2015 Subaru WRX STI pricing and specification announced

Alvin Lee April 16, 2014 New Car Price, News 1,987 Views

The all-new fourth generation Subaru WRX STI has finally landed Down Under. Despite boasting improved drivability and dynamics, thanks to significant changes to body, chassis and suspension, the 2015 WRX STI costs $10,000 less than its predecessor, kicking off at a sharp pricing of $49,990 to the delight of STI fans.

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At the heart of the latest STI is a turbocharged 2.5-litre Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine that produces 221 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 407 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. A six-speed manual gearbox, an improved Driver’s Control Centre Differential (DCCD) and Active Torque Vectoring, introduced for the first time on the WRX STI, send power to all four corners to register a 0-100 km/h time of just 4.9 seconds.

Honed in development testing under demanding conditions in several countries, including the challenging Nürburgring circuit in Germany, the 2015 WRX STI promises a new level of drivability thanks to symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, fully re-tuned suspension, stiffened structure and quicker steering ratio.

Brembo brakes, distinguished visually by a white STI logo on the black painted calipers and new design 18-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels underline the car’s sporty credentials.

Subaru has addressed criticism of the previous model’s plasticky interior, giving the new rally-bred icon a much improved cabin, with more soft to touch materials, carbon-type trim panels, metal-type accents, and an illuminated STI logo located ahead of the gear shifter.

Audio is also taken up a few notches with the introduction of an entertainment system that powers through a 440W eight-channel harman kardon® system with 8 speakers and a subwoofer, with access via the satellite navigation screen.

Push button start with smart key technology, Multi-Function Display – includes turbo boost pressure display, and D-shaped steering wheel are also new features on the 2015 WRX STI.

“In addition to significant exterior changes, and technological refinements, a stand-out change to WRX STI is the interior,” said Nick Senior, Subaru Australia Managing Director.

“No longer do customers have to choose between power and comfort – WRX STI has both in spades. The interior has a real quality feel. Sports seats with red accents, the gear shift lever and centre instrument panel are all exclusive to WRX STI.”

For the first time on WRX STI the rear spoiler is a delete option at no extra cost.

“We realise some customers prefer a more subtle style and don’t necessarily want to make such a bold statement on the road,” said Senior.

“The new generation WRX STI is a genuine high performance sports sedan that perfectly balances exhilarating power with pure control,” he added. “It’s the pinnacle of our performance range, both powerful and refined in a complete package – and it’s going to thrill.”

The new WRX STI will be available with four new colours – WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl, Galaxy Blue Silica and Lightning Red.

2015 Subaru WRX STI Specifications at a Glance

Safety

ABS anti-lock brakes with four-wheel discs and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Child seat anchor points
Curtain airbags – full length
Driver’s knee airbag
Dual front airbags
Dual side airbags
Dusk sensing LED headlights with halogen high-beam
Fog lights – front and rear
Four wheel disc brakes (ventilated front, solid rear)
Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. Double pretensioners on driver’s seatbelt
Front adjustable seatbelt anchorage
Hill Start Assist – forward and reverse
Rear door child lock
Reverse camera
Seatbelt indicator lights
Seats – highest rating for whiplash protection
Shock absorbing brake and clutch pedals
Side intrusion bars
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt
Vehicle Dynamics Control (electronic stability control system)
Welcome home lights – can illuminate area ahead of car when engine off

Interior

AUX jack + USB port
Bluetooth audio streaming
Bottle holders in each door + two cup holders in centre console and rear doors
Boot area light
Central locking – remote
Climate control air conditioning – dual zone
Cruise control – steering wheel buttons
Driver’s footrest
harman kardon® sound – eight speakers, sub-woofer and amplifier
Factory fitted satellite navigation with voice control
Height and reach adjustable steering column
Height adjustable driver’s seat
Immobiliser security system
Leather trim steering wheel with red stitching and audio controls; leather gearshift and handbrake
Map lights (2)
Power steering, mirrors and windows
Push button start with smart key technology
Rear illumination electroluminescent instrument cluster display and 3.5-inch Multi-Information Display
Remote fuel lid release – tethered fuel cap
Seatback pockets
Security alarm
Sports front seats with red stitching
Two remote central locking smart keys
Vanity mirrors – illuminated
4.3-inch colour LCD Multi-Information Display
60/40 split/fold rear seat
12V/120W power jacks