The car first premiered at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in Spring. The saloon is designed to overturn poor demand for the cult performance classic, which changed to a 5dr hatchback body style in 2007.
The WRX STI saloon forthcoming arrival shine doubt over the future of the hatchback, which hasn�t been imported as new into the UK since the 2008 MY.
At the Impreza�s WRX STI saloon launch, Subaru America chief operating executive Tom Doll said the saloon �will expand the appeal of the iconic performance model� and its introduction was driven by �strong, loyal and vocal support from thousands of enthusiastic owners�.
Subaru describes it as the �best-handling WRX STI ever�; changes include a lower ride height, stiffer bushes, higher-rate springs and thicker front and rear anti-roll bars. New lighter 18� alloy wheels appear beside advanced Brembo brakes.
Externally, the fascia includes sharper creasing on the bumper, a new grille, lip spoiler, new headlights. The side features wider wheel arches and the rear gets a revised bumper.
Powering the car will be a turbocharged 2.5 litre, flat four petrol engine, kicking out 301bhp to all four wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox. Three driving modes are available that change driving characteristics: Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp.
An internal source didn�t confirm whether the 5dr Impreza STi would now be killed-off.
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