2015 Subaru WRX Long-Term Test Update: Fun and So Far Faultless

WHAT WE LIKE: While we don’t subscribe to the popular belief that all-wheel drive is the only way to survive a Midwestern snowstorm, a Subaru WRX on a set of winter rubber is arguably the most fun way to cope with Michigan’s cold season. With its 17-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 tires, the WRX delivers the traction to remain in control with plenty of power to break the tires loose on demand. We’ve been slip-sliding around parking lots with giant grins frozen on our faces ever since the snow started falling consistently around the first of the year. On our commutes, we appreciate that the punchy, turbocharged flat-four engine and aggressive throttle tip-in make the car feel extremely quick off the line. On longer trips, multiple staffers have commented on the WRX’s surprising refinement. Granted, it’s a far cry from a luxury car or even a Volkswagen GTI, but relative to Subies past, the latest WRX feels grown-up and livable with comfortable seats and a calm cabin. READ MORE ››

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