Agreed. I had a base model 2005 Subaru Legacy with a manual transmission which I loved. It's been almost all Accords and Civics since then. My biggest concern with the WRX is ride quality. Looking at getting a base model 2022 with the 17" wheels and then swapping out the summer tires for some...
Yes the new Si is a cleanly styled, classy and well balanced package.
But the rough and ready WRX is looking better to me all the time.
Rear is like a 9th Gen Civic Si set up for Demolition Derby duty with massive badonk-a-donk
Big hood scoop.
Industrial fender flares
A lot of HP...
On paper it compares with the Si, but...
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VW has updated the 2022 Jetta with a 1.5 turbo base engine and added a Sport trim.
The Sport trim is available with a manual transmission or 8 speed automatic (not a CVT) and includes 17" alloys, sportier suspension and electronically locking front differential.
With the torquier turbo I...
I have a 2018 Civic LX coupe with a manual. And a 2020 Civic Sport sedan with a manual.
Plan to sell the 2020 to get a 2022 Civic Sport Hatchback with a manual.
All 3 have the same K20C2 - 2 liter engine, same HP and torque.
158hp/138lb-ft
Even the same gear ratios.
Weight:
2018 LX coupe...
Sweeeet! I've been waiting on a Sport manual transmission HB in black but they are rare at the moment.
You've got the CA LX which I would get if offered in manual in US.
Are you going to leather wrap the wheel or leave it stock?
The base WRX will have two small screens like the one in the base Legacy which I prefer to the huge screen in higher cost models. Definitely want to test drive one.
WRX body cladding and bumper a lot less obnoxious with darker colors.
Sure wish I could get Si or Civic Sport HB with manual transmission in that gray.