2011 WRX gets the STI's 'widebody'

[dasoupdude]

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-....html



After missing the mark in 2009, Subaru continues to add higher levels of performance to the WRX, bumping the power output to 265-hp in 2010 and now announcing that for 2011 all WRX models will come with the STI’s wide-body. And it’s not just for show either. Starting in 2011, those flared fenders will make room for a track that is 1.5-inches wider in both the front and rear. Inside each fender a set of 17×8-inch wheels come mounted with wider 235/45/17 tires – which can only add to the all-wheel drive grip.

In addition, the WRX also gets a new front lip and larger blacked-out grille and air intakes, not to mention the addition of the STI’s rear subframe bushings. Subaru will continue to offer the WRX both as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback.

“The new wide-body designs mark another major step on the continuous evolution of the WRX to give driving enthusiasts an even more compelling all-wheel drive performance package,” said Tom Doll, executive VP of Subaru of America.

Subaru is likely to officially unwrap the 2011 Impreza WRX at the New York Auto Show next week and we’ll be on hand to bring you plenty of photos, with live coverage starting March 31st.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Looks ugly and needs to be lowered. But if it's low enough to where it looks good, it won't easily be daily driven and many complaints will be had.

Should be an option in my opinion.

[ZOMG.SR20]

THAT's The STi id buy

[dasoupdude]

(inb4 the cooker of beans.)

[Mr1der]

when will the STi get the WRX's sedan?

[Chaotic_Warlord]

Now that is actually pretty sexay, Just change the hood scoop back to the old one and it'll look good. Make that a 2 door coupe and I'll have a new car to look for.

[troskinatior]

I like the new look, but the only thing they could improve on is the rear quarter panel. How much more is this then the base model sti?

[dasoupdude]

How much more is this then the base model sti?

It's less, its still a WRX trim

[driverdriver]

I'm going to have to see one in person before I pass judgement.

[MinisterofDOOM]

ROFL@ "wider 235/45/17 tires" on an 8 inch wheel.

[krash]

thats what they should have done in the first place.

[G_whizz]

I'm diggn it...I just may consider this for my next car!

[bmike818]

ROFL@ "wider 235/45/17 tires" on an 8 inch wheel.

[Zydeco]

ROFL@ "wider 235/45/17 tires" on an 8 inch wheel.

Ive been running 245.45.17 for a couple of years now.

[MinisterofDOOM]

That's my point.1: 235 not "wide" and2: you you can definitely go wider on 8 inch wheels and3: With 1.5 inch wider fenderwells/track, they could have fit more under the car. Add 1.5 inches to the body and then only add less than 1/2 inch total to the tire width? 10 more mm per side means only 5 mm per side would affect fender clearance. 5 mm. That's 1/5 inch. If you're going to brag about fitting more tire, fit MORE tire.

[Zydeco]

ah got it.

[Bmore-coupe]

[PEZi]

EEEEWWWW!!! leave the WRX as is!!!! that s*** looks st00pid!

[MinisterofDOOM]

Agreed. I thought the new Toyota WRX looked bad enough already...the widebody is even worse. And those "I wish I was a GTR" WRX badges on the front fenders are capital STUPID.

[adrianfromthecastle]

after seeing the 5 door sti, every other wrx sedan looks like poo to me. sorry

[Crunkrich]

too much going on with that car

what happened to simple and stylish?

[krash]

after seeing the 5 door sti, every other wrx sedan looks like poo to me. sorry

The 5-door STi in blue with gold wheels is definitely the best out of the new ones. The old ones are still better imo

[RobPaulson]

i thought the WRX was a hatch?



subaru models have always confused the crap out of me...

[numbnuts240]

sti is only available in hatch form. they're all impreza's, just trim/performance levels.

[Chaotic_Warlord]

Really wish they would bring back the 2 door coupe WRX (ala 22B model). I think there is actually a few people out there who would by a 2 door model. Also I've never really been a fan of the 5 door body style, and while I have nothing against a four door sedan or a 2 door hatchback the 4 door hatchback is just ugly.

[numbnuts240]

Really wish they would bring back the 2 door coupe WRX (ala 22B model).

those things are hot.

[princess37]

i actually wanted that car. but the new ones (even the 2011) look like mommy cars to me.

[princess37]

yess coupe should come back for suree!

[bersh240]

what i dont get is why there making the wrx more and more like the sti.people are gona stop buying the sti cause the only difference will soon be the glowing sti badge infront of the shifter..

[93coupe]

That thing is hideous. Cars just keep getting more and more ugly.