Following a 2015 redesign, Subaru has focused changes to the 2016 WRX and WRX STi strictly on interior convenience and safety. A new 6.2-inch Starlink multimedia touchscreen infotainment system is now standard on all trim levels, though a 7-inch system is available on select models. EyeSight Driver Assist -- which is integrated with adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and lane departure warning -- is now available on WRXs equipped with the Sport Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. Meanwhile, blind spot detection, lane change assist, and rear cross traffic alert are now available on certain trims.
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Subaru have redesigned the WRX and the WRX STi for 2015. In addition, the cars will also no longer be sold under the Impreza name and are now their own model. Despite the elevation to standalone model status, the cars still serve the same function as the old Impreza WRX, namely to be a practical, all-weather sport sedan that still gets decent mileage.
SelectBrowse ListingsUtilizing the already slick and solid backbone of the Impreza WRX, the WRX STI represents the zenith potential of Subaru's sport compact. STI (Subaru Tecnica International) first appeared as a limited edition, high-performance Impreza WRX in the Japanese market for 1994. The first North American version of the Subaru WRX STI would arrive for the 2004 model year as a contender against the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Only available in a sedan body style, the 2004 Subaru WRX STI employed a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. A tall rear spoiler, enlarged hood scoop and special interior touches also defined the WRX STI. Returning with third generation Subaru Impreza's introduction for 2008, an updated WRX STI became a 305-horsepower, five-door hatchback. An aluminum hood, Brembo brakes and 18-inch wheels were also special equipment for the 2008 sport compact. A sedan version of the Subaru WRX STI was reinstated for 2011. Maintaining its 305-horsepower turbocharged Boxer engine, the 2015 model year brought a completely redesigned WRX STI marked with a specially-equipped 1,000-unit Launch Edition. Active Torque Vectoring was an added handling feature for the all-wheel drive performance sedan.
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