And also such a rally car in civilian packaging enables the inhabitants of countries with not the best road network to become owners of the real, albeit very peculiar, supercar. Well, where, tell me, can leave the Russian owner of Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador Or Ferrari 488? And "Racks", she is "verse", it is also in the feast, and into the world. And what is the fact that all these monsters accelerate to hundreds for a second, or even two faster?
The brainchild of Subaru Tecnica International gives a feeling of a sports car on the road with any coating, it can be ride around the city (although, rightfully, pleasure is very dubious), and at the same time a car is much more accessible to elite sports models, although more expensive civilian cars segment S. So it is possible to felt the driver's ego, and if there is a desire, then Subaru WRX STI is always ready to become a ticket to the world of great motor racing.
All of the above applies to all four generations of Subaru WRX STI, including the current, fourth year presented in 2014. But path Subaru.So, SUBARU-DO, implies constant improvement, and the WRX STI 2018 model year received a number of sufficiently important changes.
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Let's start with appearance. If you put nearby cars 2017 and 2018 model years, the first thing you see is a new radiator grille with a transverse bar, as well as powerful air intakes on the spot fog lights. The design of the lower air intake has changed. Now it is, and the bottom item front bumper Made of unpainted black shockproof plastic. Slightly outlined and front lighting, but it is not so important. It is important that headlamp headlights received LED sources and SRH (Steering Responsive Highlight), which allows the "peek" light beam.
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Through the spokes of 18-inch alloy wheels With a new design, yellow calipers are peeled brake system Brembo. Previously, the calipers were black, but the point, again, is not at all that they were painted in another color: at the updated "verse" installed six-piston calipers in front and two-position rear. Here is perhaps all the differences that can be seen outside.
Return Recaro.
There is enough new products and in the cabin. Previous WRX STI was commissioned for not the best seats - many lacked lateral support. But now the sports chairs Recaro prescribed here, in which the central part is covered with a non-slip suede. In general, the total gamma of the salon was solved by "Standal": red and black. For example, the red color is painted not only the seats finishing, but also seat belts. Red light burns and appliances scales. At the same time, many black glossy elements appeared in the cabin.
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Finally, how to tribute to a double, sports and civilian purpose model, back in 2014 there appeared the Subaru Starlink media system with navigation and integration systems with Apple CARPLAY smartphones and Android AUTO.. Of course, STI can hardly count on success in the "race diagonal" that has developed lately, but all the necessary functions in the device are laid down, and in the updated version of the rear view camera is supplemented with facilitating maneuver in the cramped conditions of the front-view camera. Everything else I am in essence is familiar, including the crowning central console 5.9-inch multifunctional display capable of showing the pressure of the boost, and sport steering wheel With cut from below the segment.
LSD amputation
If we talk about purely technical updates, the engine, transmission, intelligent control system fully drive Si-Drive and the ATV thrust vector control system remained unchanged. But settings both front and rear suspension Pretty serious changes have undergone, and the diameter of the section rear stabilizer decreased from 20 to 19 mm. All this should improve the smoothness of the stroke, while neither the yot has not received the handling. Another major change has affected the DCCD multi-mode central differential (Driver Control Center Differential).
Previously, the operation of the operation of the differential consisted of a purely mechanical part, namely the LSD clutches that blocked it depending on the incoming torque and the difference in the rotational speed of the front and rear wheels, and the electronic-controlled coupling disk typewhich has a special controller collector, collecting data from a heap of sensors that react to the angle of rotation of the steering wheel, throttling, the operation of the brake system and ABS.
And as a result, such a picture was obtained: on direct differential is in a blocked position for the most efficient overclocking, but it must be as unlocked at the input in turn. Electronics makes it quickly and right, but the LSD clutch sometimes lingered in a blocked state, worsening the behavior of the car. As a result, Subaru engineers decided to fully amputate the LSD coupling, fully giving control of the electronics. But I now had to see how all this luxury goes ...
"Verse" on ice
Middle fuel consumption per 100 km
In the recent past, Subaru was trying by all forces to prove that the WRX STI could show himself not only on the rally tracks, but also on the asphalt track, and constantly emphasized that the landmark when configuring the speed of the steering was not the Eternal Rival Lancer Evolution, but Porsche 911. But Now the company decided to restrict ourselves to the usual rally sphere, and in its most extreme version, winter-snowy. Probably, therefore, the surroundings of Rovaniemi, the town in Finnish Lapland, located almost on the northern polar circle, were chosen to demonstrate the possibilities of the car. There we were offered to try to add on the ice site, to drive a short, but very technical rally track with complex bonds of turns, well, so that we penetrate our own racing imperfections and understood, "How to do this in fact," ride on the place of the navigator in "Racing Taxi."
It must be said that I sat down behind the steering wheel "poems" with some caution. Still, ice, and even covered with a thin layer of the attacker in the morning of the snow (and such cover works as a lubricant at all), in combination with three hundreds of horses and "mechanics" form a highly fire-drying mixture. The workplace of the workplace has not taken a lot of time: the new Recaro seats are really very comfortable, and for a double car, sports and civilian purpose - just that the doctor prescribed, especially since they are equipped with electric drives. I decided to touch with the second transfer - I was not used to the gas pedal, so on the first snow fountain and ice crumbs from under the wheels at the time of the start would be guaranteed. But even on the second you need to act exactly and neatly.
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Short overclocking, I go out on a circle, reset, turning the steering wheel, now the steering wheel of rotation and gas, gas ... No, I did not have time, everything happens too fast, and the car unfolds. The second attempt is a little better, there, I put the car sideways, now pull, pull, pull the gas - everything, the turn passed! Now something like a short straight line, the next turn ... No, I did not have time, and the car clings the soft snow brush. Another circle, one more ... The time settled on the exercise ends, and it seems to go to the way, but I clearly understand: I also didn't come close to the real possibilities of the car.
An hour or another would be so practice, you see, and I could go through the whole range smoothly, quickly and praised. But maybe this is me alone? No, all colleagues are successful at the same level. For completeness, the comparison is replanted on the Subaru XV and leave for the same circle. The crossover also makes everything very accurately, but ... how much easier to set the STI in turn, and how much the "Racks" refers to any driver errors!
Complex of driver's inferiority
"Ralline Ext" only confirms these sensations. The first round is in general at the minimum speed, to get acquainted with the track, then we begin to add a little bit, and the main goal is not to give up the best time (it, by the way, no one fixes), and go through the track purely. Here, everything is simple: I was wrong - "I was removed." As a rule, independently get out of the snowdrift can not only STI with its 135 mm road Suit, but also more adapted crossovers to this kind of events, so sit and wait when the tow truck will arrive.
The SUBARU WRX STI model will allow you to get genuine travel pleasure. A car enthusiast at the driver's seat will feel at this 5-seater car is absolutely confident. Passengers will open in principle new level Comfort. High-tech gadgets, improved symmetrical four-wheel drive, energy-intensive suspension, innovative engines are the key to reliability and impeccable manageability of this vehicle. Thanks to a well-thought-out approach to the development of the model, its sale, including in such a city, as Moscow, caused a real fellow.
Aggressive design
The new design of the exterior of this car embodies the dynamics, sports aggression and emotionality. The hint of the racing nature of the Subaru Vraks Steel car is a low bumper with a finely grid, a stylish air intake on the hood, a predatory elongated shape of a head optics, a large nozzle of the exhaust system.
Unsurpassed Comfort
SUBARU official dealers offer to buy a car for standard equipment Which is characterized by high-quality trim of the cabin. Special ease of operation is due to the presence of sports chairs, effective climatic equipment, capacious 460-liter luggage compartment, multimedia systems.
Driver ambitions
Specifications power aggregatewhich is equipped with a car Subaru WRX STI, are simply great. With compact sizes and low weight, it is able to demonstrate the return of 300 hp Thanks to the value of the maximum torque in 407 Hm, a rapid overclocking of a vehicle is provided (up to 100 m / h in 5.2 seconds) and a peak speed of 255 km / h. Such characteristics allow cars of this model to confidently win races from Odnoklassniki.
Unique safety solutions
Manufacturer managed to organize reliable protection of people during operation cars Subaru. With the help of highly efficient security tools: traditional airbags, overturning protection, the system for changing the inter-axis differential DCCD, the function stabilization of the course stability. The price of this model recommended by the manufacturer is available for all representatives of the target audience.
Subaru WRX STI 2019 appeared in a private model back in 2014, literally a few months ago, many were able to capture the emergence of a restyled version, a kind of tuning, three years later. The car confidently changed outwardly, even a little familiar with the path of the predecessor will be able to see new tones. According to the technique of anything substantial, several details, which will talk more deeply below.
Many attracts athletic closer to this car, the part claims that in the current form, it looks like famous Lancer evolution, but believe me, we managed to look inside, touch each centimeter, and this car exceeds it. SUBARU WRX STI 2019 has improved Ergonomics of the front, thanks to which, slightly, but still improved running quality.
In the general structure of Subaru WRX STI from 2019, a very global reincarnation foreshadowed in front of the front part, this is partly observed. The bodies of the body truly became harmonious, with a huge one of the sports elements. The most important thing is that the current release is distinguished by a huge "mouth" of the air intake, which simply "devours" incoming air flows.
The silhouette has become a bit voluminous, all this in view of the increased front, in general, the design tried to do with the loan it was on the "face" in the photo it can be seen.
The same feed has become inflated and angular. The bumper acquired an interesting "skirt" in which the exhaust was planted. Not to say that this is a straight amazing decision, but there is definitely on this share of style. Optics, yes it remained from the previous model, this part generally concerns the true fans who love to "push" and arrange a drift on VRH.
Interior
In the salon, the new Subaru model WRX STI revised not only exterior design, ergonomics, stylistics, but functional, in terms of ensuring reliable driver support. It means that for the driver began to display all the devices to the top screen, to display the readings of the consumption schedule, the "box" mode, the operation of the general electronics, including "helpers".
In general, it is strictly difficult to judge, because, for this car, a completely different meaning is laid. Finding into the salon, nothing else other than the speed, the drive does not have to think. This is, if a sports car is so runt for the city and country trips.
What to talk about materials, they certainly lose the quality of a premium car, in the same price category, but there are completely different thoughts. Seats ahead are practically "buckets", behind, by the way, no worse than the usual sedan, three passengers will know without any problems. Yes, and the luggage department boasts an impressive 480 liters, as evidenced by the photo.
Specifications
For Subaru. impleza models WRX STI specifications They have the main meaning, because this is the heart of the car, its main component and everything should be perfectly here. The platform remained not touched, still "duet" drive, with a unique system that allows Imprections to "bypass" many more eminent tuning fellow.
An interesting decision on the front suspension, here is the standard MacPherson, but in an inverted state. Behind the classics, "multi-dimensions" without any special "frills". The electronics here are full, each detail is impregnated, for the electric power steering, they decided to prepare a more upgraded help system, with the possibility of settings.
The power part is still only in some "hands" is the only unit, atmospheric, 2.5 l. The parameters of which are preserved within 300 "horses". But, a new "mechanic" at 6 switching is now adapted to it.
Configuration and prices
A wide description of the packages did not provide for Russian consumers, because only one modification is available, it is also basic and topped. At Subaru Imprem WRX STi from 2019, the price may increase if you order a tuning part.
The ability to tuning improvements is preserved, so you will not have significant problems on the way of our own modernization of the machine. Impreza WRX STI price will be 3,399,000 rubles. Equipping good, already available lighting on diodes, leather interior, electrification front armchairs, heating ability, two-ton climate, seven pillows, two "helpers", cruise and still mass of equipment.
The WRX STI version is known not only to fans of the world rally championship, but also to conventional motorists. In fact, this is the sports version of the improved civil model. Compared to WRX, this car Improved suspension and modified modified powerful engine. The car has four generations, as well as the usual Impreza.
First generation
Years of release from 1994 to 2000 after Legacy's departure from the world championship, the version of Impreza STI, which has an EJ207 engine 281 L.S. has arrived in the SUBARU rally and improved suspension. The car had great potential for tuning. Some managed to "remove" from the engine to 400 hp It went out special versionswho first were intended for Japan and Europe, later for the United States.
Tripled generation and its restyling
This car was produced from 2000 to 2007. sUBARU generations Impreza WRX STI has been an enlarged wheelbase for better handling. EJ207 and EJ257 engines were installed, with a full drive, the same suspension, except for settings. Cardinal changes occurred in appearance and interior. There were three external restyling. The first - 2002-2005, the second - 2005-2007, which can immediately be distinguished by the front headlights.
The first had rounded front headlights. The design was poorly appreciated by car critics. In the technical component, improvements were noticed, especially installed turbines. The second restyling had little difference from the technical part from the first, but the design was recycled. Many "subarovodam" still seems to be that it was one of the most beautiful designs for all time. In 2005 sUBARU engines The standard configuration had a phase gas distribution system. 6-speed MCPs were installed on cars.
Third generation
Produced from 2007 to 2014, Subaru Impreza WRX STI had EJ207 and EJ257 engines. In EJ207, small changes were carried out, it was completed by the VF-49 turbine, and the VF-48 turbine was installed for EJ257. Additionally, an electronic controlled differential could be installed. Also on this generation, due to safety, there are arches in the doorway. The suspension became softer, for lovers of measured ride in the city.
Fourth generation
Since 2014, the fourth version has been produced. Subaru Impreza WRX STI got absolutely new design and technical stuffing.
Engines and transmissions
Fully updated opposite engines They have the following characteristics:
- Volume: 2.5 liters;
- Power: 300 l. from.;
- Moment: 407 nm;
- Acceleration / Max Speed: 5.2 C./255 km / h.
Transmission Mechanical 6-speed with constant full-wheel drive thanks to the inter-axis multi-mode differential with adjustment.
Salon
Despite your "sportiness", the interior is very convenient and thoughtful. Instruments and switches are located at convenient locations. Dual-zone climate control, Multimedia with touch display, rain and light sensors allow you to move quickly and comfortably.
Outcome
The main buyers of this car are secured people. Frankly we can say that Subaru Impreza WRX STI is not enough for urban streets. All the potential of the car and the pleasure of its driving can be obtained only on closed asphalt or dirt roads.
People who never owned Subaru WRX or WRX STI, about fans of these cars know only that they love the speed and hate those who buy Mitsubishi Lancer. Evolution, just as violently and inexplicable as skier's snowboarders and vice versa. We, without stopping at why people choose and subaru, decided to find out what the difference between the two most popular sports cars brands.
Subaru Impreza WRX.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Externally, the differences between the usual WRX and STI are minimal. Fortunately, now Sti fans have the opportunity to buy a favorite car in a sedan body. Hatchback caused extremely contradictory opinions: someone went crazy about him, and someone did not recognize the Sporter from Subaru in him - before, after all, the charged versions went exclusively in the body of the sedan.
Let's return to the differences in the exterior. They are not so much. These are different nameplates on the radiator grille and the trunk lid and the form of an anti-car. Huge anti-cycle on STI looks more aggressive and attracts a lot of attention (especially in lovers of the so-called "collective farm" tuning), but a small spoiler of the usual WRX looks somehow more organically and stylish. The rest of the cars are simply twin brothers.
Subaru Impreza WRX.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
But there is practically no difference in the salon. And not only between two "lighters", but also between them and the civil Impreza. The STI has a smaller steering wheel that shining the emblem of the same name, and there is no heating of the seats, which is present on the WRX. This, however, is easily explained: Sports "buckets" Recaro are installed on the STI. They almost perfectly wrap the driver's body, so you quickly forget that the fifth point is cold the first 10-15 minutes of the trip.
Subconsciously from cars for 1,573,000 and 2,577,700 rubles are waiting for the interior of a gorgeous. The idea of \u200b\u200bdesigners and engineers and engineers are absolutely understood: they tried to create a real cockpit of the pilot, in which there is no place for nothing. Everything should customize the driver on ride and not distract from the road. However, most buyers drive on these machines not only on racing tracks, but also on ordinary roads, stand in traffic jams and generally spend a huge amount of time in the car. And here at such moments when attention to the cabin is riveted as much as possible, his apperates very much. We are colleague, for example, counted four different types plastic. This points internal decoration does not add.
And if with the absence of parking sensors and mirrors with automersion can be completed, then on-board computer In the car for such money would like to see. Here, that in WRX, that in STI is only the so-called monochrome "information display". He looks like an aliel from the 90s. Under the right rays of the Sun, the image is impossible to disassemble it, but it can be seen all of it far from the most modern device (fees, chips). This screen displays the air temperature overboard, time and ... instant fuel consumption. In the "manual", however, it is specified that somehow on the display can be displayed the value of the average flow. To do this, you need to drown out the motor, place the key to the LOCK OFF position and hold the Plus button, which is located to the right of the screen. Several times we acted according to the instructions, but did not happen any changes.
Another minus is an audio system. The fact that Impreza is gently saying is not famous for the sound, this is a fact. We were ready for this. But to the fact that it is extremely uncomfortable to manage it - no. There is no track button on the disk in the radio. For this purpose, the right "twist" is served. If the driver for some reason does not use the audio control keys, located on the steering wheel, reach the desired burst on the move will not be very simple.
And the last - the armrest is inconvenient. He is far from rear seats And it seems that the role of rest shelves must perform.
However, let's not forget - we are talking about sports versions legendary model. Initially, they were sold exclusively as the rally "blanks" - the racer bought the car, missed everything too much, the frame turned out of it, and the racing car was virtually ready. It is unlikely that who, participating in the classic rally, listens to Chopin in the audio gauge or suffers from the cold due to the lack of heating seats.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Subaru WRX.
In terms of engines, cars are identical. Both are installed four-cylinder gasoline turbosor with a volume of 2.5 liters. The difference is only in the turbine: the WRX is standard, and on the STI - high pressure. It is because of this that the latter is 35 hp. (300 against 265 at WRX). Essential was the collapse of confidence for us that from those who visited the test machines that horses are more, faster and gives more pleasure.
It's all about the gearbox. If the WRX is installed honest five-speed "mechanics", then on the STI that we had on the test, stood the five-speed "automatic". And this box was not specifically designed for the most sporting Impreza. This "Automatic" is familiar to Subaru lovers on TRIBECA and Outback models.
In principle, the idea itself is the fact that in the STI (!), Which in the idea should force the driver to improve their skills and laid out behind the wheel on the complete, the left leg is quietly resting on the footboard throughout the path, - Oxymoron. Moreover, it seems that in Subaru, too, this is understood - Impreza with a "automatic" of cheaper versions with "mechanics" by 37,000 rubles. Yes, it seems, followed by Mitsubishi with their Lancer Evolution X and in Subaru decided to attract the attention of the public to Impreza that Drag prefers to a quarter mile, and Impreza buys solely because of its legendary name.
Our concerns are confirmed by acceleration numbers. Up to 100 km / h WRX on the "mechanics" and STI on the "Automat" accelerates absolutely the same. Both cars make "hundred" exactly for 6 seconds. Even the magnitude of the torque for the machine with the "automatic" (350 N · m) is practically the same as in the usual WRX (343 N · m). For comparison, STI with a six-speed MCP boasts 407 N · m of torque. Maximum speed Sti, though, above (250 km / h against 209 at WRX), but this is not the most important indicator.
After all, the pleasure of driving the usual WRX is the sea, but a 300-strong car is somehow not impressive. Even the sound of the motor in a less powerful Impreza juicy, he pierces to the bones, forcing adrenaline more active to splash into the blood. There is no such sti.
Manual gear shift mode does not help. "Automatic" does not hold the transmission and switches it yourself, as soon as the tachometer arrows will reach the cutoff.
SPI does not save and the presence of three modes of engine operation. Although they can come in handy to the driver. First - Intelligent. For traffic jams. The most calm ride mode. It seems to be driven by an ordinary civilian sedan without a whole sports component. Second - Sport. Switching into it, you start to understand better, for which you should pay money when buying this car. Naturally, fuel consumption is immediately increasing. The third - S #, decoded as Sport Sharp. Here, the opposite unit with a volume of 2.5 liters squeezes everything that can. Stated 6 seconds to "hundreds" are achieved in it, but consumption increases to about 18 liters per 100 km of way.
No matter how cool, and the usual WRX on the "mechanics" where fun and gives much more sharp sensations and driving pleasures. Gives more space to the driver. After all, among other things, the STI with automatic transmission and the moment is distributed differently (55.3% ago instead of 61% per STI). In general, if the WRX is a real wild beast, to find a common language with certain efforts, the STI is a tamed wolf, which is already looking at the forest often often.
Conclusion Simple: If I decided to buy STI - do not even think about savings and comfort, buy an option on "Mechanics" and enjoy. Otherwise, if the soul requires precisely sports Impreza, it is worth stopping your choice on WRX. This car will not disappoint. The benefit of the options from the automatic transmission here.
And last: In addition to our country, STI with "automata" gave only the countries of Southeast Asia and Australia. Apparently, the creators believe that the strangest people live in these countries. In Europe, such a car you will not find.
