More bad news…
In a statement from the brand it was explained a few days ago that the Subaru STI WRX will not return. At least it will not do it as we know it, because the company will bet on electrical power, arriving at a version with an electric motor or a combination of this type of engine with another internal combustion engine. The statement comes not long after the brand showed a prototype that seemed to indicate the exact opposite.
Quite a pity. The news has felt like a jug of cold water to fans of the model and all fans of the sports world. The Subaru WRX STI is an institution in the sports world and, above all, in those cars that are capable of giving us pure driving sensations on a day-to-day basis and that can be used on a daily basis. In addition, his past in the competition is simply brilliant.
Although Subaru is clear. Despite the fact that the statement is not very specific, it does talk about the company taking new paths, and that the horizons they pose do not involve having a Subaru WRX STI as we have known it all this time. A version with an internal combustion engine will not be produced, there will not be, a decision that forces us to say goodbye to the model.
“Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification. […] In the meantime, a next-generation internal combustion engine WRX STI based on the new WRX platform will not be produced.” With these words we can understand that a new generation will arrive, but it will not do so with a traditional engine. Will it be hybrid or electric?
Of course, this movement is powered by regulations and regulations. The brand itself explained that this step is taken to “meet the needs of the changing market and the regulations and requirements for greenhouse gases (GHC), zero emission vehicles (ZEV) and the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (COFFEE).”
Despite this, it seems that he will not die. “The Subaru WRX STI and the STI brand represent the zenith of Subaru performance vehicles that exemplify Subaru’s unique rally DNA and heritage. As we look to the future, we also look forward to incorporating the essence of STI into our next generation of vehicles.” Will the next WRX STI be a fully electric car?
After a history that has lasted almost 30 years, since the first one was launched in 1994, we say goodbye to an emblematic model. The Subaru WRX STI as we know it will not return, and with it a part of its history is diluted. Great sound, great feel, incredible performance. It will not be easy to match him, there are things that cannot be replaced. Let’s give the brand time…
