Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Subaru Impreza WRX STi

The STi in the Impreza WRX STi's lengthy appellation stands for Subaru Technica International, Subaru's high-performance division. Technology, in the context of the Subaru WRX STi, is less about entertainment than driver control, which is appropriate, given its status as Subaru's high-performance flagship. With any WRX, particularly the STi, the entertainment is in the driving. This is not a car for the casual driver or the uncommitted nonenthusiast. It has ferocious power, and its suspension is optimized for high-limit cornering--at the expense of ride comfort and normal levels of interior noise. It's loud enough inside that, at speed, you won't hear the audio system all that well, but you'll be too busy driving to care. The Impreza-based WRX was a legend even before it became available in the United States, known mostly from magazine articles and video games. The 300-horsepower STi, introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, has some significant tweaks for 2005. The styling remains the same, with rally-car fender blisters and the huge rear wing, although there's a new underbody cover for improved airflow and high-speed stability. There are significant upgrades to the steering, the suspension, and the Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) all-wheel-drive system programming. The result is that Subaru's beast is better than ever, and its limits are even higher. At $33,020 base (including destination charge) or $33,938 as tested, it gives supercar performance and rally technology at a very good price.

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