The Car You'll Love ..10 Years From Now // 2022 Subaru WRX Review

[@mattybrews]

I don't understand the hate on its appearance. It's a pretty boss sedan.

[@jspaulding4106]

One reason your reviews are so dope is your emotional connection to cars. Your mechanical knowledge, technical understanding, and amazing awkward humor don't hurt either. Would have liked to see the rally car climb hills where you take the SUVs and trucks. Meatballs, please.

[@CarDietrich]

"They car you'll love in ten years." You're spot on, and it might not even take that long. I have spent many moons in Subaru world, and WRX People always want the last one. I subbed to help you get to 500k. Great review.

[@MatchBookNotes]

thank christ you finally got one! you always do the most thorough legit reviews, which is part of why you have become my fav over the last few years. thank you for all your hard work! you kick the ass!

[@bertschuh5720]

I'm 70 yr old and my very favourite of the vehicles I have owned in my life was the 2002 WRX bug eye wagon, which was the 1st yr they came to NA. Not only was it the most fun, it surprisingly proved to be the most reliable. Would never buy one now since they dropped the wagons/hatchbacks, a sedan just doesn't suit my lifestyle.

[@mhans79]

I agree. I bought a regular 2017 Impreza sport wagon/hatchback. I would of bought a wrx if you could get them in a wagon/hatchback. They really need to bring it back!

[@maxjkl6304]

YES! Same with the 2015. I absolutely love the body style of my sport wagon....I can't stand that "sport" just means aero kit and the word "sport" embossed three times around the car. If they made a new wide body sti hatch it would look so sick.

[@rahraider]

The wagon isn't available in the US. I'm in Australia & I got my WRX Sports Wagon 3 weeks ago. Absolutely love it too.

[@DreamWrench]

Love my 02 WRX Wagon too

[@ejhayes76]

Had a 2003 bug eye. Loved it. Wish I still had that car today to play around with.

[@IKnewMickey]

We are tuning in to Sarah

[@miguelojera2356]

Subaru released the WRX and Wagon here in the Philippines a few months ago. Although the wagon is only available in a CVT and it is priced at a premium due to high taxes. Also the SUV craze would make it a rare sight on the roads. Great review as always 👌

[@sidneynelson3906]

"You got that ALL WHEEL DRIVE bite pulling you around the corners" Sarah, Love when you say that. Recently got my 2023 WRX with a whopping 18 miles on it.

[@Themusik17]

You are the most driven person ever. Keep it up. You’re awesome.

[@danajerrard9972]

Those quad exhaust tips are real, and they're spectacular!

[@jet328i2]

Like what you did there!

[@fishflash1]

Sarah was really on her game today. A great review and critique of the beloved Subaru WRX. Hope the Subaru folks heed Sarah's wisdom for a hotter STI version.

[@zacharydellamano7199]

They won't. There will be no STI on this chassis, nor another STI with an internal combustion engine.

[@fishflash1]

@@zacharydellamano7199 You're stating this as a fact. Where did you get this fact?

[@ghq8982]

@@fishflash1 there is no sti as said by the subaru themselve

[@fishflash1]

@@ghq8982 Thanks for the reply. "I read an article that indicated Subaru will not..." would be an accurate way to communicate, rather than "they won't". I read a similar article. This may not matter to you now, but one day someone will misinterpret this type of comment with a poor outcome for you.

[@zacharydellamano7199]

@@fishflash1 Um. Subaru.

[@jimmyglea]

I love my GT. Peak boost is 15+ psi so far. I’m not saying Subaru fudged the numbers, but they fudged the numbers. The other, marginally faster FWD cars in its class couldn’t get out of my driveway 4 months out of the year. This is a great car…yea, even the CVT in the GT is fine.

[@tear728]

Stock I peaked 15.9 psi once. Now I have the jb4 and I'm running 20-21 psi. Car pulls pretty hard

[@bakedbean67]

A few other YT channels have paint to match the fender plastic and on the rear in just the middle part of the black. I like the look but at least you can change it. Thank you Sarah for this review!

[@mostcom]

Sarah makes a Monday a better day. Could listen to Sarah's narrations all day.

[@irvinsalazar7378]

Just bought a 2023 with 0 down 0% apr for 72 months on a limited and love this car

[@Maalach]

This was a great review and fun to watch! There was supposed to be an STI of this car, but the rumor is that it could not pass emissions standards anymore. There are pictures of it in Japanese car magazines, and lots of optional STI branded parts you can put on from Subaru.

[@scottb3154]

I just figured that Toyota put pressure on them to NOT release an STI that would compete with the new GR Corolla, as a conditionof the FRS/DRZ collaboration or something.

[@rosewood1]

Great review and you really captured the essence of what makes a WRX so special... And yep Subaru going electric will be a total fail. Just look at Harley Davidson's attempt. It nearly sent them broke and we all hated it.

[@Lennz75]

The new gen grows on you for sure but I still love my 2020! And thank you for the great review! 😃

[@rafaellastracom6411]

The best car reviews on YT bar none.

[@josecamarenajr3423]

Your gas to electric comment was on point. Thank you!

[@MKu64]

I drove the new WRX back to back with the new BRZ... and although the WRX seems faster... the enjoyment was night and day.. Ieft the WRX feeling like it was a chore to drive... and left the BRZ thinking I really need one - such a fun drive

[@tjbarke6086]

Got one. Love it. Didn't get it to drag race. Got it to outrun most normal traffic, while having AWD.

[@robertsgarlata7552]

I just traded my 2021 Crosstrek for a 2022 WRX. Considering the way oil and manual transmissions are struggling these days, I figured it was time for this bucket list car to reside in my garage. What Subaru SHOULD do is put these two cars together - lifted, turbo hatch with a stick. It's practically a parts bin thing. If I found out I could order one tomorrow, I'd suffer the loss of trading in my brand new car for it.

[@JT-ng6nq]

exactly!!

[@TeganCantEven]

Just got my 23 Premium a few weeks ago and omg I love it so much!! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️

[@ApeGorrillo]

"You can tell, by the way that it is." Is that a Vice Grip Garage reference? It's so cool when car youtubers know about and even watch other big car youtubers.

[@craigpennington1251]

Plastic deck lids or (behind rear seat part) > They Melt. Great outfit Sarah. When Subaru goes electric > they will fold. Pity. Love the Blue paint on this.

[@def1791]

Any automotive company that goes full ev will be out of business sooner than later

[@tedheierman1181]

sarah, you totally get it! Love the video content.

[@BananaSizzle]

Love the wrx,got a black rs. Keep up the great videos, you're very informative and interesting to watch. From your fan in Australia 🇦🇺

[@johnny.3693]

Without a doubt the best comprehensive review I have seen, not to mention the tester.

[@kevinm5177]

Glad you finally reviewed it!

[@MaJaGa86]

I've owned my Limited 22 for almost a year and a half and just found this fantastic video, great review!

[@oddities-whatnot]

Shame we don’t get any new WRX / STI models in the UK anymore. In this country, best choice is the Outback. I had one a few years ago until I lost my job. Superb car. Solid, quiet, pulls very nicely for very relaxing progress yet in S mode could make light work of hilly twisty roads without any effort. Id like another and next time I hope to keep it for many years.

[@SonOfTamriel]

"Breaking up with your girl for an Anime pillow" I nearly choked on my beer. Never change Sarah!

[@SonOfTamriel]

and I reported the bot scam

[@wild_lee_coyote]

@@SonOfTamriel thank you.

[@250f5.6]

This is a great overview. Especially appreciate the underside details, and your wheel size comment. Thanks! Keep the faith for Subaru, they can pull off something cool for the future.

[@2010hyundaielantra]

my dad got one and it's an absolute joy to drive.

[@Jason-sz5zv]

Bought my first Subaru two years ago. 2020 STI . Absolutely love it !!

[@JayLepisto]

There you go pointing fingers and flying off the handle! 👈 Great presentation, Sarah. I really liked the screaming tour through the green desert. Too bad the mountain lion had to wear rain boots. Loved your boots though.

[@robertfox4524]

Your reviews are awesome! You give a huge amount of technical information with humor, and a woman’s touch! Love it.

[@gs1150adv]

2022 22 month/22K miles 5 sp. Pretty basic but for 30K hard to beat. Braking is very average...learned quickly with out a wreck, and road noise is noticeable. 6K RPM w/13 lbs boost kind of stinks, but as soon as 3/36K expire...mods will begin. It's a keeper!

[@Pimpmann312]

I was wondering why the subie rumble seemed impossible to find in exhaust videos. You mentioning the equal length headers answered that, thank you.

[@codycorey2593]

Finally a reviewer who can launch a 6 Speed without destroying the clutch!

[@codycorey2593]

@@booost420 where did I say it was different?

[@DocPRSGuitarBlues]

I love your car reviews; keep them coming.

[@tamwoof]

Sarah, Your anime pillow analogy was flipping hilarious!

[@Yormsane]

I miss the WRX wagon, from the 2000s. Lots of those still out here in Colorado's high country, many of them running on skinny snow tyres all year round, for extra fun on twisty mountain roads.

[@ohpotatoesandmolasses]

There's an orange one around the corner from my apartment. It's the sleekest, best looking WRX in 20 years.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Thanks for your input on this WRX

[@turbogeoduck]

OMG!! "Rain boots on a mountain lion!" 😆😆 I always give your reviews serious respect, and now that I'm on the cusp of replacing my '13 Mazda 3 Skyactiv hatch (manual, of course!), I'm giving this new gen WRX a spot in my top 5 cars I'm considering. If I choose this car, it HAS to be in WR blue, and I'll likely drop it off at Olympia Autobody to have the wheel arch cladding color-matched. Stay awesome, Sarah!! 😃

[@billbillinger2491]

Anybody else ever put tape on a cat's feet? They can hardly walk! 😂

[@bongodave13]

@@billbillinger2491 Kitten Mittons!!!!

[@Will-hu3wr]

Haha, I always love the opening, “people from the other side of screen”. Sounds like we are just about a screen shade away.

[@82leone]

Loved your review and totally cute outfit 😎👍

[@alistairkip7303]

LOVE that skirt, blouse, boot combo! You look pixie like!! (I guess that could be the idea) LOVE the review... I agree about the direction of Sube and what made it great!💋❤❤

[@802Garage]

Definitely agree the styling will grow on people. The sound isn't amazing. Overall it's a good package, but it's so hard to be excited about it since they killed the STI. Subaru is losing its way in terms of enthusiast interest. We also need hatchbacks. Give us the Levorg!

[@SarahnTuned]

I feel that’s what happens when a company lets marketing teams design the cars more so than the engineers.

[@rickbdatsun]

@@SarahnTuned Exactly. You let engineers do their thing, and you get awesomeness like the Clown Shoe!

[@JKD6991]

The GC8 is the best design.

[@802Garage]

@@JKD6991 Definitely. 😁

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@SarahnTuned no, this is what happens when the government designs new cars. STI was not released because of fuel economy standards.

[@indecisivegarage2389]

I just picked up a 23 limited and love it. I sold a 22 ZL1 that was a blast but too expensive and too many worries taking it out. this WRX is a perfect balance or daily use and fun.

[@Nailfourty7even]

As someone who has owned a 2005 sti for the last 13 years, I can say that, Yes I still love my sti. Best vehicle I've ever owned and I'll never sell it...ever.

[@Stainlessautos]

Nice review. I like the majority of this gen of wrx minus that back end…. But it’s a car about usability above all really. I feel like the wrx is the car that has always been in the running of cars I should buy but it never wins for one reason or another, kind of a shame I really like them.

[@bigkeg9173]

Breaking up with your gf for an anime pillow 🤣

[@californinja1714]

Might be quieter, but doesn't feel the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@NT4XT]

Red Barchetta, that Canadian band. RIP Neil Peart. Something about internal combustion.

[@dannytu0322]

Sarah does proper car reviews, thank you!

[@Hendriknetherlands]

Every time i enjoy how you play with language. Big thumbs up.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Rain boots on a mountain lion, still trying to visualize that, but I know what you mean. Love the Subies. Also love the pinky wand.

[@coolman9i6]

Loving the suspension overview you should do more of that

[@morgan40654]

I'd like to see Subaru Hydrogen Engines. Toyota which owns 30% of Subaru has been working with Subaru to be at the forefront of Hydrogen Engine technologies. Or Synthetic Fuel is an option as well.

[@SenorGato237]

Finally, someone who answers the important question: Will it rally?

[@brianb7844]

Sarah, always entertaining and informative. Luv your stuff.

[@dustinbulow4208]

My 2013 wrx was my first new car. Still have it, currently going through a heavy rebuild after it suffered ringland failure at 100k.

[@buickboy92]

Rainboots on a mountain lion!? What a visual. 😂I too love the newly added cladding, makes this WRX look rally ready!

[@gibstera5580]

I am now more conflicted. Great video! I watched your review on the Honda SI, and I truly like the styling of both WRX and the S I. Your review of both vehicles was awesome. Thank you for sharing the information!

[@adamb2619]

I keep going back and forth selling my stock 2004 STI with 78k mikes, But the occasional time I take it out, it just puts a smile on my face even with all the annoying faults it has.

[@NickGonsalves]

First off, great color choice for a top (shirt) vs car color. Also a great review, that thing begs for STI

[@PACKYCSONE80]

Sarah in a lab coat and the glasses is my favorite Sarah.

[@Primus54]

Love both the exterior blue and the interior two-tone blue seats. Also impressed with the performance of the redesigned turbo. Excellent and unbiased review! 👍👍👍

[@petermoller8337]

Also colour matching Sarah, even to the lip colour 😜☺️👍

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

Yay Sarah! You always know when I need a boost! About to watch now, and hoping hard for carefulling, heatilated, and a bolster test! 😁

[@ericmotion4488]

It's not a WRX if everyone doesn't love the new design when it debuts and love it years later is the realest statement about WRX driver. Shoutout Matt Moran.

[@bradfordmcgomery9058]

Great review Sarah. I enjoy watching your reviews better than anyone else. Plus your prettier than the rest. I’ve ordered my shirt 👕, hope to be the lucky winner. Till the next video ✌️.

[@radiospank]

Enjoyed the review and format, very entertaining

[@KuyaPow626]

Your videos are really indepth and the underbody shot was so nice!

[@nuclearlove2435]

you are the best !!!!! no doubt first time i see you and well .. i van tell you are the best sarah !!!! thank youuu

[@beaches2mountains230]

EVERYONE SAYS 12 PSI PEAK BOOST BUT BEFORE I DID ANY MODS TO MY 23 VB IT MAXED OUT AT 14.2 PSI. ADDED INTAKE AND GAIN MORE.ADDED INTERCOOLER AND ITS UP TO 17PSI NOW OF COURSE WITH A TUNER

[@bsmirnov]

This car is on my shopping list and I've been waiting for *_this_* review. 👍

[@russhendrix9674]

I purchased one of these a few months ago. A few minor things I don't like, but overall a great car! I think its the best value out there right now.

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely Video Sarah!

[@robbarrett2610]

I had a 89 Subaru XT and that thing was so fun to drive for it's generation it ripped threw 8 inches of snow like it was nothing with it's all wheel drive set up and the motor in that took a beating lol I had to put a timing chain after 200k plus miles on it n after that it was still a champ, other then blowing out the air suspension 😆 I hope to find another one again except the XT6 turbo this time

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!

[@timinwsac]

2023 is coming up does Sarah have any plans of putting out a calendar?

[@SarahnTuned]

No, quit asking lol

[@jayrichards3672]

@@SarahnTuned and will never see your foot

[@nathansmith3401]

@@SarahnTuned i can ses it now, beautiful cars with the yellow pointer "posing" to call out the interesting bits "macpherson struts" and "non functional air intake"

[@Rjhs001]

I know I'm stating the obvious here Sarah but you really know your stuff...awesome review awesomely presented.

[@rickzangora4340]

Sarah do you do all your brake tests at the same speed?

[@SarahnTuned]

Pretty much yeah

[@Farman9]

That blue is a nice color on you!!!

[@perfectstranger831]

Great review, I just picked one up! I love it already.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

How do you feel now that it’s been a few weeks

[@TinkeringTom91]

Great Video I like the Depth that you go into details even getting it Up on a Lift! Nice Work!

[@Star.Chaser]

Why don’t manufactures just use the turbos people will buy aftermarket anyway. Like just put a gtx2871 on it or something with a twin scroll exhaust housing

[@BadassEFdriver]

This is probably the best and most descriptive review of any car I've ever seen in my life lol

[@garyworokevich2524]

Thanks!

[@marklengal9990]

I like it. I’m glad they decided to keep going. I thought they were going to stop making it

[@testdrive212]

I personally prefer your longer reviews, especially the part about interior and overall comfort of the car

[@SomeDayPilot13]

I was impressed by this review!

[@jameshoiby]

Thank you for your great videos Sarah!

[@ramblerdave1339]

I lost interest in the WRX, when they dropped the two door, and the wagon. Loved the purposeful, boxy sedan/ wagon style. Still don't like the style, but seems like it would be fun. The wheel lip cladding/flares, may stop rock chips, but that's where rust starts, out here in not Arizona. Still love ya though! Keep the parade of too costly cars coming, so I know what's going on , may win the lottery next week. 😁👍

[@camshaft33]

Blue really works for you.

[@cnorton1us]

Hopefully Subaru pays attention and comes out with an STi next year. I'm sure there's more power that can be massaged out of that engine, with appropriate drive line, suspension, styling and sound improvements. It doesn't sound like I expect a WRX to, but I imagine the aftermarket can fix that. Great review, and definitely my favorite pretend scientist!

[@matthewweaver1123]

My prediction (and I hope I'm wrong) they will reserve the STI name for a bit and release it as the first electric wrx.

[@stuntmonkey00]

It just isn't going to happen. We lost the Evo, then we lost the Focus RS, then the STi. Only Honda and Toyota can make the GR and Type R models work because of the economies of scale. Even if peg the development cost of the STI on the low end at $500 million for r&d and certification, it would take 6-7 years to break even at the sales volumes the STI sold at.

[@REVECRIT]

Emissions says otherwise

[@Saucey65]

They aren't going to make an STi next year, it's already been decided. No one likes the WRX and theirs a chip shortage. They're going to make more of the cars people want and if people don't like the WRX they won't roll the dice on a new STi.

[@mathewchalifour1992]

Thanks Sarah. Great review as usual.

[@mefobills279]

WeberAuto, Professor John Kelly, breaks down the TH2A transmission which uses Toyota Hybrid Drive. This is an ECVT, with two motors and planetary gearset. While it is plug in hybrid, it could be used on future electrification to add power instead of economy.

[@royambar36]

Finally! Was waiting for this car review