Subaru’s Hardcore WRX STI S209 To Debut At Detroit Motor Show

Subaru’s headline act at the upcoming Detroit motor show will be a US-market version of the venerable Subaru WRX STI. Dubbed the S209, the newcomer follows codenaming convention normally reserved for the Japanese-only go-faster Impreza models  - the first was the Impreza WRX STI Type-RA S201 back in 2000.

Thanks to a new teaser, we can now see more of what to expect regarding the STI’s motorsport-inspired aesthetics - featuring wheelarch extensions on the already widened STI body for the first time. Similar 19-inch forged BBS wheels finished in a dusty gold finish are also visible, likewise the front canards, quarter vents and a stacked, motorsport-style rear wing

PUGPROUD - 1/8/2019 2:05:46 PM

+1 Boost

Way overdue for replacement...performance currently priced out of market compared to newer more capable competitive offerings.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/8/2019 2:57:14 PM

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This model should have had WRC power a long time ago. 380hp Would be more suitable for the money they charge for the STI.

ricks0me - 1/8/2019 4:48:47 PM

+1 Boost

I am going to buy one and take Matt for a ride. Maybe he will convert. LOL !!!

MDarringer - 1/8/2019 8:39:39 PM

-1 Boost

I despise the sound of the Super Beetle engine. Then the JC Whitney tacky body look ruins it more. Then when you factor in how much it costs, easily $10K too high, and it just isn't worth it. Besides, they aren't that pleasant to drive at the limit. The AWD makes the steering exceedingly numb.

Car4life1 - 1/8/2019 5:51:16 PM

+2 Boost

Definitely want to take this thing to the nearest track for a few hours

zlives - 1/8/2019 7:06:06 PM

+2 Boost

i am just surprised there is not a single post about how model3 is better...

MDarringer - 1/8/2019 10:10:43 PM

+1 Boost

The Model 3 is soooo like totally better.

PUGPROUD - 1/9/2019 5:37:01 AM

+1 Boost

The burbles and pops Model 3 emits are so cool to the ear too!