The 2022 Subaru WRX Limited Is A More Livable Old-School AWD Rally Car 

"has that jerkiness" as he dumps the clutch at every single shift

You don't just dump the clutch on the launch of a WRX or STI. You feather it, like any other car. Dumping the clutch is beating on the drive train and killing the 0-60 time. I don't know where this common misconception came from.

bruh since i found you, you been making me want/aware of cars i never knew i’d like. dope reviews always.

I like that Sofyan always uses the word "thunk" when describing the door closing.

Love how detailed your reviews are!! I’m a forever Redline Reviews fan ☺️

Thank you for revving the car the way its supposed to be on start up and to the point 🤘

The front looks fine it’s the back that’s ugly

I owned a 2005 and a 2011WRX. The clutch on the '05 was heavy, very rally based, was able to hit bumps while maintaining shifting confidence. The clutch on the '11 was closer to a BMW in how light it was. I would hit similar bumps and wouldn't feel I had the same level of control. Currently, I have a 2021 Ascent Limited with a Nameless strut-tower brace, Perrin dogbone, and Cobb was able to provide an updated firmware for my old Accessport to work with the Ascent. I run 91+oct whenever possible. Also upgraded to 0W40 Pennzoil Ultra, Subaru wants 0W20. 0 is for the turbo & LSPI (Low Speed Pre-ignition). But 20 tops out at 75°ambient temperature. My 11 used to call for 5W30.

I love the pausing baby steps at the intro of every video.

You have the BEST reviews of all cars. Great channel!

Great review and I appreciate you expressing the importance of wireless CarPlay. Other reviewers don’t touch on that at all. Coming from a car that has it (BMW) it’s now a requisite for me.

Unpopular opinion but I love the rear bumper and trims. I think it adds more of a rally car look and feel

I saw this color in person recently. Probably the best color choice as it tames the black plastic everywhere.

That Grey…. Muah!… Chefs kiss..

Looking forward to this car. Getting the same one as this one.

The WRX does indeed have a twin-scroll turbo with an electronic waste gate. You hit the nail on the head when you said the WRX has an "old school" feel. That's why I bought one. I got the base model. No sunroof, no safety nannies, old school key, "rip it" hand brake, no silly digital gauges, no adaptive suspension, etc. When it comes to cars, I guess I'm a bit of a luddite. I enjoy DRIVING, not having the car drive for me. I looked at the GTI, Civic Si, Elantra N, Jetta GLI and all of them are great cars....but they are awash in buttons and screens and electronic nannies. The WRX feels the most raw, visceral, and fun. For $30k, the base model is a bargain if you are the type person who doesn't want or need the bells and whistles that drive up the price.

can't wait until the 16-18 psi tune comes out... really going to turn this into a torque monster.

Great review. Definitely looks better in the darker color.

Just went to see the new ones in person....they really look great

This color definitely helps conceal the cladding.

I see they loaned a darker color in hopes of avoiding the cladding controversy 😂😂

Glad that they went with the 2.4L engine. Bigger is dope even if you still have to use premium fuel.

During exhaust test: Closed Captions: [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause]

I dig the cladding!

Sofyan, The turbo is definitely a Twin Scroll Turbo. You can tell because of the position of the turbo vs the EJ series Turbo being in the passenger side/back near the firewall. Yes, Subaru Detuned it, hence the lower 12lbs of boost.

all the people hating on the cladding . It really isn’t that bad in person . And have you not seen paint matching ?! Looks even better

Great review, but if you push the trip button instead of start button that's on you and your hand coordination. I have never pushed trip button even by accident in my 2022 WRX GT. It is way higher than where you would expect start button in any other car equipped with one. Hope you get to try a GT.

Every time Subaru releases a new version of the WRX the previous versions always looks better than the new one and that is a FACT.

I drove one yesterday and no need to dump the clutch. Just slip the clutch a little to get in boost and come off at low rpm.

I get mine next month can wait

Nice job in my favorite Subaru sedan Sofyan.

They just need to ditch the black plastic and change up the rear and I think it’d be a rather handsome car. Ditch the CVT while you’re at it, a CVT belongs no where near a sporty car like this.

Less miles to a gallon but more miles to a gallon with out stressing with more torque in real life 💪 🙂

Excellent reveiw 🐇

My beef with Subaru is not offering performance package with adaptive dampers and recaro seats on 6MT. Crazy decision to offer it only on CVT.

I've seen this new WRX with its fenders and some of its rear bumper paint matched - looks SO much better.

Would rather have this than an integra 💯

No need to dump the clutch, can just let it out quickly and smoothly and probably get the same result.

The wrx transmissions when they were 5 speed were notoriously weak. The best way to launch them without bogging or shattering 1st gear is to lift your foot off the clutch similarly to if you were lifting your foot while walking. It isn't an ultra fast lift like a clutch dump, but it is fast enough to not slip the clutch excessively. You typically end up with better 0-60 times as well because you don't get that bog after like when you dump the clutch. It powers you off like a sling shot instead of a sudden jolt, bog, then getting power again when the turbo hits full boost.

Does the smart key unlock all the doors or just the driver side or just the front 2? My civic type r unlocked all the doors. I really miss that

I love the look very functional ...

The computer screen is really low res! I wish they hadn’t cheaped out on it! They should wrap the horn with micro material like Mclaren does on their cars which would give it a more upscale feel….Brembos, Recaros and short throw shifter would be nice!

Great review! Any plans for a GT review. I'd like to see your take on the new sports tranny.

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

that back end tho

Nice review. I’m sure more options will be coming in a few years.

...Rear biased torque split to negate under steer in the CVT equipped WRXs'. Can't wait to see what that equates to in the GT trim. Golf R competitor? Better than an Audi A3/S3? Would you trade your Elantra N for a WRX GT if it turns out to be that good!?😅

I love the looks of the cladding. I'm thinking of trading my "15 Premium in for one of these. However, I would like a regular old key start + manual buttons for climate controls and seat heat.

It has already been done but this engine can handle a 35% increase in power easily. It has already been pushed past 400hp successfully

Running is good.

I’ve seen some people that color matched the Plastic with wrap and they look awesome. Not sure why sub didn’t just color match in the first place .

Awesome review! Just got my 2022 WRX Premium and I LOVE IT!!! I do notice from 1 to 2 gear is a bit jerky even when I let off the clutch super slowly. I usually shift between 2500-3000 RPM. Any suggestions for a smoother transition??

I have this car. Go get this car. It's a great car!

The gray and orange look very good. I hate the iPad inspired dashboard and no light interior color.

I don't mind the bumper cladding, but the Honda Civic called and wants its taillights back!

GT trim cost around $43k and with dealer markups from 10% to 20%, everybody is looking at a car that is almost $50k or more.

Do you think the next gen Impreza will be a WRX sans the performance design touches and with a weaker engine?

Your 0-60 is off cause your dumping the clutch no need for it in the awd just a smooth acceleration

Checkout Edmunds u-drags 2022 WRX vs 2022 N-Line Elantra... Both manual

People that use terms like "clutch dump" shouldn't be allowed near a manual transmission car.

I cannot live with the bubbly icon on the infotainment. this is so iphone 3G/samsung S3 era

Please do a 2023 c43 AMG when U have chance

Hey Sofyan, Great job as always on your reviews. What is really missing are real world roll on numbers. Fairly confident that no car enthusiast would ever do 4500K launches on their personal vehicle. Maybe you could be the guy who gives us real numbers at say a 5/10 mph roll on to 60/100. I think we all understand why the factory guys want everyone to post the lowest 0 to 60 numbers. Not real world driving. Just saying.

i love it

Agree really like the design but when you get to them back it get a bit Funky lookin in a bad way.

Just got one an hour ago...the screen is dim as Hell, lol. Got it on a blazing, 92° day and its hard to see it at times even with the brightness maxxed.

I like them and always wanted one. Contemplating on trading in my Ford Flex ecoboost (365hp/375lb, 5k lbs though). I know they are completely different drives but would I be disappointed in power/torque?

I don't care what people say about this car. It is definitely an upgrade from the last Gen. The only weakness of this car is honestly the fuel economy. It needs to be way more efficient, especially in 2022.

I don’t hate the new look completely, but there’s definitely too much black plastic, particularly on the rear bumper. If they painted part of it then it wouldn’t look as bad

Do you have any plans on reviewing a WRX GT?

This one is good.

FYI: 12 psi is not the max boost. I’ve done 13.2 psi. So there is a lot of hidden powe potential in this vehicle. And I have the picture to prove [that I did 13.2 psi)

The car looks much better in person, especially the black plastic fender liner. It looks more aggressive then previous Gen. I do think the rear bumper needed at least a little paint on it. It looks as if they forgot to paint it at the factory.

Did I miss it? Or did I see the thumbnail for the video showing 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds? Where is the video of that?

When we reviewing the GT CVT?

I prefer an analog display and hate that they did the huge screen in the middle. Give me buttons!

Anyone know if the seats are high maintenance? Not familiar with the ultra suade and if it handles stains.

It’s kinda like the Crosstrek with a wrx power plant. Make it a hatch/wagon

Turn off traction control, this will take you to track mode and you launch like a rocket. I selmdomly do ot but it helps with “jumpingness”

I love this car. Despite never having seen one “in the wild” nor test driving, the wife and I ordered an orange GT and it will be here in August. It’ll be more fun than her ‘19 Impreza and less obnoxious than my ‘15 STi.

It be interesting if Subaru add this engine and manual to the BRZ sports car

Next time please review Kia Soul 2022 thanks

This car would need like atleast 20k in mods to be a rally car. Are wrx’s and sti rally inspired sure but in stock form from the dealer not even the sti is track ready.

I have a black one tho and I don’t mind with all the cladding on the car which prevents dust and scratches.

When the non manual transmission option is an unacceptable CVT, of course the stick take rate will be high. Also, quicker shifts in this year’s CVT? It shouldn’t be shifting at all!

I have a 2023 wrx manual transmission. My max boost says 14.3 psi?

Why didn't they just redesign the hatchback that's what most people want ☹☹☹

RIP transfer case 🥴. Stop dumping the clutch…you do that to every manual car you review. Try easing the clutch out…

Really thinking about getting a Subaru for the first time in my life…

I served at Ramstain AB Germany. Disney land in real life ,; the Swiss Alps on the real free way.the good old days.

This car looks more like a Honda Civic then a Honda Civic does

Not sure if I should keep my 22 civic or should I trade for this Wrx 🤔

What soyfan doesn't mention is that this trim level has headlights that turn with the wheel :/

Hey Sis! (Melanie Bey)😄

I agree - in darker colors the wheel well cladding isn’t so bad. But the rear bumper is still hideous looking. Why, Subaru, why?! Also, why is the fuel economy so terrible? But if Subaru finally made a WRX hatch again, I’d ignore this stuff and buy one.

Is it premium gas only?

Dude, the WRX logo on the passenger headrest is crooked. I can't stop looking at it now.

Looks like a honda civic from the back... Specifically, the tail lights.

I've seen a few reviews talk about how it's disappointing that there's no EyeSight Tech with the MT and... honestly, I say good riddance. I have a '17 OB Limited 3.6R, and the EyeSight Tech is a pain in the ass. It slams on brakes at weird times (like when someone is turning in front of me and it thinks I'm getting too close, but a small steering adjustment to the left would easily avoid any potential collision), it picks up on tall grasses when I go camping and slams on brakes when I'm trying to back up, the cruise won't work if you're on dark roads and the EyeSight can't pick up on the lines... I get that Subaru is trying to think for you and make the car avoid any potential collision that might ever come your way so they can continue to say they're the safest car in the universe, but as someone who's leaning hard towards a '23 WRX as my next daily, I can't wait to not have EyeSight.

I hate the cladding and fake vents. Guessing the next gen will go all Civic and smooth it out. What was Subaru thinking with that trip reset button? Right up there with the Toyota cruise control location.