Subaru WRX STI

Subaru WRX STI The Subaru WRX STI and a factory hot rod, appeals to a completely different audience than do the basic, fuel-efficient compact sedan and hatchback Impreza where they came from. They compete most directly with their archrival, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, which is also a compact sedan with four high performance turbo and all-wheel-drive.

They've taken, basically, for two last years model, with the launch of a new Subaru rear-drive BRZ sports car in last year's model.

The WRX (referring to the series where the Subaru World Rally made ​​its reputation for tough all-wheel-drive performance car) is a "basic" version of the performance, and STI (Subaru Technica stood originally for International) is the hottest models.

The WRX STI and well-respected by the tuner, and the Evo-versus-IMS battle takes aspects of West Side Story Sharks and Jets. But they were never very cheap, especially considering the severe economic-car interior, an easy walk of more than $ 30,000 for the top-end models.Two generations of fierce performance Subaru cars, has been sold in the United States, arriving in 2002 WRX and STI were first brought here as a 2004 model. Two-or four-door version that was originally offered, followed by a five-door hatchback version at this time, beginning in the 2008 model. The first few years represent a substantial walk a few changes, with the fender flares in 2005 and a new front-end styling introduced in 2006. In 2007, the last year of the body sedan, the WRX STI Limited model was also launched, with an added bit of luxury facilities with severe standard model, including leather upholstery, optional moonroof, trunk spoiler, and fog lamps.

The first year of the new design, in 2008, it was not very well received by fans WRX: It is seen as underpowered and too softly sprung, and though the hatchback body shorter and more suitable for use in the performance of the Impreza four-door sedan, is due to nagging also. For 2009, the 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four engine gets a boost of 41 horsepower to 265 hp, with IMS now rated at 305 hp. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, with an automatic (and somewhat outdated) also offered an optional four-speed. Maximum performance derived from revving engines, such as road test report reasonable levels turbo lag on both models. Although they may be a compact hatchback, the WRX STI and hardly Sippers fuel. For years, the STI is only ranked at 17 mpg EPA city, 23 highway. However, they were bought for performance, not fuel efficiency, that is the basis for the Impreza. The current generation gets high marks for ride and roominess, as well as the acceleration and grip. The disadvantage is the high level of cabin noise and occasional balky shift linkage on the manual.

For 2011, the Subaru WRX gives a new look, with wide fenders, which helps the entire design 'pop' sound system as well as all-new this year, adds a standard USB and satellite radio plus iPod connectors are available. While the rest of the Impreza lineup is completely updated for 2012, the WRX STI and continues essentially unchanged for 2012 and 2013.


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Posted by Lufita Rana on Sunday, November 25, 2012 - Rating: 4.5

Title : Subaru WRX STI
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