Since the introduction of the third-generation Impreza, Subaru has been making incremental improvements to the rally-bred WRX, first with a significant bump in output for the 2009 MY and now the adoption of the STI's widebody design for 2011. And not only does the five-door model benefit from its pumped-up sibling's sheetmetal, but the sedan gets a much-needed testosterone injection to boot.

With a 1.5 inch-wider track front and rear, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX's stance is decidedly more aggressive, and with firmer rear subframe bushings pulled from the STI and wider 17x8-inch wheels wrapped in 235/45R17 rubber, the 2011 'Rex is assuredly stickier than its predecessor.

The cosmetic mods don't end with the widened fenders, as the front fascia receives a restylized front lip spoiler, partnered with a larger, blacked-out grille and intakes. The whole package only increases the curb weight of the WRX by 34 pounds, and coupled with the "265-horsepower" turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four, the 2011 WRX has the goods to back up its looks... no matter which body-style you choose. Full details in the press release after the jump and expect a slew of shots from the floor at the NY Autoshow


http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/22/new-yor...ebody-for-2011/

Why does Subaru keep undermining the STI? Any thoughts?

 

Hot.

 

Because they made their super-souped-up Impreza in some God awful wagon only body style? WRX as a wagon, fine. But the really tricked out one? GTFO.

This new sedan looks pretty sharp though.

 

nice!

 

looks good; add some wider rims and a drop; I'll be in love.....

 

Because the current WRX form looks cheaper than a Corolla.

 

Nice. I really don't care too much for Evos/Stis/etc, especially since they made the new STi the hatch.. but this looks great!

I saw specs on a WRX in passing the other day and couldn't believe how quick they are - 0--60 was 4.7 IIRC? Nice.

 

All they need to do now is to bring back the 4/2 pot brakes from the 2006/2007 WRX, and to also bring back the VLSD on the rear diff, or even a Torsen unit from the 2007/2008 Legacy GT Spec B.

 

If it comes out, I will definitely check it out at the nearest dealership.

 

Sorry Mr. Clean, but this just might sway me away from the new GTI

I didn't like the narrow-body look of the WRX but couldn't justify the STi's $10k premium for a body kit and an extra 40 hp (yeah yeah... I know there's more than that. But still). I think this just sealed the deal for what my next daily driver will be.