After the recent launch of the all-new WRX, fans are waiting for the performance oriented version which is the Subaru WRX STI. Unfortunately, Subaru just announced today that the model is not coming anytime soon as it has been officially discontinued for now.
Blame the EV hype. Subaru is joining the bandwagon with its flagship sedan. It’s time to say goodbye to the glorious flat-four boxer engine that rumbles loudly while guzzling gas.
In a statement, Subaru of America said:
“As the automotive marketplace continues to move towards electrification, Subaru is focused on how our future sports and performance cars should evolve to meet the needs of the changing marketplace and the regulations and requirements for greenhouse gasses (GHG), zero emissions vehicles (ZEV), and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ).
As part of that effort, Subaru Corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI, including electrification. In the meantime, a next generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform.
The Subaru WRX STI and the STI brand represent the zenith of Subaru’s performance vehicles exemplifying Subaru’s unique DNA and rally heritage. As we look to the future, we also look forward to incorporating the essence ofSTI into our next generation of vehicles.”
Be that as it may, future models of the Subaru WRX STI will no longer be the same. As an EV, it will be the total opposite of the way it used to be—loud, unrefined, wild, and inefficient. Nevertheless, they will be extremely efficient and environmentally friendly.
