Subaru to Unveil New Model at Japan Mobility Show, Possibly a New WRX or STI

2025/06/05
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Subaru
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According to Japan’s CarWatch, Subaru will unveil a new model at the Japan Mobility Show in late October. The teaser, revealed during a media session at Fuji Speedway, suggests the car could be an all-new WRX or STI model. The performance model features a front-end similar to the current second-generation WRX, with noticeable differences including a revised grille, bonnet vents, flared wheel arches, a new DRL signature, a front spoiler lip, and a longer roofline, hinting at a hatchback body style. Subaru’s executive managing director and chief technical officer, Tetsuro Fujinuki, said the new model will leverage existing technological assets to create a more cutting-edge car. Earlier this year at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru showcased the WRX STI S210 prototype, which will be limited to 500 units in Japan and features increased power, additional bracing, adaptive dampers, and an aero kit, though it only comes with a CVT transmission. The recently teased car appears different from the S210, so the true reveal will have to wait until October.
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