Here's an STI from the era when it was a performance bargain. Modifications are minimal, which is rare for a WRX. As a Limited trim and finished in silver, it's more subtle than the typical STI.

Yes, that’s a massive wing towering over the rear of a Subaru WRX. No, it’s not an STI. Subaru is still on its sub-STI kick of putting out models with special kit but no extra power ...

So now Subaru has decided to pull the plug and instead of launching a replacement it will ‘allow the WRX STI’s heritage to inform future developments’. Hmmmm.... Still, rather than go out ...

But in truth the WRX does little more than check a box for existing. It’s slower than WRXs past, it’s pricier, and it’s further let down by Subaru’s decision to skip building a hotter STI ...

The Subaru WRX and STi compete against a variety of machinery across several segments. The Subarus are fast and handle well, with the STi being competitive with sports cars such as the Nissan 370Z.

The Subaru WRX and STi compete against a variety of machinery across several segments. The Subarus are fast and handle very well, with the STi being competitive with sports cars such as the Nissan ...