2015 wrx cvt vs manual 0 60 nissan gtr

Has anyone tried to get some 18th of a mile stats or 0 to 60 numbers. The sixspeed dualclutch automatic transmission clunks and clacks like a bowlingball return. It is intermittent in its operation, but when it happens i cant shift it for hours. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Both the volkswagen gti and the subaru wrx are allnew for the 2015 model year, and while both are still available with a sixspeed manual transmission, heres how they stack up as paddlewheelers. That netted our 3,200mileold car a 060 mph time of 5. And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. Unable to launch the auto wrx as hard as the manual, we saw the zeroto60 time. You will likely see some responses telling you how much performance you would give up with a cvt. Sure, its nowhere near as fast as the sti, but its price point and. Cvt is slower than manual in both 060 and quarter mile times. Aug 21, 2014 both the volkswagen gti and the subaru wrx are allnew for the 2015 model year, and while both are still available with a sixspeed manual transmission, heres how they stack up as paddlewheelers.

Youll see us place many of the products available for this vehicle on our very own world rally blue shop car. Used 2015 subaru wrx limited for sale with photos cargurus. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt premium at u. Nissan has been traditionally influential when it comes to sports cars, and the company has lived up to that tradition with its nissan 370z and nissan gtr. The 2015 subaru wrx features a turbocharged fa20dit 2.

Engine, gearbox and technical specs just the one engine, a 2litre flatfour, with manual and automatic transmission options. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spot. Apart from the subaru legacy, the subaru wrx sti is perhaps the bestknown subaru model in the world. May 07, 2014 2015 wrx comes standard with a new sixspeed standard gearbox which is a nice upgrade for 2015 from the outgoing fivespeed manual. So lets see if subaru can teach rex any new tricks. Cvt, like the one you might find in a toyota prius or a nissan versa. The cvt is a poor choice for a performance car, though not for lack of effort on subarus part. The 2015 nissan 370z continues to offer excellent sports car value and personality. Wanted an automatic, was delighted to hear the new wrx was in auto, even. Well have all of the official specs very soon, but it seems jalopnik has. Page 3 cvt launch control on 2015 wrx general community welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. The wrx, like the mitsubishi lancer evolution, have always been cars that follow the ageold formula take a basic car and stuff it full of fun stuff. This is the place to see the database of all tflcar 060 mph test results. Take manual and automatic versions of the fourthgen subaru wrx and throw the wicked bumps, blind crests and sheer ruggedness of tasmanias northwest coast at their allwheel drive chassis after all, its these roads on which the original rex made its name.

Does anyone know of any accurate specs for the car yet. I like the performance, the handling, and the way it. But subaru also offers the new sport lineartronic cvt automatic. The 2015 subaru wrx is the first since 2008 to offer an automatic transmission, in this case. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. The subaru outback is the versatile suv model of the japanese company. Gone is the aggressive widebody stance of the 2014 model, exchanged for a nicely proportioned, but far more forgettable, look that wont turn many heads in town. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 5 60 mph. Jun, 2012 this event consists of 10 special invite vehicles, which includes three gtrs, three stis, and four evos in a headtohead challenge to prove who is the best, or at least amongst the best. The endangered manual transmission 2018 comprehensive list of manual cars. Cvt is slower than manual in both 0 60 and quarter mile times.

We test the new wrx with the optional cvt transmission. Jun 27, 2014 the 2015 wrx, cvt or manual, comes with many tangible improvements, but is also a bit scaled back in its flavor compared to the car it replaces. How to correct a slide on an icy road and how to prevent them winter driving education duration. Cobb tuning is an automotive performance company dedicated to developing fulltuning solutions that improve vehicle performance and the driving experience. I also looked through the owners manual and nothing was mentioned. Subaru 060 times subaru brz, forester, impreza, outback. Why doesnt subaru offer an automatic in the 2015 wrx sti. Fire up the wrx, crack off some 060 mph runs, and the wrx drops the kind of performance that makes fanboys lifelong drivers.

Anyone who gets into the 2015 subaru wrx cant afford to. If you thought they represented different philosophies. Masuo takatsu, wrx project general manager, revealed to motor that, due to the extra weight of the cvt, the front suspension already featuring 39 per cent stiffer spring rates and a 3mm thicker antiroll bar compared to the previous model also gains firmer damper settings than the manual variant. Just wanted to give you some other stuff to think about. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 560 mph. Yes, rex gets a shiftsforitself continuously variable transmission with manual mode. The allnew 2015 subaru wrx sti comes with as a sixspeed standard gearbox only. These were the only ones i could find and they seem off to me. 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.

Read this motor trend 2015 wrx cvt first test for more. While this combo of parts isnt likely to be an preconfigured ots stagex package that is. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt limited at u. May 12, 2014 here are three good reasons to choose the cvt. Both vehicles offer comparable standard technology options such as a rearview camera and a touchscreen display. Anyone who gets into the 2015 subaru wrx cant afford to miss the steeringwheel buttons that toggle. However, overheating the transmission fluid can cause early component failure, especially for those interested in racing their 2015 wrx or even towing a. Our highend performance products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and backed by industry leading customer service.

Search over 6,000 listings to find the best local deals. Innovations nissan is perhaps best known for its powerful vq engine that enhances the overall performance of its vehicles. Feb 24, 2014 the allnew 2015 subaru wrx sti comes with as a sixspeed standard gearbox only. Cvt wrx as bad as youd expect since were gearheads at heart, itll come as no surprise that we recommend the manual, but we have good reason. Nissan 060 times nissan 350z, 370z, altima, gtr, maxima and. The new 2015 subaru wrx is easily the best in its 20year history and the introduction of the cvt, the first autoequipped wrx in 10 years, is a genius move. Why doesnt subaru offer an automatic in the performance car. 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. If test track numbers are all that matters to you, consider the new wrx 1 for 2 when it. Now on its fifth generation, it is said to be the first sport utility wagon in the world. Nissan 060 times nissan 350z, 370z, altima, gtr, maxima. Nov 20, 2017 the car guide tests and features test drives 2018 subaru wrx.