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Subaru WRX STI

VA · VA (final)2015–2021

The boxer-rumbling, rally-bred Impreza we still miss.

9 reviewers · 36 videos · 13 press articles

Generations
GR2008–2014VA2015–2021
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.

across 9 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
5 say · liveable

"the Subarus feel more stable and more livable. It's like the compromised, more dynamic, less daily driver friendly of the Evo versus the less compromised, more stable, but not quite as dynamic, but way more daily driver friendly of the STI."

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 22:47
2 say · critical

"out of all of the hot hatches sport compacts like the type r I'm talking about the Veloster and the Golf R this is the harshest that I've felt"

Redline Reviews · ▶ 31:40
Value
2 say · liveable

"this one is $39,790 I still say it's a bargain"

TFLnow · ▶ 1:27
1 say · critical

"honestly I think Subaru has overpriced and I think I would pay 50 grand for this"

Redline Reviews · ▶ 54:50
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

this now pushes out three hundred and forty-one horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 3:57

this is a lot faster than the BRZ that's for sure

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 15:26

it is properly quick the steering is light yet very precise

positive · Realistick · ▶ 18:41
// 02

Handling

4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

the steering is extremely sharp extremely direct super quick also has zero body lean whatsoever

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 37:18

the way it handles and maximizes grip through and coming out of Corners it's really impressive

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 23:23

The reason I find it fun is that it's so capable, right? It's a car that you can toss it in, do things that are not necessarily right, and it'll just handle it.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:44
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus

it's a very visceral feel that most of you enthusiasts traditionalists are going to love

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 34:16

The STI is like your neighbor's dog... it's just eager and ready to go and for that I feel like the STI is honest about its intentions.

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 16:53

both cars make you feel special when you're behind the wheel... you're driving something that isn't an everyday commuter

positive · TFLnow · ▶ 6:45
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/59 of 9 reviewerssplit

out of all of the hot hatches sport compacts like the type r I'm talking about the Veloster and the Golf R this is the harshest that I've felt

critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 31:40

the Subarus feel more stable and more livable. It's like the compromised, more dynamic, less daily driver friendly of the Evo versus the less compromised, more stable, but not quite as dynamic, but way more daily driver friendly of the STI.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 22:47

I can tell right away that this STI has the slowest most dated infotainment system

critical · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 12:47
// 05

Value

3.0/59 of 9 reviewerssplit

honestly I think Subaru has overpriced and I think I would pay 50 grand for this

critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 54:50

similarly priced cars like the new Mercedes a-class have features like augmented reality radar-guided cruise control and you know a heated steering wheel

mixed · Throttle House · ▶ 11:50

low mileage clean examples without a funky history can still easily cost over forty thousand dollars

Realistick · ▶ 0:43

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Redline Reviews
Posted Nov 1, 2019Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Throttle House
Posted Oct 30, 2019Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheTopher
Posted Jul 7, 2023Open on YouTube
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From the press · 13 articles