Subaru WRX S4 STI Sport# Debuts In Japan With A Host Of STI Goodies

Subaru has introduced the limited edition WRX S4 STI Sport# in Japan.

Pronounced Sport Sharp, the model is based on the WRX S4 STI Sport EyeSight and features a host of new STI components.

Exterior changes are fairly limited, but the model has a black front spoiler and a dark gray grille. They’re joined by 18-inch aluminum wheels with a black finish.

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Bigger changes occur inside the cabin as the model has been equipped with Recaro front seats that feature leather and suede upholstery as well as contrast stitching and STI embroidery. Elsewhere, there is a suede-wrapped steering wheel and a unique shifter with gloss black accents.

While the car is geared for performance, engineers also wanted to increase comfort so they added additional sound deadening material. Thanks to this change, 200Hz “road noise” is reduced by 0.6 decibels in the front seats and -0.5 decibel in the rear seats compared to the standard STI Sport.

Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 296 hp (221 kW / 300 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a continuously variable transmission which is paired to a standard all-wheel drive system.

While the powertrain is familiar, the model has been equipped with a number of STI components including a strut tower brace, front and rear draw stiffeners, and a sports exhaust system with a low-back pressure muffler. The car also has a high flow air filter and a transmission oil cooler.

Production will be limited to 500 units and post-tax pricing starts at ¥4,741,000 ($44,094 / £35,126 / €39,074). However, the company is no longer accepting applications as they’ve already received at least 500 reservations.