Subaru Impreza News
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Subaru’s WRX STI has always been about extreme performance. The car itself was developed by the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) division, the same group responsible for development of Subaru’s World Rally Championship cars, and thus next-to-little compromises to performance were accepted in its gestation. For this reason, the WRX STI has traditionally been available with a manual transmission as its only option, however, Subaru has now announced the addition of an automatic version in the form of the WRX STI A-Line. Based on the regular Impreza WRX STI, the WRX STI A-Line model...
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Subaru designs custom Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis PastranaSubaru may no longer be a competitor in the World Rally Championship (WRC) but the carmaker is still showing its support for rallying with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Impreza WRX STI. The special edition model has been designed for Subaru’s factory rally driver Travis Pastrana and it is...
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI fitted with ings N-Spec bodykit
Japanese tuning firm and manufacturer of custom aero parts, ings, has unveiled a bodykit for the new generation Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The latest kit is part of its N-SPEC series of bodykits, which includes a kit designed specifically for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. In addition to tuning...
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Subaru to launch Impreza coupe in 2010
Subaru hasn’t sold a two door Impreza since the late 1990s but according to latest reports the AWD coupe is set for a comeback with a due date in 2010. The Impreza coupe was sold in most countries as a limited edition version of the potent STI model but it was eventually phased with the...
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Video: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI test drive
Up against the aggressively styled Mitsubishi Evo X and Nissan GT-R, Subaru’s new Impreza WRX STI looks a little timid and ungainly. At least the hot-hatch at least has little to worry about when it comes to the track as this latest clip form Fifth Gear reveals. Follow the jump for the full...
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Preview: 2008 Subaru Impreza STi
New images of the upcoming Subaru STi have surfaced online, revealing the car’s new styling ahead of its debut at the New York Auto Show in April. Key changes for the new model are the introduction of the hatch body-style, and the new front-end styling that forgoes the unpopular airplane...
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UPDATE: Previous rumors that Subaru might be dropping its WRX and sedan bodystyle when it launches the next-generation Impreza are claimed to be false, according to Subaru officials. The new Impreza range is still expected to be unveiled at the 2007 New York Auto Show in April. Subaru’s not going to let Mitsubishi and its Evo/Lancer steal all the limelight. The company is set to strike back with the unveiling of its all-new Impreza during April’s 2007 New York Auto Show. Subaru will offer a new five-door hatch bodystyle in addition to the sedan, based on the unsightly B5 TPH...
