Is the 2023 Subaru WRX GT a BETTER car to buy than an Acura Integra Type S? 

The smile on your face sums up what's different about driving a Subie doesn't matter the look of the externals or the gear box once you throw that AWD into a corner and accelerate you just get that feeling. Btw half the ppl making negative comments have never even driven a WRX/STI.

A tuned manual is insane! Got a 450hp base model and it rips! J pipe, cai, exhaust, clutch and Cobb tuning with a little E mixed in…..best turbo 4cylinder car I’ve ever driven!

Needs 50 more HP and a manual to justify that price. The engine can handle the extra boost.

Only thing they have to do is minimize the cladding and redesign the read end

When your top trim, doesn't appeal to 85% of your target market?!?!

Big price increase for the 2023s with no additional features or standard ones.

Really can’t think of any other car that has fallen so far from legendary status to average. Shame on Subaru, this was my dream car when I was younger and couldn’t afford it. Now that I can, I don’t want it.

The plastic cladding looks absolutely awful. Imagine how bad it will look when the sun fades it in 4 to 5 years. Subaru is not known for using high quality plastics.

In my area, dealers can't seem to give these things away. They all still have like 30+ 2022's in stock and are advertising $4000 off sticker deals.

As a WRX Premium owner, I say no it is not. In fact a CVT WRX just feels off. If you insist on an automatic there are far better choices especially in the US where everyone wants to drive an automatic it seems.

I'll sadly never own a new subaru again. Having all the center stack controls in the screen is going to be a future problem. All my previous Subarus have been great but the infotainment screens are slow and buggy.

Some of these comments are mind-boggling and just hard to ignore. The FA24DIT is by far the best performance engine Subaru has ever released to the masses - people are already making 400 to the wheels without a fully built engine - that much power with just bolt ons and a protune. This might’ve been possible with the S209, but just ask any real WRX enthusiast what it took to get to 400 whp and how much it cost them. And that’s just the engine too. The new VB is tuned significant better than any other WRX that came out. 0-60 times are negligible because of the fact that the VB doesn’t have a proper launch control system and also the fact that you have to shift to 3rd at 56mph. Does anyone ever talk about any roll races between a VB vs a previous generation WRX? I thought so, because a stock VB will be toe-to-toe with a modestly tuned stage 2 VA and even a VA STI. But hey, spec sheets are the end-all-be-all way of measuring performance these days it seems.

I have this car and I love it. I did really want the type r but can’t justify mark ups. I would recommend getting the premium trim if you get this car, the upper trims are not worth the extra $$ in my opinion.

One in a manual would be awesome. Wish the Type R was awd as fwd is a thing of the past.

i lease a new Subaru for 4 months, to know how the automatic transmission is, and i prefer rebuilding a manual, to buy an automatic one more time. Subaru needs a manual. Love the car really nice.

Car looks like ass unless it’s gray or black. CVT as the only option on top trim, wth are they thinking? Hopefully Subaru fixes this if they aren’t planning to axe it from the lineup anyway.

I own a 22 and I'd say, if you can do the dance and want to drive manual get the limited in manual . A lot of comfort features and under 40k. Its been a fun daily.

The horse power numbers are weak cause the CVT can't handle any more power. Subaru really cheaped out in the transmission department.

Fenders should be color matched to set it apart from their suvs.

I think Subaru should have like a ts trim, basically the GT but with a manual, brembo brakes, and slightly sharper handling. Especially since we can't get an STI

A WRX for the price of an STI, available only with a CVT on the most desired trim. Dealbreaker du juor!

42k? I would, this would probably be my last pick behind Honda, VW, Hyundai, etc. if I absolutely needed AWD, I would be between the GR Corolla or the Golf R, both of which I could have a manual. To me, a CVT makes little sense in the WRX. The base WRX is more enticing due to the

"Performance CVT" seems like an oxymoron.

Tbh… As a WRX fan since a kid, i can say this is the first generation WRX that I don’t like not one bit… specially the looks… it looks like a soccer mom car, NO WAY ITS BETTER THAT the Integra Type S, they nailed it on that one💯

Incredible video Joe!! My day is never complete without a Raiti’s Rides video! You and Lori keep kickin butt!! Hope you guys have an incredible weekend!🚙👍🏼😀

I traded my manual 2022 VB WRX Sport-tech (top trim but no Recaros) for a 2020 STI Sport... I don't miss the tablet screen or the floaty/bouncy ride. Honestly the only things that I liked about the VB were the moving headlights, some interior mats (soft touch pleather) and the Harmon Kardon speakers, all things that the aftermarket can fix. I didn't mind the looks of it at all, but man nothing beats the raw "analog" experience of the STI.

All the black trim on the bottom of the car cheapens the look of the car.

Went from a sti with 400hp to a 23 integra 6 speed and couldn't be happier

Also very disappointed with this offering from Subaru 😢. I leased my 2019 Sti wanting to trade up when the new Sti was out……… but……just bought out my Sti ,happy and content 🎉 and glad to have a legends last offering

I test drove this and was completely disappointed in how slow it was and not fun at all

Only God knows why Subaru decided the Pontiac Aztek was the epitome of automotive design and based this WRX off it. They were on to something half decent with the last gen Evo/Corolla design but this. This is atrocious.

How much is Subaru paying you? 😢The new WRX was a desperate move since Subaru couldn’t compete with Honda and VW. The consolation prize of no STI was a luke warm WRX. My clue you spent way too much time talking about body creases you can’t even see, stitching, usb ports, cup holders. 😅 Zonks: Enough cladding to qualify as a Crosstrek. Wimpy brakes, wimpy manual, only gets a SPT 😂 aka CVT with top trim, wtf?, a rear end that looks like it could twerk, the price for top trim. Integra zonks: FWD only, and imo an ugly ass grill. Reminds me of Beastie Boys. If considering a WRX buy a used late model STI and wait for Subaru’s new STI. Honda: guys just buy an Si a it’s better deal.

CVT?! dang

For 43k, I will take a 2021 sti any time over this crap.

Subaru said these VB engines are tune-friendly. A few people are reporting that they are getting 400 whp with just a jpipe and tune. Insane

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42,000 is way too much for a wrx. I agree with some of these other comments this car isn’t that interesting anymore. I own a 17 wrx and have zero interest in this car

My money would go Integra Type S. I'm not a WRX fan or WRX STI fan, but both Subaru of Japan and Subaru of America dropped the ball and the major bombshell that the WRX STI that was supposed to be on this current gen WRX platform was no more. People including myself say the GR Corolla is the replacement for the WRX STI that was supposed to be, which from my understanding was fully completed and ready to be shown only to be cancelled before its big reveal. At the end of the day, the incoming and arriving Integra Type S would get my money 100%

I’m afraid Subaru is on its way to becoming snoozebaru. No manual in the top trim of a WRX?!? STI cancelled?!? No turbo Forester, for us anyway a turbo STI Forester is available in Japan. CVT’s everywhere. I guess they’re just happy selling the U.S. Crosstreks and Outbacks as fast as they can make them. For car enthusiasts they may become the next Mitsubishi, Nothing to see here folks. ☹️

The ideal gauge cluster configuration is a large central analog tach with an inset digital speedometer, flanked on both sides by digital instrumentation. Pretty much how Porsche does it. IMO anyway.

I really love the long reviews when you do them, it's perfect for morning coffee, thanks Lori and Joe!!! As for the WRX, man I owned one in the day and hoping they raise the bar soon...

Fender flare doesn’t bug me anymore, it’s still the bumper. Saw one in silver recently and it looked decent, though I always love a nice silver car.

I have never been more amaze of watching such a LEGENDARY car go to average bruh this why when they say if is not broken don’t fix it idk wtf happen to Subaru at this point 😂

Love love your channel and the energy you got when doing reviews

The black cladding makes me feel like they wanted to make it look more crossoverish. Not as fan..

That fender cladding is hideous.

Test drove a base ‘22 with the short shift throw. Feels way different than my ‘20. With a tune and some bolt ons I think the VB has a lot of potential. Definitely needs a muffler delete cos it’s too quiet!

Waiting for Mr.Raiti's review of Integra Type S

Subaru won't ever listen to it's customers. Make a WRX hatch with 300hp and you'll have an absolute home run in sales. Grrrr...

They really need to remove that plastic fender trim

I'm surprised that Subaru doesn't have A/C for the rear passengers at the price they're selling.

42 grand for a wrx LOLLLL

I was so confused when I first saw the dead pedal. Kept thinking, "What is the fourth pedal for? Why is no one talking about the fourth pedal?!"

I drove one of these today.. it was okay, but I was nowhere near impressed. My 2023 santa fe with the 2.5T has more power on paper AND even being heavier and larger..feels like it has more power.

No manual option at all? Hell naw, to the naw naw naw, hell to the naw.😂

i zonk the stereo system for not being up instead of being like most cars down where it can get dirty

Really dig its new styling. Looks more rally purposeful to me and different than anything else. Like a madmax post-apocalypse vehicle. I’d add some mudflaps, LP adventure small bumper guards. But i think most prefer it look more street and arent feeling it as much. OEM performance is sweet spot. 271 and AWD is awesome. They fell short with no better brake option though. I’d have to get a limited or premium. No way i’d want an auto enthusiast car. I just would lose so much element of fun. I’d take the base model over the GT.

Nissan Z in Canada starts at 46k CAD MSRP which is about 34k USD .You get manual gearbox and 400hp and RWD

Love the Subaru WRX I think this is the Apostle to the world rally races.

I need to talk to the engineers on this design. Looks like we went backward in history.

Happy Friday!

I think the base is good bargain if you can get it under MSRP. OTD around 30k with lots of potential.

Say joe wut does GT stands for

They should’ve put an 8 speed in this thing.

Florida … flat … straight … performance car enthusiast chooses to live there. --> Zonk!? Pay attention to those twisties in your dreams, Joe…

What is it with Subaru and black cladding?!

JOE you forgot to show us how the instrument cluster works. The many functions of it.

Im tried of these iconic cars having a Big screen, and small headlights Thats why i prefer buying a older car and solid built

Jealousy all around here. Just bought one and it’s great. $11,000.00 less than a Golf R or Honda R. Great car and fun to drive with the 6 speed manual.

Why are they getting uglier? Come on Subaru.

Joe you getting ready to hit a million subscribers 👏 🎉

Gone are the days where the WRX looked like a rally car.

As owner of the 2018 wrx model I see no point and need to upgrade to this

Why can’t all car companies trash the cvt transmission ? No one likes them lmao

All of that plastic crap on the back is rediculous

Expensive but probably just adjusted for inflation? I like cars with big rear ends but this one is too big. Maybe subaru should paint half of the rear diffuser? Just my opinion. And Joe, you can review a base toyota corolla and I'd watch. That's how great you're reviews are!

I love my 2022 WRX GT! I swapped my stock wheels for the 2021 STI wheels, AeroFlow Dynamics sport grille and STI paint matched ceramic rear spoiler. The only con I have is that the eyesight work tooo good😂 It can freak out during “spirited driving” with friends😅, but does do great at the autocross events

Needs 3 pedals - need to lose that awful black plastic cladding - and a bump to 300 hp would be nice 😈. A#1 review - thanks again for all that you and Lori do for the car community 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼!

One year in still don’t like the unpainted parts, Not a fan of the body at all, Very sad how no revisions were done

The WRX hasn’t been the same since Mitsubishi discontinued the Lancer EVO.

The new wrx is perfect for my northern climate if I lived in the southwest would be in the civic si / type r /integra , I had the 22 civic sii just couldn’t do it in these winters awd is a must

If it snows in your area then its better can than Integra Type S considering 10k cheaper too.

I'm a Subie fan but $42K for WRX is no go for me as I'd rather get a Camry V6 XSE for similar price but more power and better MPG. Looking forward to the Integra Type S review.

The WRX compared to the newer sports econo-cars looks to me like a tired grandpa, happy to have him here and sad that you know he's on his last legs. Very old fashioned styling

They need to make Subaru wrx with 450 horse power and sti with 500 horsepower. With 400 plus horsepower, it will catch buyers attention and outsell its competitors easily.

Hyundai is doing a lot better for the enthusiast than Slowbaru, Acura, Nissan, Mitsubishi. There is a saying, what goes up, must come down, and what goes around, comes around. Its the Koreans turn to show the world. Those old jdm had their turn in the 90’s

I'd prefer a hatchback. They are more convenient. There is also way more room to load up the boxes CA Twinkies for your return trip back to Florida.

Got my Base 22 for $5,300 off in SoCal 😌

Australian version has heated rear seats on the mid range model. Only for the automatic versions, it also comes with rear vents. Just disappointed that I dont have hummus dip station at the back seat lol

Man that plastic diaper. I wonder how this would perform against the Hornet GT considering they’re similarly numbered on paper

42K with a CVT? GTFO. I'm not even a "car guy" but you're out of your mind if you want to sell this "sports" sedan without a manual. Not even a DCT or something like that? No way. Integra may even be slower but it at least looks good.

The car look Really cool. The paddle shifters are cool . The details are really nice. Also the performance CVT sounds really cool.

I actually really dig the looks of this, especially in the dark gray. Great NYC car, can take a beating with all the cladding and good size for parking. Big zonk on the manual passenger seat. I mean, how much would it have cost Subaru to add that, $100?

Prices are so out of control that more and more people are forced to buy base model vehicles. Hyndai Venue in full affect.

There should be a law that no car with a CVT should be allowed to have a 'track mode." Instead, they should only be allowed an honest 'crap mode.' CVT gets a full zonk!

“ Soft as a butt on a Labrador” lololol

Everyone hates, but have you driven it? Once you've learned it, you may love it like i do. Also, the sti exhaust is worth the upgrade, gives you the tone and sound you might be looking for. Thanks Raiti, for the positive vibes ❤

Unless you absolutely have to have AWD, buyers should choose the Civic Type R every single time

Idk. The Integra type s is pretty fun and much much better interior and exterior than the wrx. I think both cars are way overpriced though

Joe’s on throttle face reminds me of my wife’s on our very first night. She was not impressed.