In this video i compare the manual vs the cvt auto subaru wrx. 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 has also added more driver assist technology, new design language, and an. Subaru offers a 6speed manual gearbox and a new sport lineartronic cvt in the 2018 wrx. 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. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Our highend performance products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and backed by industry leading customer service. Fa dit hi i know there is another thread on dyno difference its a bit inconclusive but i would like to ask people who have driven both, as to whether cvt is noticably less thrusty than 6sp manual when accelerating at wot. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2017 subaru wrx manual at u. Subaru wrx questions what is better a cvt or manual wrx. If i had to fight traffic or big hills daily, i would probably give the cvt some serious thought.
The 2017 subaru impreza sedan and hatchback are allnew, and will feature the automakers new global platform. Yes, a cvt isnt an intuitive first choice for performance drivers, but it works extremely well in the wrx. Subaru made a perfect market for the cvt by fitting an absolutely abysmal manual transmission to the engine. So, i sort of said something about wrx drivers valuing their manhood, and not wanting to set a bad example for young carbuff kids, and being sure to order their wrx with the manual. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Take the official subaru wrx guided tour to learn more. Its mated to either a 6speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission cvt. A cvt wrx will always be faster than manual nasioc. Ive started researching whether or not i can justify a wrx as my next vehicle, and was hoping for insight on the cvt version. Our main reason for chosing cvt is the mpg it offers. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 2017 wrx models nationwide. Wrx sti limited interior shown in carbon black ultrasuedeleather. Cobb tuning is an automotive performance company dedicated to developing fulltuning solutions that improve vehicle performance and the driving experience.
Cvt failures are more common with vehicles with the van doorne belt vs the chains from luk, which subaru and audi are currently using. The wtx with the manual transmission can go from zero to 60 in just 5. The wrx sti gets a monster of a fourcylinder engine. I havent driven a cvt wrx before, but i hear they are quite smooth and the paddle shifters are pretty slick and quick. The sti with the same transmission cuts that time down to a nimble 5 seconds flat, which makes it the leader in its class in terms of acceleration. If we were talking about a dct where they are faster in every situation yes but the cvt is slower than the manual wrx in all performance tests and the faster you go in these cars the slower the cvt is. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2017 subaru wrx limited cvt.
Once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. Wrx sti sidrive and driver controlled center differential dccd controls. Detailed features and specs for the used 2017 subaru wrx including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Manual vs cvt subaru wrx driving comparison youtube. The 6speed manual uses allwheel drive with viscous coupling at the center differential that splits power 5050 front to rear, and is. After driving the car for over 14,000 miles i dont think my opinion of it will change much. Compare exterior features between the new 2017 subaru wrx and wrx sti by trim level. Im new on this forum and new in subaru im planing to change my current toyota tacoma for a new wrx, but i really dont know witch one will be better for me i have two options. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. Tapping the shifter to the left puts the cvt in manual mode which gives more control with the shift paddles, yet it never feels truly authentic. The insurance institute for highway safety has not yet tested the 2017. I noticed that motortrend shows the 2015 fxt doing 060 in 6. The 2017 subaru wrx has all kinds of get up and go. I do a driving comparison and talk about whether a manual subaru wrx or a cvt wrx is right for you.
My wife and i have been driving manual xmissions for well over million miles. But for really driving in the twisties id rather a manual. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2017 subaru wrx sedan 4d limited awd turbo. Instead, please put a link to at least this page, if. The 2017 subaru impreza was hardly the most funtodrive member of our longterm family, but the practical hatchback gave us little trouble over 40,000 miles. Subarus lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Subaru offers a 6speed manual gearbox and a new sport lineartronic cvt in.
This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. Cobb approaches design by taking the entire vehicleplatform into account as a complete system. Oddly enough, the cvt feels faster than the manual because you arent being bogged down by clutching in and swapping gears, and instead holds the power at its apex before kicking down. Search over 6,000 listings to find the best local deals. This is mostly from the perspective of someone using the car as a.
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