I fell for it and leased a
I fell for it and leased a 2017 manual. BIG REGRET. No fun at all whatsoever. Too short gearing, horrible ECU mapping with unpredictable acceleration. I read somewhere that ECU mapping was the same as the CVT model but does not work good for the manual. I've been driving manual cars for 20+ years and I find this clutch unforgiving and spotty. Acceleration is more acceptable during winter months in Texas but when hot, it is a nightmare. I feel Subaru made this car just to say they have one and satisfy that little percentage of buyers, but there is no love or real dedication behind its design. My mistake was not test drive it like I should considering it being a new car. I learned my lesson, foot lead test drives from now on. If you're up north and don't care for a lively/fun experience, this may work for you.