The Subaru WRX STI Legend Is Not Dead Yet

The 2022斯巴鲁WRXwasrevealed in September last year, and as much as there was plenty to hate in terms of its design, the car seemed to have all the ingredients for a fine sports sedan recipe. Then the Japanese market got aspecial model called the WRX S4, which seemed to be a preview for an inevitable STI model. Sadly, Subaru then dashed our hopes of seeing an uprated WRX when it announced that the current generationwould not be getting an STI modelbecause the automaker is instead "exploring opportunities for the next-generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification."

Essentially, an STI model for this generation would be a waste of valuable resources because Subaru needs to start considering the future of emissions regulations. But as it turns out, there may yet be a glimmer of hope.

The regular Subaru WRX was launched in Australia last week, and local publicationDriveasked a representative about any potential performance enhancements for the car. The answer was as follows:

"I think it's always great to see the passion our customers have and the desire for that. We obviously want to listen to what our customers are after. There are a lot of discussions happening with Subaru Corporation and STI. We're delighted to have a range [of STI accessories and enhancements] for launch, but in terms of what is [in] the cards for the future, we'll need to remain a bit coy on that. It's not a no."