2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition Review - The MOST Expensive WRX You Can Buy

We go for a drive in the 2019 Subaru WRX Raiu Edition.

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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.

[brianmwanzia]

- "Let's get into the good stuff"
- "Horsepower and torque like we said"
- "No. Visors"
I died.

[crashbomber]

According to the site, thats a $1, 290 fanny pack, and that makes me incredibly sad.

[vittoriorossi]

Yuri hitting us with those pokemon evolutions again

[victortran]

The "driveline shock" is because of rev hang. So when you shift too quickly the RPMs are slightly too high for your gear. If you shift slower the RPMs drop a bit and thus it engages better. Happens in my STI all the time. Interestingly if you put on the AC on, the RPMs drop way faster and you can shift quickly.

[samanthasnow]

I have the 2018 wrx and I am in love with it. It drives so smoothly and love the detail Subaru put into the car.

[benwalters]

So refreshing to have you guys well informed on this car. As a WRX owner and huge Subie fan, I appreciate that you do the research (on forums) and are willing to look past the nagging issues.

[malignantgrowth]

Boxster is a play on words, boxer engine + roadster. Closest thing to a pun coming from the Germans

[jasdil]

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[Tihon]

18' WRX here, can confirm that there's a loss in 4k-5k rev range, but a tune clears this up. From shifting from gear 1 to 2 is also a bit notchy, adding a shift stop also helps! These changes definitely made the WRX a much better driving experience!

[VMPhilosophy]

A couple of gallons (like 3) of E85 helps with the power dip at 4k RPMs. The engine is pulling timing to prevent knock. Subaru Boxers tunes are notoriously knocky engines.

[gtguy]

"on the floor it goes", my exact words when my wife asks me to hold her bag in the car.

[RotchildFrancoisJr]

Really want more head to heads! WRX vs. Golf R would be sick in the winter

[Lightspeed-eonw]

STi feels like it understeers more because the EJ25 weights more than the newer FA20.

[GRiiZZ]

Raiu WRX + Type RA Wing will be perfect, the only problem i had with WRX and STi is that they don't carry Impreza name anymore

[genius]

idk why but i replayed 7:49 - 7:55 to watch Yuri for like 1000 times. Hes just adorable.

[arandomguynamedlars]

I'm glad you addressed the boxer/boxter issue. It is kind of confusing, and I've probably called the Porsche Boxter a Porsche boxer a million times

[BiologistRyan]

Update to owning one. Finally got to try mine in a real winter storm. Did purchase a second set of wheels and snow tires as it comes with SUMMER ONLY tires stock at least in the USA. With winters? LOL what snow? I was plowing snow with my front bumper (we had a storm drop 11-13" ~25cm) of the stuff in my state which typically doesnt see snowfall that high like you Canadian boys do.

Literally unstoppable. I had more fun driving it in snow than should have been legal. If you get lots of snow I really cant recommend this car enough (along with proper tires). It handles so predictably, so confidently that it really sets the standard for winter driving as far as Im concerned. Seriously the storm was bad. Took me 2.5hrs to get home during that storm. Just because no one else could get anywhere. Finally got on a side road to get around the people stuck going up hills. This car got me home safe. To give you an idea some people were stranded on the highways. Some stuck 6hrs+. Highways shut down.

Also im averaging something like 27-28mpg highway.

[edgarsonromeus]

I used to have a 2010 WRX hatch. It was a blast to drive. In February 2018, I need to replace it (need to rebuild the engine and issues) and I checked for the 2018 WRX. The problem is I wanted to be hatchback. Also, it was missing some tech feature like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. So I decided to take the GTI over the WRX. This special edition still on par with the GTI and focus ST. It’s just an expensive trim like any high end trim. I think if I have to choose a trim for the WRX it will be the 'Sport' one at 35k CAD. I just wish they come back with a hatchback body. Great review guys !

[dania]

You guys are the only car channel I watch on YT! 😄

[NearIbris]

Just got my new 19 Wrx today. Love it. Manual and very very fun to drive Will fix it to more power with a downpipe