Update for the Subaru WRX STI

Friedberg, 25. August 2017

How do you keep the clientele in-between-generation change in mood? By using an old car manufacturer-wisdom, and for the next model year, a Mini-Facelift on the market raises. So now, the WRX STI, not refreshed only, but also significantly more expensive is going to happen in the Subaru.

Subtle Revision of the outside and inside

The moderate makeover includes fine sanding on the front bumper and grille, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, a standard rear wing, 19 rather than 18-inch rims, as well as yellow-painted brake callipers of the revised Brembo system. In the interior, the Facelift has modified around the instruments and trims, improved door panels, as well as red safety belts. In addition, Subaru enlarged the upper multi-function Display in the center console from 4.3 to 5.9 inches.

Equipment details and prices

After the entry-level version of the "Active" (now starting from 44.500 euros, so far from 41.550 Euro) so far about the equipment features, such as a Two-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control, a 7-inch Infotainment Display, a digital radio, a USB connection and six speakers it has, a light and rain sensor, front windshield wiper de-icer, roof rack preparation, as well as heated exterior mirrors as standard. In the equipment line "Sport" (now 50.900 Euro, so far, as of 46.350 Euro) drives the WRX STI with Recaro sport front seats, a sunroof, a navigation system and a security package consisting of remote light, cross traffic, lane change and blind spot assistant.

Small changes under the bodywork

Under the sheet metal, everything remains almost as before, the Subaru the WRX STI continues to be the 2.5-Liter four-cylinder boxer engine with a six-speed manual gearbox and release the Power of the petrol engine (300 HP and 407 Newton metres of torque) to a permanent all-wheel drive. In 5.2 seconds, the compact sports sedan from zero can reached to 100 kph sprint, the top speed is 255 km/h. What has changed in Subaru's? The center differential lock which distributes the drive torque variably to the front and rear axles, further developed the rear Suspension has been revised and enhanced insulation to reduce vibrations and road noise.(ml)

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