2022 SUBARU WRX PRICING AND OTHER NEWS: WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update focuses heavily on the pricing of the 2022 Subaru WRX, revealing significant price increases across all trims compared to the previous generation. While the base model's increase is deemed somewhat reasonable, higher trims see substantial jumps, particularly when optional packages like the sunroof are considered. The loss of standard leather seats on the Limited trim, despite a price hike, is noted as a negative. The CVT option is highlighted as a particularly expensive add-on, costing over $2,000, which the reviewer suggests might deter buyers given the WRX's traditional manual transmission appeal. The top-tier GT trim now approaches the price of the previous year's STI model, raising concerns about value proposition, especially when compared to competitors like the Golf R. The review also touches on Toyota's patent for an EV manual transmission system, Lexus's BEV Sport, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, Porsche Macan T, Maserati Grecale, and various EV teasers from Buick, Nissan, Infiniti, and DeLorean. The piece concludes with news on Jaguar/Land Rover's Nvidia partnership, Lincoln's accelerated EV plans, Volvo's strategy for the XC90 replacement, and Lamborghini's intent to keep V8 engines beyond 2030 using synthetic fuels.