The Subaru WRX STI seems to be set to return to tackle the Honda Civic Kind R after the automaker dropped two teaser clips on its social media channels bearing the phrases “Coming quickly”.
The preliminary 12-second clip posted by Subaru reveals a WRX sedan in its traditional ‘WR Blue’ paintwork charging by means of a snowy forest, backed by an audio monitor of a free-revving ‘boxer’ engine.
Nearer inspection reveals this isn’t a daily WRX, however the efficiency flagship STI (Subaru Tecnica Worldwide) mannequin not supplied exterior Japan and never seen for the reason that present technology launched in 2021.
The opening shot reveals a grille-mounted STI badge, ominous in its conventional pink color towards the black WRX grille, and a barely bigger bonnet vent.
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The sting of the STI emblem can be seen on the entrance quantity plate, earlier than a shot to the rear haunches of the automotive teases what look like the 19-inch alloys seen on the tS Spec B – a manual-only WRX mannequin launched in Australia in 2025.
The Brembo brakes seen on the tS Spec B aren’t proven, however the footage confirms it’s a sedan physique. Subaru provides away little else, aside from the date – January 9, 2026.
A second teaser reveals a pair of exhaust retailers shaking as a racing driver pushes the WRX’s engine begin button, earlier than a rev counter – additionally exhibiting turbo enhance – seems, accompanied by the identical engine-revving backing monitor.
A blurred shot of the blue Subaru reveals the bonnet vent and what seems to be a extra aggressive facet skirt alongside its flanks.
Subaru Australia has not confirmed particulars of the automobile or the occasion to CarExperthowever the WRX STI is anticipated to be proven on the Tokyo Auto Salon, which takes place from January 9 to 11, 2026.
Primarily based on its earlier standing, the brand new WRX STI can be supplied with a six-speed guide transmission and sit above the tS Spec B within the Australian lineup, which is $61,490 earlier than on-road prices.
The Spec B additionally comes with the aforementioned 19-inch wheels and gold-painted Brembo brakes, a bigger rear wing and Recaro seats, amongst its upgrades.
Nonetheless, it has the identical 202kW/350Nm outputs from its 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, with the STI anticipated to raise these figures because the efficiency hero.
This might additionally see it higher the Spec B’s 6.0-second 0–100km/h time because it chases the Honda Civic Kind R’s 5.4-second declare from its 235kW/420Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
The present-generation WRX has seen the limited-edition S210 WRX STI bought in Japan, with its 2.4-litre engine bumped to 221kW/375Nm, matching the earlier 2021 WRX STI for energy however with 32Nm much less torque.
Subaru additionally confirmed a pair of STI ideas on the 2025 Japan Mobility Present (JMS) in Tokyo, hinting on the next-generation WRX by means of hatch physique types and together with an electrical model.
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