New WRX STI Prototype
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New WRX STI Prototype
Looks like everyone was right about the future WRX STI having a version of the FA20... at least in Japan.
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...totype-review/
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...totype-review/
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From: Montana
Very cool, was only a matter of time.
Anyone else laugh after reading this statement?
Eh? I feel like Subaru downsizing the next STI engine to 2.0 liters is almost a foregone conclusion. I would be shocked if displacement increased from 2.5 liters.
The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is one of the most impressive bang-for-your-buck track cars of all time.
There's a lot we don't know about this prototype, but we're sure we won't see a Subaru WRX STI with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine stateside anytime soon. A turbo is bound to be a part of a future STI package, but it's more likely that the next-gen, U.S.-market WRX STI will have a larger displacement engine, not a smaller one. And if the next-generation Subaru WRX STI drives as well as this mac 'n' cheese prototype, we have a lot to look forward to.
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Very cool, was only a matter of time.
Anyone else laugh after reading this statement?
Eh? I feel like Subaru downsizing the next STI engine to 2.0 liters is almost a foregone conclusion. I would be shocked if displacement increased from 2.5 liters.
The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is one of the most impressive bang-for-your-buck track cars of all time.
There's a lot we don't know about this prototype, but we're sure we won't see a Subaru WRX STI with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine stateside anytime soon. A turbo is bound to be a part of a future STI package, but it's more likely that the next-gen, U.S.-market WRX STI will have a larger displacement engine, not a smaller one. And if the next-generation Subaru WRX STI drives as well as this mac 'n' cheese prototype, we have a lot to look forward to.
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Very cool, was only a matter of time.
Anyone else laugh after reading this statement?
Eh? I feel like Subaru downsizing the next STI engine to 2.0 liters is almost a foregone conclusion. I would be shocked if displacement increased from 2.5 liters.
The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is one of the most impressive bang-for-your-buck track cars of all time.
There's a lot we don't know about this prototype, but we're sure we won't see a Subaru WRX STI with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine stateside anytime soon. A turbo is bound to be a part of a future STI package, but it's more likely that the next-gen, U.S.-market WRX STI will have a larger displacement engine, not a smaller one. And if the next-generation Subaru WRX STI drives as well as this mac 'n' cheese prototype, we have a lot to look forward to.
However there are problems tracking an STI's. It's call knock.
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Right now Subaru is the only automaker I can fully trust they will make a successor to their sporty car line up. Sad as it may seem, the next Nissan Z car is either super hidden away under wraps or it might not get made for a long time. Toyota's FRS/Subaru BRZ is a one and done. Mazda just has the Miata which is a classic it is more a niche car for daily use.
Honda... with its Civic Si and even announced Hype-R in a the next year or two will be behind the performance edge compared to a Focus RS/Golf R/STI
The STI needs the motor upgrade and I'm surprised it didn't get released right away with the new chassis
Honda... with its Civic Si and even announced Hype-R in a the next year or two will be behind the performance edge compared to a Focus RS/Golf R/STI
The STI needs the motor upgrade and I'm surprised it didn't get released right away with the new chassis
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Right now Subaru is the only automaker I can fully trust they will make a successor to their sporty car line up. Sad as it may seem, the next Nissan Z car is either super hidden away under wraps or it might not get made for a long time. Toyota's FRS/Subaru BRZ is a one and done. Mazda just has the Miata which is a classic it is more a niche car for daily use.
Honda... with its Civic Si and even announced Hype-R in a the next year or two will be behind the performance edge compared to a Focus RS/Golf R/STI
The STI needs the motor upgrade and I'm surprised it didn't get released right away with the new chassis
Honda... with its Civic Si and even announced Hype-R in a the next year or two will be behind the performance edge compared to a Focus RS/Golf R/STI
The STI needs the motor upgrade and I'm surprised it didn't get released right away with the new chassis
Subaru, really?
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I test drove a new WRX in January and the interior is vastly improved over previous generations. Car felt pretty solid and the engine was torquey but I walked away from the test drive missing something. The car just didn't feel that special and I guess was expecting it to be faster. I'm sure the STI would change my opinion but the only one on the lot was about to be picked up and I wasn't able to test drive (Sticker price was just north of 40k!).
Subaru's looks seem to be improving over the years but they still have a long way to go.
Subaru's looks seem to be improving over the years but they still have a long way to go.
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