New Subaru WRX

Ok, so I saw one in white on the road the other day... And it actually does look damn hot in the metal. My mistake for judging before seeing it myself. Good job Subaru.
 
Type RSA said:
Ok, so I saw one in white on the road the other day... And it actually does look damn hot in the metal. My mistake for judging before seeing it myself. Good job Subaru.
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Now....just imagine driving one - Bloody Beautiful! :D
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
Did they finally decide to put in a proper gearbox in this one? The 5-speed box in the previous one was a joke as it effectively limited the top speed to just over 200...
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No that was a ECU speed limiter restriction. It could be flashed out here in JHB to become unlimited.

This has been done to my car by NxGEN. (WRX 5speed to be clear)

I am a scoob fan, but I think the previous model looked better. This one is SOO bland to look at and too drive. It has no character. Inside is econ box.

Just for the record. I saw the STI model at SSA head office. Inside looks the same as the WRX. Same yucky seats. Gone are the Recaro's. Of course this was a test model. Retail models might have higher spec.
 
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5 speed box has been replaced with a 6 speed manual and an 8 speed auto.

If you think that the interior is econobox, then I give up - go and live with an AMG then.
 
Fazda said:
If you think that the interior is econobox, then I give up - go and live with an AMG then.
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I have a WRX btw.

The interior has improved. But it still lags behind the others.

All the WRX's AND STI's are made in the same plant in JPN.

In other countries the prices difference of the WRX and the high end luxo barges is large. In SA the pricing leads people compare the cars in this price segment. Unfortunately they cater to two different tastes.

As a scoob owner. I prefer to emphasize the positive points and also admit there are areas where it could be better.

The NEW WRX is technologically a leap. One that subaru has not taken on a new engine in a LONG time.

I think SUBARU JPN has realised their biggest market is the USA. And they are tailoring the WRX to fit into the demands of most people in the US . A car that can carry four people to mac Donalds and not spill any drinks. I do not think this is necessarily a bad thing. The market for main stream cars is huge. The market for rally rockets is small.

The NEW WRX is essentially a fast medium saloon. Comfortable, soft, middle of the road. Power outputs have stayed the same.

I have driven both the WRX and BRZ on the same day. I prefer the BRZ as it is more sporty to drive, even with 40kw less power.

It is a shame that the pricing strategy in SA is so bad, that the BRZ is now custom order only, yet the 86 is flying out the door. When I bought my car, the price mark up was 50K , not sure what it is now, but it has to high to sustain a sales figure of only +-100 per month.

The rally DNA(if you like) has been watered down in every subsequent generation. And been strangled by emission laws. I still would rather have the WRX in it current form(evolving) than in a state like SAAB.
 
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This is a strange place - the new Jeep is released, has unbelievably crappy finish, chews gas, and everyone raves about what a wonderful car it is.....

A new WRX arrives, great performance, bloody good consumption, brilliant performance, and excellent finish, and everyone pulls it to bits...
 
Did you see the photos off the Cherokees at the press event last month with their bottoms scraped off? Why buy a R500K SUV if it can't go off-road? Might as well get a X3.
 
Brenden_E said:
Did you see the photos off the Cherokees at the press event last month with their bottoms scraped off? Why buy a R500K SUV if it can't go off-road? Might as well get a X3.
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I agree!
The only true OR Jeep is the Wrangler - the rest are sold on name and bling. The Grand Cherokee is pretty good OR, but I wouldn't want to be playing with an 800 plus k car in the bush!!
 
Fazda said:
I agree!
The only true OR Jeep is the Wrangler - the rest are sold on name and bling. The Grand Cherokee is pretty good OR, but I wouldn't want to be playing with an 800 plus k car in the bush!!
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Cherokee Trailhawk seems to do just fine off road...

[video=youtube;-xxDLGnaKOc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xxDLGnaKOc[/video]

Also, I've looked at them up close, inside and out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the quality.
 
Quantum Theory said:
Cherokee Trailhawk seems to do just fine off road...

[video=youtube;-xxDLGnaKOc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xxDLGnaKOc[/video]

Also, I've looked at them up close, inside and out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the quality.
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It's all relative, I guess, just when you have a Subaru on the same floor for a direct comparison, the Jeep falls short.
 
I only just noticed that they ditched the frameless doors
 
Fazda said:
This is a strange place - the new Jeep is released, has unbelievably crappy finish, chews gas, and everyone raves about what a wonderful car it is.....

A new WRX arrives, great performance, bloody good consumption, brilliant performance, and excellent finish, and everyone pulls it to bits...
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Because Subaru was always about the character, which has been watered down.

Don't get me wrong- it's a great car, a better car than any of its predecessors by a long way. It's also the least Subaru of the lot.
 
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bboy said:
I only just noticed that they ditched the frameless doors
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Where have you been for the past 7 years? They were ditched in 2007! :D

Maverick Jester said:
Because Subaru was always about the character, which has been watered down.

Don't get me wrong- it's a great car, a better car than any of it's predecessors by a long way. It's also the least Subaru of the lot.
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If "least" Subaru means that it is a highly refined, easy to drive performance saloon, then, yes, you are correct. :)
 
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