It used to bother me that they aren't in WRC any more. But then I realize that the little rally thing we do here in North America (and which they are a massive part of) is significantly more relevant and important to me, and its all good.
I'm hoping for some surprises with the WRX but expect it to be just fine.
I really think they didn't do a damn thing different between the new WRX and Levorg design process. The 2014 to 2021 Levorg side by side comparisons are barely an update on the exterior. It is more apt to a mid year model refresh than anything.