2025 Subaru WRX tS: The new STI? Full review and track test.

We get behind the wheel of the new 2025 Subaru WRX tS. With adjustable dampers and a 6-speed manual transmission is this sport sedan we've been waiting for?

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[boy]

Please take this to your trail one day when you can just to see how far it can go

[TheBuffaloSamurai]

Since Subaru is skipping the STI this generation and doing "special editions" Subaru needs to bring back the SUS; Sport Utility Sedan! Give us a WRX with a Forester Wilderness Suspension, 17" wheels with AT tires, roof rails, improved cladding, engine underguard/bash plate, all weather floor mats and mudflaps.

[SpectralBloo]

Hey Ryan, when are you getting the Audi SQ8 you said you'd like to review in the e-Tron Review? Hope you get the ICE SQ8 as well as the e-Tron. Would be cool to see what the Q8 can do offroad.

[practicaldriver]

No DCCD, open front / rear diffs... yeah, NOT STI

[adamtacheira]

Everyone drink! He said it! “I’m 6 foot 1, legs and torso proportionate”.

[TheGamingJuicy]

I'm still holding out hoping they make an STI, but if they don't this will probably be the car I get, love the digital cluster, makes the car look 100x more modern while still having the raw feeling of the manual+ handbrake.

[mistamaog]

I kind of wish reviewers would stop bringing up STI comparisons, because now you'll just have haters popping in just to say how it's "NOT an STI"

[Imjustacarguy]

The red WRX badge on the grill makes it look like a wingless STI from far away.

[rightlanehog]

Ryan, It is hard to believe the company that single-handedly kept wagons alive in the mainstream segment can't even be bothered to build a WRX hatch. 🤔

[g.s.]

Team ONeil shows how capable even the stock WRX is, while the internet is clamouring for more acronyms (LSD, DCCD etc) in the brochure that wont make a difference 98% of the time on the street. This new Subaru chassis is a winner I think in handling dynamics.

[robinfarkas]

Great review! It was nice to see you cruising around in our canyon playground 128. We enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work Ryan and team.

[commbubba]

As a tR owner, I wish i had the digital cluster and adjustable dampers, but that blue interior is just a bit too extra for me. especially contrasting with any other exterior color.

[TheNT]

WRX ts in Middle East is equivalent to the GT trim without Recaro seats. US market get more trim options, while ME and some Asian markets get 3 trims (manual, SPT, and higher SPT option dubbed "ts") in Sedan or hatch. I have owned 2015 STI and now own a 2024 WRX manual. The latter is way more refined for a daily, more practical, and more forgiving. No issues with Infotainment screen whatsoever, works fine and is practical. A difference between manual Vs SPT is that the seats in SPT are more adjustable and can go lower.

[IIBundo]

I am in LOVE with my base 24' WRX.

[EZapar]

Love the car. But being an old guy with a bum left leg, the GT was the car for me when I had it. Great review as always Ryan.

[Offshore]

Subaru WRX and STI will always have a special place in my heart. The dream sports cars of my youth and we are lucky it’s still around.

[jean-claudemuller]

Too many frills ! Sorry 😢 I have an 2017 Forester XT with 240 horse power. That’s a car with no Ipad, just old school 😊

[justinczternastek]

You should have used individual mode. Does the TS come with the Harmon Kardon speakers?

[yalemhill]

The dashboard area, The STI is much better than the current. I donot like the big vertical screen.

[janoskovacs]

I have mix feelings. I mean I am glad this car exists, but i feel like they just using the Sti brand for marketing bs. What exactly is Sti tuned here? Suspension? Engine? Chassis? None!! The s209 is what really tuned by Sti!
But for a WRX, this is definitely the top! Comfortable daily driver while you can have some fun when you want it.
( oh! Btw, the GR engine is a dedicated race engine! If i remember right, Toyota is using basically the same in WRC! The GR Corolla is the new Sti. )