Subaru WRX STI Spec R, Almost Gone, but Not Forgotten, ahead of the 5th generation WRX launch

The “REX” aka Subaru WRX is among my favourite cars ever, and STI is the very top of the pile. We’ve put together a final mini tour as a tribute to the outgoing 4th generation WRX models.

It was introduced in 2015, with the 2.5 Turbo Boxer and 6 speed manual the only option, even now that is your somewhat limited choice. Peeps who can’t use a clutch are going to be a tad disappointed.

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ABOVE: WRX STI

We drove the WRX STI Spec R.

Some don’t like the looks, and they are wrong. STI is deliciously handsome. After the midlife update, the gym-fit body looked even sexier. Subtle changes amounted to little more than a bit of lippy and some rouge.

Yobbos the world over have flocked to WRX, and with good reason. STI a rally-bred thug. There is no finesse in this muscular brut, and that’s what I love about it.

The brutish acceleration has been moderated over the years, as the opposition have gotten even more thuggish. In no way does that detract from our test car. The new model, coming in a few months, is going to have to work hard to be appreciably better than the current model.

STI gets keyless entry and start, allowing the key to stay in your pocket. Safety gear and driver aids are limited to Blind Spot Monitor and cameras. Active steering assistance is only available on cars with electric power steering. Almost all new cars have it, and you need AEB etc to get 5-star ANCAP ratings now. Although WRX STI got 5 stars at launch, it wouldn’t now, sadly. You get RCTA and high beam assist, so you’re not totally bereft.

The cabin is neat and tidy, and very Subaru. There is nothing to offend, but nor is there anything cutting edge. In this kind of car, that simply isn’t what counts. What counts is the drive.

Normally we’d have headed out of town to give the car a good workout, but needs-must in lockdown. There are still some pretty decent roads in Sydney. I headed down the Berowra Ferry Road to the scrumptious hairpin bends beyond.

The corners see rises of a metre or more and as you turn in, the fancy AWD and rear LSD keep things tidy. Even in Sport+ drive mode, you feel safe. It stops the inside rear wheel from complaining. There is active torque vectoring too, which uses the ABS to keep the shiny side up.

Acceleration is brisk at under 6 seconds.

Ride is choppy over rougher roads, but it makes you feel connected to the road. Your jubblies wobble about a bit, which gets worse the older you get. If you don’t know what that means, you will in due course.

At just under $60,000, STI R Spec is a 4-door “hot hatch” to be reckoned with. (R Spec $59,440 plus onroads)

We’ll do a full review with our video coming later this week.

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