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Originally Posted by Antheezy
Found this article on the leaked WRX coming out. Thoughts? Opinions?
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My first thought: Why isn't this in the
vs subforum?
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Originally Posted by reardrv
This sounds just like when the last WRX came out. "Oh my god, even though it performs better in every possible way it has gained an insignificant amount of weight so it sucks".
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I wouldn't characterize the response that way. When the bugeye came out, a lot of us were impressed with how much stiffer the chassis was and with how much faster the car was. But we also felt it was missing something visceral that the 2.5RS had, and many of us pointed to weight as the culprit.
With the 2015 WRX, many people hoped for a weight reduction given that's a common trend these days and that the car went back to a 2L.
It'll be interesting to see how it stacks up against the BRZ in terms of driver involvement... based on what I've read, I expect the WRX will be less nimble, a bit harsher, and have slower steering, but ought to still be fun. I'm pleased that they've improved the steering, shifter, and handling compared to the old WRX. For those that need the extra room, want AWD, and don't mind the increase in fuel consumption (vs the BRZ), this looks promising.
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Originally Posted by chas3wba0
Wheelbase is too short
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I like that the wheelbase didn't grow... I'd rather it be even shorter (more fun at low speed).