The Subaru WRX STI has carried the banner of affordable all-wheel-drive performance for over three decades. The 2026 model brings the STI into the modern era with a controversial new powertrain.<\/p>\n
Gone is the beloved EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four, replaced by a new 2.4-liter FA24 engine producing 345 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. While purists mourn the loss of the old engine, the new unit delivers smoother power delivery and significantly better fuel economy.<\/p>\n
The new chassis is 28% stiffer than the outgoing model, with aluminum front fenders and hood reducing weight over the front axle. The electronically controlled dampers offer Comfort, Sport, and Track modes with distinctly different characters.<\/p>\n
Priced from $44,000, the WRX STI continues to offer accessible performance in a market increasingly dominated by more expensive alternatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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