Demand for 2015 Subaru WRX/STI reaches record levels

The newly remodeled 2015 Subaru WRX/STI line of performance cars continues to see record sales at the beginning of the year. Subaru of America (SOA) says the 2015 WRX and WRX STI performance sedans had their best February ever.

The 2015 Subaru WRX/STI line saw a 31 percent increase in February over the same month last year and a 43.7 percent increase year-to-date. The performance WRX sedans are flying off dealer lots and demand is extremely high. Demand for the high-performance 2015 WRX STI models is even higher.

WRX sedans are available

Hueberger Motors in Colorado Springs, the highest volume Subaru dealer in the U.S., has twelve 2015 WRX models on their lot ready to sell. Six of those models come with the new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic option, and six available with the standard 6-speed manual gearbox. They have another 14 WRX models in transit from Japan on their way. They have no 2015 WRX STIs on their lot and have only three STI Limited models in transit from the factory in Gunma, Japan.

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It may be a good time to buy a preowned WRX or WRX STI. Although Heuberger has no used WRX/STIs on their lot. A quick search shows there are many previous generation models, both sedans and hatchbacks, for sale by dealers and private owners around the country. If you want a WRX STI now, this is an option.

The Subaru brand is doing well not just with the WRX/STI line. Subaru of America reports another record February. SOA reported record sales for February totaling 41,358 vehicles, an 18.5 percent gain over February 2014. The company also reported a 21 percent gain over the same period in 2014. Forester, Legacy, Outback and XV Crosstrek sales were also strong as each model line achieved its best February ever. If you want a 2015 Subaru WRX, you can find them now. If you want a 2015 Subaru WRX STI, you will have to order one and wait.