After spending a week with the 2023 WRX GT, here in a flashy ignition red, I’ve developed a love-hate relationship. Is the manual more engaging to drive? Yes. But this Subaru Performance Transmission combined with the many customizable drive modes, incredible steering rack, adaptive damper, and well trimmed interior (for a WRX), it makes a unique name for itself, especially for those who want a solid, sporty daily. (Especially where there’s lots of traffic) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🏁 @Alllcarnews Spec sheet: Under the hood is a 2.4L Turbocharged flat 4 making 271HP and 258 lb-ft of torque (349NM) to all four wheels, here through the new Subaru Performance CVT with an external transmission cooler and 8 speed manual mode. 🏁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Highs:
-The powertrain and chassis is shockingly good. Acceleration is peppy enough and the quick & precise steering rack is incredibly engaging.
-The adaptive dampers are WONDERFUL, as are the endless customizable drive modes which unfortunately are both ONLY on the GT trim.
-The “SPT” was a stand out shocker to me. If you didn’t know it was a CVT, you likely may never realize. Simulated shifts are quick and crisp, sportier modes hold revs high.. though the manual still is more fun.

Lows:
-For nearly $44k and even with the suede inserts, the interior still feels economy. Road and wind noise is excessive, the infotainment system is frankly clumsy for 2023, and while nice looking, the Recaro seats are too firm and tight for daily use.
-Subaru’s reluctance to put the adaptive dampers on manual cars is frustrating.
-While having subaru Eyesight is a nice feature for longer trips, constant beeps and the inability to disable most of them hampers the experience.

#Subaru #WRX #cvt

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