2022 Subaru WRX Official Announcement *Merged* - Page 4

chanomatik · 06-30-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joewrx628

will i be getting the new 400z or new sti??? lets see who makes a better car my 2011 is getting tired i need a new WHIP!

My biggest concern with the 400Z is that it's still the 370Z underneath it all. I'm hoping the engine is sufficient, but also for the overall driving engagement to be improved, possibly even rewarding.

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4S-TURBO · 06-30-2021, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

My biggest concern with the 400Z is that it's still the 370Z underneath it all. I'm hoping the engine is sufficient, but also for the overall driving engagement to be improved, possibly even rewarding.

You own an Impreza with CVT.

"concern"

pure gold chano.

heavyD · 06-30-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

My biggest concern with the 400Z is that it's still the 370Z underneath it all. I'm hoping the engine is sufficient, but also for the overall driving engagement to be improved, possibly even rewarding.

My biggest concern with the 400Z is that it's a Nissan. That pretty well eliminates it from consideration for me. I don't care how much they improve the old chassis I'm just not spending my money on a Nissan.

ntg44 · 06-30-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

I think those pictures of the blue one just above look much better than the current car even if they share similar DNA. The rear end in particular looks much improved. I never even once considered getting into a VA STI but I think this one may cross my mind.

I disagree. In my opinion this is a step back if the renders are accurate. Especially the rear quarter panels and rear end in general. The trunk overhang looks very large and overall the rear end looks very Honda Civic-y from 2 generations ago. Which doesn't matter but I thought those looked lame too back then.

I could probably warm up to the new headlights, but that's about it for me. But I'll be the first to admit that I have strongly disliked the looks of every generation since 2008, and by the end of the generation my mind was changed and ended up loving them. So we'll see.

I think the mid cycle refreshes help a lot. Subaru knows how to clean them up pretty well. The revised body kit was a big hit last generation and I personally think the black Evo X front bumper treatment did wonders on the current generation cars, especially in colors like silver and white (which I own).

chanomatik · 06-30-2021, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

You own an Impreza with CVT.

"concern"

pure gold chano.

I know, I know. I'm in the minority of car enthusiasts who isn't unreasonably obsessed with 400WHP from a bulletproof engine mated to a robust 6-speed manual AWD package in something that can whoop sports cars that cost at least twice its price.

WRX4US · 06-30-2021, 03:09 PM

I think we have yet to see the full potential of CVTs.

4S-TURBO · 06-30-2021, 03:14 PM

Carbon fiber quad cones in a liquid titanium bath take me away!

JP Chestnut · 06-30-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WRX4US

I think we have yet to see the full potential of CVTs.

It's true. Maybe they can make one that lasts at least as long as your head gaskets or rod bearings.

RealDealTarheel · 06-30-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

It's true. Maybe they can make one that lasts at least as long as your head gaskets or rod bearings.

WRXnick16 · 06-30-2021, 06:29 PM

I had posted this on my instagram page in September of last year.
STINickTuned

Not too far off from what we can see. Nothing surprising either. But the STI will definitely be a '23 MY at this rate..

I stopped by my local Subaru dealer the other day and the lot was empty. Cars were spaced out and parked diagonally to make it look like they had more inventory than they do. Not a single WRX, STI or BRZ (new or used).

I also saw this render back in March that was a bit more aggressive..

blacksmide · 06-30-2021, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXnick16

I had posted this on my instagram page in September of last year.
STINickTuned

Not too far off from what we can see. Nothing surprising either. But the STI will definitely be a '23 MY at this rate..

I stopped by my local Subaru dealer the other day and the lot was empty. Cars were spaced our and parked diagonally to make it look like they had more inventory than they do. Not a single WRX, STI or BRZ (new or used).

I also saw this render back in March that was a bit more aggressive..

Seriously if the top Viziz model comes out either short sedan or coupe... drull

T-37 · 06-30-2021, 07:31 PM

Those cars have STI badges, so that's not exaxtly what's being teased.

Rexy18 · 06-30-2021, 07:55 PM

Is that last STI a hatch?!

Scooby-Doode · 06-30-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexy18

Is that last STI a hatch?!

You must be smokin' some good stuff brotha. Puff Puff Pass

Rexy18 · 06-30-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

You must be smokin' some good stuff brotha. Puff Puff Pass

I am, but nonetheless. Do you not see 1 and 2 being different than 3.

SeeeeeYa · 06-30-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexy18

I am, but nonetheless. Do you not see 1 and 2 being different than 3.

Expanded, I see what you mean. But it would be a stretch for Subaru to make a 70's sedan hatchback... like a Vega. Also don't see the reasoning... the pass-throughs already make the cars very versatile. You can't use the space back there with the hatch closed. So I'm thinking it might be camera perspective, or overactive imaginations. Dunno, but don't see your proposition happening.

I do like the tendency to take the roofline to the rear, or almost the rear. It mitigates the bulbous greenhouse. It's why I prefer the Impreza 5-door and Crosstrek... the lines work great.

YungBoba · 06-30-2021, 09:19 PM

Highly doubt it's a hatch. Keep in mind those are unofficial renders aka made by dudes with tons of spare time and Photoshop.

JustyWRC · 07-01-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WallopingTuba

I stopped by my local Subaru dealer the other day and the lot was empty. Cars were spaced our and parked diagonally to make it look like they had more inventory than they do. Not a single WRX, STI or BRZ (new or used).

Pretty sure 1st gen BRZ is gone. Only 1 sold last month.

500_19B · 07-01-2021, 10:15 AM

I'm one of those who have been trying to read the tea leaves around the runout of the current generation, as for my own bunch of reasons, I wanted my next DD to be a 2021 EJ even though I think the FA24 next generation will likely be better in many respects. I originally had hoped to be able to go until the fall and still find a new STI here in Canada in my color/spec.

I have been watching the inventories in the 18 dealers across southern Ontario from Windsor to Kingston and I have seen a steady decline in WRX and STI on hand. With this week's announcement, I went ahead and closed on the ONLY "Sport" STI available from all those dealers (in Canada, the STI comes in three trims, with the middle one called "Sport"). Not really sure if there won't be other cars trickling into the system over the next months before the 2022 arrives, but it seems, at least here, that old-gen supply is running out sooner than Subaru wants, I assume due to all the COVID impacts.

Anyway, it is a little earlier than I wanted, but I will give my '02 bugeye to my son, and maybe some years from now, the likely new FA teething issues will be more ironed out!

dwf137 · 07-01-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rexy18

I am, but nonetheless. Do you not see 1 and 2 being different than 3.

#3 was a rendering... #2 is an actual teased photo of the car.

Snow Drift · 07-01-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwf137

#3 was a rendering... #2 is an actual teased photo of the car.

Do people actually think the "renderings" are real?

dwf137 · 07-01-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Drift

Do people actually think the "renderings" are real?

In some people's defense, renderings are getting harder and harder to tell apart from real photographs... but yeah, gotta question just about everything you see at this point.

chanomatik · 07-01-2021, 01:21 PM

I figure the less desirable it looks, the closer to reality it is.

4S-TURBO · 07-01-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

I figure the less desirable it looks information we have, the closer to becoming reality it is.

samagon · 07-01-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by YungBoba

Highly doubt it's a hatch. Keep in mind those are unofficial renders aka made by dudes with tons of spare time and Photoshop.

I have tons of spare time and Photoshop, and even I didn't leave an extra line where a hatch would go.

06-30-2021, 06:29 PM	#85
WRXnick16 Scooby Specialist Member#: 447898 Join Date: May 2016 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sacramento, CA Vehicle: 2022 Tesla M3P 2019 STI CWP	I had posted this on my instagram page in September of last year. STINickTuned Not too far off from what we can see. Nothing surprising either. But the STI will definitely be a '23 MY at this rate.. I stopped by my local Subaru dealer the other day and the lot was empty. Cars were spaced out and parked diagonally to make it look like they had more inventory than they do. Not a single WRX, STI or BRZ (new or used). I also saw this render back in March that was a bit more aggressive.. Last edited by WRXnick16; 07-01-2021 at 09:24 AM.

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06-30-2021, 03:09 PM	#81
WRX4US Scooby Newbie Member#: 162846 Join Date: Oct 2007	I think we have yet to see the full potential of CVTs.

06-30-2021, 03:14 PM	#82
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	Carbon fiber quad cones in a liquid titanium bath take me away!

06-30-2021, 07:31 PM	#87
T-37 Scooby Specialist Member#: 175624 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wichita, KS Vehicle: 0304 WRX WRX SY WRB	Those cars have STI badges, so that's not exaxtly what's being teased.

06-30-2021, 07:55 PM	#88
Rexy18 * Banned * Member#: 500337 Join Date: Apr 2019	Is that last STI a hatch?!

06-30-2021, 09:19 PM	#92
YungBoba Scooby Specialist Member#: 450808 Join Date: Jul 2016 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Anaheim Vehicle: 2017 WRX Premium 2024 Forester Touring	Highly doubt it's a hatch. Keep in mind those are unofficial renders aka made by dudes with tons of spare time and Photoshop.

07-01-2021, 10:15 AM	#94
500_19B Scooby Newbie Member#: 524021 Join Date: Apr 2021 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2021 STI 2002 WRX, 2023 Crosstrek	I'm one of those who have been trying to read the tea leaves around the runout of the current generation, as for my own bunch of reasons, I wanted my next DD to be a 2021 EJ even though I think the FA24 next generation will likely be better in many respects. I originally had hoped to be able to go until the fall and still find a new STI here in Canada in my color/spec. I have been watching the inventories in the 18 dealers across southern Ontario from Windsor to Kingston and I have seen a steady decline in WRX and STI on hand. With this week's announcement, I went ahead and closed on the ONLY "Sport" STI available from all those dealers (in Canada, the STI comes in three trims, with the middle one called "Sport"). Not really sure if there won't be other cars trickling into the system over the next months before the 2022 arrives, but it seems, at least here, that old-gen supply is running out sooner than Subaru wants, I assume due to all the COVID impacts. Anyway, it is a little earlier than I wanted, but I will give my '02 bugeye to my son, and maybe some years from now, the likely new FA teething issues will be more ironed out!

07-01-2021, 01:21 PM	#98
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	I figure the less desirable it looks, the closer to reality it is.