According to a document discovered by The Truth About Cars,
the 2019 Subaru WRX STI will have an upgraded turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer
engine that develops 310 hp. This is a modest increase of 5 hp and it matches the output of the limited edition WRX STI Type RA.
It remains unclear if the model will receive any
additional changes but the 2018 WRX STI received a host of styling updates
including a new front fascia with restyled LED headlights and a larger lower
grille opening. The model was also equipped with new 19-inch wheels and roof
rack mounting brackets.
Interior changes were fairly limited but included
upgraded materials and redesigned door grips. On the technology front, the car
received a larger 7-inch infotainment system and a 5.9-inch multi-function
display.
Engineers worked on improving the STI’s performance
by making changes to the suspension and the all-wheel drive system. The model
was also equipped with an upgraded Brembo braking system that used stronger
monoblock calipers, larger drilled rotors and new brake pads with
“significantly greater surface area for improved braking feel and fade
resistance.”
The standard Subaru WRX was also mentioned in the
VIN decoder document but it suggests the model will continue to use a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 268 hp and 349 Nm of torque. There’s no word on when the 2019 WRX and WRX STI will
be introduced but the current models start at US$ 26,995 and US$ 36,095.
