[optiblue]

Not sure if this was posted before, but ran a search and didn't find anything and it's news to me! Dang, I was really considering trading in my car for the 2011's too! No way after these reviews.

They found it to be slower than the older models.
http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx-sti/2011/2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-full-test-and-video.html

Subaru got upset and made them do it again, but the results were identical.
http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/11/il-track-tested-2011-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-sedan.html

[rJZx]

solution get the nicer older models :thumbsup:

[Matlock]

I spotted a 2011 white STI sedan with new wide body yesterday, looked nice.

[optiblue]

was it in burnaby? It's probably Waramp's Sti

[Matlock]

was it in burnaby? It's probably Waramp's Sti

Yes, It was going north on Boundary, intersecting Kingsway.

[68style]

Not every car ends up performing exactly the same, maybe they just got a lame duck off the production line. That said the weight diff between the STI and the WRX is huge... 300lbs...

[TOPEC]

Not every car ends up performing exactly the same, maybe they just got a lame duck off the production line. That said the weight diff between the STI and the WRX is huge... 300lbs...

yes... but at the same time u get more LSDs, 1 more gear up top, bigger brakes, maybe some chassis stiffening, etc. etc. well worth the increased weight.

[TOS'd]

I thought waramp was from the island?was it in burnaby? It's probably Waramp's Sti
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[iamed]

Yes, It was going north on Boundary, intersecting Kingsway.

Thats actually my STI. Thanks for the spot should wave next time!

[jtanner_]

In for pics of above STI lol

[CivicS]

Not every car ends up performing exactly the same, maybe they just got a lame duck off the production line.
^ THIS!

keep in mind that they use 91 octane instead of 93 on those test runs.

There are lots of speculations that Subaru went with a more conservative tune to counter the infamous piston ringland issues, which plague the 08-10s. Other than the suspension, the car is pretty much untouched since 2010. The only possible explanation is the tune.

If 0-60 & 1/4mile is really your thing, maybe wait till spring/summer when some 2011 owners take their car to track and see if they put better numbers.

I love mine 2011 STI sedan and could careless that the car runs a tenth or so slower...as long as it puts a smile on your face, who cares?

[iamed]

^ THIS!

keep in mind that they use 91 octane instead of 93 on those test runs.

There are lots of speculations that Subaru went with a more conservative tune to counter the infamous piston ringland issues, which plague the 08-10s. Other than the suspension, the car is pretty much untouched since 2010. The only possible explanation is the tune.

If 0-60 & 1/4mile is really your thing, maybe wait till spring/summer when some 2011 owners take their car to track and see if they put better numbers.

I love mine 2011 STI sedan and could careless that the car runs a tenth or so slower...as long as it puts a smile on your face, who cares?

:thumbsup: Johnny?

[CivicS]

:thumbsup: Johnny?

ya? Ed? lol?

[iamed]

ya? Ed? lol?

ya! Putting on your winters soon?

I also love my 2011, can't really compare 0-60 numbers to justify buying a car.

[CivicS]

ya! Putting on your winters soon?

I also love my 2011, can't really compare 0-60 numbers to justify buying a car.

on! :D

[RabidRat]

Not every car ends up performing exactly the same, maybe they just got a lame duck off the production line.

Nope.

Then we called Subaru and asked if there was another STI available. The new STI arrived the following week and we sent our team back to the track.

The follow-up car, despite its different color and production status was no quicker. Three tests, two cars, one unexplained disappointment.

[FreakNasty]

STI sucks. EVO FTW!

[rJZx]

/\ do you even have a evo :troll:

[FreakNasty]

well...no

[tofu1413]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3818558791_55cbe212e7.jpg

http://dreamluxsolberg.net78.net/imagenes/subaru_impreza_wrx_sti_05.jpg


still the definition of STi.

ever since they capitalized the "i" shit has been going downhill.

[!SG]

new sti a bit bigger?

ive always found the sti to be a tad snug, but then i find most cars a tad snug =D

[bloodmack]

new evo sucks, just like the new sti. we should all petition to remake 03 evo and 03 sti thats their best years IMO

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3818558791_55cbe212e7.jpg

http://dreamluxsolberg.net78.net/imagenes/subaru_impreza_wrx_sti_05.jpg


still the definition of STi.

ever since they capitalized the "i" shit has been going downhill.



ummm every generation the EVO always out performs the STi

since 20 years ago it has always been that way



the 04 is definitely the best looking STi

the new ones 08 + is just plain fugly

[bloodmack]

ummm every generation the EVO always out performs the STi

since 20 years ago it has always been that way



the 04 is definitely the best looking STi

the new ones 08 + is just plain fugly

Im pretty sure the new generation sti out performs the new generation evo (just barely).

[tofu1413]

actually the performance numbers between the cars are the same. LOL

ever since mitsu introduced the rear AYC.. the evo... turns better.

[cococly]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs574.ash2/149608_10150094737585259_716120258_7768026_4182274 _n.jpg

The new one does look nicer than some of the older gens.

The 2011 WRX sedan is slightly faster crossing the 1/4 mile O.o" [13.8 @ 98.2 vs 13.8 @ 97.4 of 2011 STi]

[sc606]

STi > Evo

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Im pretty sure the new generation sti out performs the new generation evo (just barely).



negative sir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4CfWdoSOTk


STi fan boys can try to hide all they want, but truth be told EVO is always faster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGlrdpa4p70

[tofu1413]

actually...


the STI was faster around the track than the regular evo X in this test. showed on the lap time board.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

did it? never seen that episode near the end

[Jackygor]

actually the performance numbers between the cars are the same. LOL

ever since mitsu introduced the rear AYC.. the evo... turns better.

I was under the impression that JDM STI has always been faster than JDM evo.

[tofu1413]

did it? never seen that episode near the end

yea, the regular evo X compared the regular STI was slower on the top gear test track.. (i thought the evo was supposed to be faster. but it wasnt.. )

and dude, the spec C has the fastest time in that video! LOL they were running reverse grid order.. fastest car starts at back.

jackygor// the only evo that i could think of that seemed slower than STi was.. the evo 7! :p and the earlier ones that were before the evo 3..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

that was the time attack result, slower by 0.20 seconds


the actual track result GSR was faster than sti by 2. something seconds



edit:

nvm i see what you meant

best lap spec C 1:04.49 total 5:33.40

while GSR best lap 1:05.20 total 5:31.54

[cococly]

It is going to be another long argument...

Something like 0.2sec/0.1sec/1mph slower/faster :S

[RCubed]

who cares, theyre both great cars.

[Gh0stRider]

04/05 STI are the best loooking ones.

[iamed]

Both are great cars but what made me choose the STI over the EVO was practicality. The trunk space in the EVO is very limited with its relocated battery/ windshield fluid reservoir the backseats doesn't fold. The Recaros hold very firm however are a pain to get in and out. Additionally the interior on the EVO seemed cheap and did I mention the EVO is more expensive? The STI just seemed to be a better rounded car.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

i havent bother looking up the prices for EVO, i know they are more expensive



subie are actually pretty cheap

WRX starting $32g

while STi starts $37g and top model is $42g. for sti tunned suspension etc.

Basically no options to add to these cars, so pretty straight forward


IMO

i rather buy the $37g Sti model, and upgrade the others myself. 6 pot bbk, coilovers, exhaust, cobb ecu etc later on

[CivicS]

Both are great cars but what made me choose the STI over the EVO was practicality. The trunk space in the EVO is very limited with its relocated battery/ windshield fluid reservoir the backseats doesn't fold. The Recaros hold very firm however are a pain to get in and out. Additionally the interior on the EVO seemed cheap and did I mention the EVO is more expensive? The STI just seemed to be a better rounded car.

Ditto!

I cross shopped both cars and I just cant justify the extra $4k for the EVO, being a 5psd vs 6spd.

Both cars have its merits and downfalls..
Now if the EVO is closer to the STI price like the states, then this will be a different story and the decision will be very hard one to make.

[Mancini]

Both are great cars but what made me choose the STI over the EVO was practicality. The trunk space in the EVO is very limited with its relocated battery/ windshield fluid reservoir the backseats doesn't fold. The Recaros hold very firm however are a pain to get in and out. Additionally the interior on the EVO seemed cheap and did I mention the EVO is more expensive? The STI just seemed to be a better rounded car.

Agreed. You're buying a car, not a track time.

I don't know many owners of any type of car that go racing often enough, or seriously enough, for this minor performance difference to matter. And those that do usually make modifications anyway.

[Ikkaku]

...or the slight 'track time' difference is often compromised by driver skill.

[gilly]

im really liking the widebody styling.

[Gh0stRider]

EVO's are insanely priced. lowest model starting at $41K

i saw a nice 04 STI for sale, but asking $33K...geez. Stealership no wander

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/2063636381.html

[JD¹³]

still the definition of STi.
Correction ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2714241056_67afe68df1.jpg?v=0

[RCubed]

^Id thank you if i could.

[TOPEC]

EVO's are insanely priced. lowest model starting at $41K

i saw a nice 04 STI for sale, but asking $33K...geez. Stealership no wander

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/2063636381.html

dealer took it in for 21K, 2 hours later, posts on CL at 33K

[Matlock]

2011 black STi sedan spotted on kingsway and patterson

[freelunch]

I love mine, upgraded to a sport tech sedan from an ep3 civic and this car is light years ahead in everything; comfort, performance, and still practical. With the seats down you can easily fit four wheels and tires with room to spare.
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[keifun]

Wheres the Bugeye Love?

http://www.scoobyphotos.eclipse.co.uk/photographs/2001-2003-wrx-sti/yellow/full/7_ylw_982.jpg
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7GloBbB7K3sebM:http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9981/bhd2vg1.jpg&t=1
http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/evo-v-sti38.jpg


I admit, the JDM version of the bugeyes looks much better than the USDM, but I still luv the GD chassis over the new GR

Except for the fact that the new GR have such nice wide fenders for some really aggressive wheel setups;)

[Gh0stRider]

dealer took it in for 21K, 2 hours later, posts on CL at 33K

serious? wow

[d1]

There is no bugeye love. The bugeye looks like a retard

[TOPEC]

serious? wow

yes, and the car still has some mods on it which wasnt taken off, eg the 18" BBS RG seen in the pics.

[Euro7r]

No matter how we compare STI vs Evo or whatever, STI is an awesome car. When modded, it's like a monster!

[TypeRNammer]

I like all 3 looks of the GD chassis, but god damn they know how to hold a damn resale value pretty good.

[toyota86]

about the article posted by the op. it seems like the test car they used was the sport tech or whatever the premium version is. im guessing the added weight of the sunroof and all the little extra bits probably was what slowed the car down. i would be interested if they ran a regular 2011 sti verus a loaded 2011 sti and see what the difference is. maybe those few tenths and the few extra km are found there.

[tofu1413]

both are awesome cars.. just personal preference.


i like them both. at least the older ones anyways..

[Onassis]

Evolution 6.5 TME > any impreza past, present and future
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[124Y]

From what I've read, the stock Evo X marginally out-performed the stock GRB STI. Nonetheless, being a better-skilled driver is a much more important factor.
They're both great cars, with different pros and cons. I picked the EVO X mainly because I just had to take advantage of their 48-month 0% financing. :eek5r:
To me, the stock GRB feels a bit too soft for my taste, but I'm sure a good set of coilovers and some bushings will solve that.

[cococly]

about the article posted by the op. it seems like the test car they used was the sport tech or whatever the premium version is. im guessing the added weight of the sunroof and all the little extra bits probably was what slowed the car down. i would be interested if they ran a regular 2011 sti verus a loaded 2011 sti and see what the difference is. maybe those few tenths and the few extra km are found there.

I am expecting the fullly-loaded 2011 STi sedan is about 100lb heavier than the 2008 USDM STI hatchback. It's just like carrying one passanger, I don't think it could slow the car down by as much as 0.5sec from 0-60?

From what I've read, the stock Evo X marginally out-performed the stock GRB STI. Nonetheless, being a better-skilled driver is a much more important factor.
They're both great cars, with different pros and cons. To me, the stock GRB feels a bit too soft for my taste, but I'm sure a good set of coilovers and some bushings will solve that.

The 2011 STI drives a bit firmer and more stable under spirited driving. I have driven 2010 & 2011 STI, and the difference was quite pronounced.

On another news:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/impreza-concept-630.jpg

Just came out from the press, the Subaru Impreza Design Concept (aka next generation impreza)

It looks Great!

[skyxx]

Too bad It'll only look like 60% of it's concept.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

:rolleyes: looks like a scion

[cctw]

should stick with just the mesh grille...why need the 2 whiskers?

[Jsunu]

I am expecting the fullly-loaded 2011 STi sedan is about 100lb heavier than the 2008 USDM STI hatchback. It's just like carrying one passanger, I don't think it could slow the car down by as much as 0.5sec from 0-60?



The 2011 STI drives a bit firmer and more stable under spirited driving. I have driven 2010 & 2011 STI, and the difference was quite pronounced.

On another news:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/impreza-concept-630.jpg

Just came out from the press, the Subaru Impreza Design Concept (aka next generation impreza)

It looks Great!

In the flesh:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/lead-subaru-impreza-concept-la-2010.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/17/subaru-impreza-concept-la-2010/

I like it!

[gilly]

the bottom front grill looks stupid.

[hk20000]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/lead-subaru-impreza-concept-la-2010.jpg
http://www.uptodatedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/online-design/2008/12/2009-volvo-s60-concept.jpg

[RabidRat]

I picked the EVO X mainly because I just had to take advantage of their 48-month 0% financing.

Wow, they do 0% financing on those?

Hmm. Tempting.

[TOPEC]

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1876/img2873copy.jpg

[iamed]

Wow, they do 0% financing on those?

Hmm. Tempting.

Ya they've been doing those for a while

[cctw]

0% for 60 months for the evo right now