WRX WAGON! - 2023 Subaru WRX Sportswagon Review (CVT Automatic) 4K

Need more space in your WRX? Subaru now offers the WRX as a wagon. But there's a catch. It's only available with a CVT gearbox.
Don't have time for the full review?
0:00 What is a Subaru WRX Sportswagon?
0:42 Price + Features
1:21 Boot Space
1:59 Back Seats
2:12 Interior
3:37 Engine and Reliability
4:32 Running Costs
4:52 Safety Features
5:52 Why CVT only?
6:05 Drive Modes
6:30 Adjustable Suspension
6:48 Sport Mode
7:41 Cornering
8:28 Fuel Economy
8:40 Is it Slow?
9:00 Is the CVT Good?
10:11 Fun to Drive?
10:38 Acceleration
11:26 Should You Buy It?
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[@slossmathew]

Awesome review 👍 I own a TS wrx sedan and love it... reason I went for the CVT easier to drive and my wife can drive it too with the kids in the back. Gone are the days where I could smash gears and the clutch but now that I'm older I appreciate the smoother ride to and from work but can still have some occasional fun in this car.

[@nimms166]

how much fuel eco are you averaging?

[@diallo1347]

I was heartbroken when I saw that we wouldn't get this in the U.S., but when I learned it wasn't available in a manual I no longer cared.

[@ProductReviewCars]

lol

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I fully agree. I own an 2021 Impreza hatchback sport in manual and with the "performance chip" added, I am very happy with it.

[@harrygatto]

You write this no doubt never having driven the Subaru with the Performance Lineartronic CVT.

[@tpolerex7282]

Surprising that the ‘24 Impreza hatch for the states has a measurably larger boot space, both with seats up and down. I would still prefer this but ordered the Impreza RS to join my bought new ‘02 WRX wagon.

[@mabolzichjjl]

Not only do we NOT get this in the USA but they give it the absolute WRONG gearbox.... WHY DOES SUBARU DO THIS TO US!?

[@edlorenz1552]

I love this car, yet I hate it.

[@nomsi4263]

We dont get it in the EU

[@ymlccc]

It is not subaru anymore. It is toyobaru. “The” old subaru is now Toyota. Let this sink in for a minute….

[@vantom6194]

​@@ymlccc that's make it better👍 better than mitsubishi who became a Renault hehehe

[@SSchithFoo]

Toyota

[@Seanype]

I love cvt’s, don’t understand why ppl hate on them, get a manual sedan if you want that drivers experience

[@ProductReviewCars]

Just removes engagement. It's fine for commuting, but not ideal for a sporty car.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

bro id rather get like a 5k rav 4 than buy a brand new 2020 wrx it looks just wrong

[@davidG15]

I want this so bad in the us. Don’t care about it being cvt I own a 19 Impreza hatch and find flawless.

[@markgrondek5311]

When viewing or reading VB/VN reviews, I wish reviewers would drop thoughts of previous WRXs & get the preconceived ideas of CVTs out out of their minds. As a stand alone car, the WRX wagon is a comfortable, easy car to drive, dare I say pleasant. If you on a short freeway entrance merging lane or short uphill overtaking lane, fuss free. If you want to go manic, use S#. Reviewer wants wider tyres, did you lose traction or have ant issues ? Same width as Octavia RS but those tyres ok !?! I get everyone gets excited about 0-100, but how is 40-100 or 60-120 which is a little more real life. Downside, fuel consumption higher than competitors, price seems high for a fancy Impreza, but coming from what was the top spec X1 with active dampers, overall this car is a joy to drive or tour in.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Fair points, but...you can't just forget the years of brand equity Subaru has built with the WRX. It's a popular performance car option for a reason. Calling it the Levorg helped differentiate it from being a WRX, but calling it a WRX wagon in Australia is going to have some buyers looking for an experience this car doesn't deliver. You're right, it's a comfortable touring car, but calling it a WRX means these comfortable characteristics might contradict what buyers are expecting.

[@craigelliott5028]

Mid 7s… XT outback does 7.2 0-100…WRX seadan is low 6… I think either are better options than this Levorg.

[@graemecooper4100]

Mid 7 seconds is a joke. To call in a WRX is just not right.

[@ferrarifujisawa]

In Japan its not WRX. its Levorg.

[@KK-tt6ui]

Come to the US already. Take my money

[@jfishcake]

Need this in the states.

[@podmizje]

subaru cars are getting better no doubt but i feel like as if their only competition is themselves. they are 10 years behind

[@Wedgetail96]

It amuses me that so many motoring journalists choose to have the sunroof insulation panel open for lighting effect whilst doing the road test, but then complain about road noise.

[@ProductReviewCars]

it's not going to be the main source of noise intrusion for tyre noise and engine sound through the firewall, more of a wind noise thing

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@ProductReviewCars Subaru are going the way of Nissan. Final "good year" was 2006. After that they are so yucky to be seen driving one.

[@ginnysmalls144]

What ... a WRX w/ hood scoop and no plastic cladding? How did that happen? Confounded

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Needs (#1) to be a manual. (#2) To have an manual parking brake, manual ac knobs, and be offered in the U.S.....😢

[@ProductReviewCars]

Simple updates that would make me want one even more

[@adelkharisov]

@@ProductReviewCarsand no sunroof to lower weight and center of gravity (also will not leak).

[@kirkwagner461]

Watching this, as an American, out of total envy, as the wagon doesn't come to our shores.

[@kirkwagner461]

And while I'm sad about the wagon only coming with the CVT (or what Subaru US calls the SPT), from what I hear, this particular CVT is the first that is actually impressing people, and perhaps will break the "CVTs suck" stereo type. Maybe nudge, rather than break, but progress is progress.

[@ProductReviewCars]

It's impressing us in relation to other CVTs, still not the best transmission for the car

[@Pivotmasterblackbird]

COnsidering the manual is basically a straight swap over Subaru is really kicking themselves by not dropping atleast a handful of them

[@ProductReviewCars]

I'd love to see how they'd sell

[@acstagger]

My guess is sold in 1 day as soon as announced. Delivery down the track...... months...

[@rajTrondhjem10]

Does it sound good? Thanks

[@trojanhman8136]

How does this differ and compare to the Outback TX?

[@chrislaid214]

ride height lol and size

[@adamleeeo]

It currently runs 225 tires. Can you run 245 tires on this car , like the sedan ?

[@ProductReviewCars]

With the right wheels, I’m sure.

[@johneldridge1345]

The parroted talking points by journos around the cvt is beyond the point of boredom. Im sure its just to get a few more.clicks and likes. The cvt in the rex is outstanding, and in many ways preferable to a dual clutch.

[@toradoon]

This thing cost 98667 usd in my country

[@stevethea5250]

1:00 CD PLAYA ?? 2:30 uhhhh

[@danielmiller6983]

It’s too bad we won’t see those in the states

[@ProductReviewCars]

It’s okay it’s auto only.

[@misterhat6395]

CVT only and we can’t get it in the US, Subaru just screwing with us all at this point

[@anhtruong1665]

That's a 45-10-45 split in the back seats

[@ProductReviewCars]

...

[@Kichoman1983]

In Japan you can option the full digital dash which is kinda cool for their CVT cars. So far haven’t seen that outside the Japanese market.

[@ProductReviewCars]

Now THAT would be cool

[@user-dp5xd1ty3k]

🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@jonb7597]

Sti badges inside but it's a wrx wtf lol

[@ProductReviewCars]

Yeah...

[@tonycoz2309]

7 seconds!.....the VW gets under 5 sec

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

So it's a levorg?

[@ProductReviewCars]

In Japan yes. In Australia it’s been rebranded.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

@@ProductReviewCars ok I'm watching from Jamaica and it seems very familiar 🤣

[@craigelliott5028]

Yes (rebadged for Australia….has it tricked you?)

[@nemesis9410]

What the fuck is this…? I want it

[@ProductReviewCars]

WRX wagon!

[@nemesis9410]

@@ProductReviewCars * sad North America noises *

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

Im subie guy all the way but this thing is atrocious

[@Kungfufreak8574]

Would you prefer this or a Stinger GT?

[@ProductReviewCars]

Stinger GT personally

[@craigelliott5028]

Mid 7s… XT outback does 7.2 0-100…WRX seadan is low 6… I think either are better options than this Levorg.

[@ProductReviewCars]

For pure acceleration sure. Handling is another thing when compared to the Outback.