I just bought a 2016 Subaru WRX cvt and I was skeptical at first but after taking it on a test drive I was sold right away. (Especially since where I live in Cali the traffic is crazy and not beneficial to have a stick just for cool guy points) the car has great takeoff speed and it pulls super hard on the freeways, I love my CVT WRX and real glad I found your channel man keep up the love for the CVT’s!
@@AutoEnthusiast You know it doesn't have to be a CVT, it could be a traditional transmission.. CVT's should be avoided at all times. If a car has CVT, turn around and walk away. The fact that Subaru put in a CVT in a WRX says a lot about how much they care.
@@Cre8tive81 idk man it just depends on knowledge, my girl has just about 300 wheel on hers and she’s been running that for about a year, never had one single issue still to this day on a 2020. Yall just don’t know how to take car of ya trannys🤓
@@Cre8tive81that’s what I’m saying like a car with sporty backgrounds shouldn’t be reduced to FAKE or SIMULATED gears like why not just put a real actual transmission in the car. Turns me away every time bc I care what got put into it.
I feel like if the FIA never banned CVTs in F1, the R&D of car manufactures would have kicked into overdrive and we would have CVTs that could take upwards of 1000hp by now.
I love my wrx cvt. But I learned pretty quickly to not go around telling other subie fans it's a cvt. I deliver pizza for 1 of my jobs and I just didn't want to be shifting, but I still wanted a wrx with the power, 265+ HP is plenty for me and it's more about control, that's why subaru is my favorite in the first place. I just bought the wife a legacy last year, now our driveway goals are complete. Cheers
I’ve had my cvt wrx for about a year and a half now and I have no complaints I like it because I’m in traffic almost everyday going to work. A stick would be fun but just isn’t practical for where I’m at.
I’m at 375hp with my cvt. I got it Dino also, and I’ve had my 2016 cvt for about 5months now, and it’s still running like a champ. On the other hand I should’ve got a manual, I want a manual so bad but I’m only 17 and a cvt is all I could afford at THAT time, I should’ve waited.
Buying a 16’ WRX CVT at 75K miles. Watching ALL the CVT reviews possible has me nervous about what to expect with the car. Should I pull the trigger? And does the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty exist with a Subi bought OUTSIDE the dealership?
just recently got involved in an accident and looking forward to swap over to the wrx instead because the brz is just too slow for what i want. thank you so much for your insight
That's where you get into risk? As soon as you start increasing power you increase risk of part failure. That's how engines work. They are working harder. Turning more. Wear more. Failure sooner.
I mean wheel slip actually. From what I understand, the CVT doesn’t allow for wheel slip for continuous length in time. Subaru has recognized this and added something that will prevent cars that have cvts from prolonged wheel slip now. I believe I saw this in a Subaru AWD video recently that explains it much better than I can. If I can find it, I’ll send it your way.
At the end of the day, people need to stop being elistist when it comes to cars, like a manual will fit some people's needs and cvt will fit another persons, some people are hella super into cars, some people like cars alot but not to the point where they'll get into manuals, some live in cities with tons of traffic and don't want to deal with shifting, some don't mind it. Just let people enjoy their ride in peace.
I’m going to be in the market for another car once spring hits. The wrx cvt is one of the cars I been heavily looking at getting. I don’t really think I’ll mod it at least not power wise maybe cosmetically but that could change after driving it for some time . I been watching your videos for a bit now you think it would be a good daily driver?
What I've wanted to know ever since I got my '15 CVT: What did Subaru do to get 296 HP and 295 lb ft. out of the WRX S4? In five years I have yet to find any information on it. I know the engine is more than capable to produce the power. I'm just curious what they either did to their CVT, or if it's in fact a different CVT entirely. I mean, they ONLY offered the S4 with the CVT. They must have known something that COBB didn't.
@@dimensionjester9052 Unfortunate to say the least. Seeing as how Subaru is well aware of the tuner scene, they certainly shot themselves in the foot by making one of the most (of not the most) expensive part of their sports car, one of its more fragile.
Gunnberg85 yeah kinda wishing they went to a dual clutch for just the wrx, i bought a cvt just to push it as far as i can go as a project, so far im at stage 3 and its lasted 3 years, then again im keeping my torque and hp in the higher rpm range
@@dimensionjester9052 Agreed. It would have added to the manufacturing costs since they can share the CVT across the other platforms more easily as opposed to the dual clutch. It's a shame really. And yes, according to COBB, instant torque is the bane of that transmission's existence. Most tuners go for off-the-line power, and are most likely to kill it. You're definitely doing it right. Best of luck to you!
I lease a WRX CVT and honnestly it's quick and fun; but Subaru is def making a mistake by not using a dual clutch. Why most people prefer manual cars (I do, they are awesome to drive), the people who choose automatic cars will want the fastest ones. All the fast automatic cars right now have dual clutch, and if you look at the Golf R, the GTI or the Audi S3, they are all quicker on a 0-60 time than the manual option. The CVT however is not (the manual WRX do a quicker 0-60). On top of that CVT owners are limited in the amount of power/ mods they can add to the car, so it makes it even less attractive. If they could only use a dsg transmission like the Golf R, it would make it quicker than the manual and more fun to customize.For me, even if it's fun to drive, a CVT on this car is just a bad choice.
Pretty true, I very much agree, lots of CVT owners will disagree. I don't the CVT will ever be in a place to hold more power, there is no driving factor to develop a CVT that can.
Do you think a wrx cvt stock is a good daily? I know you used to daily yours for a while and just want to know your thoughts since you went to a manual. Thank you!
Personally, I have a Wrx CVT and it’s pretty bad on gas as a daily if you’re doing city miles, highway is still crap but much better than city. Driving wise it’s an easy car and comfortable to daily.
I bought a new 2019 CVT and it has been the best daily commuter. I drive about 110 miles a day and just hit 110,000 miles with zero issues. I average about 35 mpg on my commute. 90% highway at 65 to 70 mph with minimal city driving on either end. If I run the fuel tank down low I can easily get 500+ miles out of a fill up.
A CVT can handle upto 100hp over stk, CVTs are made specific to engine speeds, think about it you have factory high hp cars that have CVT. so if you want a race car you go manual if you want to just have fun with good fun hp go cvt.
It depends on the specific transmission. The better CVTs can handle more power and torque, others can’t like Nissan CVTs. Stick with a Honda one or Toyota, they will last. It’s sudden torque which kills these transmissions but as long as you drive normally then they can last just fine.
I am from Quebec having had a civic k20 for 3 years 400hp car are there to do their thug and beat slow car in straight line no more than this.I have only seen a subaru once trying to do TOUGE what's the point of having 400hp and doing a 0-60 once a week. the crazy people on the road have v8s with zf transmissions no chance against this one (bmw dodge) it in will always have one with one bigger than yours. It's just an addiction like dope. It's expensive to repair and modify. Buy what makes you happy only has one life! and have fun if you want good cvt but toyota k120 have direct shift and real first gear if you want more buy a GR or car with zf trans :) all the people who do TOUGE on cars less than 20,000 and they have a lot of fun 330 335 g35 civic miata
What if they made a racing belt for these cvt's that can handle 600hp reliably? That a market summit and other so called high end competitors can look into
il be honest i'm glad your in the manual now although i first found your channel when researching an auto rex few months ago .Tbh the cvt just feels wierd ! if it had a dsg i'd be all over it but the cvt just has that odd power and kinda like an electric car lol
I know it’s personal preference, but as 2016 Sti owner, personally I just don’t understand a CVT in WRX, it just doesn’t suit the platform, the way a manual does.
Yes, I have. I can kind of understand them in SUV or something with no sporting influence, but not a WRX. To me they just sound and feel like you have a constantly slipping clutch. No hate, and respect to people that dig CVT. I guess I'm old and old school, just love 3 pedals.
@@MrStuwr250f I am with you, the manual just has a better feeling. But when you compare the WRX CVT to let's say a GTI,, both stock of course. The WRX wins in my book. I see it as more of a dank daily.
Good info and much appreciated but, I'll never own or drive an auto trans if I can help it. Was wondering if you'd do a video explaining why (besides the CVT) WRX's are limited on power potential. I get rods are one reason, any others? And finally, change the channel name to what? Something like, 'Subaru Enthusiast' or 'WRX Enthusiast'? Or are you looking for something altogether different?
Yeah, it is on the list of video ideas. Mainly for the 2015+ it's the rods. As for the name, thanks for sticking through to the end of the video. i am thinking potentially of just making the channel name my name? I don't want to narrow myself to just WRX's as I am hoping to add cars to the channel.
Oh good. I was shooting for 300 hp for a daily, if I can get close but not kill my tranny would be ok. Im guessing a tranny cooler would be a good investment
Now cvt can be on e85 too 🤔🤔 but I haven’t seen a RU-vid guy post it about it if they have a cvt mine is cvt and the e85 kit came in last week now just waiting on the front mount intercooler
Auto Enthusiast well do lol I was told by my tuner that i might over 300hp to wheels but he was going to put tq low do so I won’t blown the tranny but well see
Just learn to drive stick or be happy with stock power...They fail stock so what do you think will happen making 300whp? I know of one person with a CVT which was replaced under warranty, stock...He then tuned it on 93 for 285whp...CVT lasted 11k miles
i dont know how i got this recomended to me however i used to have a 2016 wrx cvt. I modded it like it was manual and back then we didnt know the deal. I took my first transmission out at 18k miles making at that time 310hp and 340tq with a huge boost spike lol. After that i tried to change the boost onset to something more subtle but at 32k miles i blew my second one and at that time subaru declined my warranty and i had to pay for a new one out of pocket and thank FUCK my local junkyard had one for $2400 so i didnt have to pay 10k i also did all the work myself and put a new oem converter with the upgraded needle bearings. At this time i said fuck the CVT because i wanted more and i moved on. When i was selling it was the whole uproar about buy this or that converter etc but nah fuck all that, imo the platform is dog shit IF your looking to make real power. If your happy with 300/300 then its a great time. Still can taste that CVT and it made me ditch subaru all together after owning 8 of them.
@@AutoEnthusiast from my understanding if you stay at that number but don't go over 320 whtq you should be okay it also depends on the tune. I have yet to do anything besides the ots stage one because it's my only car and can't risk anything atm.
Subaru needs a new automatic. Maybe it wouldn't sell super good to their base but man are CVT very meh. I wish Subaru or Honda would get a good automatic like VW/Audis have.
My CVT couldn’t handle an intake and COBB port just so you know. I bought my car brand knew in rinebek New York. And... that car couldn’t handle any mods at all, it’s in the shop rn and I didn’t make 230 HP .__.
