Subaru WRX STI Final Edition Review - Goodbye STI! New Motoring

It's a sad, sad time. As hot hatch competition has grown stronger, Subaru's WRX STI has fallen out of favour. This is its final swansong, the WRX STI Final Edition. Goodbye old friend, you will be missed.
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[@zombanator3000]

I was scared... till he said "in the UK". Then I breathed a sigh of relief

[@MDCYF]

Me too

[@markwiedeman7271]

Thank god, it’s not gone

[@nobodyfamous7496]

me too i was like IM 12 I WANT ONE OF THESE WHEN I GROW UP

[@afox5319]

@@nobodyfamous7496 There wont be new ones in 6 years. You can always get a used one though

[@OutdoorFun01]

Im sorry, but you need to lower the steering wheel and move the seat up. I dont know how you can be confortable with your arms so high... and how can you see trought the steering wheel?

[@jasonh6799]

He is probably shorter than richard hammond

[@khysor1832]

Lulz

[@tomatoknuckles]

@@jasonh6799 my man looks about 2 foot😂😂

[@f30_0z2]

😂 im not the only one who notice it

[@robmiester]

LOLLLLLLL true what is going on lol

[@bungusscrungus2523]

"will be discontinued in the UK" why did you have to give me a heart attack like that with the title goddamn

[@Slow._.EJ8]

Mixam the Slav ikr!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

RIGHT!

[@IWreakHavoc]

true but it's just a car dont take God's name in vain over it

[@bungusscrungus2523]

@@IWreakHavoc don't tell people how to act because of your own beliefs

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

@@IWreakHavoc "God"

[@CarStory]

Fearing cars like this will disappear very soon, I bought a 2019 STi two weeks ago. It's a one of a kind driving experience.

[@Williaem00]

A Mustang Owner I had a 2006 sti with bolt on’s and a good tune (21 psi)years back. The things I did with that car I am so lucky to be alive . It never let me down .

[@Thepedell]

@@Williaem00 aw fuck lol you're lucky to be alive? You're Scaring me because I have a 09 impreza sti about to get it back this weekend, fully built IAG internals block and 40psi... let's hope I survive the next few years lol

[@Williaem00]

Kevin A dam that’s a lot of boost bro lol . Yeah I did a lot of racing at night . One time in Vermont I had a friend in my car we were running from a school security guy , and we ended up on a dirt road slightly down hill that lead to farms . We were going 110 mph !!!! I slowed down to about 75 mph but most of the road was straight so I just kept going faster . I’m an evo guy at heart 100%. But I don’t believe there’s a better car on dirt than a wrx(sti)

[@callsigngecko4723]

@@Williaem00 the only thing that will make me buy an Evo is if I can find a Evo 7 for a good price. Love both WRX and Evo.

[@gkfujiwaraesquibel7998]

I Bet Some Evo Fans In Britain Would Say: NOW WE'RE EVEN MATE.

[@alekvassinskiy1286]

MOEIT* Also if the evo comes back as a SUV i will be laughing my ass off

[@rusty_q-tip2549]

@@alekvassinskiy1286 EVO 11 crossover

[@falcongamer58]

@@rusty_q-tip2549 the new Lancer exists, just need some aftermarket to make it an "Evo 11"

[@sv52308]

@@alekvassinskiy1286 there might be a new evo but not an suv

[@joshuaburke5339]

Wait what, my heart dropped when I saw this title in my recommended

[@robertsimpson4265]

what's up with the steering wheel blocking his vision? not a good driving position

[@TM-dm8zx]

He didn’t adjust it.

[@joannemarc9121]

He's actually sitting on a booster seat too!

[@Joshdavies146]

He can barely even see the hood scoop

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

@@Joshdavies146 wrx/STi stopped having REAL scoops in 2008 models

[@daniellis4559]

I have the legend edition which is the equivalent of the Final Edition but in France. I smiled when you said that you can't help turn around to look at it when you walk away. It's so true. Good review and you get the point across on what this vehicule stands for.

[@jozzz8893]

Final edition for UK market only.

[@dnawrapsatl]

They will never stop making this legend.

[@foxhounduk2k8]

JUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL! ITS GREAT. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LADS.

[@NvrchFotia]

The title almost gave me a damn heart attack. I hope this means the 2020 update is real.

[@LawrenceTimme]

It was literally just a standard 2019 model for every other country.

[@MajorSpam]

More like 2004 edition amirite? Jokes aside, it's sad to see it go. I hate how the EU dislikes anything that drinks gas and isn't an SUV. Edit: 4:04 almost killed savagegoose

[@spacekii]

I'm gonna miss you Subie

[@akumafuhen2092]

Picked up my 2015 sti on January 1st 2016 and have loved every single moment I've been behind the steering wheel , It's to bad that's the last one.

[@itsChanz]

4:05 is the bird okay? 😂

[@kevinn6882]

Appreciate your love for this unique STI. If I were in the UK i would snatch one up fast.

[@SL0Z07]

Hopefully they don’t kill it off in the US but give us a 350-400hp sti and bring back the hatch fingers crossed

[@mrpsd590]

Not gonna happen bud

[@44actual]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

[@kennethleblanc9685]

Don't be "that guy". Think positive man. Is it likely? Prolly not. But that doesn't mean we can't dream about a new hatch version!! I'm with ya fingers crossed!!!

[@jonasmoore8947]

They’re bringing the s209 in limited numbers

[@603solo]

350-400 chp from the factory? LOL.

[@amsevo712]

Just picked up my 2019 STI in World Rally Blue here in the US

[@rsxking2004]

Nice man! Enjoy it

[@SRKNFL34]

Ohh yeah I bought one just like yours and loving it so far

[@Len_M.]

I was about to bite, but I want to see what they have for 2020.

[@herpderp1662]

Subaru : "we arent winning easily anymore, we quit." Everyone else : "why not just.... MAKE A BETTER / NEW STI??!!" Subaru : "Meh...... trying is too hard." Seems millenials took over subaru management.

[@xankriegor3018]

It isn't millennials that came up with ridiculously restrictive emission laws. And Subaru is one of the smallest car manufacturer around, they can't just shit and mass produce a new powertrain every few years to meet bs requirements in one part of the world.

[@herpderp1662]

@@xankriegor3018 Someone doesnt know much about Subarus history. Maybe think outside your own borders, subaru is NOT a small company. Also a FEW years mate? They havent made a new engine, trans or drivetrain for the STI for over a decade. Smaller companies have made substantial upgrades to much less sucessful or popular cars to keep with the times. I owned a 06 STI, stop trying to excuse subarus bullshit. Fanboyism just makes you blind to fact and logic.

[@xankriegor3018]

@@herpderp1662 What does Subaru's history have to do with its size? Just look it up, they're pretty low on the list... And when I said every few years I was referring to the rate at which emission laws tend to change, I know they kept the same powertrain. 😑

[@xankriegor3018]

@@herpderp1662 Geez did I kill one of your relatives? No need to be that aggressive. Btw did you watch the video? The STI isn't gone outside the UK. Oh and I'm not american too, it must me another of your insinuations about me. Well no need to reason with an internet sociopath, see ya!

[@m.h.3679]

you know millennials aren’t that young of people right? like 25-40 year olds not 15-25, i’m guessing your a millennial so nice insult to yourself bucko

[@naeemimrit5460]

Althought am an Evoguy ... We already lost our beloved Evos 😭😭😭 Dnt kill subies noww though we r apart we share the same love of rallying .. the best two rivals ..

[@IrishStar]

Agreed, and maybe one day the powers that be will see the error of their ways, and maybe one day, like the Supra, our mighty Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will live again! Don't make the same mistake Subaru, look at the shite Mitsubishi is making now. And nearly non existant!

[@DarkVillager]

ive got one. will it be worth keeping?

[@probablynotyourdad4616]

Oh thank god he said in the UK

[@Sillyboy9572]

Soooo The rest of the world will have the WRX Sti? Cause im gonna have a break down haha

[@EMTB-outdoors]

How’s the radiator so messed up?

[@Montblanc1986]

Selling them for 2020 in the USA

[@Bebopin-69]

It is sad for you not to get it anymore. Can this be attributed to the climat hysteria? Anyhow i just ordered my 2019 WRB with wing.

[@PreparationdobleH]

You guys in UK get a badge saying final edition?. Damn here in the U.S is just 2019 but anyway I bought mine last month and love it!!

[@petrmiskerik]

You are lucky guy. Europe union established emissions pollution limits witch can be respected by WRX STI. So : This is the end, Beautiful friend.. What a shame. End of ONE ERA. Big, big, big shame... :(. What a legend...

[@CymenTheLegend138]

all this emission pollution bullshit is to 96% just lies which makes me even more angry that It will be gone in Europe, It sucks to live in germany

[@Otaner142]

how old are u ?

[@SRKNFL34]

I just bought one last week and I love it too. I drive it daily and it’s great in all whether conditions.

[@NvrchFotia]

It isn’t dead elsewhere.

[@anthonygreco1052]

Its only gone in the UK...

[@hobopowers407]

Oofd and joshed! YEETED AND SKABEETED! THIS DOESN'T AFFECT ME SO I GET TO LAUGH AT YOU!

[@kristianspencer1978]

Nice but my favourite suberu is the Sti wr1. 326bhp. Lovely car.

[@johnathanbyard8317]

It's spelled subaru and the wr1 was 280bhp with prodrive pack made it 305bhp at best

[@kristianspencer1978]

Johnathan Byard according to google the wr1 put out 316 bhp as standard, the standard Sti with the ppp kit put out 305 bhp. We are both wrong. But it’s still the best Subaru.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. I will miss the Subaru WRX STI as well

[@iorfidaskye]

How's he see thru the steering wheel like that?

[@MDDeGrande1994]

Why did they stop selling it in UK though?

[@MisonoMika1]

Whats the song from the beginning?

[@darkcrusher-jt1dr]

They just dropped the subaru wrx sti s209 here in the us. How long till they stop selling STIs here?

[@coopsnz1]

In Australia , Japan. and Usa they sell like hot cakes . Still alot of interest for one

[@coopsnz1]

American market is like down under , It sells in more volume than the Competitor

[@MrSutekii]

Saying the engine under the bonnet of the STi you can buy now is basically the same as the one under the bonnet of the P1 couldnt be further from the truth. The EJ207 under the bonnet of the P1 is a totally different beast compared to the weaker EJ257 fitted to the STi around the world. There's a reason the high end Spec limited editions released in Japan still use the EJ207.

[@gordyboy01]

2006 Subaru Wrx Sti owner here, my daily driver, bought from new, now has as of today 141k miles on the original factory OEM EJ257 block and stock internals, not bad for a weaker block ;-). it's reliable motor if you service it properly, treat it right and don't flog it to death outside of what the components can handle, and yes I do drive properly, anything will break if you flog it to death eventually. The OEM Stock cast pistons are a well know limit of the EJ257 block, so if you are looking for more power going to flog it to death off redline or stick a bigger turbo, or whatever with out the correct components and supporting mods then yes it will break, that is true of any motor, even forged blocks break. just my two cents worth :)

[@distortedperception716]

Not gonna lie, beautiful car

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Fantastic review, as always! So sad that both the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Subaru Impreza WRX STi are both now gone.

[@becraftcorey]

Who the fuck said It was going away they already put out a 2020 concept these idiots are on drugs

[@slothystyle]

The STI final edition is only for the UK market, the STI isn't dead or gone, the UK simply ended their production run for the STI due to lack of sales, you can read the article about it online just look it up. The US market, Canada, South America, South African, Australian and Japanese markets still get the STI and will continue to get the STi into 2020 and beyond.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thanks for the clarification! Looks as if we have been left out of Subaru's future WRX STi plans in this country for the reasons you have mentioned, and thus both cars are effectively now discontinued as far as we are concerned.

[@georgesolano4679]

In the USA they still gonna make the Sti but they just getting rid off the 2.5l turbo and replace with a new 2.4l turbo do to CAFE regulations

[@treblemix_]

So glad I picked up a 2019. Was waiting for a 2020 STI but if this is the final edition in Europe I doubt Japan will still release STIs in America

[@slothystyle]

UKs final edition STI was for the 2018 model year. The US, Australia, South Africa, Canada and of course Japan will still continue to get the STI well into 2020 and beyond. The sti is not dead, the UK simply ended their production run for the sti in 2018 because sales were so low.

[@wolvesdengaming4844]

Edwin Gibson Sti will definitely stock around in the U.S sales are fine here lol

[@deet4895]

People in the UK always seem to forget that they can import in any car they want into the country. So who gives a crap if Subaru stop selling these officially in the UK? Just import one from Japan where it is still been sold and your problems are solved.

[@SubtainRathore]

is it legal ?

[@daten__]

"You don't know what you got until it's gone" true. people need to be grateful that the wrx sti still exists, and other cars like the 370z. You never know that *some day* these simple sports cars(or all gas cars) will vanish from the face of the earth.

[@Muggar62]

AWESOME . . .

[@carlotheatheist]

What.. no more sti? That's my dream car. So which means after this year the wrx sti will phase out soon??

[@williamdoody]

mr jn yes in the UK. But anyways the sti’s suck after the 2007 model.

[@W-2Forms]

damn wtf why's it no longer going to be available in the UK?

[@gordyboy01]

emissions and costs, mostly

[@Lightsout89]

So the UK got #150 of them 🤔 here in AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 ✊🏼 we only got half that #75, 10x crystal white pearl ... 15x crystal black silica 50x subaru world rally blue pearl and my opinion 3 of the nicest colours you can paint a car they are just next level when in person and the nice Australian sun is beaming down making that pearl dance and flicker and wave around.

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Is this only in UK?

[@gordyboy01]

yes U.K only

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

I kinda want that final edition badge for my gc

[@m.h.3679]

last time i checked the wheel isn’t supposed to be forehead height

[@cyochum219]

Went out with a bang

[@tonyquigley6543]

As the final edition, they should have re released the GC8

[@nickh.27]

Agreed

[@tonyquigley6543]

why is it just not possible for something like that to happen? even with all the new regs, they could have done it @@nickh.27

[@sarifuchs]

Am glad only in UK.

[@carbonphantom1]

Can you see over the wheel??

[@sampo3101]

That driving height tho 😂😂

[@Joolz1982]

I’m sure they’ll bring it back in future like the Supra. Probably different guise though.

[@gordyboy01]

the new supra, you mean the BMW Z with a supra badge lol, anyone else think it look almost identical to a BMW Z series car.

[@Roaming_bullys]

How can you see where you’re going when your eyes are in line with the steering wheel 😂

[@haydent1822]

have u ever driven a car?

[@manostororosso2364]

Wait ... Impreza is no more?

[@mikeycahn7706]

Its okay if its UK not USA. Evo is gone no tears shed but STI cant leave. And the whole hatch hot theme going on doesnt mean we (USA market) will lose it. Too good of a car.

[@RealAnthonyJones]

No tears shed because an evo blew them off your face along with your doors.😁

[@mikeycahn7706]

@@RealAnthonyJones Eh they stopped making the evo not enough people to get them. Subies took the win. I mean how could you trust a company who turned the eclipse into a crossover?

[@RealAnthonyJones]

@@mikeycahn7706 build a car for performance then it doesnt out perform its competitor so all you have to fall back on is "well our 'sports car' had a nicer interior and it sold more, so we win." I guess the sales podium is what subaru was after.

[@CoolCoolPancakes]

Honestly, the king is and will always be Honda

[@callsigngecko4723]

Easy solution. Make a New WRX STI Hatch for US and UK. Everyone will love a new one.

[@V8dadmartin]

So it’s just a 2019 STI?

[@romariosmith422]

Final edition??

[@kennethleblanc9685]

For the UK.

[@KenMackShow]

Historically was an awesome car but now it’s no more

[@jed0915]

Your steering wheel not high enough.

[@InertiaDriftFC]

Jesus!!! When you drive that steering wheel is hella high tilt!!!

[@kyleatherton1317]

These have been like 300bhp for an eternity 🙄. P1 era looks far better 😎

[@baphometazrael1892]

I know they should bump the STI up to 400 and the WRX up to 320

[@driftmanwrx4837]

Goodbye to the icon that I grew up with and help me became a mechanical engineer.

[@stewiegriffin3627]

In my opinion these cars lost there identity in 07. Instead of sticking to there roots they tried to make a road car but everything is just mediocre, nothing exciting about the engine, suspension, drivetrain or interior. I will never understand why they didn't put the closed deck engine in and bump the horsepower 400+ with the new gen.

[@tofu.delivery.]

Dear God please tell me it's not going away in the US

[@Barrettcoronalight]

If people stop buying manuals, which they are, we’ll lose them too in the US. Unless Subaru can come out with a true DCT not this SVT/CVT whatever they call it transmission that’s in the current WRX. AUDI and Lexus have discontinued manual transmissions completely. Now Chevy doesn’t even offer the new corvette in a manual. They just don’t sell. The new generation are into technology they love there Tesla’s. That means they could scroll through Facebook while the car drives itself.

[@FEVERNOVAA]

Postion bro

[@jdowg6]

The thing is about to get scary expensive

[@KraXxuS]

Another comment for seating position and "IN THE UK"

[@william9385]

Can this guy see over the steering wheel??

[@coopsnz1]

More new Wrx sti sell down under , than New Golf R DSG . But it is $8000aud cheaper

[@POFlee]

Bro, please add "uk" to title. If not this should be considered "click bait". Twas truly painful to even see "final edition" in the same sentence as "STI". I own one and will like my son to own one to please.

[@kage7785]

Subaru going down the Mitsubishi route? How sad =(

[@julaihaidris7212]

Will the STi really join the Evo and the RS?? Say no... Also 4:43 when you drive an STi and sees a Type R ahead of you...

[@normssti3661]

Julaiha idris its a normal civic theres no wing

[@iptnez]

does he know he is driving on the wrong side of the road? also can he even see over the steering wheel? that cant be safe

[@SMFizzy]

Isaac Duncan ?

[@CoolCoolPancakes]

It’s in England you twat

[@tonyquigley6543]

4:04 someone ring Mensa, he nearly killed a bird ffs

[@YungEagle3k]

Lol birds are worthless

[@Dylster501]

This guys feels like a younger Clarkson/May

[@jetx2599]

The guy said it was the final edition for the UK like 20 times and idiots still keep trying to correct him sigh

[@jtkent28]

Everything will be crossovers and SUV’s from now on.. EVERYTHING. Gone will be the days of any sort of enthusiast cars like the STI or even the VW GTI soon. Just wait. It will be all “millennial” mobiles from this point on. 4 wheel all wheel drive hybrid / electric hovercrafts that are completely tech based. No one wants to drive anymore more. They just want to sit and do as Little as possible so they can scroll thru their phones more.

[@eurownedmk71.88]

Your so right it pisses me off. Lazy fucks !

[@bman1668]

Soon they will say what’s a manual? 🤦‍♂️

[@subieasunayuuki]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, this could affect South Africa. Most probably won't tbh.

[@flyingdagger97]

gone in europe or gone everywhere?

[@HollowSensei]

Gone in UK only!

[@henninghansen3909]

Europe. Not Just the UK

[@HollowSensei]

Ahh gotcha

[@alanjoseph772]

R u experiencing a stiff neck?

[@xjdillestDVerse]

Do a new generation.. GC "9" 🤔

[@clonecaptian]

Based on the way Subaru does their chassis codes I'm pretty sure that's just be a normal 4 door first gen Impreza with a 2.5 liter the number at the end just means the size of the engine basically

[@bwaapshh]

1.You’d think that before making a video, you would clean the car 2. How the hell are you seeing through the steering wheel? 3. Sucks to live in the UK then lol

[@bryceyg9575]

How is a 12 year old driving, I don’t understand how this is allowed on KZbin

[@gordyboy01]

yes to number 3, it cost me £560 ($858) in road tax every year and over £240 ($317) a month in fuel and around £220 ($290) every 3 months or 3000k miles to service it!!!!, although still cheaper than the girlfriend lol.

[@johnathanbyard8317]

Sucks to live in the UK, wrong if you import one from Japan and do it the correct way, road tax is £35 a year and the log book still states 2.0 wrx sti

[@adidutta2317]

Had a panic attack with title for this video! Why not write UK in the title!

[@ABeans07]

Fantastic engine? Surely you jest

[@thedude6520]

Now they can build the all new STI crossover LMAO

[@stillnottellingyoumyname8193]

So the Forester?

[@abcmichale]

you almost hit that poor pigeon

[@93ChayZ]

Subaru needs to release something dank.

[@waykool698]

Chase Bang what is a dank?

[@93ChayZ]

SB96 something awesome, new engine etc.

[@citylims]

0:19 yo wtf is this guy sitting position, is he only 4 feet tall, actually wtf.

[@debonoo7244]

Stell doch den Sitz etwas höher.. :-)

[@bankait_rex1860]

Damn click bait almost gave me a heart attack...

[@NinjasDTA]

Wrx/Sti platform makes up like 25% of all the cars on the road here in Colorado lol

[@jessebudelman]

Subonic DTA same here in Wisconsin

[@TienTran-kw3il]

I mean it's perfect... fast, awd, and is a sedan

[@SkiD00Boy]

Just make wrx hatch

[@eddyyong66]

1:36 did he just wet his pant driving subie?