During the Super Taikyu round at Fuji, Subaru's Chief Technical Officer, Tetsuro Fujinuki, hinted at a new WRX set to debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 29-30. Fujinuki provided limited details, describing a model that embodies a more "Subaru-like" identity and integrates the brand's latest technological advances. He mentioned ambitions for a future release of a more advanced model.
Many speculate that this new model might use the Toyota Hybrid System found in Subaru's Crosstrek and Forester Hybrids, possibly paired with a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four engine similar to that of the 2025 WRX's FA24. Fujinuki's comments suggest potential hybridization, aligning with Subaru's clear stance that a future STI would likely differ from the existing WRX, perhaps incorporating electrification.
Imaginations are running wild over whether this mystery vehicle could be more than a WRX sedan. Its distinctive bodywork hints at an evolved design, differing from past STI models, which typically stay closely related to the WRX. While fans hope for an STI revival, the truth remains under wraps until the Japan Mobility Show.
In Summary: Subaru's upcoming model, teased with unique styling and tech hints, fuels speculation over a potential STI revival, possibly with hybrid elements. The exact identity—whether a new WRX variant or something else—remains a tantalizing mystery.
