Is Subaru making a 2023 STI?
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Subaru's high-performance WRX STI could be unveiled in 2022 with 260kW, according to a new rumours out of Japan. Show  The 2023 Subaru WRX STI will debut with a turbocharged version of the engine used in the Subaru BRZ, and it could be the last model to come from the brand without electrification when it debuts next year. Subaru will unveil the high-performance WRX STI in mid-2022, according to Japanese website Goo-net, powered by a turbocharged 2.4-litre 'FA24' four-cylinder engine producing around 260kW. The FA24 is the same engine found in the upcoming Subaru BRZ coupe – and its twin, the Toyota GR 86 – albeit in non-turbo form. Despite this, Subaru has been adamant the new BRZ will not be offered with a turbo since the model was shown in late 2020. Subaru does fit a 'low output' turbocharged version of the FA24 engine in the Outback sold in overseas markets, as well as some other models not offered in Australia. Above and top: 2023 Subaru WRX STI, as imagined by Goo-net. While the company has been slow to introduce electrification across its range, the report indicates the WRX STI will be the final vehicle to come from the car maker without hybrid technology – though an STI with some kind of hybrid assist is expected at a later date. Rumours out of the US suggest Subaru will unveil the new-generation WRX at the Los Angeles motor show in November 2021. The current, outgoing WRX was first shown at the LA show in 2015. Information from Japan points to the WRX STI making its debut in mid-2022, with deliveries to begin in 2023. It's unclear whether this timeline was planned by Subaru, or if the decision was made to delay the model due to the global computer chip shortage affecting car makers. Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than 15 years. Ben was previously an interstate truck driver and completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021. He is considered an expert in the area of classic car investment. Read more about Ben Zachariah Is there going to be a new Subaru STI?A new report says Subaru will bring the STI back with three possible different powertrain options. See how long performance fans may have to wait. The Subaru WRX STI had a long run with the Subaru Boxer engine, and like all good things, it had to end. The only choice now for performance enthusiasts is the 2022 WRX.
Will Subaru make a 2023 WRX?We expect to see first 2023 Subaru WRX arrive at Planet Subaru early in the 2023 calendar year. (Last year's model did not arrive until May because of supply chain factors). That model was all new, undergoing what is known in Subaru parlance as a "full model change" or FMC.
Will Subaru make a 2022 STI?The 2022 Subaru STI is also being released! The 2022 STI will utilize a 2.4-liter FA motor that is rumored to provide an impressive 310 horsepower with around 300 pound-feet of torque. Subaru is keeping this an affordable inclusion to their lineup, providing both a performance-focused and budget-friendly option.
Is 2023 the last year for WRX?Here is what's coming. The Subaru WRX is the last 2023 model year in Subaru of America's lineup to be announced. All other models' pricing and upgrades are available for customers but not the WRX. The BRZ has a dealer launch date among the two remaining sports cars.
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