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This one handles like a WRX should! (Subaru WRX tS Sportswagon / Levorg 2022 review)

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Last week we asked whether the new Subaru WRX tS ($57,990) was worth the upcharge over the $2500 uncharge over the mid-range WRX GT wagon ($55,490). Well, turns out that for those who like to drive harder and faster will prefer the tS, which gets really good adaptive dampers which offer a slightly better ride, but mainly improve the body control of the WRX wagon - which can be a bit sloppy and wayward in the base and GT grades. But in the tS, it is fine.

Powered by a 2.4-litre turbo engine and CVT (sadly no manual), the new WRX wagon (Levorg) competes against the Skoda Octavia RS, Volkswagen Golf R wagon, and other performance family cars.

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20 Comments

@yendis181 3 years ago

well good review thank you, i just traded in my 2017 Impreza done 40,000 over 6 years got $20K trade in and brought the WRX TS wagon and it is everything you said and more Subaru owners will love this and my wife drives in comfort mode soft and comfortable but still power when needed, also for people reading the the Outback turbo is actually quicker then the WRX by about 0.7 of a second due to it torque setting in the low end of the spectrum so drive both to get a surprise and Subaru is one of the safest cars on the road in any weather.

@mistamaog 4 years ago

We need this in the US ☹️

@lazziebardakos2956 3 years ago

It looks so much better than the sedan

@shedlooney 1 year ago

This is the best review I've seen for this car. Thank you.

@alvis1448 4 years ago

Very well balanced and objective review. Definitely a channel I will keep watching. Keep it up!

@A861967 2 years ago

Best review on the sportswagon, no one else explained the difference between the suspension tunes or the handling, awesome 🤩 cheers 🇦🇺

@bencorling6893 4 years ago

Thanks for the reviews guys. After watching the GT review and then this review I decided to go the tS model. Had a GT ordered but was on the fence the whole time. My tS now arrives in about 6 weeks time!

@jasonlewis2990 4 years ago

I've owned my TS Wagon for almost a week now and I love it. For me its the perfect mix practicality and fun at the same time. The dampers and different drive modes make this a very comfortable car. My fuel consumption is different. So far, around town with a mix of highway, spirited driving here and there I'm sitting at 7.8 l/ph. Ponch is right, the tyres are crap for anything beyond just normal driving. A different set of rims and a good set set of rubber will make a world of difference in this car. To all the cvt haters out there, I'm the biggest hater of CVT's and this gearbox dispels any issues for me, in fact it sold me on buying the car in the first place. As Ponch said, its definitely not perfect, but no car is. Great review Ponch as always.

@yendis181 3 years ago

Hi Team, i just brought the Pearl White WRX TS wagon and love it, as a nice drive or fun it still does it all and so comfortable and feels quick enough to get into trouble. lol.

@MrThuggery 4 years ago

Very good review...I have had two Levorgs the GTS and the STI.

@vtv8man 4 years ago

So I picked up my WRX SportsWagon TS this week. I love it !

I’ve done about 500kms.

Power / Performance is not outstanding but it’s spirted. No match for my old 2014 M135i but that’s not what I bought it for. I wanted the space.

What has surprised me is the handling. Based on the car reviews that compare this TS wagon to the Sedan I was expecting a car that understeers and doesn’t turn in.

Yes I can get it to understeer but even on it’s less sporty narrower than the sedan tyres it’s surprisingly good ! I Had a 2009 WRx hatch and this wagon will run rings around that.

So far after one tank of fuel in both they dry and pouring rain I love the WRX Sportswagon as my compromise dad car. The CVT is also surprisingly good as well. Highly recommended.

@adamzimmer762 3 years ago

Ive got the fully optioned octavia rs wagon, was going to have a look at this

@jaxlexus384 4 years ago

I was thinking the same thing, Swap the wheels and tyres off the sedan or get some better ones but i do still wish the wagon came with a manual trans because the sedan gets it why not the wagon? Good video though.

@c.s2001 4 years ago

Heaps of comments so far Nathan. You really put the cat amongst the pigeons.
4WD. Thats the Subaru’s Halo. I will definitely need a DoubleTap coffee tomorrow to contemplate a winner.
Maybe it’s a case of horses for courses with this one. Glad to see you back.