[St00k]

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/305916-1/2012-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI.jpg

There are a lot of rumors surrounding the next Subaru Impreza WRX STI, with some reports suggesting it will go diesel, while others point to a hybrid version. And while we don’t yet know what the decided powerplant will be, we can guarantee it will include AWD, go like stink and look awesome!

OK, so we don’t know that last one either, but thanks to the creative genius of artist Jon Sibal we can share a creative peak at what the next STI might look like.

Based on the Impreza Design Concept unveiled at the LA Auto Show, the STI model gets the requisite fender flares, top-mount intercooler and, of course, a massive wing on the back. The concept car has actually received a significant level of criticism from the Subaru faithful, although it’s easy to see how the handsome compact car shape works perfectly in a more aggressive form.

While Subarus have never been the most attractive cars on the road and the STI has always paled in comparison to its Mitsubishi rival, if Subie’s designers follow this path it might be the first time the EVO comes up short on the looks department.

Get more Subaru WRX STI Rendering at AutoGuide.com (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/12/2012-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-rendering-whos-the-ugly-one-now-evo.html)

[ae101]

holy shit this will grow on me soon, but right now i have mix feelings about it

[donjalapeno]

the evo is god ugly, but evo 8/9 are sex.

WRX STI's have always been nice.

[Euro7r]

We know it'll sound like a monster. But now it looks aggressive :thumbsup:

[AzNightmare]

looks a lot better than the current gen!

[nns]

holy shit this will grow on me soon, but right now i have mix feelings about it

It's a drawing by some guy who's not even affiliated with Subaru. It might as well be a blank white jpeg.

[hi-revs]

i ihope it looks 100% like the picture posted!!

[Matlock]

Diesel please.
Hybrid no thx
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[optiblue]

That's actually quite pretty, but it'll never look like that IRL. For starters, the rear passenger glass is one piece again which won't pass more strict safety standards. It looks somewhat like a Hotwheel which I'm actually quite digging.

The next Evolution might be hybrid diesels as well. I think it's safe to say it's the end of the gas powered only era.

Mitsubishi Evolution XI hatch concept:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/media/images/fc_mitsubishi-lancer-evo-xi_span/1983855-1-eng-US/fc_mitsubishi-lancer-evo-xi_span.jpg

2012 Lancer Sedan Concept:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/media/images/fc_2012-mitsubishi-lancer_span/2268794-1-eng-US/fc_2012-mitsubishi-lancer_span.jpg

Sources:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/mitsubishi-lancer-evo-xi
http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/2012-mitsubishi-lancer

[GabAlmighty]

Diesel please.
Hybrid no thx
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Oh my... Some massively overpowered diesel powerplant would give me such a boner.

[!Yaminashi]

Minus the huge wing its actually not half bad

[Qmx323]

ugly or not

when its out the majority will be drooling over it anyways :)


:troll:

[jungle168]

2011 can't go by fast enough....

[TRDood]

why does subaru change their STi styling every year?

[toyota86]

bring back the 2 door. imo 22b looks better than everything that came after it.

[too_slow]

Off topic, but there is a new 2011 Impreza WRX tS sedan with a CF roof.. I think it looks rather hot (having disliked the sedan since its intro)

http://imgs.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/12/21/large/9029307521881004465.jpg
http://imgs.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/12/21/large/959753405622223979.jpg

[donjalapeno]

not gonna lie, i like the sedan more than the hatch. All it really needs is more low and bigger exhaust too fill in the little gap and its good to go.

[d1]

They really should make the wing an option. It looks so much cleaner without the wing.

[Sp0r3]

They really should make the wing an option. It looks so much cleaner without the wing.

People just do what they've been doing since 04, trunk swap with the RS's.

But too bad, Subaru has a tendency to produce cars that look different than their concept counterparts.

[taylor192]

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/305916-1/2012-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI.jpg

http://www.modernperformance.com/images/calibersrt_bccoilovers3.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/blog/102508meet/100_1238.jpg

[Berzerker]

OP pic has Civic headlights, Celica body, focus fenders, mazda front side side vents. and ZERO originality.

Berz out.

[Jsunu]

I dunno, 2011 sti > the concept in the OP...

Remember this is based on the concept released by Subaru.

[The_AK]

OP pic has Civic headlights, Celica body, focus fenders, mazda front side side vents. and ZERO originality.

Berz out.

you assrash?

[jpark]

the evo is god ugly, but evo 8/9 are sex.

WRX STI's have always been nice.

:gtfo:

[PJ]

I'd take the new gen Evo over this thing any day..

[Jsunu]

I'd take the new gen Evo over this thing any day..

Was I the only person who LOVED the look of the EVO X :alone:

[PJ]

I love it too!

[124Y]

Was I the only person who LOVED the look of the EVO X :alone:

lol no... I love it too!

[flagella]

looks too bulky

[donjalapeno]

:gtfo:

:fuuuuu:

[J-Chow]

I'd take any evo's from 4-9 over this anyday.

[BlacknJean]

jesus christ looks like a gundam

[Datsun]

jesus christ looks like a gundam

He does?

[FerrariEnzo]

that rear tailight, from the first pic, looks kinda like the Celica...

But i like the front..

[.Renn.Sport]

the rendering is based on the Impreza Concept shown earlier at LA Auto show
http://auto-media.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/SUBARU-IMPREZA-CONCEPT-01.jpg

[Death2Theft]

The hatch with wing looks like a riced out cobalt
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[belka]

The hatch with wing looks like a riced out cobalt
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Wings are only held on by bolts....

[GDChoi]

bring this back please!

[donjalapeno]

Golf R32 > SUBARU WRX STI HATCHBACK

[Lolerama]

I'd like to see something thats real.

[TomBox_N]

Sti > Evo any day
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[Iceman_2K]

means nothing until its sitting in a showroom floor of a Subaru location in Vancouver.