yea it wont be known until Subaru releases it... I have been searching online daily wondering the same thing and the closest i have gotten to the new STI is this
Ha. I saw that video. If they do change the engine on the next STI (2016 or 2017) I would be disappointed if I already bought one. I have read nothing but good things about the FA20 architecture.
I thought the video was serious at first lol
Ya I've heard a lot of good things on the fa20. Really does seem like it responds very well to mods and not as temperamental. Now it's just the longevity of the motor
Yea I posted that video on NASIOC a while back and got a few laughs.. If the STI had the FA engine I would be going for the STI but the EJ is still having problems and some of the guys I have talked to that have a 2015 STI said to go with the WRX... you will also people that love their 15 STI but for me the FA is the deciding factor, I am just curious how its going to be with E85 and we have already seen some great power on it but I have also heard that its not good full time on E85 so IDK...
hahaha... If only I had more time I would call the dealer myself and ask for the LMNOP and record the conversation for another youtube video.... #Priceless
I haven't heard anything about longevity again with e85 but it's supposed to be a huge bump in power with just that
I agree with getting rid of the sti car.. but I believe they'll offer sport packages for the wheels and wing on the wrx
I am very curious as well if Subaru is planning to put the new FA in the STi. I am in the market for a new car and Im looking at the STi, but not with an 8 year old engine. I would rather opt for the WRX but really want the robust tranny of the STi.
Someone has to know something about this. I've been to 3 dealerships aND they know less about the car then we'all do. Shame shame Subaru.
If you have the funds for an STi, you have the funds for the Golf R. Have you even driven an STi? Is there a reason you NEED latest tech? Granted improved economy is a plus
I don't "need" the latest tech, but want it. Latest tech really isn't that as important then piece of mind and resale value.
I'd hate to buy a 2015 sti and 2016 or even 2017 comes with the FA.
I have not driven a STi, no. I've always wanted one.... even when they first came out and now I'm in the market and I noticed the new body style. I like it! Is there something I need to know bit an STi that only driving would show me?
You're looking at buying an enthusiast car yet you are making judgment based not on how the car feels to drive, but how it looks on paper. Yes, I'd absolutely suggest there is a lot to determine from simply driving the car.
Latest tech may not always provide a positive improvement. Electric steering is less enjoyable to drive compared to hydraulic steering. I feel you on the FA20. I love the motor. However I bought the 2015 STi anyway. Why? I drove one.
My point exactly! Lol. Well spoken. I thought you were going to say that I should drive one first before buying bc I may not like it.
I dont care for the electric power steering, cable actuated Trans and ratios. There is a lot to love about the wrx but Subi really improved it with the sti. The question is if I can live with the 2.5 even if they update with the FA in the near future.
Where can I test drive an STi anyhow? 3 dealers by me don't carry them in stock, only special order, plus they said they don't allow test drives of the STi.
I guess if I came with cash in hand it would be different, but still. ....
The new STI-developed Forester tS comes with the same 2.0-liter turbo boxer engine as the XT, and if it gets the Japan WRX S4 powerplant power numbers, it will produce 221 kW (296 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb. ft of torque).
Strange. What source reported it? We know the S4 was using the FA DIT with 296Hp but where did it say the STI developed Forester was using the S4 spec motor?