JDM Subaru WRX STI Official pics!

Propagator · 10-09-2007, 10:38 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...ti-jdm/430799/

So what do you think?

As much as I dislike the generic new Impreza design, I think STI division did the best they could with what they were given. In fact I like it better than the previous STI both inside and out.

I also like the 8000RPM red line on the JDM version. I'm sure we won't get that, as USM engine is bigger.

NJKSC27 · 10-09-2007, 10:41 AM

i think it looks like

Tijuana · 10-09-2007, 10:46 AM

It looks great, except for the rear. It looks like ass. It really brings the whole thing down. Reminds me too much of a Focus.

NJKSC27 · 10-09-2007, 10:49 AM

actually its great for the Euro market but i hope US gets a sedan version

Madjack · 10-09-2007, 10:58 AM

The US will get the same model as the JDM, except for the engine. They did not make a sedan version of the new STi since this is what the rally car is based on. I personally think it looks pretty good, I just wish they would have made a 2 door version instead of the 4 door.

Propagator · 10-09-2007, 11:20 AM

I think the clear taillights look like crap both in color and in shape. It's like Subaru copied the Mazda 3, and then went "ah, it's too obvious, let's just mess up the tail lights."

But I can't blame STI for that. Everything that STI did, I am more or less happy with.

Another reservation would be the interior plastic quality. When I sat in a regular Impreza, I was very disappointed by the dash board material. As stark and outdated as it looked, the old car actually used soft and durable plastic. The new one felt very cheap.

damian · 10-09-2007, 11:46 AM

discussion at nasioc: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1362436

I like it. When all I had to go on was the WRX pics, I was scared that the STi would look terrible.

MrRoboto · 10-09-2007, 12:50 PM

Another reason to get the 135i.

slvfox · 10-09-2007, 02:25 PM

WTF WERE THEY THINKING!!!
That thing is hideous. I blame GM for this monstrosity.

Propagator · 10-09-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slvfox

WTF WERE THEY THINKING!!!
That thing is hideous. I blame GM for this monstrosity.

GM had nothing to do with this. Subaru-GM alliance is long gone.

NJKSC27 · 10-09-2007, 02:36 PM

that screams 18 year old spoiled kid

DimaGt · 10-09-2007, 03:19 PM

Like the front fenders, wheels, interior, does not look bad, not great, but not bad. I am sure it will be a fun car to drive. If 135 will be too much, this might be it, assuming hp>300 and price around 33,000. I like it.

Propagator · 10-09-2007, 04:14 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*

Edmunds has an article on this already.

damian · 10-09-2007, 05:25 PM

Heh, it's funny, slap a BMW propeller on that thing and people would be talking about teh hotness!

Thorsten111 · 10-09-2007, 05:32 PM

OK Serious, the old STI looked very good, but this thing could be a Pagani Zonda and i would even

...
Sorry, but this is my opinion...

Propagator · 10-09-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorsten111

OK Serious, the old STI looked very good, but this thing could be a Pagani Zonda and i would even

...
Sorry, but this is my opinion...

That's fine, at the end of the day, you sure don't buy an STI for its looks. :biggrin:

larryn · 10-09-2007, 05:56 PM

I thought alzettas were so 1990's....

The rest of the car looks fairly evil, but I'm not 17 any more so I couldn't drive it. Too over the top tuner-ish for me.

Thorsten111 · 10-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Sure, you're right spinzero. The performance of the new STI will be outrageous...

MrRoboto · 10-09-2007, 06:53 PM

311 pound-feet at 4,500....Small motor big blower. Again Ill stick with the 135i thanks.

jbbrann · 10-09-2007, 08:28 PM

I actually really like it, of course I've always had an affinity for hatches. I'm amazed at how much better this looks than the WRX (in spite of the tail lights). I could use the practicality, so I will definitely put the STI on my list (along with the 1).

amdmaxx · 10-09-2007, 08:34 PM

This STI is hot, lets wait for specs..

321 · 10-09-2007, 09:35 PM

Would you believe it's actually growing on me. I would remove the 'unibrow' in the grill between the headlights and get some standard red tail's. Then i actually might like it!

The interior is a little too 'transformers' for my likeing

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Tijuana Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 535xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	It looks great, except for the rear. It looks like ass. It really brings the whole thing down. Reminds me too much of a Focus.
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Madjack Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	The US will get the same model as the JDM, except for the engine. They did not make a sedan version of the new STi since this is what the rally car is based on. I personally think it looks pretty good, I just wish they would have made a 2 door version instead of the 4 door.
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Propagator Captain 14 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2011 328i LMB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I think the clear taillights look like crap both in color and in shape. It's like Subaru copied the Mazda 3, and then went "ah, it's too obvious, let's just mess up the tail lights." But I can't blame STI for that. Everything that STI did, I am more or less happy with. Another reservation would be the interior plastic quality. When I sat in a regular Impreza, I was very disappointed by the dash board material. As stark and outdated as it looked, the old car actually used soft and durable plastic. The new one felt very cheap.
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damian Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 270 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	discussion at nasioc: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1362436 I like it. When all I had to go on was the WRX pics, I was scared that the STi would look terrible.
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slvfox Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	WTF WERE THEY THINKING!!! That thing is hideous. I blame GM for this monstrosity.
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NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 113 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	that screams 18 year old spoiled kid
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DimaGt Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Like the front fenders, wheels, interior, does not look bad, not great, but not bad. I am sure it will be a fun car to drive. If 135 will be too much, this might be it, assuming hp>300 and price around 33,000. I like it.
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Propagator Captain 14 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2011 328i LMB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.* Edmunds has an article on this already.
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Thorsten111 Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (0)	OK Serious, the old STI looked very good, but this thing could be a Pagani Zonda and i would even ... Sorry, but this is my opinion...
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larryn Lieutenant General 2156 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I thought alzettas were so 1990's.... The rest of the car looks fairly evil, but I'm not 17 any more so I couldn't drive it. Too over the top tuner-ish for me.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1850 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	311 pound-feet at 4,500....Small motor big blower. Again Ill stick with the 135i thanks.
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jbbrann Private First Class 13 Rep 103 Posts Drives: '23 X5 45e + '23 M240i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AR USA iTrader: (0)	I actually really like it, of course I've always had an affinity for hatches. I'm amazed at how much better this looks than the WRX (in spite of the tail lights). I could use the practicality, so I will definitely put the STI on my list (along with the 1).
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amdmaxx My gift Registry: M2 122 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	This STI is hot, lets wait for specs..
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321 Stay a while and listen... 22 Rep 375 Posts Drives: vr4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: slo, ca iTrader: (0)	Would you believe it's actually growing on me. I would remove the 'unibrow' in the grill between the headlights and get some standard red tail's. Then i actually might like it! The interior is a little too 'transformers' for my likeing
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