Discontinued - 2022 Subaru WRX STi

[awl_ceeing_eyeZ]

I’m debating both these cars, hopefully I can afford both. WRX STi as the daily, Nismo Z fun weekly or track weekend toy.

In a perfect world I will own them both. Although the S View attachment 3428 Ti would be a hatchback

Here is an article with some speculative information.

https://www.driftmerch.com/auto-new...ti-has-potentially-leaked-400-hp-and-a-manual

 

[therumblewagon]

I'd take this ^ with a grain of salt, and be prepared to sit tight - per the Subaru rep I talked to at the Miami Auto Show, she said they were "going dark" with the STi for at least a year. She also mentioned something about a redesign, but didn't share much in terms of specifics.

 

[awl_ceeing_eyeZ]

Well then I guess I will be buying a Z first lol. What is Subaru doing over there. The MK8 Golf R has been out for over a year…

 

[jdm-rhd]

I'd take this ^ with a grain of salt, and be prepared to sit tight - per the Subaru rep I talked to at the Miami Auto Show, she said they were "going dark" with the STi for at least a year. She also mentioned something about a redesign, but didn't share much in terms of specifics.

when you say 're-design', do they mean the entire sheet metal? i know they got a lot of backlash about how it looks like a crosstrek, but i wonder how far along they are set up on going into production.

 

[therumblewagon]

Well then I guess I will be buying a Z first lol. What is Subaru doing over there. The MK8 Golf R has been out for over a year…

If by "out" you mean revealed and circulating at auto shows, etc. yeah - but it's not available to buy yet. Have been somewhat intrigued by it, but I don't love the idea of owning a VW outside of warranty period.

when you say 're-design', do they mean the entire sheet metal? i know they got a lot of backlash about how it looks like a crosstrek, but i wonder how far along they are set up on going into production.

Unfortunately she didn't elaborate. Dunno if it's because she didn't have details, or didn't want to say. If I had to guess, I'd assume the former.

I'd love to see sales projections on this redesign - have a feeling it'll either do really well because it's appealing to Crosstrek owners and the like that want something more edgy, or if it'll absolutely tank because they've burned WRX fans.

 

[awl_ceeing_eyeZ]

@therumblewagon

Yes, you are correct that it’s not out in the US But it has been out in Europe for a long time. We always get shit super slow here. Plus all the chip shortages and world wide transportation issues, it’s only going to take longer.

I’m impatient and want another STi I’m currently in a MK7.5 GTI Stage 1 but miss AWD and more power!

 

[Andaesthetics]

Here is what the new STI will most likely look like. Definitely looks better than the regular new WRX, but still not my thing.

 

[therumblewagon]

Was really hoping for a redesign. Maybe they'll still come through. I don't like it—was hoping they'd fix the fake vents, the wing looks like slapped on garbage, don't get me started on the bumper and wheel arches...I could go on and on.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

STI keeps looking worse and worse. First they made it look like a Corolla and now there's this abomination. I miss the old bug eye/blob eye/hawk eye days.

 

[jdm-rhd]

on the positive side...this new design could keep the value of the older gens high for a long time to come

 

[Haste]

on the positive side...this new design could keep the value of the older gens high for a long time to come

Is it really all that positive though for us that want a STI up through '07? ??

From what I find most of these cars have really been driven which is no surprise. Some lower mileage ones are already demanding $40k+.

 

[Zero]

on the positive side...this new design could keep the value of the older gens high for a long time to come

Yea bought an optioned 2021 STI (Couldnt wait longer for the New Z to come out) and I can sell it for more than I bought it for. Market is crazy and people just dont like the new design, even if it still gonna sell.

 

[FullThrottle64]

The new WRX styling is really unfortunate. It's right in the sweet spot of price vs. performance for a driver's daily vehicle.....but those wheel arches are just plain hideous.

 

[jdm-rhd]

sadly everyone is focused on the esthetics rather than performance...it's a shame because i keep seeing so many great reviews on its driving capabilities.

maybe there will be an aftermarket solution...

 

[bboypuertoroc]

I mean you still have to be seen with the thing in public.