When you want a WRX, but you need something "practical".

by "pjhusa" (pjhuskinja)
Published 01/30/2017 at 20:05

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It’s the XV Crosstrek... a car that I would call a solid “meh”. However, the STI wheels, mud flaps, spoiler, plus suspension raise and roof rack, do make it look much more appealing.

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"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
01/30/2017 at 20:08, STARS: 4

Damnit Subaru, just make a WRX hatchback again.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/30/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 2

I wish it actually made it more appealing...outside of looks that is

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/30/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 0

Well the “wagon” is just a hatch+

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
01/30/2017 at 20:18, STARS: 0

Watch that oil consumption. I’m assuming they have fixed it by now but there are a huge number of Subaru’s out there burning lots of expensive straight 20. I know I have one.

"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
01/30/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 0

I want a WRX with the trunk access door hinged on the roof. I don’t care what they call it.

"Probenja" (probenja)
01/30/2017 at 20:24, STARS: 1

Even Subaru knows the new one will be meh so they show it in the darkest picture as possible.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/30/2017 at 20:25, STARS: 1

Great news!

I’d bet they make a wrx version of this

"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
01/30/2017 at 20:26, STARS: 0

That’s what I am hoping but they have said they aren’t releasing a new WRX until at least 2020 (beyond a 2018 facelift). Though 2020 does put it at about the same time frame in which I would be looking at a new car...

"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
01/30/2017 at 20:27, STARS: 0

I really wanted one when I was looking for a new commuter, but then I drove one and it was miserable.

"chaozbandit" (chaozbandit)
01/30/2017 at 20:43, STARS: 0

Levorg for Canada or bust.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/30/2017 at 20:47, STARS: 0

Yup

"camarov6rs" (mren2011)
01/30/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0

Besides the WRX what Subaru isn’t “just meh”? The outback being the only one where getting the base engine seems to be the better choice.

"BobintheMtns" (bobinthemtns)
01/30/2017 at 21:06, STARS: 0

I worked at a subi dealership for a while right when they came out, they sold like hotcakes. People loved them. But then you’d see every one of those buyers a month later for the 30 day inspection, and they’d all ask if their old trade-in was still available at the lot...

"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
01/30/2017 at 21:39, STARS: 0

I bet they do... but it’s weird and swoopy..

"NJAnon" (NJAnon)
01/30/2017 at 22:15, STARS: 0

A WRX or Lancer Evolution isn’t practical?

"pjhusa" (pjhuskinja)
01/30/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 0

But wagon tho

"marshknute" (marshknute)
01/30/2017 at 23:01, STARS: 1

There’s always the Forester XT.

Same Turbo FA20 engine as the WRX. But sadly CVT-only.

"uofime-2" (uofime-2)
01/31/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 0

Those things are sloooooow, like especially slow.

"NJAnon" (NJAnon)
02/02/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 0

Yeah but both of the other 2 cars have 4 doors and a trunk too. If its the offroad part you’re worried about, those cars can do that too (not up a mountain of rocks of course).

Im not saying you can’t get a practical SUV. What Im saying is you can also get a practical WRX (Sti) and whip up some dirt going fast! :P

"m2m, apex detective" (m2m)
02/06/2017 at 05:00, STARS: 0

Yeah. With a CVT .