We have a new Subaru with this feature & have to disable it every time we start the car. If you forget to do that, the car will shut off at a red light. Really dislike it. It must a democrat idea as a way to save gas.
I have a 2013 Impreza. 5 speed. Funny thing is that “pzev” means that with a proper operating catalytic system the car has zero emissions at idle (and without revving it)
The Subaru idle stop function is pretty worthless.
As far as someone’s concern over engine wear, the engine isn’t the problem.. the starters need replacing quite often.
If these companies switched to air starters we wouldn’t have this problem. And if they switched to belt mounted electric assist alternators we wouldn’t even be aware of it starting.
But again, I’m 5 speed. I’m not part of that circus.