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Subaru WRX STI

GR · GR / GV hatch + sedan2008–2014

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

5 reviewers · 14 videos · 13 press articles

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

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling.

across 5 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Handling
3 say · liveable

"Any Corner the WRX is super human and properly ballsy"

Car Throttle · ▶ 2:12
1 say · critical

"that didn't happen with the old car because it was more flexing in the bushes and suspension so that keep moving a little bit forwards and backwards over time"

The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 2:46
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/55 of 5 reviewersconsensus

the STI puts out 305 horsepower

positive · Autotrader · ▶ 2:03

it feels a lot faster than 5.2 second suggests

positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 2:29

The powerful engine just encourages you to take full advantage of its fire breathing nature... enough for a 0-60 time of just 5.2 seconds.

positive · Carbuyer · ▶ 3:24
// 02

Handling

4.0/55 of 5 reviewerssplit

that didn't happen with the old car because it was more flexing in the bushes and suspension so that keep moving a little bit forwards and backwards over time

critical · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 2:46

Any Corner the WRX is super human and properly ballsy

positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 2:12

subu has gone for a setup which it's a lot more pointed at the front end

positive · EVO · ▶ 7:08
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/55 of 5 reviewersconsensus

I get that fizzy feeling in your stomach I get that driving this thing

positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 5:04

It will not fail to make you smile when you drive it.

positive · Carbuyer · ▶ 6:56

it's a lot of fun it's a breath of fresh air I like this car

positive · EVO · ▶ 11:37
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/54 of 5 reviewersconsensus

Take the whole family out all day and the bone shaking experience could be a bit tiring.

critical · Carbuyer · ▶ 5:11

it's just a bit too crude for my money

critical · Car Throttle · ▶ 3:37

it's obviously pretty practical you've got an enormous boot in the back and the rear seats have got decent leg room

EVO · ▶ 8:53
// 05

Value

3.0/54 of 5 reviewersstrong consensus

Negative points that are not so easy to overlook include the price... and if you're looking for low running costs you may have to look elsewhere.

critical · Carbuyer · ▶ 4:50

at £29,000 you're getting something very special dynamically but in terms of interior quality an overall finish the Scooby is more of a rough diamond

Car Throttle · ▶ 3:24

now they can bring this in at a much more competitive price

EVO · ▶ 10:31

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Car Throttle
Posted Nov 5, 2014Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
EVO
Posted May 16, 2014Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted Jun 6, 2016Open on YouTube
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