Subaru's new WRX STI is a paradox

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.
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's new WRX STI is a paradox, and here's why
The WRX STI S210 offers a glimpse of what Subaru can achieve when reviving its performance-oriented lineup. However, its limited run, Japan-exclusive availability, and the divisive CVT-only transmission make it a bittersweet release.
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 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.
New Subaru WRX STI S210 Is Real But Limited To 500 Units Worldwide
Like the S209 that came before it, the S210 is a complete Subaru Tecnica International vehicle. This time around, though, it’s based on a WRX S4 STI Sport R EX that Subaru doesn’t offer here. And just like the S209,
TAS 2025: We’re not sure if the Subaru WRX STI S210 is a true STI
See, it’s been too long since the world saw a new-generation of WRX STI. The last one was sold in 2021 with seemingly no successor in sight. The current WRX made its world premiere in late 2021 but no full STI version was made.
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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