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    Talking Cars 347: Driving the 2022 Subaru WRX

    Plus, the cost, maintenance, and pressure differences for tires that come on EVs compared with gas-engine cars

    Main theme: We discuss our first driving impressions of the 2022 Subaru WRX. Although the car is all-new, the WRX sticks close to the formula it established at its U.S. introduction for the 2002 model year: a strong turbo four-cylinder engine combined with a manual transmission, all-wheel drive, taut suspension, and serious sport seats wrapped up with rally-inspired, four-door bodywork. We delve into just how far the new WRX moves the needle for performance-minded driving enthusiasts.

    Audience Question
    How do you think people will adapt to electric cars being mainly rear-wheel drive vs. the front-wheel-drive layout most U.S. drivers are accustomed to? Also, can you talk about the cost, maintenance, and pressure differences for tires that come on EVs compared with gas-engine cars?

    Talking Cars 347
    "Talking Cars" panelists Ryan Pszczolkowski Mike Monticello, and Alex Knizek.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

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    Mike Monticello

    Mike Monticello is the manager of road tests and reviews for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2016. Mike has been evaluating and writing about cars for nearly 25 years, having previously worked at Road & Track magazine and Edmunds.com. On the weekends, he usually switches from four wheels to two, riding one of his mountain bikes or motorcycles. Follow him on Twitter @MikeMonticello.