The 2019 Subaru WRX STI has some minor changes. Do the sum of all the parts really add up or should you just save your cash and look else where? Find out more about this Subaru STI!
If horse power is the only thing that people complain about the new STi, I think Subaru has done a fantastic job. And if horse power is the most important thing to you, you should go buy a Mustang GT. The STi is not the right car for you. :)
I don't think it stops with HP for a lot of people. It also has a lot to do with overall style. I wish there was a way to bring back the magic that they had from 04-07.
I love this styling though. It represents the old school Japanese sports cars. Many people say the front end is copying the EVO. But it is not a bad thing considering the EVO is iconic.
@rvidal0001 I personally would keep yours! The new Stis have great interiors compared to the older generations but there is just something about the 04-07 STis that make my heart go pitter-patter.
Especially when some of these are driven by wet behind the ears 16-18 year olds. I’m 35 and this is more than enough power to have fun with on public roads. I guess most everybody else but me drives daily on race tracks so I guess they need more power.
@@benjamindminor7552 true that. Problem is, people are getting too obsessed with power these days. If this car had 410hp they would've wanted it to have at least 450 and so on. They keep forgetting that power without proper driving and control is absolutely nothing.
I have a 2016 with HIDs and fog lights. The fogs are completely useless - I like that they’re gone. Btw, my grandfather Richard Jones restored 3 Tuckers that are now in museums (Joe mentioned Tucker when talking about turning lights)
The power output didn't change, maybe. in 2004 A GTI had a price tag below $ 20,000.- Today you can pay over $ 37,000.- for one. The STI was $31,000 and there was no GTI that would go near that price. Today you can get an STI for a price below the one of some GTIs. I thank Subaru a lot for having improved the brakes, the rigidity, the interior.
Nice job. I actually like the red with the wing delete though. In any case, the wing delete option is a good way for Subaru to expand the STI’s appeal relatively cheaply.
Right. I'm 52, and love performance vehicles of ALL stripes and Countries of origin. But without the wing-delete option, I'd feel kinda lame driving around like the stereotypical, sideways-baseball cap, 24 year old WRX owner lol
I removed my fog lights on my 2015 STI. For one, we don't have fogs in Hawaii. Two, they're small and weak as hell. Three, I installed ducts to direct air towards the brakes. Function > Form.
It s time to put things in perspective, in 2006 i purchased my first 305 hp sti for 48000$+taxes (loaded, canada pricing). Yes it was something to have a compact 305hp car, but so was the price. I also had a 2004 SVT prior to that with 400hp for 49000$. Today the STI have still have 310hp but can be had for still 48000$ . The decendent of my old SVT sells today for 75000 in canada (GT350). So it is not all bad for the sti, more peoples can afford it and experience the still great driving experience.
Joe - quick minor point: "winning the Nurburgring" is misleading - Subaru won it's class there as there are many classes of cars running in the "race"...
Thank you Ed for that! You are 100% correct and I apologize for stating that way. Still an awesome feat. That race has something like over 300 cars on track at once! I love multi-class endurance racing!
$43k for 310 horsepower? Are you nuts? Wow! Why? You cant tell me this is a value. Worst bang for your buck on the market today. Because it's all wheel drive? Who gives a shit?
I'm confused is he a salesperson, cause if he isn't, he should be. At least he'd be able to tell you about the car, unlike most salespeople. That dealership should hire him
I really appreciate the compliments. I am not a salesperson by any means. This is my RU-vid channel: Raiti's Rides. I love sharing my passion for cars with other people. I appreciate you watching!
I drove a nice blue one the other day..... I'm so interested in what they will bring for 2020.... I wish I could see the specs for it.... Those plastic pieces do suck as they could easily just have fog lights. Oh plus they added the lights on the mirrors. The 2015 doesn't have that. I also drove one without the wing. Not a wing fan honestly. I like sleeper STI for cops.
Right now besides the concept cars that they revealed earlier this yea. Subaru has been very tight lipped about the 2020 STI! I am really excited and also want to know more! Which lights are you referring to the mirror? Turn signals?
alphazoom II For all STis though since the redesign came out in 2015 the turn signals were there. I know mine had them. Must be because of the STI trim.
Subscribed, I have a Pure Red WRX and I really love the color. Thank you for making this video and showing your love for Subaru. Even though i own one i can't stop looking at it.
If that STI was a hatchback I would be ready to buy. I won’t buy another car until I see what Subaru does for 2020. Start asking Tom to shoot the window sticker somewhere during the review. Would be nice to see it.
I know my wife feels the same exact way! That is a great idea! I don't know why we haven't been doing that sooner! This one has n MSRP of $43k. Thanks for watching!
Have a hard time deciding on one of these and a Camaro,I work for G.M. so it’s a hard decision. I did test drive a Sti back in early 2000’s and it was fun tho. So many choices. Thanks for the thorough videos
The biggest downer for me, when it comes to the current WRX and the STI, is the sedan body style. The wagon/hatch would have been a whole lot more practical and Subaru as a brand is all about practicality and rugged usability. As a prior owner of the WRX wagon, this generation of the WRX/STI are non-starters to me, due to this reason. I have an extra-large dog-crate to accommodate, and a Sedan or coupe would simply not cut it......the prior generation WRX wagon did the job beautifully.
Watching this now because I’m debating, in June 2020, if I should pick up a black on black 2019 WRX STI Base with 4,900 miles for $33,500. I loooove Subarus and it could be my third Subi turbo but first STI. I do appreciate that it’s same engine since they first appeared and that’s what I want, the long standing reliability. Any opinions are very welcome. Should dealer budge on price or should I sack up and “shut up and take my money” lol. Help! P.S. 2 days after posting this comment and I have an appointment to pick up my STI today!
This is the exact video I was looking for lol i been wondering if the 2019 sti is worth going for the limited over the base. And this is the perfect video for me to decide thank you so much!
Thanks for reviewing this car. This is by far one of the most comprehensive and honest reviews of a car I've seen in a long time. I was on the verge of trading in my 2013 WRX for a 2018 STI but held back because I found out the 2019 has an extra 5hp and stronger pistons. Yeah, it's not a lot, but it is a big leap for me. The other two factors are that I have a hatch that is no longer available /sad, and I certainly do not miss car payments. I'll just wait until they introduce the 2020 and see if the 2019 price drops. Although, what if they bring back the hatch? GAH
Thank you so much for your awesome compliments! I am glad that this review helped you! The 2019 STi is a great car but I am so curious what the next generation is going to bring!
I own a 2018 sti. The LED headlights are for sure not bright enough. Considering that I live in denver and we get crazy amounts of dense fog, it does ok but not super great either.
That is the million dollar question! I probably would wait for 2021 so that they get a chance to to work out any bugs. It will be interesting to see how it goes!
My 2015 WRX six speed seems to overboost a lot. It's supposed to be 15.9 max but goes over 20 a lot. The car is all stock and I'm not lugging the engine. I'm not sure if this is something that I should be concerned about in terms of longevity because I'd like to keep this car for awhile.
Yea that’s normal. These fa20 WRX’s have this overboost feature and it is nothing to worry about. Also weather affects how much psi your car reads I believe. In the winter my wrx reads lower numbers and the hotter it is outside the closer I get to 20-21 psi
Also, these really open up with mods, EXCEPT you can't legally do it for warranty purposes.... so.... when you mention mods... I sort of cringe. Mine benefitted so much from a new down pipe with only mufflers... pro tune.... and such... so it's sad to try one stock, however the STI still feels good especially the transmission. The WRX needs the mods more so than the STI.
Tucker did make those adaptive headlights but cireon actually used them on couple cars too. I own 19 sti limited and I wish the fog lights were still there but the turning headlights are awesome plus it is funny when you start the car at night or adjusts them and they get cross eyed 😝😂
Thank you so much Eric! I am really glad you like the RS mentions! I really appreciate your encouragement and support! I can't do this without your support!
@@RaitisRides My pleasure Joe. Like I said the other day I can't stand click bait RU-vidrs and your channel is a breath of fresh air!! Your passion for cars really shines through in your videos. 👍🏻👍🏻 #subscriberforlife
I'm leaving to the Philippines November 26th 2018 on 2 more days. The subaru dealership contacted me saying my 2019 Subaru WRX STI arrived. I can't wait to buy it. I wanted the 2018 STI, but they were all out. The dealership also told me that there are 4 extra features on the 2019 STI. Moonroof, SRVD, Harman Kardon head unit and front camera. So I'm assuming that the STI that they have is the Limited Edition. And from my research, the standard 2019 STI doesn't have a Moonroof, front camera, Harman Kardon system, and the SRVD system. I will find out the first week of December.
@@RaitisRides I'll keep you posted and I will probably make a short video of it. I don't know much about the STI itself, but I do know subaru has some amazing Ralliart edition cars. Ive been a fan of subaru since the early 90's when I started getting into cars, but I'm into Aviation as well. 🤣😁😊👍
Cool thing with the boxer is the weight is down low, so it hugs the road better. It's like toyota, why change it if it works. It's a great design and just works well. I went with a golf gti because I needed a commuter that would be comfortable. I really was torn not to get one of these though.
People still bitching about horses need to put it in perspective. This is probably about 42k. a porsche cayman has 300 horses for almost double the price unless you get a barebones one and thats still 10 grand more!
If I am getting an STI it is going to have the wing. I like the red but WR Blue still has my heart! I think you and every other real Subaru enthusiast out there!
Daniel Masterson I can totally appreciate that! Thank you so much for pointing that out. I always welcome correction. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
I have a 2019 white limited and after about a week I noticed the throttle now has a dead spot at the beginning of the travel. Other than that the car is great! Lol I raced a stock 2016 and pulled on it pretty bad, I'm sure it's more than just a 5 hp increase. I'm hoping a flash will fix my deadspot in the throttle it's very annoying
If you add more horsepower to a 4 cylinder boosted engine you'll end up replacing gaskets every year. And Subaru would have to upgrade the transmission to hold all that power, main problems of STIs is blowing up the transmission. Idt Subaru wants to do all that.
Raiti's Rides of course if you tune right you shouldn't have issues but I was saying Subaru STI wouldn't want to add HP out of factory. They can do numerous upgrades as they did on the Type RA but only managed to make an estimate 310 hp.
To my understanding, emissions and pistons likely played a more significant role than head gaskets or transmissions? Subaru upgraded the pistons in the RA and 2019 models, but it seems likely that these are still a hypereutectic piston with similar or identical clearance, and for emissions its seems likely that these still may run a bit lean at low end, even when initially spooling, which is a risk factor for detonation - something the EJ257 has not historically dealt well with (i.e., a different piston material accompanied with very different factory maps might have enabled the RA/2019 to do more, but would probably impact emissions and fuel economy.) The STI has one of the more robust manual transmissions on the market, and many are making major torque with little more than a clutch upgrade (even the OEM clutch is pretty robust). Several WRX transmissions have a reputation for being notably less robust, and some 2002-2003 5-speeds used in the WRXs had issues even with factory power levels. From the power perspective, the first thing to go with the (US-destined) WRX STI's engine is commonly the pistons. For those looking for longer-term reliable power, they commonly go for something like one of the various IAG-built short blocks, where 500+ WHP builds aren't that unusual (and, those looking to go nutty have well-exceeded 1,000 WHP. [Now as to why one would want a 1,300 WHP STI...I have not the slightest idea.])
Raiti, since this is a limited does it have blind spot monitoring or lane keep assist? Also do all limited versions come with just the lip spoiler or do some have the big STI wing? Also is there an option for LED lights on the fog light bezels because I’ve seen them on one 2019 STI? Thank you for the help :)
I doubt the car is going to have a major change for at least 2-3 year more years.....the simple fact is WRX and STI dosen't make Subaru the kind of money the crossovers do. Just like Mitsubishi that dropped the Lancer and Evo to focus on crossovers. The money needed to redesign a highly praised new WRX and STI can be used elsewhere at Subaru and the execs know it.....
For the STI badge, is it only the limited that has the Cherry Blossom Red color or does the base STI have it as well? Also, I hear that the STI badge inside by the center console lights up at night. Is that true?
@@RaitisRides Thanks! How about the cherry blossom red badge? Does 2019 base model STI have it? Love your channel btw. It has help TREMENDOUSLY in understanding vehicles in-depth during my purchasing decision.
That is so awesome of you to say Tom! As of now there is no DCT for a Subaru, but that may change for the 2020 model year. You can get a CVT, but only on the WRX.
The comment at the beginning was not needed. Lol Subaru’s rally today isn’t what it was. And sti does not build rally cars they are more focus on track racing in the Nürburgring. Prodrive and other third parties build the rally cars.
STI still uses THEIR engineers when it comes to other organizations building Subaru Rally cars. For example the Subaru XVs that are built by Vermont Sportscar then filed by SRTC has engineers working hand in hand in development, build execution, and the rally program.
Hey I was thinking about investing into one and what's a good down payment amount to put down? I was thinking 5 or 6 thousand but I'm not sure. What do you think?
You had Civic type r STI and rs now you think about going back to sti why would you take 2019 or wait for new model there probably be no more rumble I have golf r tuned but dsg I was thinking to go STI as well what about type r I thought seats were too tight for long drives
This car is amazing for how much hp you get when u compare pricing. If u really want more hp, get a dodge demon. However much money is however much hp ur gonna get. But dont get me wrong, i would take the wrx over the demon anyday.
Really depends on the mileage and are there mods. If you can get a certified pre-owned STI with a extended warranty that might be the way to go for you. I am going to be doing a side by side comparison between a WRX and STI to really show what you get!
JDM A'F I just love the forged wheels, the carbon fiber roof and wing and the unique rear bumper. Plus the fact that once again they offered the gold wheels.
