Subaru Impreza RS! Would you take this over the Mazda 3, Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla?

@voltaire9237

Жыл бұрын

sterile shitboxes- mazda 3 turbo is the best of the bunch

@gohan2355

Жыл бұрын

Have this car on order

@economiccrisis9267

Жыл бұрын

Over a Toyota? Heck no

@kreigerbailey3550

Жыл бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

@rossbaker3457

5 ай бұрын

Less costly than a Toyota with much better rates too and a shorter wait time. Been enjoying mine for months.

I love mine. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I see so much hate online, but the dealers can't get them in, much less keep one on the lot at all if they display it. I understand that it's not the WRX hatchback that the people wanted- I think if they had offered that AND this 2.5 RS people would be a lot happier. It is a really fun car to drive. More usable space than my '15 CRV which I hated.

@tg8150

5 ай бұрын

Dealers around Iowa/Nebraska can’t give these away. $2000 discounts already.

Missed opportunity to use the BRZ motor and manual.

@SINE382

2 ай бұрын

The cost of that motor to build and produce would make this car more expensive than the wrx. Now I would personally rather have a high revving N/A engine for fun to drive reasons and think the new wrx is a turd but that engine makes zero sense when the wrx exists

At this point I'm pretty sure Subaru is defiantly not adding power even though EVERYONE else does.

Impreza RS. RS as in Really Slow? Then they did a great job👍

In order to call it a RS, Subaru should have given it a 2.4 from the BRZ.

@zeldamaniac3188

Жыл бұрын

Heh. Yeah, in an ideal world, they should bump up their whole lineup. AWD is nice but I'd rather get a 2.5L Mazda 3 if it's faster due to lower weight and no AWD drivetrain loss. 2.5RS 170 -> 200HP BRZ 225-> 250HP WRX 271 -> 295

@jaemez3247

Жыл бұрын

@@zeldamaniac3188 Id rather have the car be a Subaru AWD than have it have tons of speed. Besides that the people that review these cars alway forget to try the manual mode. Thats how you access the power. Otherwise the car is just trying to save gas.

@Aiken47

11 ай бұрын

@@jaemez3247the cvt manual mode is soft and pretty pointless, I have it in an impreza and have used them in a real sports car where they are actively simulating a manual.

@jaemez3247

11 ай бұрын

@@Aiken47 You can get the car into the RPMS that allows you to use the power. Otherwise it just shifts to save gas. I have an impreza too.

Was going to order one of these but changed my mind. Was going to replace my 2013 crosstrek. Heard about alot of Eyesight system glitches and premature windshield cracks. Done with Subaru.

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

Nonsense. You are horribly misinformed. Are you still taking your ADHD medication?

I have an 07 non turbo and it's on it's last legs. I'm definitely picking up the RS model when I get around to affording it. Such a huge upgrade to what I'm used to dealing with.

@AmericanBusinessman422

Жыл бұрын

How is it on it's last legs?

Its a very fun car to whip around. The handling is a notch above the comps

@chucktownattack

9 ай бұрын

It really is something else. I test drove all the competition in this hatchback/price range. This is the best driving AWD option for the price in my opinion. That said- if you don't need the AWD and want a truly SPORT capable car, I'd probably say go with the Mazda 3 or Civic hatch. I don't need a sports car- I needed a reliable new AWD for my job and this is it.

Great review! I like the detailed explanation of the car, features and of course the scenery! I am considering an RS and need to test drive one, however at the very minimum would have liked to have more horse power and cvt or same horse power + automatic transmission. Hope that reliability with cvt will be high.

Beautiful video, wow. Seems there was a car involved too. But the scenery...incredible.

A high energy, honest review with some beautiful photography. You gained a new sub here 👍

@ACCELER8TV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Mike said the "2024 Subaru Imprezzaa" like a magic word😂😂🔥🔥

Great video as usual thanks A8 ! Regarding this RS: love it except for the CVT Subaru should propose a 6 speed manual in option !!! Then I could consider buying one ;)

I drove it last week. I can't wait to get mine. I'm in a 21 honda hatchback. Love it, but the subaru hatchback is an upgrade with lots of bells and whistles

The new RS would have been a hit and a step in the right direction for Subaru IF they kept the manual transmission. The NA 2.5 still would have been fun, especially with the upgraded suspension and handling, if they offered it with a 5 or 6 speed instead of the indecisive, soulless CVT.

This definitely felt like a Subaru ad. The RS badge does not belong on that car one bit.

@zergilli9719

Жыл бұрын

200 hp old relic or 180 hp beauty hatchback? Man, people today are such whiney b!tches...

@evank7113

Жыл бұрын

Gotta agree with you here. It’s an RS but not sporty at all. Mike said it feels safe. I can’t imagine my mum or anyone buying one of these because it’s nice and safe and slow lol, should be somewhat sporty. I’m confused by what Subaru are doing these days

@zergilli9719

Жыл бұрын

@@evank7113 You people act as though the WRX doesn't exist. This is for people that don't want 24 mpg car that they weren't going to speed in anyway in order to avoide speeding tickets. This car is for people who can afford $28k-$30k and want a nice car that gets the job done.

@evank7113

Жыл бұрын

@@zergilli9719 cool buy a Toyota Camry then 😂 you act as if other car manufacturers don’t exist. It’s only my opinion

@zergilli9719

Жыл бұрын

​@@evank7113 Toyotas are fine. I would never buy a Carolla though.. too small. This has a good size and is still small.

Had one, loved it, then I grew up and got a Highlander Hybrid. But never drove it on the set of Sound of Music like you guys 😂 BC kinda looks like the hills were alive with the sound of music! Also, where are the Polestar reviews? Seems that would be right up your alley! I need to know if the seats fold like a pacifica and if the doors in the back auto unlock. I’m starving for info here!

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

They are not hills. But they are certainly NOT the Alps.

The Subaru CVT RS

$32k seems steep for 182 bp 🤔 but I suppose an AWD wagon is a bit of a niche.

was waiting for this review :D !!!

@ACCELER8TV

Жыл бұрын

Woooot!

forget the car The music and the scenery is so magical. i think you should have a new channel just for those 2

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

Yes. While driving a BMW.

Except blind spot and cross traffic monitoring is not standard in the trim below the RS and is unavailable in the base trim. You have to pony up a big chunk of change for those and at that point the RS trim is cheaper. It's my black mark on the Impreza. If you want blind spot and cross traffic, you basically have to buy the RS.

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

Why would anyone buy anything else?

I feel like this really should've gotten either 200hp or the brz engine. And knowing Subaru, they have probably locked the engine down in the RS quite a bit like the 2015 Impreza I drive, so gaining more horsepower will be pretty expensive.

@ZenZill

10 ай бұрын

After watching several 0-60 mph videos of the new RS, I'm not impressed at all with 8+ seconds. Meanwhile the Mazda turbo 2.5 can do 0-60 in under 7 sec (I've seen people hit mid 6's easily). There's not incentive for people to buy this car, Subaru is such a crock when it comes to real performance nowadays, but they do drive nice and have a superior AWD system.

When the new Prius gets a faster 0-60…. That’s pretty sad. I don’t see the point of this car lol

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

Great overview. The "RS" badging needs to be earned, not be given away like it is with this model 🎉.

@beefraz9510

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Subaru phoned this one in.

@zergilli9719

Жыл бұрын

200 hp vs 180 hp... anyone who will actually buy this car actually car what some whiner on youtube will think?

@howoo4461

6 ай бұрын

Really Slow RS

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

Nonsense. Stop using heroine during work hours.

Everyone keeps saying put the BRZ engine in this. Does anyone realize how expensive that engine is and would cost to put into this car? Misses the point of the rs. The rs never had a special engine it was an appearance and handling package. The only thing this car needs is the short ratio 6sp manual from the wrx. If Subaru put that in this car it would be looked at a lot differently

Rubber inset in the cupholder looks like a rotor with a brake caliper

Great production value! This car, man... it's so bland it's ugly.

Hi Mike How Are You Can You Make The Toyota Corolla Have A Nice Day

The new Impreza can impress ya!

it's the most beautiful hothatch on the market. but the cvt is the deal breaker.

maybe the 0-60 was affected by the altitude?

Great content

I’m really close to buying this or a Mazda 3 hatch/sedan. I’m 28 and my priorities are smooth ride, quite on the highway, good audio system, engaging drive, sunroof. I’ll be driving the RS this weekend and I already drove the Mazda 2.5 carbon edition. I loved how the Mazda drove, felt purpose built as a cruisers with modern design enveloping you inside. Not the biggest fan of Subaru’s rugged brash interior, it try’s hard to look modern and cool but it’s got more space (airy interior) for the money. Hmmmmmm this would be leased and financed as a long term car. Some have said the Mazda interior squeaks and rattles early and it seems they don’t hold value as much an Impreza.

@phoenixsound

Жыл бұрын

Did you test the AC on the Mazda 3? I test drove one recently on a hot day and it couldn’t keep the cabin cool. I ended up ordering the RS.

@robob221

Жыл бұрын

@@phoenixsound did you lease or finance? Interest rates are incredibly bad right now. Can't afford these cars in the trim I want.

@phoenixsound

Жыл бұрын

@@robob221 It will be finance when the car arrives and yes interest rates are increasing.

@jal6572

10 ай бұрын

@@phoenixsound Second this, same thing happened to me - the AC in the Mazda3 is def lackluster esp in hot weather

@cgmiddle

3 ай бұрын

Dear, your priorities must be focused upon work. At your age you should be walking. Save up and when you grow up, get a BMW.

You don't make a review you make a short movie. Such a joy to watch your car reviews. You are the best in your class.

How in the hell did you manage a 9 second 0-60? I get high 7's all day with sport mode on and a slight 2000 rpm dump. Whats the altitude there? 😂

BC? How high were you 10,000 feet above sea level?

This looks really good and I got pretty excited about it but it is disappointingly slow. 0-60 in 9 seconds for ~$30,000 is insane. Got excited for Subaru again but they continue to disappoint.

@chrisx5127

Жыл бұрын

Well at least Subaru is back to designing good looking vehicle unlike the current WRX (yuck).

Review of Nissan Qashqai 2023 SL please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a huge Subaru fan and own an 2017 Impreza and I don't understand that people keep talking about 0-60 time so much.. with this climate crisis, quality of driving and safety should be the foremost interest for any drivers. I also own Tesla model 3 and I honestly think that 0-60 obsession with any ICE car needs to be over. With electric motors, you can get sub 4 sec effortlessly. I still love my impreza though and I drive back and forth between two cars.

@papagin

10 ай бұрын

Well, the faster you can match the traffic speed upon merging, the safer you can be

Animated, is the word that comes to mind. While watching this video. Can't really say why. 🤔

And how about the lack of an spare tire and of course, no manual. P.S. I also like my manual AC knobs.

What were those obscenities scribbled on the rear glass? 🤔

@ACCELER8TV

Жыл бұрын

lol it says "Subscribe @ACCELER8"

@somerandomfella

Жыл бұрын

@@ACCELER8TV 😜

Ive owned a 2011 outback forever and after buying one of these I realized how uncomfortable the outback seats are lol

@chucktownattack

9 ай бұрын

How do you like yours btw?

For the money, you're better off buying a Mazda 3.

@chuckcribbs3398

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a real 6 speed transmission. And cheaper. And leather seats.

After getting speeding tickets am thinking to sell my WRX for Impreza. No point of owning fast car if you cant drive it as it supposed to be

@chucktownattack

9 ай бұрын

So many people foam at the mouth if you try to say this, but you're right. Especially in states with aggressive/corrupt LEOs.

Slow cars are safer according to Subaru.

If they didn't have to deal with getting good gas mileage the 2.5 could easily do 200+.

We have a 2017 -S it has the headlights, active torque vectoring, the keyless entry , leather everything, hatch spoiler, powered heated seats both sides, has digital screens, console is better in the 2017, knobs can be found and adjusted while driving, a big bucket screen of controls make adjustments much more distracting while driving there’s no tactile feedback. All the electronic detection was there in 2017 in the S. Nothing much has changed except the meh 2.5ltr engine. This seems like a downgrade. Real cars need feedback on the road - shopping trolleys don’t Real RS had a turbo. RALLY SPEC

Would be interested if it came in red.

@ACCELER8TV

Жыл бұрын

How about… PURE RED.

Bloody slow and bloody expensive

The SPT/CVT they have in the auto WRX should be the new standard CVT in all subaru vehicles

@AmericanBusinessman422

Жыл бұрын

No.

10w charging is fast? 😂

@chucktownattack

9 ай бұрын

For wireless charging? Inside of a car? For sure. And it's one of the only reliable wireless car chargers in the economy class that will truly fit the massive phones we use these days unfortunately.

No manual, what a shame🤦‍♂️🙄

not sure why would you buy an impreza over a crosstrek

@rickyl3934

5 ай бұрын

Skipping those hideous cladding?

Rs on a slow car like this lol

No manual??? Yuck.

Overpriced and no manual, no thank you.......

these cloth seats look like trash you put in a civic with 19 year old owner

CVT 🤢🤮

I would rather own a Kia than this garbage

They destroy the line of subaru impreza, its to ugly.

I prefer the speeding tickets.

Fantastic videos but where tf is the viewership???

Great Demonsration ! For a that Car is terrible : NO MANUAR TRANSMISSION !!!!! Totally underpower ,mediocre on a good day ! The 2.5 "upgrade'' brings nothing as far power ITS SAME as 2.0 Dont fogret it does cost same as WRX. Subaru ,you been Good all the way from late 90' till 2014 Now you sell us junk !!!!!