2017 Subaru WRX STI

Vehicle Overview

What is it:  The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are performance cars based on the company’s Impreza compact sedan. They have turbocharged engines, performance-oriented all-wheel-drive systems and racy bodywork. Both models were redesigned last year.

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New for 2016The EyeSight active safety system, which includes adaptive cruise control, precollision braking, and lane departure warning and prevention, is now available. A blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are also available. A 6.2-inch touch-screen stereo with Pandora integration, Bluetooth audio streaming and iPod connectivity is now standard.

Significant Standard Features

• 268-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• LED taillights
• Automatic climate control
• 60/40-split folding backseat
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Backup camera
• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• 6.2-inch touch-screen stereo with Pandora integration, Bluetooth audio streaming and iPod connectivity

Significant Available Features

• Leather upholstery
• EyeSight safety system with adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lne depature warning
• Heated front seats
• Power moonroof
• Harman Kardon premium audio system
• 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with multitouch gesture controls, iTunes tagging capability and two USB ports
• 18-inch alloy wheels

WRX STISubaru’s racing-inspired WRX STI features a 305-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It also includes other high-performance hardware like Brembo-brand brakes and a driver-controlled center differential that’s part of the standard all-wheel-drive system.

What’s Special

• Limited trim level now offers low-profile rear spoiler
• Active torque vectoring
• Six-speed manual transmission only
• Flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Alcantara simulated suede and leather upholstery

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