After much anticipation about the Subaru WRX STI, it's time for us to get to know the new model in depth.
We had already shown you before, some images and even the promotional video of the new WRX STI, but the doubt was still hanging in the air, about how it would really look.
Those doubts are over, not least because the new Subaru WRX STI was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show and that's why we bring you all the details of this iconic model of the car industry and which still remains one of the resistant, despite strict environmental standards.
The chosen driving platform is not new and is already well known among us. Long life to the EJ25 block, the 4-cylinder boxer with 2.5L capacity, 305 horsepower at 6000rpm and 393Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm, as it will continue with us once again in this generation of the WRX STI.
When it comes to dynamics, we continue to have the brilliant all-wheel drive system “Symmetrical AWD” and the Si-Drive system, to manage the entire rally DNA of the Subaru WRX STI, through the manipulation of the center differential, the “DCCD”.
According to Subaru, in the WRX STI, special care was taken to increase the structural rigidity and optimization of the suspension geometry, all so that the steering feedback is more precise and faster. As with the WRX, the Subaru WRX STI also features the new “VDC” torque vectoring system to help it extract as much traction as possible from any wheel, thus leaving a workload for the mechanical LSDs present on each axle. .
One of the novelties introduced in this new Subaru WRX STI is the new 6-speed manual gearbox, which has been completely revised to be more resistant and which, for the first time, has new gears, with specific design teeth, for the feeling of introduction changes, is more noticeable, providing greater involvement in driving.
When it comes to passive safety and already thinking about the EURONCAP tests, the new Subaru WRX STI has new shock-absorbing materials in the engine compartment, everything so that it can get good marks in the impact with pedestrians.
As for the aesthetic exterior details, the Subaru WRX STI has its own personality, in other words, at the rear we have a bumper with an integrated lower diffuser and double exhaust pipes to underline its sporty presence. The new GT-style wing, over the trunk lid, is also bigger than the previous model and has a more sculpted shape so that aerodynamic support is more efficient.
In addition to the mythical color, the WR Blue Mica that reminds us so much of the rally Imprezas, we have 2 new colors available for the Subaru WRX STI: the WR Blue Pearl and the Crystal White Pearl.
For the rims, Subaru opted for 18-inch ones, fitted with tires measuring 245/40. On the WRX, we already realized that the model had grown and on the Subaru WRX STI, the same thing happens. This model with a sportier vein, is 4.59m long, 1.79m wide and 1.47m high.
Another stage where more innovations occurred was the specific interior for the Impreza WRX STI, with the traditional quadrant with a red background, in addition to the leather seats and Alcantara with the seams also in red. nInside, the changes extend to the edges of the air conditioning buttons, through the gear selector cover and the STI logo on the center console, all with trim in appliqués imitating carbon fiber.
The steering wheel, also specific to this version, is all in leather and with the insertion of the STI logo at the bottom, the final touch goes to the pedals and rest in perforated aluminum.
The official performance has not yet been released for the Subaru WRX STI, but big differences in values are not expected compared to the previous generation, however, this Subaru WRX STI is much more capable in curves and therefore the G-force generated in curves will be superior on this new Subaru WRX STI.
