Subaru Corporation has confirmed there will be no high-performance STI variant for the upcoming new generation Subaru WRX sedan and sports wagon, ending almost 30 years of rally-bred heritage.
It says Subaru Tecnica International (STI) will instead be focusing on bringing forward new technologies such as electrification for future Subaru models.
Australian Subaru fans will be able to continue their love for STI through STI inspired performance and styling parts, and special limited edition vehicle offerings says the brand.
The STI brands future journey began with the STI E-RA CONCEPT, launched with the aim of gathering experience with new technologies in the world of motorsports for the carbon-neutral era.
“This is a clear statement of the future performance direction of Subaru Corporation and Subaru Tecnica International,” Subaru Australia managing director Blair Read says.
“The prospect of what the Subaru Tecnica International engineering team can do with an electrified platform ensures an exhilarating future for Subaru fans, and we look forward to sharing with you what STI reveal next.
“For performance enthusiasts, the future starts now with the all-new WRX right around the corner. Subaru’s iconic performance model promises to deliver a new generation of exhilaration, available in both sedan and sports wagon,” he says.
The fifth generation WRX launches in Australia during Q2, featuring an all-new 2.4 litre turbocharged boxer engine.
More information about the all-new Subaru WRX will be revealed soon, ahead of its arrival to Australia in Q2.
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