2022 Subaru WRX Official Announcement *Merged* - Page 318

dwf137 · 09-29-2022, 03:21 PM

It looks too tall above the dash to be final. I don't think this will be the final solution. but hey, who knows at this point.

I like decent sized screens, but don't like when that's the only interface. I think the last wrx was pretty great, but this one sucks. I love the brz interior. Enjoyed my mk7.5 R interior. Still like many of the higher level Audi interiors (not a huge fan of the 3 interior).

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Straight6 · 09-29-2022, 04:23 PM

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well, it's already fall, so...

maybe Q4? but then that's like 2 days from now, so...

Correct, autumn dates are Sep 22 - Dec 21...So hopefully by the end of the year.

NighthawkSTI · 10-14-2022, 01:43 PM

300 pages of whining lol ***128514;

opc orn:

Calamity Jesus · 10-21-2022, 05:05 PM

TheTopher raves about the WRX

YouTube (Short URL)

There's some dirt road driving at the end.

tl;dw: brakes poor. infotainment poor. looks growing on him. drive good. enjoyment factor very good.

He also says that it's got all the boxer engine noises... which is an obvious ELH lie.

Straight6 · 10-21-2022, 05:39 PM

Such a great video review. The good stuff starts around the 14 minute mark. What a fantastic car.

Scorpius · 10-22-2022, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Straight6

Such a great video review. The good stuff starts around the 14 minute mark. What a fantastic car.

Kostamojen · 10-22-2022, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorpius

vapore0n · 10-22-2022, 09:44 AM

I like the color. Interior is good, except for the HU.
Rest, ewww, no. Call it an Outback Sport, not a WRX.

Straight6 · 10-22-2022, 09:49 AM

Scorpius · 10-22-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Straight6

I'm not hating on you, but you gotta admit this car has a lot of flaws and you seem completely smitten by this new WRX which makes you look like a company shill.

Straight6 · 10-22-2022, 11:02 AM

"Oh it's so much fun...This new WRX just, it satisfies on some many levels for the enthusiast...And it is so good I really don't miss the STI"

Scorpius · 10-22-2022, 11:35 AM

Yeah, you're either being paid by Subaru or you're a bot. I'm out.

Straight6 · 10-22-2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorpius

Yeah, you're either being paid by Subaru or you're a bot. I'm out.

That is a direct quote from the video. Are you insinuating that TheTopher is also a bot or paid by Subaru ? Or maybe he just likes the new WRX because it happens to be a fantastic car. Look, this forum and more specifically this thread, (while highly entertaining) is not a good representation of reality. If you have been paying attention to the posts here, you would see that it is just a handful of posters yelling at a cloud about a car that they never even driven or were going to buy in the first place

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murrdogg24 · 10-22-2022, 02:20 PM

I don't have to drive it, I still can't get past the plastic cladding...

TylerLieberman · 10-22-2022, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight6

That is a direct quote from the video. Are you insinuating that TheTopher is also a bot or paid by Subaru ? Or maybe he just likes the new WRX because it happens to be a fantastic car. Look, this forum and more specifically this thread, (while highly entertaining) is not a good representation of reality. If you have been paying attention to the posts here, you would see that it is just a handful of posters yelling at a cloud about a car that they never even driven or were going to buy in the first place

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Multiple things can be true at once.

1: The driving dynamics of this car are better than the previous model. This isn't that much of a shock, as a lot of use (who pay attention) figured that would be the case since they were switching the SGP for this chassis.

2: Subaru clearly is more interested in catering to a different demographic, and not very interested in giving their enthusiast consumer base things they want. No STI model, Recaros and adaptive dampers only available with a CVT, and so on.

Styling is subjective, and hard to argue. I will say that *I* think the car looks a bit better in person than in photos, but is still far from my favorite generation. I hated the concept when it was unveiled, and thought the production 2015 model was substantially better. Because concepts are built around giant fender arches, obscene amounts of carbon, 26" wheels with rubber band tires, pencil thin lights, and so on. They'll always be bastardized by the time they hit production.

Subaru wants to say the cladding is for aerodynamic efficiency. That's all fine and dandy, but I don't see any F1 cars are production supercars that are focused heavily on aero with that trash on it anywhere.

I applaud your loyalty and enthusiasm for the brand though. Regardless of how cringe it is at times.

mcarb002 · 10-22-2022, 04:25 PM

The car needs the goodies. Big brake package. Improved cladding. I dunno, make it piano black or something “cooler”, less cheap looking. Can be color matched or add WRX plaque in it somewhere like older generations around the air vents.

Perhaps do a power improvement? 290hp or something.

So a factory power bump, big brake package. Perhaps some diffs select. And improved cladding. The car would be much much better.

But unfortunately I think it’ll just be some red painted calipers tS edition with must have red interior stitching for added street cred and there, Subaru goes out with a bang for its las ICE “rally” turbo car.

Straight6 · 10-22-2022, 05:22 PM

I don't mind the cladding but I would like to see the active dampers and Ascent brakes at least as an option on a 6 speed Premium trim with HK in Lapis Blue Pearl for around 35K. Damn, that would be just about perfect spec.

Scooby-Doode · 10-23-2022, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Scooby-Doode · 10-23-2022, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpius

I'm not hating on you, but you gotta admit this car has a lot of flaws and you seem completely smitten by this new WRX which makes you look like a company shill.

This is why he drives a VW and not a 2022 WRX. Ohh but he also checks 2022 and 2023 WRX inventory at his local dealerships on a daily basis.

JustyWRC · 10-23-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

This is why he drives a VW and not a 2022 WRX. Ohh but he also checks 2022 and 2023 WRX inventory at his local dealerships on a daily basis.

The thing is, he tries calling out others for hating on something they'll never buy; but, he 1. Doesn't have one 2. Won't answer questions of when he is getting his, and 3. Hasn't even answered if he intends to get one.

Unless I missed a post somewhere.

chanomatik · 10-23-2022, 11:01 PM

Nah, you're spot on. It's the greatest car he'll never buy because the deal is just too good.

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Scooby-Doode · 10-24-2022, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JustyWRC

The thing is, he tries calling out others for hating on something they'll never buy; but, he 1. Doesn't have one 2. Won't answer questions of when he is getting his, and 3. Hasn't even answered if he intends to get one.

Unless I missed a post somewhere.

Did you also happen to notice that he's removed the car he drives from his profile. What's up with that?

vapore0n · 10-24-2022, 09:33 AM

Straight6's trolling on this thread is on another level. People here just keep falling for it too

hackney1 · 10-24-2022, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

Did you also happen to notice that he's removed the car he drives from his profile. What's up with that?

Seems odd, no car and 1,635 posts...

4S-TURBO · 10-24-2022, 12:59 PM

Someone's gotta take it for team Subaru. Even if they are on team EA888Evo3.

Whatever makes it...happy.

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09-29-2022, 03:21 PM	#7926
dwf137 Scooby Specialist Member#: 161333 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: snoco wa Vehicle: 20 Yami XSR fast leaf	It looks too tall above the dash to be final. I don't think this will be the final solution. but hey, who knows at this point. I like decent sized screens, but don't like when that's the only interface. I think the last wrx was pretty great, but this one sucks. I love the brz interior. Enjoyed my mk7.5 R interior. Still like many of the higher level Audi interiors (not a huge fan of the 3 interior). * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-14-2022, 01:43 PM	#7928
NighthawkSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 495630 Join Date: Dec 2018	300 pages of whining lol ***128514; opc orn:

10-21-2022, 05:39 PM	#7930
Straight6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 419593 Join Date: Apr 2015	Such a great video review. The good stuff starts around the 14 minute mark. What a fantastic car.

10-22-2022, 09:44 AM	#7933
vapore0n Scooby Specialist Member#: 21356 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Can't catch me! Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R)	I like the color. Interior is good, except for the HU. Rest, ewww, no. Call it an Outback Sport, not a WRX.

10-22-2022, 09:49 AM	#7934
Straight6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 419593 Join Date: Apr 2015

10-22-2022, 11:02 AM	#7936
Straight6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 419593 Join Date: Apr 2015	"Oh it's so much fun...This new WRX just, it satisfies on some many levels for the enthusiast...And it is so good I really don't miss the STI"

10-22-2022, 11:35 AM	#7937
Scorpius Scooby Specialist Member#: 370806 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Indiana Vehicle: 2019 WRX/STI DGM 2016 WRX/STI ISM	Yeah, you're either being paid by Subaru or you're a bot. I'm out.

10-22-2022, 02:20 PM	#7939
murrdogg24 Scooby Guru Member#: 50586 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Chiraq Vehicle: 64 Impala	I don't have to drive it, I still can't get past the plastic cladding...

10-22-2022, 04:25 PM	#7941
mcarb002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324784 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Seattle Vehicle: 2019 Forester Sport	The car needs the goodies. Big brake package. Improved cladding. I dunno, make it piano black or something “cooler”, less cheap looking. Can be color matched or add WRX plaque in it somewhere like older generations around the air vents. Perhaps do a power improvement? 290hp or something. So a factory power bump, big brake package. Perhaps some diffs select. And improved cladding. The car would be much much better. But unfortunately I think it’ll just be some red painted calipers tS edition with must have red interior stitching for added street cred and there, Subaru goes out with a bang for its las ICE “rally” turbo car.

10-22-2022, 05:22 PM	#7942
Straight6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 419593 Join Date: Apr 2015	I don't mind the cladding but I would like to see the active dampers and Ascent brakes at least as an option on a 6 speed Premium trim with HK in Lapis Blue Pearl for around 35K. Damn, that would be just about perfect spec.

10-23-2022, 11:01 PM	#7946
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northbridge, MA Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Nah, you're spot on. It's the greatest car he'll never buy because the deal is just too good. Sent from my SM-F926U using Tapatalk

10-24-2022, 09:33 AM	#7948
vapore0n Scooby Specialist Member#: 21356 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Can't catch me! Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Corolla STI Limited SE-R Type (R)	Straight6's trolling on this thread is on another level. People here just keep falling for it too

10-24-2022, 12:59 PM	#7950
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	Someone's gotta take it for team Subaru. Even if they are on team EA888Evo3. Whatever makes it...happy.