The first allegedly official images of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI have
been published online, ahead of a confirmed NAIAS debut later this
month.
Subaru introduced the 2015 WRX
back in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and now we catch a first
glimpse at the hotter STI variant which adopts a more aggressive body
kit painted in Subaru's traditional World Rally Blue matched with 17-inch golden
alloy wheels. Despite this, Subaru points out the bumpers, hood, front
fenders, rear doors, headlights and taillight clusters are all unique to
the model. Apparently this finish will be reserved initially for a
first edition which is likely to come with other enhancements.
The cabin is heavily influenced by the Impreza but it comes nicely
equipped with fabric sport seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and
soft-touch materials. Other highlights include a new instrument cluster,
a 4.3-inch multi-information display and automatic climate control.
Options include leather seats, heated front seats, GPS navigation and a
440-watt harman /kardon audio system.
Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine
that develops 268 bhp (200 kW) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. It can
be connected to a six-speed manual transmission or a newly optional
Sport Lineartronic CVT that has a Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE)
system with three different modes: Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp.
When equipped with the latter transmission, the WRX comes with a new
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with Variable Torque Distribution
technology. It has a 45:55 rear-bias (as opposed to the traditional
50:50 split) but "continually optimizes torque distribution in response
to driving conditions and input from steering wheel angle, yaw and
lateral g-force sensors."
Already teased, Subaru will unveil its “iconic performance flagship model” later this January in Detroit.
Source: Al Ain Japan
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