For this year, the 2020 Subaru WRX STI maintains the current fourth gen configuration with few changes available since its facelift in 2018. For the North American market many standard accessories are offered to keep it fresh before a possible refresh in 2021. Prices for the basic Subaru STI start at $ 36,995 and for the Limited model it starts at $ 41,695.
Power Plant
The STI maintains the same 2.5-liter Turbo 4-cylinder Boxer engine that generates an impressive 310 HP and 290 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Standard drive technologies include Active Torque Vectoring and Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control. All this power makes the Subie jump from 0 to 60 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).
Exterior
On the outside, it comes with many standard accessories such as:
- keyless entry with push button start
- 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a new dark gray with machine finish
- glass sunroof
- LED headlights steering-sensitive headlamps (high and low) with height adjustment controls
- redesigned engine compartment cooling ducts in the front bumper.
Interior
Inside, the basic Subaru STI has red and black leather Ultrasuede upholstered seats with red stitching, while the Limited model has RECARO bucket seats. The pedal covers are made of aluminum alloy and the carpeted floor mats are embroidered with the STI logo. In the instrument panel we have the 7-inch STARLINK Multimedia Plus system and for the Limited model you can add some Harman/Kardon speakers, blind spot detection with lane change assistance and rear cross traffic alert.
The 2020 Subaru WRX STI Final Edition
Subaru Spain wanted to pay a farewell tribute to the STI to this fourth generation and decided to launch a “Final Edition” limited to only 8 units, 6 painted with the mythical blue pearl and 2 Crystal Black Silica. With a price of 57,500 Euros (about 67,785 Dollars), these models come with decorative accessories such as 19-inch wheels in gold color mounted on Yokohama Advan Sport 245/35/19 tires, Brembo brakes with silver calipers along with perforated discs and ventilated 340 mm in size on the front wheels and 326 mm on the rear wheels. Engine and 6-speed manual gearbox are the same as the standard and limited STI. Car and Driver had a great article on the car here
For the interior, the 2020 Subaru WRX STI Final Edition comes with:
- an alcantara-wrapped steering wheel
- heated basketball seats
- aluminum pedals
- a red starter button (and gear shift knob) finish
- a nameplate unit number,
- a 5.9-inch screen,
- 7-inch infotainment system
- rear view camera
- keyless entry and start
- and Harman Kardon sound system with 9 speakers.
These 8 final edition cars will likely be collectible and coveted by enthusiasts to come in future years. Only being available in right hand drive and offered via lottery. Enter on the Japanese website here Will you pick up one of these collectible car? Learn how to drive manual by taking our course and lessons