Autoblog wrote:Subaru has announced a new version of the WRX STI that will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. We've looked at this one six ways 'til Sunday (maybe seven) and we still can't make sense of it. But, hear us out. One of the main knocks against the STI has long been that it's a little too porky. But, when you base a performance car on a plebeian chassis, that's the price you pay. Another knock is that the STI -- while potent -- is just not as hardcore as the Mitsubishi EVO, even though the EVO X is a little, well, less hardcore than the EVO IX. So obviously Subaru's going to address these concerns with a special, lightweight edition STI, right? Well...
Meet the WRX STI Carbon. It has a carbon fiber roof. And a five-speed automatic transmission borrowed from the Legacy - no manual. And... suede seats. Yup, that's it. Now, we like the roof, don't get us wrong. Removing weight and lowering the center of gravity is exactly what the STI needs. But, a slushbox? For reals? Subaru says the five-speed auto is there to offer, "distinctive driving pleasure to a wider range of customers." Ah, the old dumbing it down so you can sell more trick. Hey, it worked for Porsche (see the Cayenne).
Let's see here, the last time Subaru tried this maneuver was in 2008 with the GE/GH third generation WRX. That went so well that Subaru was forced to relaunch the car twelve months later and rename to the 2008 WRX as the auto-only 2.5 GT. In other words, we just don't get the STI Carbon. Maybe in a year's time Subaru will be forced to rename it the Carbon GT. That would at least make some sense. Right?
Subaru WRX STI Carbon doesn't make sense
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Subaru WRX STI Carbon doesn't make sense
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Such a good idea that was poorly implemented...
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Re: Subaru WRX STI Carbon doesn't make sense
WRX STi = good.
Carbon fibre roof = good.
Non-carbon fibre hood to go w/ roof = WTF?
Stupid slushbox to replace kick@$$ 6spd MT = WTF? WTF!!!!
Not April 1st = WTF Subaru?
Carbon fibre roof = good.
Non-carbon fibre hood to go w/ roof = WTF?
Stupid slushbox to replace kick@$$ 6spd MT = WTF? WTF!!!!
Not April 1st = WTF Subaru?
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Dear, Subaru:
Stop trying to be a big car company. I liked you better when you had no friends. You change when you're around your friends. It scares me.
Stop trying to be a big car company. I liked you better when you had no friends. You change when you're around your friends. It scares me.
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this. can deal with them just about everywhere else...chicken n waffles wrote:something something tits on a lizard.
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sad.Cereb Daithi wrote:Dear, Subaru:
Stop trying to be a big car company. I liked you better when you had no friends. You change when you're around your friends. It scares me.
true.
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Recaro seats and non-reflective dash?
Not bad
Not bad