Crossing the Blues

Friday, November 30, 2007

Subaru Impreza WRX STi pricing announced (UK)

The Impreza WRX STI which makes its UK public debut at Autosport International Show at Birmingham’s NEC in January has been priced at only £24,995 on the road, £1,600 less than old model.

The STI is powered by a 300 PS (305 hp) 2.5-litre turbo flat 4-cylinder – unlike the Japanese market STI which uses a higher-revving 2.0-litre turbo. Max speed is 155.3 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds. Fuel consumption compared to the previous model improves to 20.5 on urban/34.4 extra urban and 27.4 on a combined cycle.

First deliveries are expected next March.