2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI at the 2010 New York Auto Show
- Competes with: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, BMW 135i, Nissan 370Z
- Looks like: Performance freaks have a new option
- Drivetrain: 305-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive
- Hits dealerships: Late summer 2010
Few cars for sale today drive like a racecar. In Subaru’s case, it’s been building street-ready rally cars dubbed STI, fueling the dreams of every weekend warrior. When the Impreza was redesigned a few years ago, Subaru went from making the STI a sedan-only model to a hatchback-only model. Now, for the first time in the U.S., Subaru will offer a sedan and a hatchback model of the STI.
The 2011 STIs will be based on a special edition from 2010. Subaru takes the 2010 and makes it lighter, stiffer and adds more grip while leaving most of the power plant and transmission bits alone. Aluminum parts have been added to the suspension to lower weight, and even the 18-inch wheels are 17.6 pounds lighter than the 2010’s.
It’ll be interesting to see if all these changes actually translate to a vastly improved driving experience. Considering the previous STI was already a terrific performance car, this new sedan’s minor tweaks should still be enough to draw driving enthusiasts.
There are now two more photos below. is is the only image we have from Subaru of the entire car. An extra shot of the wing is below. We’ll have more photos soon.
