My 350awhp FA WRX had no transmission upgrades. Limited sample size but I had no issues for 11k (then flood blah blah I feel like I always talk about that here). Also, I never clutch dumped and the only time I gave it all beans in 1st was from a dig when the clutch engaged and it was wet out. I beat the piss out of it on the highway though, obviously different.

Oof! Terrible, like the Crosstrek.

Just because EVs don’t usually have grilles, doesn’t mean every OEM needs to put massive bass-mouth grille’s on their gas cars as some sort of passive aggressive response. Audi has a pass for historical reasons.

You think that's big?

For a hatch/sedan? It’s a huge nose. Look at the new Crosstrek it’s massive.

Edit: Before I hear about Alfa, the Scudetto and trilobo grilles are historical and not just a massive opening to mimics trucks.

*Laughs in IS350*

Yea the Predator face is huge, but it’s been around for awhile now. I’ve been noticing for the past two years or so that every gas car’s grille is getting bigger and bigger. Even the VB WRX.

I think it’s to connect with Truck/SUV buyers who want everything bigger, and as a protest against EVs (no, or fake grille).

Grill looks normal to me, interesting pattern too.

I like it.

I like that the moustache coming from the logo, doesn't end in the headlight as it happens on the crosstrek.

Solid tire so far with no issues. Put them on a couple years ago, but haven't had to go driving in the snow because WFH. Now, I'm in the office, so should have a good impression on them in the winter time driving. IN the wet? The siping is fantastic.

In summer, they have been good. Not the quietest due to the sorta aggressive tread pattern, but very grippy. I haven't done any autoxing on them, so I haven't heard them at their limit, meaning I also haven't heard them make a peep when pushing them either. May be a tire that they only make a sound when you're over the limit and it's too late, but I don't know because I haven't been there either. But like I said, I can take corners better in this car than the 2.5rS, that is probably because of the active torque vectoring, along with actually having TC/SC too... but it just goes and sticks.

Link to the countdown for the livestream:
https://www.subaru.com/2024-impreza.html

I don't think I'll be able to catch it in time, but I look forward to reading the press release during my lunch break tomorrow.

ohh countdown---live stream. This is serious. Is Tom Doll going to present?

Probably just another presentation video like the WRX.

Link to the YT live event: 12:25 PM ET

"With the capability of a Subaru and the versatility of a 5-door hatchback, the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza is made for those who see life as one big adventure. The time has come to load up, strap in, and take off in the vehicle ready to take on the world or leave it all behind. Experience the all-new Subaru Impreza. Love what you can do. Learn more at subaru.com/2024-impreza."

Double trouble.

They ARE bringing back the RS badge!

That's really busy. I assume it's supposed to be boxer cylinder heads on each side?

My gawd..... ITS HAPPENING

now I'm SUBSTANTIALY more excited for this launch. PLEASE don't let me down Subaru... again...

It represents the unpainted fenders that protect the car from the harsh elements of adventurous journeys through supermarket parking lots.

Now, it makes sense!

The logo is just RS and not 2.5RS. So, the 2.5 from the Crosstrek wont be used, maybe the CB18 will be used instead. And RS1.8 does not sound that good.

oui, d'akar'd

It's gotta be the 2.4 from the BRZ - that's the closest thing Subaru has to the spirit of the original RS, right?