2022 Subaru WRX Official Announcement *Merged* - Page 2

Snow Drift · 06-29-2021, 01:01 PM

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apparently everyone is scared of a manual transmission car stalling...

You know I am terrified of that prospect.

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chanomatik · 06-29-2021, 01:08 PM

I'm here for a good time, not a long time.

Also wanting to see if the manual improves.

Still waiting for the STI, but this'll be fun until then.

Angelus911 · 06-29-2021, 01:49 PM

What are the odds this ships before the end of 2021? Currently car-less and with the way the used car market is, F that. This is the only car I’d consider in the Subie lineup

RealDealTarheel · 06-29-2021, 01:55 PM

I don't go to strip clubs and I don't like being teased, show us your tits or just cover it all back up until you're ready to show us everything Subaru.

heavyD · 06-29-2021, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by J_C_O

How can we be sure that photo isn't from November 10, 2013? The upper half of the car is essentially the VA WRX.

JP Chestnut · 06-29-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

How can we be sure that photo isn't from November 10, 2013? The upper half of the car is essentially the VA WRX.

Nice of them to black out the ugly hexagonal fenders.

Snow Drift · 06-29-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

How can we be sure that photo isn't from November 10, 2013? The upper half of the car is essentially the VA WRX.

Hood scoop is the new Levorg boxy one that sticks out. It's not as integrated into the hood as the VA. A bit of a throwback to the old days.

heavyD · 06-29-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Nice of them to black out the ugly hexagonal fenders.

SUV wheel arches are the new hot sports car thing. Didn't you know? Seriously maybe the wheel arches were implemented so owners of the outgoing models could more easily identify the new ones seeing this looks more like a mild refresh than a new car.

Kidding aside I think this new model will be more visually appealing given the spy shots.

WhiteRX09 · 06-29-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Drift

Hood scoop is the new Levorg boxy one that sticks out. It's not as integrated into the hood as the VA. A bit of a throwback to the old days.

It is comical they even hide the front end in the new teaser when you know it is going to look exactly like this.

Snow Drift · 06-29-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRX09

It is comical they even hide the front end in the new teaser when you know it is going to look exactly like this.

Well...not exactly. The Levorg and WRX have always had different bumpers.

Mr.Sparkle · 06-29-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelus911

What are the odds this ships before the end of 2021? Currently car-less and with the way the used car market is, F that. This is the only car I’d consider in the Subie lineup

Don't they usually start shipping the next model year the year before? I thought they did but maybe there are exceptions.

Angelus911 · 06-29-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Sparkle

Don't they usually start shipping the next model year the year before? I thought they did but maybe there are exceptions.

Usually, but with the semiconductor shortage who knows, right?

moshter11 · 06-29-2021, 03:59 PM

I hope they put just as much R&D money into this WRX as with the 2nd gen BRZ.

Mr.Sparkle · 06-29-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelus911

Usually, but with the semiconductor shortage who knows, right?

It does seem late in the year for them to just be teasing the new model. I thought normally they would tease it and then introduce it at one of the auto shows and then announce pricing and such earlier the next year.

Like the 15 WRX was announced in 2013 and then officially unveiled at one of the shows then in 2014 they announced pricing and opened up ordering around February.

chanomatik · 06-29-2021, 04:09 PM

The current WRX is a solid improvement over the gen before it, so I don't see why the next one wouldn't do the same.

Still won't make me care to own a WRX, but it improves nonetheless.

JP Chestnut · 06-29-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

The current WRX is a solid improvement over the gen before it, so I don't see why the next one wouldn't do the same.

Still won't make me care to own a WRX, but it improves nonetheless.

Just a modern interior would go a long way to improve the WRX. In some ways the VA feels like more than a generation behind modern designs.

Snow Drift · 06-29-2021, 04:33 PM

The theory is that the WRX will be at the LA Autoshow in November.

Although Start of Production is in the Fall.

chanomatik · 06-29-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Just a modern interior would go a long way to improve the WRX. In some ways the VA feels like more than a generation behind modern designs.

100% agree on this. Interior and door mirrors were outdated since Day 1. The only reason I'm remotely excited for the 2022 WRX is because I like the mirrors and interior of the Levorg. I'm hoping the Limited trim gets the really nice suspension upgrades the Levorg has because it would definitely bring it up to modern times.

The exterior design is whatever to me because either it grows on me or the aftermarket helps it out a bit. Overall I dislike the current gen, but there are certain mods that spruce it up and make it look better. Same feelings for the bugeye.

4S-TURBO · 06-29-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

The current WRX is a solid improvement over the gen before it,

That's a real REAL low bar. That generation Forester and Impreza/WRX/STI was the worst design and quality ever produced by Subaru. They took the Legacy/Outback/Tribeca interior from 2005 and said "how can we ruin this already crap quality and drag it out for another 7 years?"

Chano aspires for only the lowest bar.

chanomatik · 06-29-2021, 05:42 PM

I mean... my statement still stands. It's a SOLID improvement.

Although I did prefer the interior and exterior of the GV/GR WRX/STI over the VA. It's just the performance that was lacking, which was pretty much addressed with the VA WRX, but then it flipped with an awful interior and exterior design.

But for sure to each their own. I'm wanting the next gen to have improved performance AND improved interior/exterior design. It's taken them literally 20 years, but I think they've finally figured it out. *crosses fingers*

carsebuco · 06-29-2021, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

I mean... my statement still stands. It's a SOLID improvement.

Although I did prefer the interior and exterior of the GV/GR WRX/STI over the VA. It's just the performance that was lacking, which was pretty much addressed with the VA WRX, but then it flipped with an awful interior and exterior design.

Are you still talking about the GV? Because they are disgusting to look at from any and every angle, and I prefer to pretend that Subaru just didn't make a WRX during that whole gen.

chanomatik · 06-29-2021, 05:48 PM

As I said, to each their own, but I loved my 2011 WRX sedan designwise. I still enjoy looking at them. VA, though? Nah. No problem looking away, especially when they're left stock. My neighbor has a mostly stock WRB VA WRX that I have to look at everyday and it makes me sad.

heavyD · 06-29-2021, 08:50 PM

I didn't originally love the looks of my 2013 STI sedan but over time it grew on me. The flared fenders gave it a muscular look and the rear bumper with dual exhaust cutouts looked like it was taken from an M3. I never liked the look of the VA and after all these years I still don't like it. To me it looks like an EVO X that stopped hitting the gym and got pudgy. Just not pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately this new version is going to look similar but I hope it looks a little cleaner and more athletic. The interior looks like an improvement at any rate.

JP Chestnut · 06-29-2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

I didn't originally love the looks of my 2013 STI sedan but over time it grew on me. The flared fenders gave it a muscular look and the rear bumper with dual exhaust cutouts looked like it was taken from an M3. I never liked the look of the VA and after all these years I still don't like it. To me it looks like an EVO X that stopped hitting the gym and got pudgy. Just not pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately this new version is going to look similar but I hope it looks a little cleaner and more athletic. The interior looks like an improvement at any rate.

The previous gen STI hatch wasn’t a pretty car, but it was distinctive, aggressive, and special looking. The VA is better looking but much much more generic.

Pre · 06-29-2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RealDealTarheel

I don't go to strip clubs and I don't like being teased, show us your tits or just cover it all back up until you're ready to show us everything Subaru.

Hear hear!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Just a modern interior would go a long way to improve the WRX. In some ways the VA feels like more than a generation behind modern designs.

Their solution is going to be a got damn IPad Pro in the center stack.

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06-29-2021, 01:08 PM	#27
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	I'm here for a good time, not a long time. Also wanting to see if the manual improves. Still waiting for the STI, but this'll be fun until then.

06-29-2021, 01:49 PM	#28
Angelus911 Scooby Specialist Member#: 89967 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 2020 Volvo S60 Gray	What are the odds this ships before the end of 2021? Currently car-less and with the way the used car market is, F that. This is the only car I’d consider in the Subie lineup

06-29-2021, 01:55 PM	#29
RealDealTarheel Scooby Specialist Member#: 142447 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Not so Fair...banks Vehicle: 2019 Audi S3	I don't go to strip clubs and I don't like being teased, show us your tits or just cover it all back up until you're ready to show us everything Subaru.

06-29-2021, 03:59 PM	#38
moshter11 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110190 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY	I hope they put just as much R&D money into this WRX as with the 2nd gen BRZ.

06-29-2021, 04:09 PM	#40
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	The current WRX is a solid improvement over the gen before it, so I don't see why the next one wouldn't do the same. Still won't make me care to own a WRX, but it improves nonetheless.

06-29-2021, 04:33 PM	#42
Snow Drift Scooby Specialist Member#: 75071 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island Vehicle: 23 Solterra,ModelY Old: 05 08 11 WRX, 18 STI	The theory is that the WRX will be at the LA Autoshow in November. Although Start of Production is in the Fall.

06-29-2021, 05:42 PM	#45
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	I mean... my statement still stands. It's a SOLID improvement. Although I did prefer the interior and exterior of the GV/GR WRX/STI over the VA. It's just the performance that was lacking, which was pretty much addressed with the VA WRX, but then it flipped with an awful interior and exterior design. But for sure to each their own. I'm wanting the next gen to have improved performance AND improved interior/exterior design. It's taken them literally 20 years, but I think they've finally figured it out. *crosses fingers*

06-29-2021, 05:48 PM	#47
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	As I said, to each their own, but I loved my 2011 WRX sedan designwise. I still enjoy looking at them. VA, though? Nah. No problem looking away, especially when they're left stock. My neighbor has a mostly stock WRB VA WRX that I have to look at everyday and it makes me sad.

06-29-2021, 08:50 PM	#48
heavyD Scooby Specialist Member#: 194216 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Vehicle: 2022 Fast POS	I didn't originally love the looks of my 2013 STI sedan but over time it grew on me. The flared fenders gave it a muscular look and the rear bumper with dual exhaust cutouts looked like it was taken from an M3. I never liked the look of the VA and after all these years I still don't like it. To me it looks like an EVO X that stopped hitting the gym and got pudgy. Just not pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately this new version is going to look similar but I hope it looks a little cleaner and more athletic. The interior looks like an improvement at any rate.