No car in this authors experience provokes singledigit salutes as effectively as the 2008 subaru impreza wrx sti. Thats a concept alborz doesnt explore too often, but being on a racetrack and in the driver s seat of a subaru wrx sti with a professional rally driver. The wrx is one of the most funtodrive cars in the class, but. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while yuri represents the interests. If you dont want the attention of a sti driver, buy one without the traditional sti spoiler. In 1994, subaru introduced the impreza wrx type r sti with the same 2. Subaru impreza wrx sti type ra spec c short take road test. She was using a new pouch that sat inside her waistband and held her car key, driver. The wrx sti offers allwheeldrive traction and jawdropping acceleration, and still makes a statement after all these years. Let this serve simply to confirm the scuttlebutt that, yep, the 2006 subaru impreza lineup gets a horsepower increase ofdrumroll pleaseeleven.
Lows stifflegged ride, noticeable turbo lag, subarus own wrx is almost as good for thousands less. Standard allwheel drive, fantastic safety ratings, and a comprehensive suite of infotainment features make the 2019 subaru impreza sedan and hatchback a. Subaru is not playing in amg rs3 league with the sti. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The impreza wrx was on car and driver magazines ten best list for 2002 and 2003. The sore point with my 2005 sti is no trunk release. Rallyinspired, the highperformance wrx and more extreme sti roar into 2020 more or unless unchanged.
Both transmissions have been designed to work with the subaru symmetrical. With great durability, rigidity, and vibration resistance for a quieter and smoother ride, the global platform is designed to provide confidence for years to come. The impreza is a good value overall and it offers great safety accolades, but its slothlike acceleration and average fuel economy hold it back from leading the. Years of punishment on the fia world rally championship circuit haspaid off handsomely for subaru one need look no further than thehyper impreza wrx sti not only is this car. These cars are positioned above subarus wrx sti models, with more power and a hardercore focus on high performance. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Mitsu lancer evo gsr car and driver car and driver. Car and driver just published a comparison between the focus rs, the golf r and the subaru sti. We go for a drive in the 2018 subaru wrx sti sport on pavement and on gravel to test out the awd system. Numerous hearty flipoffs were received on a plow through. Subaru wrx sti, not for the modest driver but the driver that is driven. The performanceoriented subaru impreza wrx sti delivers a rocketlike ride, thanks to its turbocharged powerplant, and receives a few new features for 2012, including an optional touchscreen navigation system and an updated wheel design for the wrx sti. Overall they give praise to the sti s improved handling.
An evolution of world rally championship cars, the wrx is reasonably practical for everyday use. Subaru of america introduced a new version of the subaru impreza wrx sti performance flagship. If there is any car that started the protorally movement, its the subaru wrxand the wrx sti is the wrxs more powerful, more hightech, and more expensive older brother. I just had to revive this thread after in the august issue backfires section of car and driver, i saw the following response to a subaru fanboys letter.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 tokyo auto salon, and was also shown at the 20 tokyo auto salon. The impreza wrx sti group r4 is a race car version of the subaru impreza wrx sti sedan built for the intercontinental rally challenge. However, the 2019 subaru impreza, which shares its platform and basic. In the 2011 lightning lap, the sti beat the wrx by 2. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while yuri. Subaru wrx sti features and specs at car and driver. Its allwheeldrive system includes a driver adjustable center differential.