Subaru patent filing in Japan brings more hope for the return of the WRX STI

Fans are so desperate for any news related to the rally icon, they’ve started digging through government databases.

Subaru Says STI Is “Not Dead”, But Its Boxer May Be

The future of STI will be explored through new concepts, as the performance arm remains active behind closed doors ...
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Subaru Gives the Current WRX an STI Version, With One Big Problem

The door to a new Subaru WRX STI has officially cracked open, as Subaru has revealed a Japan-only WRX STI S210 Prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. Yes, it’s only for the Japanese market, but ...

New Subaru WRX STI Hatchback Patent Images Hint at a Comeback, and These Renders Bring It to Life

Subaru performance enthusiasts—myself included—have spent the last few years learning how to live on crumbs. A concept here, a cryptic teaser there, an ominously worded corporate statement about the ...
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Subaru Finally Admits It’s Boring And Wants STI Back But Not How You Remember It

Subaru’s been in the news this week, but not for the reasons enthusiasts might hope. While the spotlight’s been on the Trailseeker EV and the Outback, performance fans are still left waiting. The last ...
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Subaru Brings Back WRX STI With A CVT

Subaru lied. Three years after declaring that a true STI version of the WRX was off the table, the company unveiled the WRX STI S210 at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the Japanese-market WRX S4 STI ...