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

"pjhusa" (pjhuskinja) 01/30/2017 at 20:05 • Filed to: None

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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.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 20:08

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Damnit Subaru, just make a WRX hatchback again.

HammerheadFistpunch > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 20:16

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

HammerheadFistpunch > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 01/30/2017 at 20:16

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Well the “wagon” is just a hatch+

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 20:18

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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 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2017 at 20:19

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

Probenja > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 20:24

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

HammerheadFistpunch > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 01/30/2017 at 20:25

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Great news!

I’d bet they make a wrx version of this

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2017 at 20:26

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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 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2017 at 20:27

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

chaozbandit > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2017 at 20:43

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Levorg for Canada or bust.

HammerheadFistpunch > Cash Rewards 01/30/2017 at 20:47

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Yup

camarov6rs > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 20:48

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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 > Cash Rewards 01/30/2017 at 21:06

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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 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2017 at 21:39

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

NJAnon > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 22:15

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A WRX or Lancer Evolution isn’t practical?

pjhusa > NJAnon 01/30/2017 at 22:35

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But wagon tho

marshknute > pjhusa 01/30/2017 at 23:01

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There’s always the Forester XT.

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

uofime-2 > pjhusa 01/31/2017 at 13:06

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Those things are sloooooow, like especially slow.

NJAnon > pjhusa 02/02/2017 at 17:24

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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 > HammerheadFistpunch 02/06/2017 at 05:00

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Yeah. With a CVT .