The Subaru WRX tS makes a new STI feel unnecessary
The Subaru WRX tS makes a new STI feel unnecessary in a way that’s quiet but clear. It doesn’t brag about replacing anything, it just acts like it already has. Feels mature but still restless. There’s less drama now, more confidence. Maybe it’s what growing up looks like for a car that used to make noise for no reason.
Subaru WRX tS
Feels cleaner, sharper, but not demanding. The sort of car that keeps eye contact but doesn’t argue. Drives flat, maybe too composed for people who liked the chaos. Still, power hums underneath in a way that feels intentional. It learned to stay calm without losing nerve.
Subaru WRX
Feels lighter but somehow older. The edges haven’t gone dull, just smoothed a bit too far. Still wants to play, though the mischief takes more effort now. When you drive one again, the noise feels both nostalgic and slightly tired. It’s still good, maybe good enough.
Subaru BRZ
Always a bit misunderstood, but that’s fine. It’s too honest to be thrilling, too simple to explain. Feels light and a little hollow, like it’s waiting on something that never happens. Still makes sense though. Simplicity rarely does anymore.
Honda Civic Si
Clean power, easy fun, smaller in spirit than the hype says. Feels like something that hasn’t changed in ten years, which isn’t really an insult. There’s comfort in that predictability. It almost feels like Subaru used to feel—just without the turbo noise.
Toyota GR Corolla
Wild in a restrained way. The kind of energy that feels younger than it should. Drives like it’s got something to prove but does it politely. Every corner feels like a sentence that could end better but doesn’t. Still makes you want to keep driving.
Volkswagen GTI
Always tries to do two things at once. Serious on weekdays, fun on weekends, but somehow blurrier each year. The charm still works though. You forget how balanced it is until you step out of something louder. Feels normal in the best way.
Hyundai Elantra N
Comes off noisier than it needs to be, which earns it attention. The steering fights back just enough to make you grin. It’s confident, maybe too much sometimes. Still, it adds something missing from cars that take themselves too seriously. Feels alive in a slightly childish way.
Ford Focus ST
Not new anymore, but the memory lingers strong. Rough ride, honest attitude, no filters. Feels like the kind of car people miss but won’t admit it. Every pop and shift reminds you how rowdy used to be simple. Maybe it aged too soon.
Mini Cooper S
Tiny, twitchy, too eager in traffic. Still finds ways to feel playful though. You can push it or not and it reacts either way. There’s something cartoonish about the way it drives, but not in a bad way. Feels more alive than expected for something that isn’t pretending to be fast.
Nissan Z
The look of speed, the sound of history. Drives heavy but proud of it. You get the sense it’s trying to remember who it used to be. Still ends up feeling good in short bursts. Feels like a car built to remind others that certain things still matter.
