Posted Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 9:21pm

Subaru’s new WRX STI is a paradox, and here’s why

After years of speculation, Subaru has unveiled the WRX STI S210 Prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. This long-anticipated addition brings back the iconic STI badge for the latest WRX generation. However, there are a few key caveats that rain on the excitement: it’s only available in Japan, production is capped at 500 units, and it comes exclusively with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).