Impreza New Subaru Impreza WRX STI Thread

[NarutoRamen]

It screams ricer because of those cheap looking low-budget-after-market-type of rear lights!

I hope they don't put that in the production version.

Don't call the whole car ricer just because of generic "Altezza" styled lights. This car kicks most cars ass on track and leaves just about everyone except for the EVO off track in the dust...literally. When it comes to Econo box monsters, no one in the world can touch the Japanese, not even "teh gemanz".

 

[PC Valkyrie]

hmmmmm.......looks much better than the standard Impreza. Compared to the Evo X, it's not as boxy and you get the convenience of a hatchback.

Does anybody know what gearbox options there will be for the STi? We know the Evo X will offer a brand new DSG type of gearbox.

 

[NarutoRamen]

hmmmmm.......looks much better than the standard Impreza. Compared to the Evo X, it's not as boxy and you get the convenience of a hatchback.

Does anybody know what gearbox options there will be for the STi? We know the Evo X will offer a brand new DSG type of gearbox.

Subaru are traditionalists...I think they'll go for manual (hopefully a 6sp and not 5sp), the only way I see Subaru having a DSG is if they develop one with Toyota.

 

[siko]

For those that can read Japanese, the STI's site is up:
ww.subaru.jp/impreza/wrx_sti/

Although no pics yet.

 

[Giannis]

I saw the first advertisement of the new Impreza on TV today! But it was only the base version. I guess the WRX will take a time to arrive here...

 

[RICHBOY]

Subaru teases the Impreza WRX STI's tush

http://www.autoblog.com/category/subaru/

Click image for photo gallery

Subaru's not officially revealing the new Impreza WRX STI until October 24 (place your bets on who'll blow that embargo to smithereens before then), but it has released a teaser shot of the car's rear end. (We showed you the official teaser of the front end last week.) With the number of high-quality spy photos being churned out now, there's little mystery left anyway, but we'll take what we can get from Subaru. The new shot, as posted on the Subaru website, is very dark. We lightened it up a bit so you can better see the fender bulges, dual twin-tipped exhaust outlets, and the roof wing. Between this and the spy shots flying around, it's looking as if the STI will boast an appropriately muscled-up appearance compared to the far more reserved-looking WRX. it will be shown to the public for the first time at next month's Tokyo Motor Show. We'll be on hand for the festivities.

 

[far2000]

Über Scooby snapped!

Über Scooby snapped!



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Although it makes its official entrance at next month's Tokyo Motor Show, these spy shots show off the range-topper in its new hatchback livery.
The performance model is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre boxer engine tuned to develop more than 220 kW and close to 400 Nm of torque.
It will initially be mated with Subaru's existing six-speed manual gearbox.
However, it is reported that a new automated manual will be added about a year later to allow the STI to compete more closely with arch-rival Mitsubishi's Lancer Evo X. First units of the Evo only touch down in SA in the latter half of 2008...
Until then, the super Scooby adds a specially developed bonnet and grille, a wider front bumper with bigger air intakes, flared wheelarches housing its 18-inch alloys and a Brembo brake system.
Engineers have reportedly also revised Subaru's legendary all-wheel drive system. A more compact double wishbone rear suspension arrangement also ensures better handling characteristics.
Inside the cabin, this Impreza gets a new pair of bucket seats for the front occupants and overall trim quality is said to be improved too.
Though final dates remain unknown, Subaru's local office has confirmed that its first STI shipments will be arriving in SA early next year.

 

[siko]

JDM Brochure leaked:

First Peek at New STI (JDM) - News & Rumors - NASIOC

 

[Bruce]

^^ Nice find.

I'd take mine in Midnight Blue Pearl.

 

[siko]

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[Sunny]

Don't call the whole car ricer just because of generic "Altezza" styled lights. This car kicks most cars ass on track and leaves just about everyone except for the EVO off track in the dust...literally. When it comes to Econo box monsters, no one in the world can touch the Japanese, not even "teh gemanz".

very true, but I would like to see how the new 135 stacks against these STI and the EVO. I would expect it to be slower but not by much (at least against the vanilla versions).

 

[martinbo]

In a straight line the 135i ought to show both Jap zappers a clean pair of exhaust outlets above 180 km/h.

In pure point to point terms though, the STI and EVO will have the measure of the 135i. They're both just incredibly quick in corners and curves.

I doubt that the 135i will be as quick or even approaching an E46 M3 around a circuit. I stand to be pleasantly surprised, however.

 

[Zafiro]

officiall: 308 hp / 421 Nm

Sorry Martin but this impreza is going to beat 135i.

 

[martinbo]

I'm not so sure Andreas - but you know the story with BMWs... Typically, as we've seen with previous BMWs, the efficient 2wd drivetrain and superior aerodynamics of the 135i ought to mean that at high speeds the Beemer will be faster than the less efficient, less aerodynamic (and possibly shorter geared) 4wd road rally specials.

P.S. Did I ever tell you how I recently got murdered by a 335i? Dayyyumn! That car is FAST. From 3rd gear onward it was like I was looking for parking.

 

[martinbo]

Some leaked information about the JDM version (not the version that the rest of us plebs will be getting).

 

[NarutoRamen]

^My god, that interior looks years ahead of the EVO X.

Also, the 135 is a different beast from this. This has 5 doors and a 4banger while the 135 is a coupe with the I6-tt. But honestly, If I had a choice between the 135 and the STi, it would be a hard dicision.

 

[siko]

More pics from leaked brochure







[Source: CarScoop]

 

[NarutoRamen]

^^The front fog lamps are very FL E-class-ish but the overall design of the car is great. It has the family friendly appeal as well as muscular appeal that STi fans like.

Personally, this car reminds me a lot of my favorite STi. This car has a sleek yet agressive design.

 

[siko]

Press Pics (from Autoblog.com)

 

[siko]

More Press Pics (from Autoblog.com)





Officially Official: Subaru Impreza WRX STI

The wait is finally over. Subaru has released official photos and initial info on the new JDM-spec Impreza WRX STI. Details remain scant, however, as Subaru only tells us that the new STI is powered by a 16v 2.0L boxer with a twin-scroll turbo mated to a 6-speed manual. SI-DRIVE, multi-mode Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) are also standard. All of these things have been widely speculated on and/or reported already. Specific power numbers are conspicuously absent, so we'll have to wait for the rest of it when the car bows in Tokyo in a couple of weeks. Based on what's already been leaked, look for 304 horses and 311 lb-ft of torque in the Japanese-market model. What's no longer a mystery is the car's appearance, which is muscular and aggressive -- a huge improvement over the base WRX. Head to the gallery below to see the car unmasked at last.

[Source: Subaru]