Im a lifelong manual tranny driver and i managed to stall the ob twice during the test drive. Mostly new zealand based things, i hope for no hate, it is all about cars and only for love of. So whats the difference between the subaru impreza and the wrx. Once the cvt started to fall out of its standard warranty, owners were met with increased hesitations, jarring shudders, and even the occasional stalls. The subaru wrx and wrx sti models will follow a different lifecycle to the mainstream impreza. I bought my wife a 15 forester in december, and ive decided to sell my car and become a subaru family, but i cant decide between a wrx and a legacy. In the manual version of the impreza, that system amounted to a setup that split the.
Instead, please put a link to at least this page, if not the main page. I wanted something more like a car than suv and something that gets better mileage awd is also important to me so subaru is the natural choice. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and accessories interior problems. Workshop and owners manuals for the subaru impreza.
Manual transmission, all wheel drive, low kms we are so excited to offer this 2012 subaru impreza wrx sti sport because of its fantastic condition, low kms and overall versatility. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 subaru impreza on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Subaru impreza subaru impreza owners manual starting and operating automatic transmission sport mode sport mode is used when power is needed for rapid acceleration or for uphill driving. Snow storm subaru impreza 2012 montreal long drive cvt. They insisted that i drive a wrx cvt, and that id like it. This is my third video of driving my new subaru impreza 2012.
But for the shoppers who buy a baselevel 2012 subaru impreza with an automatic, such as ours, many just want to combine good fuel economy and allweather prowess. It is a sports premium hatchback, manual transmission. Enough complaints were made that subaru eventually agreed to extend the cvt warranty for 1. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Welcome to the subaru forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to subaru cars. In the new ones, the cvt gets better mileage than the manual. View online or download subaru 2012 impreza owners manual, instruction manual.
Decided on the sport limited for the roof rails, wheels and leather seats. Looking to possibly purchase a 201214 subaru impreza, hatchback. New subaru owners may qualify for a vehicle modification reimbursement. Owners manual, instruction manual, quick reference manual. We have 5 subaru 2012 impreza manuals available for free pdf download. I just got a letter from subaru stating that they were extending the drivetrain warranty on 20162017 legacyoutback, impreza, wrx, forester and crosstrek cvt transmissions. In place of the tdi i bought a 2012 impreza sport premium hatchback with a 5speed manual. For 2012, the subaru impreza is redesigned into its fourth generation. Just been gifted this subaru impreza 2000 from my grandad, been sitting in his garage for. Jun 23, 2019 the cvt is ideallysuited for subaru in their small and medium allwheeldrive lineup of cars and compact suvs. The carryover impreza wrx and sti still offer plenty of performance, but are saddled with many of the faults. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 subaru impreza wrx sti on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Trade up to a new subaru with more industryleading safety and technology features.
The fourthgeneration subaru impreza debuts for 2012 with a restyled exterior, a roomier cabin and a new 4cylinder powerplant, which improves fuel efficiency without a loss in performance, thanks in part to a new continuously variable transmission cvt. Dont look for subaru to drop the cvt automatic transmission. We, however, are testing an impreza equipped with a manual transmission, so a more applestoapples comparison of engine performance can be obtained. They wanted to make me eat my words, standing behind their new cvt transmission technology. This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2012 subaru impreza. This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. Sep 25, 2014 hey guys this is a video i made of a thread from facebook on some of the things subaru drivers do. 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. Model year 2012 to 2017 subaru extends cvt transmission. Im going to disagree with daniel with regard to the 5speed being noisier.
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One reason our staff may expect so much from the cvt is that theyre thinking of the imprezas sporty wrx stablemate. Jun 24, 20 one reason our staff may expect so much from the cvt is that theyre thinking of the impreza s sporty wrx stablemate. They insisted right back on getting me into the same car, but with two pedals, not three, for a second. The impreza is subarus entry in the small car segment and has been around since 1992, while the wrx is a more powerful, turbocharged version of the impreza. Hey guys this is a video i made of a thread from facebook on some of the things subaru drivers do. The cvt is ideallysuited for subaru in their small and medium allwheeldrive lineup of cars and compact suvs. It takes a good 15 minutes of driving before i dont see any of the revving issue. Wrx and legacy owners which one should i go with and why. This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. To select this mode, move the select lever from the d position to the manual gate. The issue seems to go away after the car is thoroughly warmed up, and i mean thoroughly. Were the best subaru forester owners forum to talk about the best years of the subaru forester, modifications and reliability history of the subaru forester. Subaru 2012 impreza quick reference manual pdf download.
After getting a ride along in a 2015 sti and cvt wrx i have to say that their ride is much more refined. The cvt has worked pretty well so far, but i am having the same issue as described by upandapaul in this post and our discussion. Nov 29, 2017 once the cvt started to fall out of its standard warranty, owners were met with increased hesitations, jarring shudders, and even the occasional stalls. Get reliability information for the 2012 subaru impreza from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Summary of contents for subaru 2012 impreza page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Odometer reads 107xxx kms, as the car has been meticulously maintained. Not too many companies have been able to do a cvt as well as subaru so if you have decided on the cvt, enjoy it. Page 1 2012 impreza quick reference guide page 2 this quick reference guide applies to all impreza models. Fwiw, the wrx cvt is widely regarded as a good cvt transmission, well comparable to a conventional automatic transmission. Get reliability information for the 2012 subaru legacy from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge.
My local dealer has a new 2014 great price, but has the stupid automatic cvt, and a 20 with the 5 speed. This owner s manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. At this entry spec level you still get six speaker ipodusb audio, bluetooth, cruise, climatecontrol airconditiong, and a. Dec 15, 20 snow storm subaru impreza 2012 montreal long drive cvt. Subaru wrx beastin in snow storm nemo passing stuck trucks and cars on hill. This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2016 subaru wrx or wrx sti. In fact, noise is a primary complaint with the cvt because it revs high and hold the high revs during any kind of acceleration this is common cvt behavior. The new model features a longer wheelbase but with shorter overhangs, roomier interior and cargo area, and new and more fuelefficient engine and cvt. The worst complaints are not shifting properly, failure, and random acceleration in reverse. Were the best subaru forester owners forum to talk about the best years of the subaru forester, modifications and reliability.
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. Find out if you qualify for our free subaru roadside assistance. Im a poor college kid looking to sell my current vehicle 2004 santa fe and get a forester. My wife and i have been driving manual xmissions for well over.