Used 2023 Subaru WRX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 WRX, so we've included reviews for other years of the WRX since its last redesign.
It had everything I wanted
Subaru Nu-bee, 07/27/2023
2023 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I went into Subaru on a whim looking for a car I might like. I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for, but it had to have good visibility, a sporty look and passibly practical. I've always had an interest in sportscars, but didn't know much at all about the WRX. I have driven base model BMWs, Porsche 944, 923, Mustang Cobra, various other roadsters and just plain jane grocery getters. I've put a few miles on the German Autobahn, so I figure I know what fast is. When they pulled their only base model out of the lot for my test drive, I saw through the rain spots and a little bird poo. I saw that wonderful Blue, and it was mine before I got in. I didn't need a second test drive. Yeah, no Ricardo seats yadayada, but the seats are quite comfortable. I felt what was under my foot while doing a little lap in the neighborhood and I knew I was going to like it. It has plenty, and although I am sad the STI isn't an option, there may be an aftermarket build of in the future one day when this old man needs a hobby. There is a lot of talk about dark colors look better with the cladding. I like it on my blue machine, and I thought it looked pretty sharp in the orange one too. I kindof dig the hexagon gimmick with the cladding, and it goes with its styling. The interior design triggers a sense of something out of a spaceship... thinking in terms of something crossed between H.R Geiger and Darth Veder's Tie Fighter. I like dark, so that's fine, and my daughter digs it too. Clutch is easy yet tight. I have a sense of the linkage and gearing happening, while feeling very smooth. I know where I am in the gears. Even after years of driving an automatic, it came back to me very quickly in this car. Electronic steering is responsive, and if you understand how it works, it's rack and pinion with a boost. I've driven a car with a broken steering motor, and when you are above 20 mph, the electronics are not doing much anyway. The steering is there, now, with no slop. The motor has an aesthetic presence with you at all times. It has a rumble, and the turbine winding up adds some music. It isn't an overwhelming presence on a stock machine, and that's cool if you have a worried kid to cart around. It is possible to have a conversation most of the time. It's only a bit loud when warming up like there is some reverberation. I may have missed the boat on the earlier mod enthusiasm for earlier model WRX, but I don't mind. It is good the way it is, and it feels solidly engineered. Daring things don't seem so daring in this machine. I have to pinch myself to drive responsibly every time I get on the road, because it is almost too easy to get into mischief. I think the 2023 is maintaining the legend, and I am now much more appreciative of its history. I know, I know, this car is not going to win a track race on an oval. But that's not why you drive a WRX. I feel no qualms adding a luggage rack to it or giving it some embellishments at some point. Maybe I'll write another review then. This car is about fun to its core. It has no feeling like it is something souped up and tacked onto a low-end economy car as per some critics. It is what it is made to do.
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Best Bang for Your Buck
Marc H, 01/18/2024
2022 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
First time WRX owner here. I owned nothing but BMWs until I got this car. I like it a lot. It is everything you need and want in a car. Fun to drive, extremely comfortable seats, has just the right amount of room, has an aggressive off road type look. I live in New Hampshire, and I wanted something that is fast, fun yet practical for our brutal winters here. That being said it's an absolute monster in the snow. I don't think you could pick a better car for the money. I think Subaru did a great job at sticking to the Rally heritage that the WRX is known for. Gas milage is pretty good. Down sides are that the center armrest is pretty much useless for short drivers like myself. It is kind of loud, mind you I have the STI mufflers on it. But the drone can get a bit annoying at times. It may lack certain refinement like wind noise but again i am coming from BMWs so not sure that fit and finish is comparable. Overall, it's a great PRACTICAL sports car... especially if you live in a snowy climate.
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Practical sports car
Marc, 09/29/2024
2022 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first time in a WRX. I bought it brand new and have owned it for 2 years so far. I intend on keeping it for much longer. Very sporty and extremely fun to drive. You get sport car yet has practical space with its 4 door sedan setup and deep trunk. The standard AWD is simply superb. I drive this thing year round living in the mountains of New Hampshire and it has snow incredibly well. I really don't see any reason to not like this car. It doesn't have as much luxury amenities as others, but that's not why you but this car anyway. This a PERFECT car for someone who wants a sports car but needs it to be practical, reliable and doesn't break the bank. Bonus if you live in a snowy/cold region like myself. This may be one of the very few modern cars with a manual transmission Pros: High performance, All wheel drive standard, manual transmission, comfortable, space, price, holds value, good mpg for a sports car. Cons: Wind noise Performance: 9/10 Looks: 9/10 Comfort: 8/10 Practicality: 9/10 MPG: 8/10 Reliability: 9/10 Cost: 10/10
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Fun to drive!!!
Juan, 06/11/2023
2022 Subaru WRX GT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru WRX and I am enjoying it plenty. The sound system is just right for me, the comfort is great and the different drive modes come in handy for when me or my wife drive the vehicle. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone whether it is the manual or the CVT. Personally chose the CVT due to its many options included not available on other models. Overall I enjoy this vehicle and it is a fun car to drive.
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The wrx GT !
EGA of Chicago, 09/03/2022
2022 Subaru WRX GT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got the WRX GT , with all the polarizing reviews on the internet forget all of it and drive it / see it in person , I drove it oh my / the car was amazing in everyway , the tuning of the transmission and the electronic suspension you only get on the GT trim really delivers, and the recaro seats hugs you in place, the drive was so fun , AWD , reliability, resale value if you’re ready to give it up maybe , if you can find one with the supply now a days not a lot, mine is silver in color , the rims was matte finished gray exclusive on the GT , sporty yeah!
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