I've spoken with a regional
I've spoken with a regional Subaru engineer who had some insight as to what has been the word at Subaru of America in regards to the 2020 STI.
1. The 2020 STI unveil will most likely be in mid summer 2019 and delivery of 2020 models to the dealership will be around May to June 2019. However, word has also been reported the 2020 sti will not be at dealerships until late December 2019.
2. Two projected engine models are spoken of. 1. the JDM EJ20 2.0l with a twin scroll turbo - currently in production in Japan for subarus S200's STI models as well as the projected Engine in the US S209 STI that arrives in late January 2019, The second is a FA24 2.4l motor. Both motors, which ever is chosen to be used in the production model, is said to only have around 330-340hp and the Subaru engineer said "Don't expect more".
3. He said that you can get a general idea of what the 2020 STI interior will look like, He said look at the current 2019 Crostreck or Forester which both sit on Subaru's new global platform. He said the interior design and materials in those 2 vehicles will cross over in to 2020 STI and WRX and just about every 2020 Subaru model.
4. He also said you can get a general idea of what the 2020 STI and WRX body base design will be modeled off of. He said look at the current 2019 impreza sedan, not the hatchback. That impreza body design will more than likely be the foundation of the STI and WRX body