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Subaru Teases Us Again With 2009 Exiga 2.0GT by STI Concept

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2009 Subaru Exiga 2.0GT by STI Concept

HI-RES GALLERY: 2009 Subaru Exiga 2.0GT by STI Concept

It won't be sold here in the U.S., which makes the newest version of Subaru’s Exiga tourer even more interesting and noteworthy. The newest edition of this seven-seat tourer is being called the 2.0GT by STI and it appeared recently in concept form at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Usually, we see “STI” on a Subaru and instantly think of brutal performance or boy-racer styling. In the case of the Exiga 2.0GT by STI, the styling is actually quite tame and a little grown up. Aside from 17-inch STI wheels, a subtle bodykit and deep pink badges inside and out, the tuned Exiga is a fairly normal station wagon.

Under the hood lies a 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine, which is turbocharged and intercooled. It's the same engine found in the current Exiga 2.0GT and makes 221 horsepower. The five-speed automatic gearbox that it’s mated to is carried over from the U.S. spec Legacy. It features paddle shifters on the steering wheel and will automatically rev-match during downshifts.

The Exiga's suspension is where Subaru Tecnica International (STI) did most of their work. It gets stiffer and lower springs with tuned dampeners and a strut tower bar to control lateral forces in the front. These factory upgrades should make the car a blast on speedy excursions to the grocery store.

Inside, there’s a STI-styled steering wheel, aluminum pedals, carbon-fiber accents and Alcantara seats with red stitching. It also features Subaru's Si-Drive system, which gives the driver controllable settings to enable different throttle responses and fuel economy.

The newest feature of the Exiga's navigation screen is a safety feature called the EyeSight System, which was also previewed on Subaru’s striking hybrid tourer concept. It uses two cameras (mounted on each side of the rear view mirror), radar, and 3-D imaging to detect oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. EyeSight will warn the driver if it is approaching an object too quickly, and even use brake force on its own to avoid an accident.

We like everything about the Exiga 2.0GT by STI, which is probably why Subaru is not going to bring it to America. However, look for the same technology and features to make their way onto the existing U.S. Subaru platforms. Perhaps in the form of a Legacy STI?-Robert Dillman