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2012 Subaru WRX STi

Last year, Subaru moved its high-performance WRX lineup away from the regular Impreza line with wider, more performance-oriented bodywork for the regular models as well as the top-of-the-line STi, and expanded STi offerings with a four-door sedan body style in addition to the previous five-door hatch. We don't need no steenkin' stealth factor!

Not long ago, one would expect WRX styling cues to filter down to the everyday Imprezas. That meant not only a high level of standard equipment, with amenities such as automatic climate control with air filtration and an AM/FM/single-CD audio system with auxiliary jack and USB, plus iPod and XM/Sirius radio capability. Stealth factor? Inside, despite its rally car demeanor, it was meant to be a practical daily driver, like any other Subaru. Not now - with the increasing popularity of fuel economy, driven by both oil prices and government regulations, the newest generation of Impreza has been introduced, and, with improved fuel economy and a more mainstream look, does not copy the WRX family at all.

Which is likely to please both Impreza buyers and the WRX fan base, a win-win situation for Subaru.

Compared to the 2010 version, the 2011 WRX STi benefited from suspension tuning lessons learned from the 010 Special Edition, further developed for even better response, cornering ability, grip, and ride comfort. "The wing is back!" trumpeted Subaru. The sedan got a similar body treatment to the five-door hatch, with widened fenders to cover the larger and wider wheels, and of course, that wing. The sedan featured the return giant rear wing that has was the original STi trademark. There was an optional navigation system, useful for drivers without a co-driver to read the course notes.

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com - Subaru resmi menghadirkan dan sekaligus memasarkan Impreza WRX STI 2012 yang prosesinya minggu depan pada Tokyo Motor Show 2011.  Ternyata, varian terbaru ini tak lagi meneruskan desain hatchback dan kembali menggunakan 'buntut'.

Sedan dengan kode S206 ini, selain memiliki perbedaan area belakang berbuntut hanya lebih pendek dari varian sebelumnya. Trus, gril dan side skirt didesain baru yang kesemuanya menjadi pendukung aerodinamis.

Sedangkan bagian kaki, terutama keempat roda  kini menggunakan pelek diameter 19 inci BBS bahan aluminium tempa yang dibungkus dengan karet bundar Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Seperti desain bemper dan spoiler terlihat agak 'menjuntai' ke aspal. Otomatis ECU pun mengalami pemograman ulang agar lebih optimal. Sektor muka pun ikut berubah. Di antaranya  penggunaan piston, setang piston dan kruk as yang mempunyai bobot lebih ringan. Selain itu, suntikan' tenaga meningkat berkat perubahan pada turbo. Acuan penyempurnaan dapur penghasil tenaga ini lebih ditekankan pada pengurangan bobot mesin. Perubahan tampak hanya sebatas balutan kulit pada setir dan jok balap Recaro.

Sektor mesin tentunya juga menjadi pertimbangan penting karena WRX STI kerap dijadikan tunggangan saat rally. Tujuannya,  untuk menciptakan stabilitas yang pas.

Masuk ke interior, Subaru tetap mempertahankan desain baku-nya. Kinerja rem dipercayakan pada produk Brembo.

Pada bagian suspensi, Subaru mengandalkan sokbreker produk Bilstein, per STI, tower bar fleksibel depan, tower bar fleksibel dan draw stiffener. Hasilnya, tenaga meningkat 19PS menjadi 315 PS.