Unveiled at the Detroit motor show earlier today (14 January) the new WRX STI is based on
the WRX saloon car launched at the LA show in November, but with some significant enhancements.
The Subaru WRX STi is the performance variant of
the WRX saloon and it picks up where
the WRX saloon had left.
As with previous VIZIV concepts, it's possible the design direction explored by the VIZIV Performance Concept could reappear further down the line, on the next - generation
WRX saloon, for example.
It's not a promising sign for those who specify the new Subaru
WRX saloon with its optional CVT gearbox.
Not exact matches
It's based on a US - spec
WRX STI Type RA (RA stands for Record Attempt), a slightly lighter and more powerful version of Subaru's four - door four - wheel drive
saloon.
Subaru has smashed the
saloon car Nurburgring record with a highly - modified version of its current
WRX STI.
The Subaru
WRX STI 340R, a new performance upgrade that coincides with a headline price cut for the sports
saloon.
Reliable components were used for Subaru's attempt on its own record — Mark Higgins once again took up driving duties, while a near - standard specification
WRX STI sports
saloon (albeit the latest 2015 model year car in this instance) was his tool.
Subaru reveals one of its most appealing concepts yet - a high - performance
saloon to hopefully preview the next
WRX STI
The VIZIV Performance has a sporty
saloon shape reminiscent of the famed Impreza
WRX STi and some features similar to Subaru's virtual Vision GT featured in the Gran Turismo video game series.
The new Subaru
WRX STI sports
saloon has made its European debut at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show, bringing it one step closer to reaching UK showrooms in spring.
The Subaru
WRX STI Type RA NBR Special set a new lap record for a four - door
saloon at the famous 12.8 - mile Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6:57.5.
Looking exactly as you would hope, the
WRX Concept comes with an even more aggressive look — despite being a four door
saloon — with some extra width (100 mm) and sitting a chunk lower (80 mm) with a trademark bonnet scoop, bulging wheel arches and a carbon fibre roof to lower the centre of gravity.