Photograph Courtesy Subaru
Holding out for the STI version of the new Subaru WRX? You might be waiting quite a long time, as Subaru confirmed that there are no current plans to make an STI version of the current WRX model:
As the automotive marketplace continues to move towards electrification, Subaru is focused on how our future sports and performance cars should evolve to meet the needs of the changing marketplace and the regulations and requirements for greenhouse gasses (GHG), zero emissions vehicles (ZEV), and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).
As part of that effort, Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification. In the meantime, a next generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform.
Is the WRX STI dead? For now, it is–at least when it comes to the internal combustion engine.
I was really bummed when I saw that a little earlier. That was one of the cars that was going to be on my radar at the end of the year.
Its really getting thin for new performance cars under $60k.
Twins
Miata
Mustang GT
Camaro SS
Supra
New Z
Am I missing anything?
"Incorporating the essence of STI into our next generation of vehicles." The gist of that message is that they'll now slap STI badges on everything in the line for a $5k upcharge, and include gold wheels and an exhaust system. Basically what BMW //M has become., or Ford slapping ST on everything...
IMO the STi has been dead since the 2009 WRX came out and basically outperformed it in most categories for $10k less.
z31maniac said:...Am I missing anything?
Elantra/Veloster N!
Civic Type R!
I better get my STI soon then before prices explode. I have bad bad plans for one.
BlueInGreen - Jon said:z31maniac said:...Am I missing anything?
Elantra/Veloster N!
Civic Type R!
No fail wheel drive for me.
I already had a new 2010 MS3.
Man. This is disappointing news. I was thinking it was likely that the wife's Focus RS would get replaced with an STI next year. Here's hoping the GR Corolla comes with a manual transmission and AWD, because I really don't want to have to work on the Focus RS when the warranty runs out.
z31maniac said:BlueInGreen - Jon said:z31maniac said:...Am I missing anything?
Elantra/Veloster N!
Civic Type R!
No fail wheel drive for me.
I already had a new 2010 MS3.
You should rally try an Audi or Subaru before thinking this way.
This is pretty awful unless you are a truck or Jeep.
This is brilliant.
I think the original poster meant no Front Wheel Drive.
As a preference, I get it, we all have what tickles our fancy. I personally am an "engine should be over the driven wheels" kinda guy.
I'm not sure I get the various 'fail', 'wrong', etc. nicknames for FWD cars, though, given the number of 'faster than a RWD' FWD cars there are.
In reply to BA5 :
After buying and order a new Civic Si, I'm afraid to drive the R. I'd probably buy it on the spot.
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