2015 Subaru WRX STI Officially Breaks Cover

[HiSpec]

Dang... the base is $2500 less than current generation of WRX-base.

[dimi]

Base WRX looks like an awesome deal. 6MT, the new twin-scroll DI turbo engine, even the fake torque vectoring. That's great value for money.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Aleks
That's the same pricing for the STI as it is currently.

WRX price seems lower until you realize they created a 3rd trim level whereas there are 2 now.

Either way not bad considering CND$ decline.

I wasn't aware there is currently a $45k STI? The 2015 Sport Tech package is $44,995.

[googe]

2005 was the last good STI.

[benyl]

Originally posted by googe
2005 was the last good STI.

I had one of those. Really enjoyed it.

[pf0sh0]

Damn, that pricing doesn't seem too bad for what you get. I actually don't mind them... can't wait to see them in person

[KRyn]

After doing some research the FA20DIT may not be a mod / tune friendly engine. This information is all based on hearsay more than anything but I wouldn't consider purchasing one until tuning companies have had a chance to play with them.

[dimi]

The Japanese Levorg has the exact same engine in a 300hp/300ftlb tune, so I'm sure a bit more than that is easily doable.

[z2two]

Originally posted by rMBA13
The only car worth considering at the moment by Subaru is the BRZ

How? I'm terms of overall performance and practicality. The WRX is a much better choice if you're looking to spend about the same.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by z2two


How? I'm terms of overall performance and practicality. The WRX is a much better choice if you're looking to spend about the same.

Don't feed the troll.

This new WRX looks like the real deal, a lot of car for $30k. The early reviews are all positive but I'd like to see some more comparison tests with other cars.

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by KRyn
After doing some research the FA20DIT may not be a mod / tune friendly engine. This information is all based on hearsay more than anything but I wouldn't consider purchasing one until tuning companies have had a chance to play with them.

Id agree. Why else wouldnt they throw it into the STI?
They couldnt get the numbers they wanted out of the plateform. It might be more effiecient but that Direct Injection is limiting the high end.

[dimi]

Originally posted by jacky4566


Id agree. Why else wouldnt they throw it into the STI?
They couldnt get the numbers they wanted out of the plateform. It might be more effiecient but that Direct Injection is limiting the high end.

Why?

Cause there's enough suckers that'll buy the thing with the 10 year old 257...

[benyl]

Originally posted by jacky4566


Id agree. Why else wouldnt they throw it into the STI?
They couldnt get the numbers they wanted out of the plateform. It might be more effiecient but that Direct Injection is limiting the high end.

That makes no sense. AMG can get 355 HP out of a 2L direct injected turbo motor. Surely Subaru can get 300.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl


That makes no sense. AMG can get 355 HP out of a 2L direct injected turbo motor. Surely Subaru can get 300.

AMG's 2.0 is build up with forged internals, nano-slide coatings, dual intercoolers, etc and costs a pretty penny to make. Subaru would have to price the STI over $50k if they sunk that much money into the engine and nobody would buy it.

[benyl]

Fine, Subaru has made many 2L non DI motors in the past that were near 280hp. The extra compression you can run with DI should allow for at least 300. Forged or not.

[Redlined_8000]

Originally posted by heavyD


AMG's 2.0 is build up with forged internals, nano-slide coatings, dual intercoolers, etc and costs a pretty penny to make. Subaru would have to price the STI over $50k if they sunk that much money into the engine and nobody would buy it.

I think it is possible for subaru to make a 300hp 2.0L happen no problem. The pricing over 50k might be true for Canada for a well equipped STI but in the USA I highly doubt it. Also the CLA45 does not have "dual intercoolers" It has a single water to air unit. And the rods are not forged on that engine only pistons and crank are forged.

But yes I do think Subaru can make that engine happen for not much more money than the old generation STI

[dimi]

They already have.

Originally posted by dimi
The Japanese Levorg has the exact same engine in a 300hp/300ftlb tune

http://blog.caranddriver.com/subarus...kyo-auto-show/

[Redlined_8000]

Originally posted by dimi
They already have.



http://blog.caranddriver.com/subarus...kyo-auto-show/

Yup there you go.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by heavyD


I wasn't aware there is currently a $45k STI? The 2015 Sport Tech package is $44,995.

I was looking at base STI price. It's virtually the same as it is now.

It would be hard to choose a 45k STI over a 44K S3 for me.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Aleks

It would be hard to choose a 45k STI over a 44K S3 for me.

I would get a Mustang V6 over both. $23k for 305 hp