2022 Subaru WRX

[G3min1]

Looks rather dull from all angles in my opinion.

[maxdriver]

They went from a 2.0 turbo to a 2.4 liter and gained 4 HP....

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by maxdriver

They went from a 2.0 turbo to a 2.4 liter and gained 4 HP....

Not even 4, only 3.

[CJ421]

All that plastic ...I can see that getting oxidized/gray and looking terrible in a few years.
And has anyone figured out why the rear bumper's plastic sticks out so much?

Charles

[TX3M]

There are so many things wrong with that design, I don't even know where to begin.

[maxdriver]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Not even 4, only 3.

Haha even worse

[Germanauto]

So many underwhelming and/or ugly cars as of late. WRX, Integra, 4-series, M3/M4, iX, iM, 2-series sedan, EQS, EQE, Model Y, Model X, Bentaya, Grand Wagoneer, etc.

Just noticed majority of these turds are BMWs.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

So many underwhelming and/or ugly cars as of late. WRX, Integra, 4-series, M3/M4, iX, iM, 2-series sedan, EQS, EQE, Model Y, Model X, Bentaya, Grand Wagoneer, etc.

Just noticed majority of these turds are BMWs.

Well....that's kinda why the C8 exists...

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by RM7

Well....that's kinda why the C8 exists...

I do find the C8 a little awkward looking but it does have a presence. Certainly more attractive than the M4.

[kyriian]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

So many underwhelming and/or ugly cars as of late. WRX, Integra, 4-series, M3/M4, iX, iM, 2-series sedan, EQS, EQE, Model Y, Model X, Bentaya, Grand Wagoneer, etc.

Just noticed majority of these turds are BMWs.

to be fair:
WRX: Never been a looker in its history and only usually appreciated some years later. Also, it won't be the first time they change the design a year or 2 after it was launched, remember how long bug eye or the beautiful hawk eye survived?
Integra: It was always just a marketing exercise to bring excitement to the dead ILX line, to be fair, Honda knew better than to add type R behind the name
BMWs: Dukec...
Teslas: Elon...
Bentley: They put the nail on themselves when VW build that chintzy grille and 4 bug eye lights with the first Continental in 2003.
Benz: They rode the futurism design some time ago, i guess we are just old (It is 100 times easier to swallow than the BMW stuff though)
Jeep: I have no comment on it, i guess it is meant to be utilitarian

[pikkagtr]

Originally Posted by kyriian

to be fair:
WRX: Never been a looker in its history and only usually appreciated some years later. Also, it won't be the first time they change the design a year or 2 after it was launched, remember how long bug eye or the beautiful hawk eye survived?
Integra: It was always just a marketing exercise to bring excitement to the dead ILX line, to be fair, Honda knew better than to add type R behind the name
BMWs: Dukec...
Teslas: Elon...
Bentley: They put the nail on themselves when VW build that chintzy grille and 4 bug eye lights with the first Continental in 2003.
Benz: They rode the futurism design some time ago, i guess we are just old (It is 100 times easier to swallow than the BMW stuff though)
Jeep: I have no comment on it, i guess it is meant to be utilitarian

I disagree
The GC8 coupes were great looking
Even the Hawkeye GD were wrx was a handsome car with the right wheels

The ugly ones were the GR hatch and this new one

[Machinebuilder]

Honestly I like Subarus and hope they can make some changes to make the car more appealing. They are not a large company in the auto world but if you have used their cars in a wintry mountain area you will know they can be brilliant. The WRX use to be one of the best entry sports cars you could buy. Alot of BMW owners started out with beat up WRX's as they were economical and relatively easy to work on. I hope the WRX lives on in some form. A small hatchback like they use to have would be great.

[RMachuca3d]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Not even 4, only 3.

To be fair, along the whole power band power\tq is a lot higher than 3-4 hp\tq, the max. output is ever so slightly higher, but thats half the story.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by RMachuca3d

To be fair, along the whole power band power\tq is a lot higher than 3-4 hp\tq, the max. output is ever so slightly higher, but thats half the story.

Oh, I know. It's undoubtedly a better motor. Look at the change the BRZ saw from going from a 2.0L to a 2.4L. They just should have said it was at least a 10hp improvement, seems silly to only add three hp with all that effort, even if the practical advantages are much larger.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Caravaggio

Seems a lot of people are dissing the pics of the new WRX. I think it's great looking. Curious what other people think.

Added this second picture on 12/6.

From the first pic, I thought it was a Civic.

[mikado463]

still better looking that those big grilled BMW's !!

[RM7]

Originally Posted by mikado463

still better looking that those big grilled BMW's !!

The bar is pretty low there...

[bmw1racer]

Is The 2022 Subaru WRX A Worthy Successor?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-HdlTjVUWU

[Donatello.]

Wow, that rear is BORING & also looks like they stole half from an Accord & half from a a Civic

[Fined]

kill it with fire

[maxdriver]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Is The 2022 Subaru WRX A Worthy Successor?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-HdlTjVUWU

Maybe the best review of the new WRX on YouTube. It's running a lot less boost than the 2021. Should respond well to a tune.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by maxdriver

Maybe the best review of the new WRX on YouTube. It's running a lot less boost than the 2021. Should respond well to a tune.

Depends? Is it because it's a tiny turbo that spins up fast that would run out of breath if you turned up the PSI? I've ran into that situation before...