The new Subaru WRX is UGLY but functional! 😅

[@dd.wisdom]

I wonder what being pinned feels like...

[@jeffmoore8607]

Like that

[@needsomewater]

Ayo

[@caglioso]

I guess you’ll never know

[@avrel820]

I prefer the Subaru XRX STI much more good looking and I see quite a few over here in France

[@freebriccs6134]

I don’t.

[@TheShyArmy]

I thought I was being harsh the first time I saw it until I saw the back again 💀

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Yeah the back looks crusty. 💀

[@bfam1163]

Is it that bad or maybe im just into cars that look like this.. i drive volks cc but wanted this car as well

[@Schizo_Pink_Pekora]

It's an alright look

[@Thawhid]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial not even that. It looks like a HONDA.... Ffs Subaru is killing itself

[@habib_khan]

Looks kinda like nsx at the back.

[@sanjs5796]

"This is a rally bred car" Subie owners: Nah imma slam it

[@MrDboy1979]

Fax

[@Humanimal117]

This boosted family sedan is no rally car lmfao.

[@TWOxTONE_773]

I laughed harder than I should have. But this was good. Lol

[@esg_zom3319]

@@Humanimal117 rally BRED. Nobody said it was a rally car.

[@Humanimal117]

@@esg_zom3319 ignorance is bliss for you isn't it lmfao 😂

[@Kurlyhairedmofo]

“It’s there to protect your paint” *drives in back of someone on a gravel road

[@Wrxdepo]

I dont like it at all but thats what car bras are for 😂😂😂 this is for when you, yourself decide to drive off road and kick some rocks up. At least Thats what they say

[@TayT300]

​@@Wrxdepoyeah I'd rather just buff it out later.

[@i24kpandamonium26]

Rocket bunny and Liberty Walk should have a field day with this

[@DuckInGameStop]

the headlights look like when your friend takes their glasses off and their eyes look smaller than you're used to

[@DonCrowseppe]

That quacked me up 😂

[@richieteran8382]

😂

[@michael_higuain]

🤣🤣🤣

[@armaan78696]

on point bruh

[@deadpoolthepsycho_________2428]

Oof

[@zxyt9866]

Got here so early the picture is in 540p

[@jiffjifferson5365]

Must b nice to have 540p Try 140p

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

I appreciate your sacrifice!

[@brettheyer2421]

480?... 240??? you kids

[@tehzeebbahar1641]

@@brettheyer2421 140p????? You kid....

[@brettheyer2421]

@@tehzeebbahar1641 60hz monitor screaming for help

[@8JFJK8]

Until you actually own one and drive one and realise its the best wrx ever made. People who actually rally their wrx or drive in deep snow for half the year know how much protection the cladding offers. As a previous 2017 VA owner my new VB beats it in every way.

[@Dr.Ticklebum69]

I also had a 17, do you still feel this is a decent upgrade? I sold mine a while back and am looking to get back into one, either the new wrx or the newest sti I can find, hard deciding.

[@MonsterMendez]

It really is a DIAMOND IN THE RUFF I just wish we got the sti and they made it lighter

[@dma6548]

For sure. U can't judge the book by its cover, she's really great and camera can't do justice....

[@mr.rattlebone4902]

It looks like a family sedan they made for Dad to feel sporty..

[@EvolutionIX219]

Sounds like every WRX ever made

[@mr.rattlebone4902]

@@EvolutionIX219 this one just doesn't look that sporty. You could throw a Toyota badge on it and tell me Toyota made their Corolla or Camry more sporty and I'd believe you.

[@SyCannon]

The newer generations are just all wheel drive Camry imo. Subaru lost their touch once Mits let the lancer die.

[@logan_kes]

*for one of your two dads 😂

[@VX3800]

@@EvolutionIX219 except this one looks like dogshit

[@Davsoto120]

Stop distracting me from the car I’m tryna save up for!

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Sorry! 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

[@theanonymoustalk]

Which is?

[@SparshKrSingh]

which car are you saving for??

[@randyx3976]

Which car?

[@pepega7019]

Which car ????

[@AppalachiaHillBilly]

It’s amazing how different something looks when they pay me

[@shadowfall2011]

Exactly what I was thinking haha

[@SingleMaltBuckeye]

Precisely!! Haha

[@WantedForTwerking]

I mean he’s talked bad about other companies that paid him for sponsorships before soooo

[@this-is-big-john]

He literally said its fucking ugly and that it only sounds decent.

[@cantstanddogs4776]

He was still honest and said it looks bad in the back,

[@jurgendelahaye8413]

32k new ?! That's a steal imo

[@JH_HAY]

I know I’ve asked but please try to do a tractor!!😂 🚜🚜

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

I’ll reach out to John Deere. I’m down

[@JH_HAY]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial bet! If John Deere says no try Case IH they seem to be pretty nice to KZbinrs!

[@mariano7699]

3 cylinder acceleration please 🙏

[@stevenarmstrong5364]

​@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial don't forget Lamborghini

[@OpeoAslam]

Or a semi. Lol

[@Average_enjoyerr]

“Decent” 😭😭

[@pratik_kumbhare]

In my opinion it is one of the best looking cars out there. Don't know how people can't like it

[@Shark10914]

Aggef

[@baster4599]

So much uglier than the previous generations of wrx

[@flov-spec7574]

Your broke that why you say that. As a sti owner and a gtr this car is a joke for the car community but it's cheap

[@UndefinedStasis]

Shits so ugly, the prior gen, my brother has a 21, looks so much better.

[@DragonKnightX12]

​​@@flov-spec7574You know this car probably cost as much as your STI did right? That new loaded TR trim is $42k. Not really, go look on what aftermarket is doing with the VB. Probably the first Subaru engine, you can make good power on without it blowing up. Lol

[@ralkia]

"I had no idea how much I liked this car until they gave me this money!!"

[@Catokawaii]

I mean besides the look, its has the specs to be a good car.

[@ralkia]

@@Catokawaii oh ofc, it's a solid vehicle. I drive a subi (17' 86.)This guy just definitely got handed a wad of cash to give it a positive spin, as at the time everyone was trashing on it hard haha

[@SoulEraser000]

@@ralkia Yeah because most people are sheep and follow the crowd, you are allowed to change your opinions. It's not like car people have never been wrong... Not like some of the most legendary cars throughout history have been slept on. Car people are wrong... really often.

[@BurnPerimeter]

​@@SoulEraser000 agreed. Never seen a community as egotistical as the car scene's.

[@DConnectEmpire]

@@SoulEraser000 its social media. Once you get enough subscribers its all about who pays you.

[@bunandcheesecomedyy1920]

a shame the evo died 😮‍💨

[@Humanimal117]

And the STI and the RS. But the new GR looks 🔥 this new subie 🗑️

[@Fr33man1988]

Evo wasn’t even all that.

[@Suntzuefing]

@@Fr33man1988 ….

[@Fr33man1988]

@@Suntzuefing it wasn’t if you look at the specs. It was actually very overrated.

[@painlessrelic3618]

@@Fr33man1988 The reason it’s held to suck high regard is because it was a rally legend probably

[@diegofavero3083]

32 grand. Man, you simply doesn't have an idea of how fortunate you are to be able to live in a developed country

[@lance53]

I have the same parking brake in my 2011 Subaru Forester. The sound doesn't get old.

[@Apollo-Animations]

i see THAT microphone

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Front looks like Chevy, rear looks like a Honda

[@traviro3329]

That’s why the front looks ugly

[@RealJaybeeMusic]

Front looks like a cross between Chevy and Ford

[@Pimpmann312]

Coming from someone who had an 04 STI, I absolutely love my 23 WRX

[@precious2274]

I kinda screamed when you pulled that handbrake 🤣😅

[@Zordy21]

I didn't think they could get uglier, they out did themselves this time 💀

[@logan_kes]

It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

*_RIP_*_ Subaru 2014_

[@davidvenegas6401]

It's not really ugly its just has no character It's doing convergent evolution with a Camry and Civic. Even got the Civic C lights in the rear.

[@duecefoesubie]

​@@bloxyraven Subies are hideous with wings

[@Lucianohlegomocs]

TBH i like the new design

[@reekz1568]

Cloth seats are under rated. Back in the 80’s Buick had bucket seats that were pillowed. Talk about comfortable. It was like sitting on a huge cotton ball.

[@nicholasclark1935]

Definitely underrated. Doesn't get hot as holy hell fire in the summer and colder than a witch's titty in the winter. And personally cloth has held up better over time for me than leather.

[@DanTheMan624]

Wasn’t expecting that massive screen for that lil car 😂

[@lewis8614]

Imagine getting a wrx and the back of it looks like a civic

[@andrewr9761]

I've never been so early that HD hasn't fully processed.

[@Evan-mtb-Ski]

same

[@slimz2467]

me too

[@R3dlineaddicts9]

Bro sameee

[@ILJQuaku]

Samee

[@winithy_]

Congrats on 900k Subs! Amazing shorts as always

[@ThePinkHellion]

Literally the only choice in Maine for a fast car if you want it to last

[@nirag5hah]

I really love the background and greenery in your videos..

[@yoinks5475]

still dont know how i feel about the back 😭 the front also looks odd with the lights being smaller looking 💀😭

[@WoWDwArfRusSiAn]

It looks significantly better on black and dark grey wrx because it matches the cladding colour. Can confirm as coworker has dark grey. Saw one in orange it definitely was way wprse.

[@logan_kes]

They just copied the new brz’s rear and pasted it onto this rice mobile

[@sanjayw9878]

Man I love a manual now, feels like your operating the car lol

[@kriz0826]

At least the front looks decent, i can admire it from my rearview mirrors

[@Curry_prod]

Another banger he’s one of the goats of doing car videos NO CAP

[@dnegel9546]

you eat it?

[@Curry_prod]

@@dnegel9546 wym do I eat it?

[@groggysword33]

Tell me you’re 15 without telling me you’re 15.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

Cringe NO CapP🥴

[@Curry_prod]

@@HeyhitmeBAM says the one with a amber heard picture

[@isaac4273]

I genuinely like it. If I was into WRXs or Lancers, I'd save up for one

[@pickle4034]

It actually looks better than the last one. Basically anything from 2008-2020 that is sedan is ugly. This is actually an improvement .

[@Patrick-zr8tv]

I miss the old days of subaru. GC8s are the king of the Imprezas.

[@TrueSkyl1n3]

I swear that sounds like every other 4-banger when you redline it….

[@emilegordon2988]

Bro took it to the dirt to prove a point, nothing but respect.👍🏾

[@VX3800]

It’s not his car

[@emilegordon2988]

@@VX3800 I know, then some respect to the owner too for letting him do it😄

[@dbrenz]

Kicking those rocks like a madman! Love it

[@KiLamNoob]

4th piston when forrest starts drifting: "aight imma head out"

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Almost every WRX/STI owner aint gonna be rallying their car. Subaru dropped the ball. I wouldnt be surprised if they came out painted cladding

[@RatAvenue]

I like how almost no reviewers use the top trim of the wrx as a review model.

[@sharkeatinpizza]

Because that's misleading? "Hey guys, look at these amazing performance figures and all these QoL features this car has!! Oh btw, this is the top shelf trim that costs a premium and a half b4 dealer markups"

[@KHolzer444]

I heard the top trim was only available in 1998, and that clean ones are worth 6 figures today

[@Yomotomen]

@@sharkeatinpizzanah most cars use top, except the top trim of this car uses a cvt, so noone likes it

[@ThaPepperPlug]

That Camry WRX looks crazy

[@guillermocalderon2793]

I'll take a camry over this every time, lol

[@jaewannjoseph]

@@guillermocalderon2793same

[@davidbuckle8512]

Definite styling influence from GR86 on tail lights

[@matteorussino]

It just looks like a beefed up legacy that had a all wheel drive pill

[@cockus4192]

keep the great work subaru, conserving the value of the 2014 and before owners

[@kennorcott7074]

I’d rather have one of these over a 2014 wrx. Those are hideous

[@ripF5C]

@@kennorcott7074 The 2014 Wrx/sti hatch is arguably the sexiest wrx ever made, you have no clue what you're talking about lmao

[@kennorcott7074]

@@ripF5C it’s called an opinion, and my opinion is that those hatchback are bloated and ugly. If you think those are better looking than a Hawkeye or a 22b you have no clue what you’re talking about lmao

[@thatguy1806]

@@kennorcott7074 you speak of different opinions then disregard the entire idea yourself

[@kennorcott7074]

@@thatguy1806 What are you even saying lmao

[@SmokySports]

Just wanted to encourage everyone who happens to see this comment❤❤

[@MikeyArrived]

No you don’t, you just want likes

[@MrSauceman09]

I got a WR blue premium with the moon roof and Harmon Kardon upgrade. Also added in a bunch of extras that made the final cost $40k. Absolutely love this car. Looks the most like a rally car that the WRX has in years. It also sounds significantly better if you opt for the STi muffler upgrade or an aftermarket exhaust

[@Brand-yk6dw]

I still find it weird that a regular sedan is a rally car and yet no one copied it as a standard vehicle

[@makaylaserniotti1474]

I think it looks lovely actually but I’m also a Subaru simp 😅

[@patrickmckavanagh606]

Looks more like a legacy then a wrx

[@JJJackson777]

in my humble opinion this is the best looking wrx in years, especially from the side

[@lowkeydiegoduran4724]

Literally every time a new wrx came out in recent years, people hated it and said things like "the older one looks better." blah blah blah, then people slowly start to like it

[@loganlarcom9724]

i think that’s the first time i’ve ever heard someone call it a “ moonroof “. it’s a sunroof my guy 🤣

[@speedracer1702]

Subaru calls it a moonroof ...

[@dwightdawson3578]

Just gotta say, your videos ROCK! Living vicariously through, wishing I could be the guy doing what you do! On disability and can’t afford to anything but watch. ❤

[@gryski]

yeah nah gimme the gr86 instead

[@VampirusX]

Long live everything manual 🥳👌🏼

[@ItsOdin]

Fiat multipla: I'm the ugliest car! Subaru: Hold my beer.

[@soupy2jz893]

It’s sad that so many people hated the design of the WRX when it came out, that Subaru canceled it.

[@yeejay6396]

Yep. Long live the king. Down like the Lan Evo. Going electric after this Gen right? Been awhile since I last read articles on it.

[@MichaelHorn232]

So we all know how good his review videos are, but where does he get his driving skills from?!

[@stubstunner]

I bought a 2021 with tints, aftermarket STI exhaust and some additional add-ons about two weeks ago and love it. Almost got a ‘22 but I really disliked the styling.

[@matthias6903]

I have a WRX 2022 model, with manual, Its fun and fast, turbo is nice

[@mariano7699]

What model T-85 Made in🇷🇺Russia 👏 ...? 😀😃🙂

[@matthias6903]

@@mariano7699 what

[@mariano7699]

Ops, you are no part of current strategic concept of Tsunami of notoriously 😲 😱 😲 labeled "ucrainian refugees" ?????

[@gDiniM]

Do you like the look or did you settle for new? (Not being a dick genuinely asking lol)

[@matthias6903]

@@mariano7699 I support Ukraine and you can’t change that no need to waste your own time

[@josejuarez6095]

I don’t know why it reminded me of the Chevy police car at first lol 😂 anyone else felt that way

[@dinok.3809]

Props for trying to do something different with the cladding, but it makes the car look funny

[@googlecreate1028]

"it's amazing how different something is when in person" it's amazing how different something is when you're paid money to talk about it

[@prognogg212]

Everyone talks about how the back looks like a civic but when you put the two next to each other they actually look very different. Also something I learned was the tail lights are designed to look like magma flowing through them when they’re on, and up close yeah it looks really cool.

[@StormcallR]

Definitely looks like they took a step BACK with this one...

[@zul6914]

The car isn't ugly at all guys... It's HIDEOUS.

[@kjk4795]

Lmao

[@4dscdriver]

The Aztek still has it beat in that category.

[@thechainedghost2995]

I just bought a WRX 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheeButtaDawg]

" I changed my mind after being sponsored" is a better title

[@Menelvagore]

Just rolled over 2k on mine. Absolutely love it. Can't wait for it to start snowing. Same color and trim package 6 speed no sunroof.

[@QuitoQueso]

Dang, for that price, I'd go that route instead of a Civic Si.

[@brandonpreciado14]

100% it’s faster and better on any road

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Like this

[@Gen10civic]

It wont be under 40,000$ after dealer markup. I’m guessing 48,000$ once you leave the building

[@gDiniM]

Id take a civic si anyday over this ugly thing lmao not worth the awd

[@colematthews7535]

@@Gen10civic just talked to Naples subaru. Base model out the door is $33k. Seriously considering getting out of my Toyota Tundra for it.

[@Geetikantha]

Manual with handbrakes what else you need. 😎🔥👍🏻

[@MaticTheProto]

Anything but that

[@Michael-ur5qb]

They need to refresh that back end immediately. The rest is fine to me, but that back end has weird proportions and that black unibrow needs to go

[@Shark10914]

Fr

[@angel_0f_heaven]

"It sounds- mm, decent." My favorite type of car sound, deep and growly with a bit of punch to the pop-

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Gone are the days when car vloggers would make a head to head comparison of the Mitsubishi Evo, Subaru WRX STI, and the Ford Focus RS WRC.

[@Thexs1111]

That touchscreen is insane!

[@DS..69]

Yeah, much like people who buy dive watches, desk divers as we say, no one is taking this car out to rally it in the dirt and rocks.

[@comeberza]

For the price that seems pretty competitive to be fair. In europe we are paying close to 55k for a vw golf R

[@ThattSwaggUnltd]

Subaru basically took the leftover taillights from the brz and slapped them on the wrx

[@dontkillmyvibe8458]

I work at Subaru, i never thought i would want a Subaru. But this really is a nice car in person, i love driving them around at work. I honestly want one. If u like driving stick, youll love it once u behind the wheel

[@Aiophgy]

I don’t understand how people think it’s ugly, I think it looks fine

[@tacomafire0814]

I would still take my 2004 wrx over the news ones any day of the week. I miss you ole blue! 🥲

[@TheCrimsonRanger]

Meanwhile i look them up and all the prices in my area are 40k+ before fees and taxes😂

[@claudescott295]

How many cars do you want on your channel, and how cool? Him: YAAAAAAAS

[@synesthesia2699]

Bro idk what it is with designers nowadays but it seems like every single manufacturer has been putting out straight up anomalies recently

[@preventer333]

Test drove one and it blew me away. I've test drove both previous WRX and STi. The new Gen WRX felt like it sits in between the old WRX and STi, even though the numbers haven't changed much. The car's so much nicer to live in and there's definitely still a point of buying this car, especially these aren't marked up like hell when compared to the new BRZ. I hated that center screen on the new outback, but subaru definitely upgraded it for the new WRX. Definitely more responsive than the ones in the Outbacks. My only complaint for this car? WHY NO STi with this much potential?!

[@osilencerl3751]

Very nice review! Never seen one of your videos before and when I first clicked on it I was expecting a muscle vs tuner like video lol 😂

[@RonnyRoice]

And I’m over here with my 2022 WRX with just an intake and tune pushing close to 360whp

[@deezxdonuts5162]

Im pretty disappointed with it. The back looks like a honda civic. Hawkeye Subarus will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@Nakaamaa]

The hood scoop dumps air directly to the intercooler specifically. He comes off as someone who just reads the brochure lol

[@CDuff86]

The only thing I wish mine had was a panoramic roof. The moon roof is very 2010. It's about time Subaru stepped into the modern times with this. I'd love to have had a larger glass roof, but I love the car nonetheless. 43k CAD for a fully loaded Sport Tech (I think you call it a Premium)

[@joeking8262]

Ugly but functional is truly the best way to sum up this car.

[@2010hyundaielantra]

my dad and I got one yesterday and we're super happy about it.

[@aneeshkadam5323]

Still looks better than the recent BMWs

[@_k7sn]

That was so smooth when you made a drift.. Especially the fences!

[@nathanielcargile7135]

Wish it came with a hatchback and manual STI option w/ comparable horsepower to canceled focus, RS. STILL, I like the current WRX manual here, and would totally daily drive it.

[@kojimlot2694]

It's kinda pretty though

[@cedriclasry9151]

People forget the WRX is meant to be a daily that can drive rally. Cannot wait to get one