Subaru Impreza WRX STI: A-Line Announced

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WRX STI A-Line comes with Subaru's 2.5 liter Boxer engine with 300 hp and 350 Nm of torque.

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Subaru has introduced the new Impreza WRX STI A-Line edition and, like an old friend who checks in with you from time to time, it's always nice to hear from Subaru, isn't it?

The A-Line is a more accessible, comfy version of the WRX STI meant to attract more distinguishing and less dedicated customers to Subaru. It features Subaru's 2.5 liter Boxer engine, coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission trademarked by Subaru as the SPORTSHIFT.

Comfort comes by way of an 8-directional electronically adjustable driver's seat with optional leather seats and leather trim on the inner door paneling highlighted with silver stitching. A new color, "Satin White Pearl", is also made available in the A-Line.

But this WRX STI A-Line's still got the boogie. That 2.5 liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine comes with 300 hp and 350 Nm of torque. A single scroll turbocharger helps the engine produce a steady stream of torque within a mid-rev to high-rev range.

And there is lots of technology to keep this Subaru humming with speed and comfort. A Downshifting Blipping Control allows the automatic transmission to have a quick chat with the engine management system to increase engine speed while downshifting gears in order to have as smooth a shift as possible.

The VTD (Variable Torque Distribution) AWD system provides electronic control of torque distribution between the rear and front axles dependent on driving conditions to maintain a keen sense of balance on the road for this WRX STI.

There's also a Tumble Generation Valve that controls air intake for maximum combustion efficiency under the hood.
 
i am not sure how i feel about this! i know they are trying to compete with mitsu. but if that trans can't handle anypower from upgrades this is going to be a bust of an sti! i guess i'll wait and see how this plays out before i give my opinion.
 
i am not sure how i feel about this! i know they are trying to compete with mitsu. but if that trans can't handle anypower from upgrades this is going to be a bust of an sti! i guess i'll wait and see how this plays out before i give my opinion.

You're worried about how an STi with a slushbox handles power mods? You're obviously missing the target demographic of something like this.
 
i guess...i just don't understand why they need this model in their lineup. makes no sense...they release the 09 wrx with more power making it go head to head with the sti for alot less $ ( u do get alot more upgraded parts that can handle much more power and of course the suspension/brakes etc) but this makes no sense what so ever to me. they need to just stick to what they have been doing with the imprezza for the past 7 years. not going backwards.

Edit: and this model has been going backwards since 07-08 for the sti ( 07 had so many engine issues and then the body style change in 08)
 
The body style change being "backwards" is subjective.
I didn't know 07's had issues (such as?). How is it different from 03-06 STI?
My friend has an 07 STI, no problems so far.

I think the current gen STI looks amazing.

Looking through those pictures, I was thinking:
- weird, how is this "A-Line" any different from the current STI.
- weird, that shifter looks different, it looks like an automatic shifter
Then I noticed the shift pattern and a light bulb went on.
 
The body style change being "backwards" is subjective.
I didn't know 07's had issues (such as?). How is it different from 03-06 STI?
My friend has an 07 STI, no problems so far.

I think the current gen STI looks amazing.

Looking through those pictures, I was thinking:
- weird, how is this "A-Line" any different from the current STI.
- weird, that shifter looks different, it looks like an automatic shifter
Then I noticed the shift pattern and a light bulb went on.
also note the paddle shifters...
 
question: why does every other country get many varieties of STIs and we only get wheel and navigation package options?
 
You wish we got the automatic option as well? (pukey)


I don't mind the leather and whatnot, but the automatic is a dealbreaker. This is an abomination. If you want an automatic, get the 2.5GT.

It's not like you can't get standard trans anymore. It's just more options. I wonder what the sales numbers for the automatic STIs will be. It'll be interesting considering how many threads on our forum are started with "considering an MS3 but never drove a manual car before".

Mazda has automatic in the RX8 and it seems to sell OK. This might just work out for those that don't want or don't know how to operate a manual. Another consideration is someone might want an STI but their wife can't drive standard. Well, now there's a solution.

It'll be funny to see some grandmas driving STIs now. =)
 
You wish we got the automatic option as well? (pukey)
not necessarily that option package but all different countries get all kinds of options. spec c, type ra, type ra-r, s202, s203, s204, etc... we get a choice of wheels.

oh i guess at one point we got a limited. no spoiler and nicer interior woohoo
 
All these different trim levels and options... and yet the same ugly clear taillights stay the same. lawl.
 
honestly isn't it a little surprising that the automatic version is NOT for the US market? is the rest of the world finally becoming as lazy as us?
 
It's not like you can't get standard trans anymore. It's just more options. I wonder what the sales numbers for the automatic STIs will be. It'll be interesting considering how many threads on our forum are started with "considering an MS3 but never drove a manual car before".

Mazda has automatic in the RX8 and it seems to sell OK. This might just work out for those that don't want or don't know how to operate a manual. Another consideration is someone might want an STI but their wife can't drive standard. Well, now there's a solution.

It'll be funny to see some grandmas driving STIs now. =)

This package provides an additional option, but this package, based on what is said in the article, is ONLY available with the automatic.

The RX-8 is desirable to people who don't really care that much about performance because it's a very sporty looking car. An STi is a very fast, very expensive version of an economy car. I don't really see a grandma driving an STi, automatic or no, unless they have softened the suspension A LOT. People looking for a luxury car aren't going to pay $40k+ for an Impreza.
 
Hey now! My 8 may not be fast, but does being the fastest the only contention in being qualified as having performance? Plenty "fast" for me and fun in the corners. ;)
 
Hey now! My 8 may not be fast, but does being the fastest the only contention in being qualified as having performance? Plenty "fast" for me and fun in the corners. ;)

I'm not saying the RX-8 doesn't have performance. What I'm saying is that it attracts people who don't really care all that much how it performs because it looks like a sports car. The people who buy automatic RX-8s don't particularly care that it's got less power, because they'd buy it if it had 150hp because it's pretty.
 

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