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A Car for the Enthusiast Within
Sonny, 11/29/2022
2022 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 24 people found this review helpful
Traded in a fully equipped '22 Forester Wilderness with 4k miles / 3 months ownership and picked up a new '22 WRX base trim in WR Blue and 6 speed manual plus a few accessory options ($31,632 msrp). Forester was a good car, however, I wanted to try something more exciting and engaging to drive without going too high on price and APR. The tech, safety, space, and convenience options were an advantage on the Forester Wilderness, however, I don't look at the WRX as too much of a downgrade even though it could be considered so in a way. 2.9% APR from Subaru is great compared to today's 5-6%+ rates. Saved $2,000 off msrp and fair trade-in for the Forester Wilderness (no dealer ads and no market adjustment). Car feels solid and well built. Suspension is definitely firm and tight, so some may find it uncomfortable compared to plush SUVs and trucks on the market. You can definitely feel all the bumps, cracks, potholes, and imperfections on the road. 6100 rpm redline is a bit low compared to other cars and sports cars... It just feels like the car runs out of turbo steam way too soon and boost should start earlier or stretch out with higher rpms and redline. By the time I try to get into the turbo boost sweet spot within the rpm range, I'm close to the speed limit on public roads - and this is frustrating. 1st to 2nd shift takes more finesse and practice with clutch to make sure shift is smooth and car is in balance, and the shift from 1st to 2nd can be rough at least half the time. Overall shifting and quality of the manual transmission is positive and satisfying. Heel-toe downshifting is a pleasant experience each and every time on this vehicle. The handling is sharp and precise with great reflexes. Steering feel is a bit numb as other reviewers have mentioned. I appreciate the standard AWD grip and traction. Real world fuel mpg is better than I expected and not as bad as suggested elsewhere - I'd say maybe 25 mpg average and that's pretty good for a turbocharged AWD performance car and spirited driving. Thank you Subaru for making this car, keeping the true manual, keeping it at a reasonable starting price point, building it in Japan, keeping it versatile with four doors and back seats. Another big plus is that the front end does not scrape easy like other sports cars because this has good ground clearance. WRX is a $30k car and I feel you get the most performance value at that price, especially with the manual transmission. Anything more than that should make you consider researching a different car for the money, although I feel this car is more of a rarity for what it is. It's crazy how fully equipped WRXs approach $45k - not worth it, in my opinion. I tend to switch and try out cars at a faster pace. Hopefully, I can keep this one a bit longer if I can get attached to it. I'm curious to see how the BRZ drives without the turbo but with the related 2.4 engine. I had a '06 Evo IX MR several years back, and that car was more visceral and raw compared to this WRX... This WRX brings back those memories, although this ride is more refined and a better all around vehicle with Subaru's experience on developing it. I may bump rating to 4 stars but will hang tight for at least a while so I can gather more time and mileage under my belt. I did get a trade in appraisal when looking at a brand new '23 M3 sedan base trim MSRP at about $75k, and the dealership only offered $26k, which is a big loss on this car despite resale value being on the better side for Subaru vehicles. I'm thinking the dealership just wasn't as motivated and wanted to preserve their profit margins, especially on selling a low volume specialty car. We will see what the future holds. Other vehicles I did consider were a '22 Dodge RAM TRX with level 1 package and $84k MSRP and a '22 Mustang Mach 1 with manual transmission and handling package w/Recaros and MSRP of about $66k plus dealer ads. WRX felt like a more exciting, capable, and versatile daily driver along with Subaru's promotional APR and lower cost of entry and value. I don't see myself upgrading to an STI if it ever comes out since it may only be a 25% increase in performance at a $45 - 50k price tag. If anything, I'll keep the WRX and add a base trim BRZ with 6MT down the line.
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Bargain STI
Veezer, 05/19/2023
2022 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Faster than the 2021 WRX STI. Do yourself a favor and get the base trim. 300lbs lighter than higher trims. Smaller wheels make for a more razor like cornering experience. Muscle cars are in serious trouble if they think they can hang with the new WRX in the turns. These cars a PLANTED
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WRX Glee
KC Crane, 12/27/2023
2022 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is sporty and distinctive. The performance is exceptional. Features are easily understood. We are very happy with our “new” vehicle.
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Woah the lows and highs and ample power
Shawn, 12/31/2022
2022 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Whether I’m at low or high rpm’s this vehicle has the power to drive on out and put your passengers into their seats. I expected to enjoy the ride but I didn’t expect the 22 to overwhelm my perception from previous years. The car steering feel is fantastic and the acceleration is always there. It’s been dicey in the snow/ice but on open roads whether dry or wet this baby flies.
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Smooth
Savelife1, 11/01/2022
2022 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First time 22 WRX Base owner here. The drive train is super silky smooth and the power train feels strong and dialed in, like it's going to last years to come. Harsh ride in parking lots but smooths out the faster you go. It doesn't matter how slow or fast I drive mpg stay at 24 and doesn't move.
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