Thursday, November 3, 2016

Subaru's 2017 Subaru WRX STI: A Home Run with Driving Enthusiasts

Driving is Fun Again!

Subaru, the fastest-growing automaker in the U.S. for 2016 sports cars, is not only thriving on sales of its SUVs and crossovers but its performance 4 door sedan instead. 2017 subaru wrx sti
The latest Subaru WRX and WRX STI models are more than just tuned economy cars. These Impreza spin-offs each have their own turbocharged engine and advanced all-wheel-drive systems to put the extra power down. This makes them a great option for those looking for performance in a more practical package than a muscle car. They also offer all-weather, all wheel drive (AWD) capability that isn't found in rear-drive pony cars and can hit 60 mph similar times. 

Conceptual thinking

Make it big and make it boxy; that's the ethos of the WRX's styling, at least at the front end where the air intakes have never looked quite so massive, or the fenders quite so pronounced. In addition to the deep front air dam and unique grille, the WRX has its own hood, fenders, bumpers, and lighting to distinguish it from the Impreza. Key details include the more deeply set (and functional) hood scoop, LED low-beam headlights on upgraded models, and 17- and 18-inch wheels. Somehow, with all that in place, it all still reads a bit dull—not nearly as compelling as the extravagant mechanical features that lie beneath the surface. The STI gets a big wing out back, though buyers can opt for a low-profile trunk spoiler that should call a little less attention to the best sports car.

The Interior


Inside, the cabin is fairly roomy and decently finished though barely above budget grade. In the WRX, sport seats are specified and are covered in grippy upholstery. A power driver's seat is an option, and so is leather upholstery. The rear seat will accommodate a pair of adults nicely, but not three, and the trunk's cargo space is average for a compact car. The STI gets slightly nicer trim as well as a light-up shift knob.

The sedan is giving its hatchback rivals Honda Civic Type-R and Ford Focus RS plenty to worry about not just in terms of sales. It is adopting Subaru’s new global platform and is staring at a concrete possibility of getting the new 2.0L turbocharged boxer from its Japan-exclusive sibling the

Subaru WRX STI S207


While its current 2.5L boxer block generates 305hp, the smaller displacement unit can push output up to 323 hp. It comes with an AWD system that boasts a Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential, Active Torque Vectoring, and a few driver settings to choose from the Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) system.
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