my old Mk1 golf This is by far one of the best “creations” I’ve ever seen 😍😍

[@JDMJDK]

I had a 2dr 87’ GL hatchback 4WD with the blue interior decades ago and those little control stalks the come out either side of the dash and all of the exterior details, wagon wheels bring back a ton of memories. What a cool build.

[@MotoGoato]

Awesome piece of kit ... I had the pleasure of watching Travis tearing up the hill climb live at Goodwood earlier this year in that car .... it looked and sounded spectacular - especially when he ran it wide at Molecomb corner, the whole crowd erupted!!

[@kellynanni4858]

I owed 3 Subaru GL's #2 1984s & 83 ...absolute monsters! Unstoppable in whatever I pointed them at snow,mud, swamp didn't matter. Dude said the original wouldn't take what Travis threw at it .... bro Travis Pastrana I quote couldn't kill a well maintained 1984 GL wagon if he tried!

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

I loved seeing Travis run this at Goodwood but seeing all this detail is amazing! Please say there's an upcoming wild Wagon Gymkhana video!

[@markhenderson123]

I saw this build at Boxerfest this year and I was SHOCKED there weren't more people around it. Such a cool build!!

[@Outland9000]

Its got to be one of the coolest cars out there right now.

[@jonathanporter5223]

Damn, Vermont Motorsports killed it with this build. Their passion and dedication to the craft is next level.

[@markthibault8579]

Can't wait to see the full Gymkhana video with this absolutely rad car.

[@violinmiata]

This has to be the nicest one off wagon/ race car on the planet. The digital dashboard is a brilliant piece of throwback engineering. Damn

[@LowetheTechGuy]

I love the Retro Gauge cluster on the original wagon and the Pastrana build!

[@Lord-Granpa-B]

OMGosh.. I watched the Hoonie go berserk at Goodwood Festival of Speed last week, Live. I can honestly say that this car straight up took the show! The driver, Pastrana, was the most B's out, no holds barred driving, hold on to your butts I've ever seen. When the gull-wings opened up, I about hit the floor. Just can't get enough of the mighty Hoonigan! Brah-flipin-voe!!

[@Mik35959]

It's un fathomable how much it would cost to create a vehicle of this extensive build quality!? I mean damn! I don't even know how you would put a number on a one off build like this but it's gotta be huge!

[@ReanuKeevesAus]

I'd guess 1.8 to 2.5 million!

[@Strahlendersonnenlicht]

@@ReanuKeevesAus fuck no you could buy an entire property build a shop furnished with badass CNC and equipment for 2 million, this was definitely expensive though

[@TylerKroek]

Definitely want to thank the guys at Hoonigan for letting my 9ys old son sit in that car when we visited Tire Slayer Studious in October. Totally made his day!

[@ElShotte]

Nothing less than a complete work of art. This is one of the most beautiful, consistently-made spectacular vehicle.

[@bountyhunter5478]

This is probably the best built car I have ever seen. Absolutely insane... Big Respect!

[@yeplebloop]

For me it's the most desirable car ever build. Can't wait to see it in hardcore action!

[@creek4021]

Good guaaaa! I need this as a daily driver! Had to watch twice, few I'm a sucker for a older wagon and to make it into this is something even a kid would love!

[@philb707]

No way I would daily this, Cars n Coffee an cars shows only

[@creek4021]

Cars are meant to be driven! I've never understood the I can't drive this unless it's it's beautiful out, and as little as possible. What's the point of having it? Drive it and enjoy it! That's what they are for!

[@philb707]

@@creek4021 Oh cars are meant to be driven I firmly believe that, thats why I daily drive my 2003 Honda civic with 200k on it thru the deer ridden back roads of NJ. An my 2011 Audi wagon with 96k on it not so often

[@SW4GGATRON]

what a badass car. love wagons, and the retro look on the display ties it all in!

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

My mum had one of these from about a year later! Man I loved that old car. Extremely cool. Whoever did the graphics package for that dash deserves a raise.

[@freeecountryy]

This a complete work of art. It's not retro in the sense of the word, although it's based on a car that's pushing 40 years old, but it's a throwback to a certain style and done with such perfection. That dash... Hats f*cking off to the team behind this beauty.

[@csechrist1]

So many neat details! I really enjoyed the accessible level of detail when discussing each part of the car, it's so easy to end up in the stratosphere when talking shop.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Typically INSANE build choice 😂 These cars were so popular in Australia, especially the pickup (Ute) version 👍

[@droppindeuces6981]

WOW!! Vermont SportsCar is on point with this build. What a car!

[@dionthorn]

These insane remakes of classics are the best.

[@telmoazevedo8958]

Still mindblown that there is a shop that can do this better than OEM. These guys are geniuses! This and last year car are masterpieces! Wonder if they consider doing small runs of these or if approached can build more for private customers?

[@sarahdell4042]

Super cool!! If Subaru stays in motorsports…. Building an SVX at this level would be insane!

[@FastwayIndustries]

Factsssss

[@sumo_steve45]

Now THAT is how yo udo a detailed video. Show us all the things. Talk about all the stuff. Meet the collaborators/driver. Well done folks ( applauds the Team ) weeeeeeeell done!!!!

[@Martialrkr]

if only production cars came with dashboards like that

[@handleOfThy]

imagine the Hyundai N Vision 74 with that dashboard

[@Martialrkr]

@@handleOfThy trueeee

[@ItsCriti]

I'm happy to see Travis still going at it. I've been watching this guy do crazy stuff for 2 decades now..

[@thebensho]

I saw this at SEMA but it was up in a pedestal. It looks wicked from the outside, but I would have loved to have seen that interior up close!

[@randomguyontheinterweb]

1984 Subaru GL wagon 4 speed 4wd was my first car. Paid $400 for it had to start it with a flathead screw driver and had 326k miles on it. Would go thru any snow storm and was a pretty reliable car for a 16 year old.

[@MGBranco]

Love the 80's feel of this machine....

[@heyletsplaythis]

This is one of the best level of retro mods I’ve ever seen. Congratulations.

[@djbis]

I'm geeking so hard. #wagon lovers rejoice. This thing is bananas in the most 80's way. A perfect and most bad-ass tribute to the classic Subaru Wagon.

[@dennisonseeto]

The air brakes remind me of the episode of Knight Rider when he got the upgrades and had the active braking added!

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

Wow I have been in love with this car since I seen it in Goodwood. My 1st car 🚗 was a '84 GL 10 4WD 5speed wagon it was Grey with a digital dash plus my spare tire was underneath the hood. Seeing this car reminds me of the great years that I had in the past.

[@cogboy302]

Saw footage of the car run up the hill at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's absolutely bananas. With all the aero going it looks like a bug out of Starship Troopers.

[@ryurc3033]

The gauge cluster looks like what we dreamed the future would be. For real the entire car is baller a/f. Sick sick sick

[@shaungowler8909]

Love the retro look with modern touches 👍🏻👌🏻

[@ooklamoc4411]

Imagine starting with a blank slate concept and making something so cool. It’s not just the money but the skill and imagination involved. So awesome.

[@VampyrMygg]

Seeing these kinda wild builds for Gymkhana is pretty neat, and it makes you wonder what other strange but fun things they might build in the future. Personally, I'd love to see something definitely not meant for it, like a 70s DeVille, Eldorado, Toronado, Town Car, LTD, etc type car built to be raced and tossed about and even lightweight, at least for their size :P While I assume a modern engine would be swapped in, it'd be fun to see if they'd be able to build a race engine out of the big engines from those too, like the Cadillac 500, as I'm sure there might be a couple of horsepowers hidden in a 8.2 liter. :P But back on topic, the Subaru wagon is amazing, I remember seeing those as a kid and I kinda loved them then too, it's a very unique build and I love it.

[@GiletheCarGuy]

"X-Wing style display" Heck yeah! That interface is the bease nease! [Old sk00l PC gamer here]

[@BikingwithJP]

Soon as I see Hoonigan and Subaru in the same notification I click! Love the aero bits on this car🤘🔥

[@m3diterra]

Agree!

[@franmt4275]

Same!

[@sarahwortheim3587]

Congratulations to VSC on a beautiful build. The dash is amazing! Intake takes advantage of what's there, I love it. Of course Travis Pastrana driving it is what makes it extra cool!

[@taliesinpotter4097]

Thanks for making my old Subaru wagon suddenly worth way more 😂

[@chriswilliams-lilley3069]

Sadly in need of a rebuild after Goodwood shinanigan’s. Was such a great car to go up the hill. Travis really enjoyed the event and gave fans a great show. 👏👏🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@hdoglesby]

You could tell the head gasket comment hit a nerve with the Subie and VMS reps 😬

[@OutdoorCountryLiving]

The technical art put into these cars are *.* amazing. Mindboggling!

[@Nekonaut_aka_Jebus]

Hands down best build from VSC

[@chrisagostino1]

I THINK THIS IS MY FAVORITE CAR IN THE FLEET THE ACTIVE AERO IS SOO COOL! 😁👍

[@dalaisdramalama4470]

and that's a reason to SHOUT?

[@eustahijelifetips]

Hands down the best build i seen on this show! So many frickin details, just immaculate!

[@outshimed]

God damn, this is one of the coolest cars I've ever seen out of nowhere. Props to the Subaru guys.

[@russello2829]

It would be rad if they released a screen saver of the dash that is a replay of the actual datalog of the full Gymkhana run!

[@bara555]

Or as a live wallpaper. I'd live that on wp engine.

[@DoubleAgent25]

This is the coolest car I've ever seen. It has a lot of personality. I wish manufacturers would let their artists go wild.

[@Trevorcraft71]

There's gonna be a this vs box series, maybe?

[@wesleynorris2313]

I doubt that

[@Shaduraf]

Is that the RTJ Black Grand natty in the background!?

[@galerios1]

One of my best memories is that of Travis Pastrana pulling off a double backflip on a dirtbike in the X-Games. And then, after breaking his leg in the very same competition, modifying his dirt rally car so that he could operate it without that leg and still take part in the rally competition. Any other athlete would have dropped out to heal. This guy said, nope. I'm still in this. Travis Pastrana is the greatest athlete in extreme sports history. I have to present an apology to Tony Hawk, who was my original favorite in extreme sports. Sorry Tony. Pastrana dialed it up to eleven.

[@ChuckHickl]

Not wrong...

[@TheBadBunny87]

Mine is seeing him jump from a plane without a parachute. 😂

[@czierwo]

Best hoonigans were always Subarus! Love it!

[@tbtstt]

I'd really like to see a deeper dive on the aero side of this car. Really curious to see how effective those wheel arch flaps and the wing is from both a numbers standpoint and from the drivers perspective.

[@NeilAlvin]

the car ran at Goodwood this year, you can watch the runs, but spoiler alert it was one of the fastest cars ever at Goodwood.

[@tbtstt]

I saw the car at Goodwood @@NeilAlvin : one of the fastest ICE cars this year, but I was unsure on how effective the active aero was as the car looked very unsettled under heavy braking (perhaps that is Travis preference/driving style though) Pastrana actually posted very similar times to the Gobstopper 2 (in 2016). I'd just be really interested to see raw data and hear Travis discussing how it affects the car.

[@AJ-oj5eu]

Judging by how much flopping around those front fibreglass panels did when they were activated in the video, I'd suggest the "active aero" is mostly a gimmick.

[@tbtstt]

@@AJ-oj5eu Yeah, I am unconvinced on its effectiveness which is why I'd be keen to see if there is any science behind it. Be a shame if it is just on there as a gimmick as that would cheapen what is otherwise an impressive build.