In March 2022, there was a startling announcement: Subaru would not produce a next-generation gas-powered WRX STI. Nearly three years later, the company appears to have had a change of heart. The ...

Ever since the VB-generation Subaru WRX sedan landed without a proper STI sibling, the longing has been real. We have been clinging to every hint, teaser, and concept that suggested a true-blue WRX ...

Subaru is finally giving its fans what they want. Well, sort of. Up until now, Subaru gave us everything but a WRX STI. There was the WRX TR, GT, and soon-to-be-released tS. Now, though, an official ...

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. Yes, it’s only for the Japanese market, but ...

The Japanese market is set for a rather nice upgrade over the standard WRX, however.

The last time a U.S.-bound Subaru wore the STI badge was in 2021. Yet, that hasn’t stopped Subaru from releasing all manner of WRX trims and “engineering exercises” that get close but never go full ...

Update: We’ve updated the story with official photos, full specs, and new details released by Subaru for all vehicles on display. Performance takes center stage at Subaru’s 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon booth ...