Subaru's new WRX STI is a paradox

The Subaru WRX S210 Is The STI Successor We Can't Have
Subaru finally made a WRX STI...well, sort of. The Japanese automaker revealed a prototype of an all-new, high-performance WRX called the "S210," at the Tokyo Auto Salon last week. Based on the current model,
Subaru WRX S210 is the closest thing to a new WRX STI
The latest is the WRX S210 STI Complete Car prototype, which Subaru unveiled over the weekend at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. It previews a new model set to go on sale next spring with a limited production run of 500 units, likely all earmarked for Japan.
Subaru WRX S210 Prototype Previews New STI, Albeit without a Manual
Only 500 copies of the 296-hp WRX STI will make it to production, and it's unclear if any are destined for America.
The Subaru WRX STI is back! This is the limited edition, 300bhp S210 prototype
It’s still a prototype for now, but we know it’s based on the Japan-only WRX S4 ‘STI Sport R EX’. The more aggressive frock is inspired directly by Subaru’s current N24 racer, and includes a more serious carbon rear wing, sleeker aero kit and beefier arches. Mandatory installs for any hot Scooby.
Subaru’s latest WRX STI… has a CVT
Subaru’s WRX STI still lives on, albeit in extremely small numbers. This is the S210 Prototype, a special edition of the current-generation WRX model. It’s just been unveiled at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Subaru WRX STI S210 Prototype Launches 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.
Subaru WRX STI S210: 296 Hp, 500 Units, One Persisting Problem
Subaru ’s not bringing back the WRX STI, but it’s definitely having fun with the regular WRX . We’ve shown you the 670-horsepower race car conversion a.k.a. Project Midnight , as well as the highly futuristic Sport Mobility design study that hinted at Subaru sports cars in the next decade.
Subaru WRX Finally Gets An STI Edition
The WRX STI S210 is the most powerful version of the current-generation model with 296 hp from the upgraded 2.4-liter boxer engine
New Subaru WRX S210 STI – the most focused STI has a CVT gearbox
The latest Subaru WRX doesn’t live up to the lofty standards set by its Impreza WRX forebears, not least because it’s been missing a truly driver-focused version in the mould of the old 22B or RB5. But with the new WRX S210 STI,
Subaru WRX STI returns: Japan-exclusive model with a twist
Contrary to earlier announcements, Subaru has resurrected the WRX STI. However, this heart-racing model will only be available to buyers in one country, and it has a transmission that might make die-hard track enthusiasts grind their teeth.
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Subaru Finally Introduces A Proper WRX STI, But One Thing's Sorely Missing
The prospect of a new Subaru WRX STI, based on the current-generation VB WRX Sedan, seems like a pipe dream, to the point ...
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There's Finally A New Subaru WRX STI, But It's Already Ruined
The automaker just announced a new STI-branded Subaru WRX it calls the S210. Based on the WRX S4 STI Sport R EX — which the company released as a Japan-only model in 2024 — the new 2025 ...