May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Subaru offers a 6speed manual gearbox and a new sport lineartronic cvt in the 2018 wrx. The worst complaints are throw out bearing noise, stuck in neutral, and wont shift into 2nd. The 2015 wrx gets a new turbo four it shares with subaru forester xt, the car connections best car to buy 2014. The competition is strong, but subaru is bringing its agame. Fuel economy with the 6speed manual is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, while the automatic continuously variable transmission cvt earns 18 mpg city24 mpg hwy. Do you go with the sixspeed manual, or the socalled lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission cvt. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable. Our main reason for chosing cvt is the mpg it offers. Youll love that genuine subaru parts from our official retailer network function in perfect harmony with your subaru.
And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a fundamental choice to make. With the optional continuously variable automatic transmission cvt, the wrx does the sprint in 5. Subaru wrx and wrx sti, 20082014 used vehicle comparison. Just wanted to give you some other stuff to think about. Subscribers to our email services or any other featureservice found on our. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Purists and subaru loyalists might find the base model most appealing as it comes standard with the fivespeed manual transmission. Wrx now has a sixspeed manual gearbox like its stablemate wrx sti. And manual mode is truly manual, with no funsucking builtin overrides. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. As it has no physical gears or fixed gear ratios, a cvt actually features the equivalent of an infinite number of gears.
Hi my names thomas i drive a 2019 cvt subaru wrx and ive been looking to build my car to be around 400450 whp and maybe 400 tq. The difference between the stock mt to a cvt is that most of the downsides they talk about the transmission is gone. Vauxhall insignia vxr sports tourer subaru forester. Subaru impreza iii geghgr, subaru impreza v gkgt, suivant. Lets face it, not all wrx buyers are diehard subaru fans. The 2015 wrx sti features a ej257 engine and has received performance upgrades vs the previous generation. Dependable and lightweight manual transmissions give passionate drivers the control to express their personal driving style. Our crystal white pearl will be the topic of many videos to come. Luckily, the big news for the 2015 wrx is that it now comes with a sixspeed manual transmission and that will be a welcome change. Unfortunately, the evolutions more radical x trim has been dropped, leaving no real competitor for the sti trim. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 560 mph. Subaru introduced the current generation for 2015, and refreshed the car last year, for 2018. By now, youre probably seen the specs, but well go over them again for the sake of being complete.
This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. Check this website for updates on the release date of the new ipod interface for subaru vehicles. Used 2015 subaru wrx limited for sale with photos cargurus. But for example the downside about the feedback you get remains on the cvt. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. A cvt wrx will always be faster than manual nasioc. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt limited at u. View the latest 2018 subaru wrx interior pictures and exterior photos on.
Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 060 mph run is among the slowest weve ever recorded in a wrx, matching the original 227hp 2002 subaru impreza wrx wagons run to 60 mph. The 20152016 models had an updated grille, bumper, side mirrors and. The cvt transmission has been a debated choice among the new 2015 wrx and i finally got to see it first hand. However, overheating the transmission fluid can cause early component failure, especially for those interested in racing their 2015 wrx or even towing a small trailer. Planet describes the changes to the 2019 wrx and sti, including. Subaru claims a cvtequipped wrx will launch out of the hole in 5. A turbocharged 2liter fourcylinder makes 268 horsepower, enough to take the wrx from zero to 60 mph in just 5. Now, youve heard from editor bober, who has deemed the cvttoting subaru wrx superior to the manual version, and from me who has firmly stated the exact opposite.
A hot hatch with a whiff of sports coupe under the hood is a 2l turbocharged boxer engine that produces 197kw, revs out 6500rpm and will get the wrx from a standstill to 100kmh in 4. Subaru is developing a new version of the ipod interface that will restore the charging feature. Its a big improvement over the previous 5speed, and the firstever application in the wrx in 2015my, is. Dec 14, 20 luckily, the big news for the 2015 wrx is that it now comes with a sixspeed manual transmission and that will be a welcome change. Search over 6,000 listings to find the best local deals.
Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Problem is that i prefer manual but my wife doesnt know how or want to learn to drive a manual car. However, overheating the transmission fluid can cause early component failure, especially for those interested in racing their 2015 wrx or even towing a. A continuously variable transmission cvt is an automatic transmission that doesnt use gears, instead relying on a belt, chain and pulleys to transfer power to the driven wheels. Performance shootout 2015 bmw m235i vs subaru wrx sti duration. Finally purchased my dream car, a 2015 wrx cvt premium in august 2016. Mar 27, 2015 a turbocharged 2liter fourcylinder makes 268 horsepower, enough to take the wrx from zero to 60 mph in just 5. Its a big improvement over the previous 5speed, and. The subaru impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured since 1992 by subaru. Dec 05, 2015 2015 subaru wrx cvt track day dry penbay international circuit taiwan 20150625 duration. The allnew 2015 legacy represents a huge step towards the mainstream for subaru in its quest for larger sales numbers. And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. Hi my name is paul and i live in ontario canada and im not that well with driving stick and thinking about getting a wrx, but would a cvt be good as i heard their are lots of problems with them. Subaru questions what is better a cvt or manual wrx cargurus.
And to be honest, i wasnt too disappointed for an auto. Existing ipod interfaces can be retrofit with a short dock cable that will correct the charging issue. A fivespeed manual transmission became available with the 2. That might seem slightly harsh, but it was grounded in truth. The fully synchronized gears of the 5 or 6speed manual transmissions make every shift smooth and efficient for fluid and exciting acceleration. Subaru wrx auto expert by john cadogan save thousands on. The 2015 subaru wrx isnt dead with a cvt, it just smells funny.
Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site. Manual vs cvt subaru wrx driving comparison youtube. The wrx comes standard with a 6speed manual transmission and offers an. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a.
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