Posted Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:02pm

Is The Subaru WRX’s CVT Really As Bad As Everyone Thinks?

CVTs often get a bad rap for being unengaging, unreliable, and just all-around dull transmissions that suck the life out of any engine they’re mated up to. The new Subaru WRX in particular has received a lot of flak for this, especially because its top trim is only available with such a transmission, but is it really that bad? Engineering Explained’s Jason Fenske takes a look at that CVT in his latest video to find out.