The all-new Subaru WRX STI will once again be available in the UK, less than a year after the last iteration was sold in the country. Arriving in showrooms in May, the high-performance model will be priced from £28,995 ($47,600), making it roughly £4,000 cheaper than its predecessor.
Subaru says the substantial price drop is due to “recent movements in exchange rates” – referring to the depreciation of the Japanese yen.
Making its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show today, the new Subaru WRX STI is based on the WRX sedan launched at the LA Auto Show in November, but features enhancements for added performance.
The new WRX STI is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder engine producing 305 hp and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque. The unit is only offered with a six-speed manual gearbox that works together with the Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) version of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
The new Subaru WRX STI has a longer wheelbase (+25mm/0.98in), which translates into greater leg room in the back and more shoulder and elbow room, as well as increased boot space over the older model.
By Dan Mihalascu
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