2020 Subaru WRX STI Review // End Of The Line, Pal

This is the 2020 Subaru WRX STI. And its the highest spec 2020 you can buy. It has a turbo, 310 horsepower and an unrivaled AWD system in its class. It's had a few updates for 2020. James and Thomas jump behind the wheel to see if it still holds up in light of its upcoming refresh. Because at $47,000 CAD, it's got some stiff competition. Watch and enjoy. SUBSCRIBE!

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[EngineeringExplained]

Super fun filming with y'all, thanks for the donut! I was trying to think of what my favorite part was, I think meeting Tux was the highlight (Thomas' cat). Also, nailed all 3 digits of pi. 👊You guys should come to Idaho sometime!

[EagleLogic]

Traded my '15 STI for a Tesla Model 3. Dumbest move of my adult life. I really enjoyed my '15 STI and drove her spiritedly for 50, 000 amazing miles and with zero issues. I think I'll hold out till next year for the redesign. I sincerely hope the STI will remain true to its roots.
Edit: Didn't wait till next year. Proudly sold my Tesla for a '20 STI. Too much uncertainty with what's coming for STI.
Edit again: WOW! Am I happy I followed my heart and bought the 2020 STI. The end of STI as we know it has arrived folks... If there is a car you're on the fence of buying, don't delay. EV generation is upon us and the days of ICE vehicles are numbered. Enjoy them while you can! Life is too short to sacrifice your happiness...

[Magnetorheological]

in the beginning, I was like wait...did I click on the wrong video? 🤣

[slothystyle]

For as much shit I used to talk about the STI, after i had traded my STI in for a F80 M3, I still find myself tempted to go back to the STI. Power aside, the refined EJ motor, 6 speed, true AWD, it's simplicity, raw driving experience, driver focused feeling and it's hydraulic steering really brings back my joy and experience with the early 2000s late 90s JDM cars/ driving style; which is nearly impossible to find now in modern cars today, except with the STI.

This cars simplicity and raw driving experience are going to be missed now that everything is electronic, robing us of what true driving experience is about. We may not see it right now but give it time, all of us who complained about the STI being "old" and "needs modern updates/ tech" will eventually realize the "old" & "outdated" feeling is what true drivers will crave, not a car that does the driving for us with its 20+ ECUs. We will all realize we were wrong for hating on the current STI and resent what we complained about.

Once this old school STI is gone, it will take time for us to realize and wish there was still a driver focused sports car that retained that "old" 90s/ early 2000s JDM driving experience and style.

[HippieSkippy]

Engineering Explained cameo was great.

[asore]

James: "getting in an Sti, it's not gonna feel like a racecar"
Me, in my '08 toyota yaris, with 69hp, 150k kilometres and a dead clutch: "obviously"

[basithph]

I know some people will bash on this car but the WRX STI has this sort of charm that stands out from its competition
It’s a good all round car that is good on track and the dirt

[caelandouglas]

The fact that it has hydraulic steering and a manual makes me want it even more

[v_sami]

Wait till everyone complains about the new sti and misses the ej20's and ej25's

[liljoker]

Recently ran across a used 2021 sti with only 3k miles. I immediately jumped on it since Ive wanted one for a while. Love driving it as my daily.

[arbitraryalias]

When manual transmissions are a dying breed there's a special place in my heart for the wrx/sti, just cannot bring myself to dump all that money into such an old design. I'm holding out hope that 2021 refresh will be the one for me.

[Gregthebestonethough]

As a Canadian who owns a 2012 STI, I can confirm these are amazing in winter

[basithph]

That intro is just gold!
Love to see Jason Fenske on this channel!

[Kraigmire]

"And shifting is fun!"

SAVE THE MANUAL!

[fmc]

I think it’s so interesting how personal preference plays such a big role on someone’s opinion over a car. While some say this car isn’t as engaging and fun as the type r or focus rs, many reviewers in England for example said the sti is such a characterful and analog experience and it’s amazing on back that’s why it’s important to really test drive a car before you choose one, that’s the best way to see what you like
Great video though guys! Like always!

[eddiet]

I bought the 2015 when it first came out. Track days, snow days, long road trips, and 80k trouble free miles. Family car. Track Car. Commuter car. U name it, this car does it. It’s a do all car. My son took it to college and he’s enjoying it as his daily driver. I love it !

[Ghost_Hybrid]

Cherry blossoms had significance to Samurai warriors in Bushido. Sakura continues to hold special importance to the Japanese.

[saviordream]

Just picked up a 2019 STI back in July (ordered it in late April), and I love it. Been wanting one ever since they debuted in North America, and finally went ahead and grabbed one this year.


Was debating waiting for the refresh, but since just about everything about is is a big unknown at this point, I went ahead and picked up the current generation. Would feel uncomfortable buying the first few years of a STI with a new engine, and on a new platform, anyway. Better to wait a few years to see what kind of problems pop up, and hopefully give Subaru time to address any issues.

[basithph]

I have to admit the EJ20 is a great engine especially for the WRX STI
While I’ll miss it very dearly, I can’t wait to see what the new WRX STI will be like

[davidkoh]

This is so classic, watching Throttle House and Engineering Explained collaboration just made me so giddy inside... like a little kid watching a favorite cartoon on Saturday morning so many years ago. Well done guys!