Why are Subaru STI unreliable?
The WRX STI has had well-documented issues with its EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine. There have been a number of lawsuits over premature engine failure due to a defect that allowed contaminated oil to carry “damaging metal debris through the engines,” according to court documents.
Will there be a 2021 Subaru STI?
Look for a new unique edition model to be revealed next spring with a summer 2021 launch. The 2021 Subaru WRX and 2021 Subaru WRX STI arrive at Subaru retailers in March 2021.
Is Subaru STI Twin Turbo?
The 268-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger for near-instant boost response and maximum power across a wide power band, delivering 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 RPM.
Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI all wheel drive?
Used 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 1 Standard all-wheel drive, a variety of sedans and wagons to choose from, powerful turbocharged engines in WRX and WRX… 2 Lack of legroom for rear-seat passengers, spartan interior design, slow downshifts from automatic transmission. More
What kind of engine does a Subaru STi have?
This engine is known as the EJ25 and is still comes in an STI. The release of the USDM Impreza WRX STi coincided with COBB Tuning becoming the go-to aftermarket tuning solution for the Subaru Impreza WRX which debuted 2 years prior. The rest is history.
What’s the best way to upgrade a Subaru STI?
The Accessport is the world’s best selling, most flexible ECU upgrade solution for your STI. Simply plug this device into your car’s OBD port and you have the capability to reflash the ECU to enjoy power gains, custom features, and other improvements immediately!
When did Subaru change the design of the STI?
Most of the changes were visual. In 2004, the STI wore clear headlamps and red taillights, but Subaru switched to a slightly darker smoked reflector for the headlamps in 2005. Big changes came in 2006, however, when Subaru ditched the “blobeye” design for the “hawkeye” design.