Incredibly the CVT gets so much flack, which I just can’t understand, the CVT is an Awesome option with paddle shifts & performance sport modes & matched up with Subaru’s fantastic handling 👍
I have around 47k miles on my 2016 Limited CVT and still loving it! There was some intermittent CVT anomalies but it was resolved with a CVT software update! I use this car as my daily commuter, 116 miles round trip. I do have the Eyesight and find it very helpful! Your videos are very informative, thanks so much!
Glad to hear it!. I'm about to take delivery on a 2018 WRX Limited CVT. I got the Eyesight Package, which is great for safety. I can't wait to take it out on the local mountain roads
I own a 2014 Impreza Sport Wagon, and I love the CVT for engine braking and getting those quick blips of power. Can't even imagine how much more fun the turbo WRX CVT would be. Might have to check one out.
@@akqjtn I'm kind of toying with updating my MY15 WRX manual to the new CVT version. Doing a LOT of city driving and a manual just makes that a pain. Just never been happy with auto's in overtaking. That whole lag between deciding to go, pushing the go pedal, and the car responding. A manual has a much more connected feeling in that.
my fastest to 60 was in s mode.....5.3....in s# like 6 flat......doesnt make sense but thats how it worked for me....mine is stock except for air filter....
Great video! Thanks for posting. I purchased a 2017 WRX CVT about 2 months now. I came out of a Crosstrek XV with a CVT so it took some time to get use to the CVT on the WRX. Definitely not the same animal. I use the intelligent setting for highway trips and the Sports or Sports # around town. It comes at a price due to the consumption on fuel using the Sports settings but after all its a sports car. I've done some cosmetic mods interior and exterior. I should mention a manual transmission was not an option since my wife and kids are not familiar with driving a stick in the event they would need to use the car. Yes, these are the practical decisions one needs to make as an adult and father. I plan to make some performance mods over the next few months. First an Axelback exhaust to get more sound (undecided between a nameless 4" vs 5" muffler) and then maybe a Cobb Stage one performance map. Stage 2 is not possible or advisable for a WRX with a CVT. I'm still considering the warranty risks with the Cobb Access Port Stage 1. Thanks again for the video. There is also a dedicated FB page for CVT owners.
I just purchased a Cobb accesport and a axleback 5 inch muffler from Nameless. Although I want to add mods to the car I have to be careful not to stress the CVT. From my research It appears that stage 1 is somewhat safe and less risky. Beyond stage 1 in my opinion you're stressing the CVT and will need to invest in other after market mods like coolers to help the CVT. I have too much money invested in my car to risk more than what I plan to do. Its also my daily driver. I have the Subaru eye-sight package which i really like. It works great and is an added sense of safety on long drives. Can't get eye-sight with the manual. Its a personal choice between the manual and auto. I got nothing to prove at this point and besides I was driving a stick when mostly all the current WRX manual owners were wearing diapers...lol
Thanks for your video, very helpful and informative!Just got my new wrx cvt, 2017 cant wait 1600 km to do the launch. My husband was also explaining me earlier the traction.👍👍👍
Fantastic video, Boost! Been enjoying my '16 WRX CVT for a little over a year at this point, but now having these helpful nuggets of knowledge will just add to that enjoyment. Thank you!!
I found it interesting that your premium fuel is 92 octane. Premium fuel in Australia is 95 (normal cheapest is 91) and our best fuel for high performance is 98 octane
I know a lot of people hate on the CVT or Automatic subies. but lemme tell you, im not the only one who drives my car. Sometimes my mom takes it out or maybe my sister if im with her I will let her drive it. They both cant drive manual and I think it would be cruel to let the daily I drive be a manual while they have to drive another auto that doesnt have AC. Both my cars will always be autos until I move out, then im swapping :3
Not so sure about the step shifting above 30/40% you mentioned. In any mode if I get on it hard it stops step shifting and goes right into the power band and stays there until I let off. I've also never felt it step shift at all in intelligent mode. I'm pretty positive that intelligent works like any other CVT, no simulated shifting ever, Sport mimics a 6 spd (until you hammer on it at any speed or launch as you mentioned) and S# mimics an 8 speed sequential (again, until you hammer on it at any speed or launch as you mentioned) .
Thanks for the video, got a question for you or any of the viewers… For obvious reasons the suspension is very stiff so I feel every little bump on the road which is killing, any recommendations out there to make the car more enjoyable without affecting its performance?
Guided Hand - Do you have any citations for your claim? There's a lot of superstition when it comes to CVTs. Many of the top dual clutch transmissions have had, and still have, issues. Overall, CVT are as, or more, reliable as standard or DC autos. They were even trying to use them in Indy cars, but weren't allowed as it was determined that they gave an unfair advantage to those cars. I know you hate CVTs (maybe all auto trannies), but it's your opinion. There are many good reasons to own a CTV (vs MT) WRX.
29erFreak I think the cost to replace a broken CVT is outrageous. Especially if you've purchased the car at full price. Most of the time these failures happen outside of warranty coverage. I personally jave driven CVTs in a few cars and I really did not enjoy the performance of them. Choppy at lower creep speeds, and yes the rubber band experience makes it feel like its slipping. Its just so hard to get used too. Also i didnt enjoy the surging in between the paddle shifting. It has these artificial gears to try and accompany the traditional transmission user. I just feel its a big fail and not worth it in the long run.
Was really thinking about getting a charger rt to fit my kids because I currently own a mustang v6, but I’m really thinking about a wrx. I was only worried about driving manual but knowing there’s an auto trans made me want one more
Did you still enjoy the vehicle and got solid performance with the CVT transmission? Would you the regular manual transmission or was the CVT still pretty cool?
Great video mate! I bought my cvt WRX a year ago when it arrives in Australia. I love it! Although my one is the first make and the first shipment that the car has the old infotainment unit as the old 2012 wrx :( I had a chance to compare the wrx with my neighbour's toyota 86( or FRS in U.S.), where we drove both cars on the same road in mountains. The 86 is not fast on straight line but really fun while you hit gas when turning into corners. However, when I fast my car into corners I always have that feeling it is not going to hold the road and may fly away. Have you or other wrx drivers had the same experience? Or maybe just me being paranoid.
I know this videos a few years old so doubt you'll see this, but if you do why are your 0-60 times a fair bit slower than a lot of times i've seen in other places, most other places have this as a mid 5's car but you have it as a low 6s car, are you at a high altitude? rough road? winter tires what's up?
@@akqjtn Most of the reviews i saw with mid 5's was with 91, so just wondering what altitude you're at? that being said maybe they go their numbers at a track which offers far better grip for a launch. Just tryna figure out what to really expect cause my area is pretty much at sea level
@@akqjtn Gotcha, well thank you. Looking at potentially buying either this or a Challenger R/T i know two completely different car categories but, I live in Toronto so a WRX would be a perfect car for me but at the same time a Challenger is my dream car, so we'll see, appreciate the info though!
I just got a 2019 WRX CVT 3 weeks ago thanks to your videos :D. Quick question though, I notice when I drive or when the car is idle (once the car is all warmed up), I notice a ticking/clicking sound. Is this normal or have you experienced this before on your CVT?
Trac stands for traction? I thought it stood for track? You know like a race track? It makes sense cuz when your racing you want the traction control and stability control to not be so intrusive, so it lets more tire spin……
Great video man thanks! I learned a lot. I also have the same car but doesn't have the time to read the manual. By the way, I notice the rev hangs whenever i quickly accelerate,like when I overtake. Do you experience that too? If yes, how do you fix that? Me, I just quickly shift from sport # to sport mode to get rid of the rev hang. Im not sure if it is the right thing to do tho.
No, Im talking about when accelerating quickly,like passing someone. The Rpm, hangs high and doesnt go down or go low right away even if i slowed down already. so I just press the sport mode from sport sharp and the rpm will go down to where it should be depending on the speed of the vehicle.Im not sure if that is normal or not. I have the CVT too and im just wondering if you ever experienced that.
Thanks man i appreciate you answering my questions. It really helps me not to worry anymore and just enjoy the driving. Keep making videos, I will be waiting!
God damm that boost jumps around a lot ... and did I see you hit 20 something pounds?... and if my gas was that low... I wouldn’t be waiting there fucking around... and I’d deff be like hey honey I need 20$
It appears some of things do on my 2018 Forester XT. Launch Control works the same way. The 30% and 40% throttle changes it to "automatic mode" as I call it, where it starts shifting no matter which I, S or S# mode i'm in. The VDC is a bit different, when we press the traction control button it just turns everything off without having to hold it down, so we don't have a traction mode. Basically, all or nothing (aside from ABS). I don't know if they are exact, but everything I'm seeing so far on the WRX CVT is the same as the Forester XT CVT.
Would a CVT transmission car be better than an auto for a taxi driver? Or are they likely to be more expensive in the long run due to the extra costs in maintenance and repairs of the CVT transmission related stuff? And maybe would be likely to break down more often?
Tad Ka it probably depends on the manufacturer. I hear Nissan cvt isn't that reliable. Cvt transmissions is almost impossible to abuse if the car isn't tuned.
hey man, i have a new 2017 wrx cvt. When it's in park, and i try to rev, its limited to 4,000 rpms. Is this normal? and is there any way i can change it? Thanks!
It's limited so you don't blow it up. Can you change it - WHY ? With a turbo, you have to give the turbocharger time to spool down, or risk damaging it.
Question. I'm about to buy this car. I really just want a fun sedan. I currently have a 2012 maxima that feels very fast at 290 hp. is this car going to give me comparable thrills to my current car? I'm worried that I won't be flyin as fast off the light. Amy advice is welcomed
@pasqualgzzz1786 pretty amazing. Sold it this year for sticker price with 32k miles on it. Had so much fun with it. Drove it hard AF too. I don't recommend doing that though.
@@lain4231 nice!! Yea I’m looking either at a wrx or a q50, maybe g70. Something along those lines. Just mainly want reliability. I won’t tune tf out of it or beat it no matter what it is. Most I’ll do is exhaust swap and modify the exterior. I’m just worried bc Idk what’s reliable for let’s say 600 mile trip one way and then you’d have to get back so another 600.
After watching this video, I can see why Subaru engineers programmed about 2 seconds of turbo-lag into a CVT equipped WRX engines management system - some of their owners are crazy - and race on public roads.
The MT has advantages over the CVT. It's lighter, allows for a quicker launch, gets better mileage, is slightly quicker, cheaper, and gets better mileage. The CVT advantages are much better in stop and go traffic, no clutching required but still has a quick shift manual mode, and you can get many safety features not available on the MT. It's a much better daily driver. If you're going to take the car to the track, make serious mods, or simply have an affinity for manual transmissions, the MT is the way to go. If you use the car as a daily driver, get stuck in traffic a lot, have some condition that precludes you from using a clutch, or want the great safety features offered by Eyesight, the CVT is the way to go. The handling of the CVT car is every bit as good as the MT.
Since the timer only counts in full seconds, you're counting worst case. Best case is if the real time was :1:40:59 hitting 60 at 1:48:01 or 7.02 seconds.
Also don't know his altitude or weather / humidity that day it was filmed. I've seen some cars run 1-2 seconds slower due to this and then the next run like its on fire.
The cvt is actually Japans choice in the STI. And actually holds 20lbs of boost continuously. Modified right, at stage 1 youd be owning the American STI any day. And this transmission isnt weak, the cvt needs to be driven a unique way. I am at 45k miles on a stage 3 tune. 335whp. It is an amazing car that gets hate for no reason other then the religious standard drivers that ruin the car community. The cvt is the motherlands chouce for this model, hate on it all you want but these guys have to do their research before bagging on a car that is actually a rocket in the awd universe if properly managed
Boost and Shutter here's my review of a dealership I test drove a WRX at. Tell me what you think should happen: Very nice staff and dealer. As a new driver, I went to go test drive a WRX CVT. I plan on getting one in the future. This test drive felt very rushed and as if they didn't even want to let me test drive it. Unlike the BMW dealer, the have someone come along with you. All I got to do was drive the car for 5 minutes and drove about 1 mile. Guy didn't even explain features of the car or anything, just sat there quietly while I drove. I really would've liked to experience the car. Didn't get to test it's performance as all I was able to do was 45 mph. The entire drive was just me driving like normal. Really, I'm serious, did not enjoy the test drive because of lack of them informing me about the machine that I'm driving and what features it has. I'd really like to come back and drive the car and spend a good 30 minutes with it. If I don't get a contacted about this, I'll just buy my car from another dealer instead that actually will spend time on me instead of making me feel like a worthless customer who isn't going to buy anything.
***** I will definitely check out your videos. I know from the start that I cannot afford the car right now, as I am only 16 but definitely plan on getting one no matter what. I may take a trip over to another dealer that has one. However, WRX Premium CVTs are rare around here. The dealer I test drove at, had 3 left and they only get 3 WRX CVTs in per month.
***** Just checked up on local dealers, the only other dealer that has CVT WRXs in stock is about 30 miles away. May just contact the dealer I originally went with and ask to test drive it with another person (the guy I originally started with prior to test driving it)
Cool vid bro but idk why you bought a subaru if you want a fucking cvt. Complete waste of money and you shouldve picked up an accord v6, faster and cheaper than a cvt wrx.
I'm getting a 2018 WRX Limited CVT (oh my god) for many reasons. The car is for road driving only (no track). The CVT car will handle just as well as the MT. I can use is like a CVT (boring, but fine for in town) or I can set it to shift like a standard auto. If I want to shift, I can put in in manual mode and use paddle shifters. The shift is very quick and also work well for engine breaking. Most people don't realize that the WRX CVT has 4 modes and two of those modes have sub-modes. That allows a lot of control if you want it...or go full auto and kick back on the commute. Another advantage, for me, is that having the CVT allows me to get Eyesight. It has full auto anti-collision breaking, even in reverse. It has lane change alerts and will even steer you back into a lane if you drift (good when driving tired. I know we should never drive when tired, but we all do it..it's a fact of life). So, if you love your MT, that's wonderful. Enjoy it.
@@akqjtn Its called a brake launch or a stall launch. You are slipping the torque converter clutches and causing increased wear. But to each their own. If you want to call that "launch control" have at it.
NYMetsFan19 lol you make it sound like a wrx is an expensive car....high schoolers can afford this car lol. CVT's are garbage when it comes to reliability and strength. I'm sure over time they will get better, but as of right now, they aren't great transmissions.
EmissaryGW2 I know 6 people personally with cvts specifically in a Subaru. 5 of them have been to the dealer for trans service. 5 out of 6? That number is way too high. 2 were crosstreks and 3 were legacy's. Maybe they were just the 5 unlucky ones that had theirs built on a Friday, who knows. No wrxs that I have heard of personally, but I still tell people to stay away from them, at least for now. I know they will improve over time.