Does the New WRX Really Deserve the Hate?

When Subaru unveiled the brand new 2022 WRX, people immediately took to the comments to express how disappointed they were. The new WRX might be the most cutting edge iteration by far, but something is off. Why don’t the Subaru diehards love the new WRX? Is it really the “worst looking” one in history? We’re gonna examine the WRX’s history to find out.

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[DailyLifeSolution]

Me: The new generation of WRX looks hideous.
Donut media: No, it was always a hideous car.
Subaru: Thank you Donut for the wonderful complement.

[TheWTFsauce]

I think the hardcore fans were right about one thing, without Mitsubishi being there to keep Subaru on their toes the Wrx was doomed

[ReanuBeeves]

Still waiting for “Wagons are getting out of hand”

[apophisstr]

The pink STI logo is literally the best thing on the whole design trend of Subaru cars.

[MoonRammer]

Also you should add, the forester and forester xt especially, were basically on impreza/wrx frames. So it's not like sharing a chassis is compromising

[car_junkie]

Personally Hawkeye was my favorite looking sedan, and the 2011 hatchback sti's are the coolest ever! I'd be happy if they just brought back the same 2011 body with a better engine!

[pirtl_turtl]

If that plastic cladding was paint-matched, or carbon fiber like its concept, I think the hate on it's looks would've been less intense. But with Subaru trying to go for a "wilderness" look, it just looks cheap in execution. Also the GT trim being in CVT only is a whole different crime.

[blainetrimbach]

The Hawkeye is my favorite by far. It looks so aggressive.... Also that blue interior is so amazing. Just got done building my 06 and she puts down 453 hrsprs to the wheels and I couldn't be more happy❤️

[rossedwardmiller]

I remember researching WRX’s when I wanted to buy one and every forum said essentially “any year but 2008” lol

[UncleRJ]

"So who are we going to sponsor to promote our toothpaste?"
"How about these grease covered gearheads that talk nothing but hrsprs?"
"..."
"..."
"...That's perfect."

[JSXSProductions]

The OG and the Blob Eye will forever be 10/10 in my book.

[tpolerex]

I’ve got a ‘02 silver Bug-eye wagon, bought new 20 years ago this month, never modded and with 73k, never thrashed but certainly often enjoyed miles. Love that car to this day and it still looks brand new - oddly the only failures I’ve had are the #2 fan speed and the digital clock display, everything else works like a champ including every original light bulb on the car along with that eager engine and lovely boxer burble. I can’t really see a car that could replace it even as I could afford most everything other than a super car.

[thomasream]

Thank you guys for all of your hard work! Always look forward to another donut video. Hands down the best channel on YouTube!

[ryankassel]

The fact that the sportiest trim only comes with a CVT tells you everything you need to know about Subaru's performance vehicles

[Mikey]

"It's hard to make big power on boxer engines."

Porsche has entered the chat.

[RapidRedRider]

It’s crazy when I drive my 02 wrx the amount of attention it gets from young and middle aged people. The people loved and miss the GD body style and it will always be my favorite

[tkskagen]

I sold "Straight from Japan" Impressa's right out of High School back in early 1994...

A "bit" small, but they where affordable (at the time) at about $14-$20, 000.

[lamakicker]

I don’t even care about the looks, I can’t believe that after 20 years the engine is basically the same putting out the same power. The STi used to be able to at least somewhat compete with the e46 M3. Now the STi will get absolutely obliterated by a 340i never mind and actual M car.

[ojtibi]

There's an oddly satisfying feeling seeing Zach's face while brushing and getting the wind blown at him at the same time... Thanks, Sensodyne!

[eamonshea]

I’ve never felt as much joy opening a car door as I do in a bugeye. The weight/heft is just perfect, and having the window down with no frame just feels so right. Subaru give the people what they want.