Subaru Just Put The World On Notice, STI Is Not Dead

Every year, I cover the Tokyo Auto Salon; this year, Subaru Corporation has put the world on notice. Subaru Tecnica International (STI) Subaru Corporation's performance division is not dead. It's alive and well.  

Subaru announced its Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 lineup, and STI is on full display with three new hot models. Subaru has to reinvent itself and its performance models because the globe is moving towards new all-electric models. 

STI will go all-electric, and a new electric STI is coming. Still, with its internal combustion engine (ICE) models, STI and Subaru Corporation are making a bold statement before that happens. 

What made the Japanese automaker great? 

Subaru is keeping its ICE performance vehicles alive with the three hot new models, and they will show the world that Subaru is "challenging every road in the world and continuing to seek true driving please."

Subaru's Exhibition Outline of the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

Subaru WRX S4 STI Sport♯ Prototype

The Subaru/STI booth will showcase a special edition WRX S4 STI Sport♯ prototype based on the WRX S4 STI Sport R EX model. This Japanese spec model won't be sold in North America. 

Subaru says the WRX S4 STI Sport♯ has improved handling stability and a higher quality ride. Subaru will sell the new hot trim in limited quantities. 

Subaru BRZ STI performance

This vehicle has STI performance parts based on the BRZ STI Sport grade (Japanese model). It is a customized model that "further enhances the enjoyment of driving the BRZ," including a dry carbon rear spoiler.  

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Subaru Levorg Layback STI performance

Based on the Levorg Layback Limited EX grade (Japanese model), this vehicle is equipped with genuine parts, and an STI aero package is installed. Subaru says this is a parts-customized model equipped with STI performance parts with enhanced driving performance.

Subaru brings three motorsports models

Subaru has always used the extreme world of motorsports to develop new technology in its production vehicles. And the automaker with STI will continue in that tradition. It's more than a tradition; it's embedded deep in Subaru's DNA. 

Subaru WRX NBR Challenge 2024

I'm happy to see Subaru is back for the Nurburgring 24-hour race. Subaru will showcase the WRX race car, competing in the NBR Challenge 2024.

Subaru BRZ GT300 2023

Subaru will also continue to race in the Super GT race series. Subaru brings the Super GT 2023 championship race car in the GT300 class.

Team SDA Engineering BRZ CNF Concept

The BRZ CNF Concept is the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 race car.

Subaru announced its Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 model lineup, an all-STI lineup. Subaru just put the world on notice. They are not done building fun performance models to own and drive. There's more coming. Stay tuned. 

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed this Subaru Tokyo Auto Salon story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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