The type r is no match for the sti when the snow flies. The level of performance that it offers comes with a few compromises, but none of them are so serious that they legitimately affect the cars drive ability on a daytoday basis. I have test driven both and i liked both handling i guess im not too picky or i didnt drive it long enough to notice a huge difference. The civic type r executes motor trend s figure eight maneuver 1. It has all the creature comforts that you would like to be in a daily driver as well as wellsupporting recaro seats and an overall sporty feel. I currently drive a 2010 wrx, upgraded from a 2005 impreza, so i can compare those modelsyears.
Wrxsti as a daily dri ver general community welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. Mar 25, 20 ive also driven the gli, gti, focus not st, mazda 3. This is going to be my daily driver and weekend fun car. What you need to know about daily driving a subaru wrx. However, you may well not value these particular differences very much or as much as the difference in price. Having a friend with the sti, i think that this model is a little too severe for daily driving since youll feel every nook and cranny of the road. As a daily winter driver, we would pick the 2020 subaru wrx sti over the honda civic type r. The 2017 honda civic type r officially goes on sale today, which means its finally earnestly going toetotoe with the ford focus rs, volkswagen golf r and subaru wrx sti in the battle for u.
The wrx sti offers allwheeldrive traction and jawdropping acceleration, and still makes a statement after all these years. The hot version of hondas 10thgeneration economy car is headed to u. The extra traction youll get from this car is incredibly helpful on the wet streets of the pacific northwest. Subaru wrx as daily driver page 2 the leading glock. Mar 29, 2020 mustang gt vs subaru wrx daily driver. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Its a blast to drive and is rated at 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, according to. I did test drive a few wrx stis before i bought the 2010 also, bu. Andor you may much prefer the wrx s more commuter focused usable torque curve and softer springsride in a daily driver.
Hey guys, im in the market for a new car and i just cant decide between the two. Ive also driven the gli, gti, focus not st, mazda 3. For a more balls out less comfortable, much less mpg, less reliable car when heavily modded, but faster and better handling, get the wrx. Mazda pickup truck for the usa, mustang gt vs wrx and tfl.
I bought my wrx for a fun daily driver, sure it hurts my wallet a bit but i knew that going into itand never looked back. It gets decent mpg and honda has a reputation for reliability as well as stellar resale value. Not necessarily a deal breaker but just to further narrow suggestions. A slightly biased oneman comparison test the furious blue hot hatch is a wildly capable car for its price. If you find yourself comparing the 2017 honda civic vs the 2017 subaru impreza, youll experience more satisfaction with the honda model. As most folks have mentioned, the look of it is a little too kid but overall, its a subaru and should have a good life ahead. Subaru wrx as daily driver the leading glock forum and. My commute is 2 hours a day over a combination of highway and backroads. Compare both models below and see for yourself why the honda is the better choice. Oh that is one sexy cars sports cars vs lamborghini cars sport cars bugatti, lamborghini. Gti just barely edged out the wrx on the track because of clever torque vectoring.
Compare the 2019 subaru wrx to competing sport sedans in portage, in. It was very stiff and made the ride very uncomfortable. Every monticello driver wants a vehicle that matches your personality and offers incredible features. Unlike a lot of hardcore sports sedans, the subaru wrx is a car you can definitely enjoy using as a daily driver. The wrx has to be at least 35% larger than they were 10 years ago. Turbo lag is a thing of the past with the new twin scroll turbo chargers. There seem to be a fair number of car enthusiasts here on gt, so i thought id ask this question, hoping there are some subie fans out there. And the evo is a better example of inline engine superiority over flat 4. With heavy competition from the likes of ford, subaru, vw, mazda and hyundai, honda is. With heavy competition from the likes of ford, subaru, vw, mazda and hyundai, honda is no longer the king of the sport compact segment.
The 2018 subaru wrx was designed for maximum performance as well as driver and. Yes it was an absolute blast to drive at 1010ths, but as a daily driver. It feels much sharper than early cvts did, and if youre looking at the prospect of commuting in your wrx every day, you probably wont regret the decision not to stick with the manual transmission. Should make for a great track, canyon, daily driver. Jan 04, 2020 as a daily winter driver, we would pick the 2020 subaru wrx sti over the honda civic type r. I swore it would never happen, but my 2016 wrx started to get stale. It would be my only car aside from my fiancees civic and my commute would only be. Civic civic sedan focus golf gti wrx 2017 2018 comparison test. The fist is literally no competition performance wise. My wrx is so much more fun than my 2016 civic ext, but that is to be expected. And if youre planning any track fun with your daily driver, these two points may make all our other beefs with the subaru wrx.
While it has plenty of pep, you wont be able to see it shine until you go around some corners. The ford focus st, subaru wrx, volkswagen golf gti and their competitors are all celebrated as damn decent driving cars with everyday. But its easy to live with, encourages hard driving and has a little attitude without making you look like an asshole. The new 2015 wrx grew one inch in length over the outgoing model.
Subaru wrx as an intriguing option to serve this dynamic yet relaxing role as your next daily driver. Subaru wrx as daily driver discussion in the okie corral started by ferdinandd, jan 2. This is good news for taller performance enthusiasts. Four pocket rockets vie for the title of best hot hatch. Definitely more speed than i need, but lots of fun to drive, and the awd has some practicality for winter driving.
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