Hatch Only Era WRX
 

Wasn't there a period where we only had a Hatch for wrx/sti? I thought the 08-11 was Hatch only?

I can't find anything online about it with my searches so I'm wrong, crazy or right... Idk

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08-14 there was a hatch version of the WRX and STI. Earlier than that, the STI was only available as a sedan.


Hopefully when the next gen WRX releases we will see the hatch again.

Being in Vermont, I can attest that I never saw an STI in sedan form through the years of 08-10. I know the wrx had a sedan, but the sti I think was hatchback only until 2011 maybe

You are right, the GR (08-14) sedan STI wasn't until 2011.

Is there a reason why people prefer the hatch? Looks, practicality?

Likely because of utility. Maybe they needed more time to design the widebody for the sedan frame?

The hatch had its uses:
https://i.imgur.com/Ui0aNVp.jpg

I'm trying hard to ensure that this is not me leaving Wicked Big Meet this year.

Probably the reason why hatchbacks are popular to begin with.....

Honestly, I think the hatchback looks better too.
Even with the current Impreza, I feel like the sedan looks too.... sedate?
The hatchback (while also no beauty queen) at least looks purposeful.
Plus practicality can be used to justify this terribly-irrational purchase as perfectly rational.

The real question should be why they even bother with a sedan version.

But weren't they always sedans? Even back in the 80s? Wasn't the hatch only a single iteration? I know there were those cool station wagons but I think only one gen with the hatchback. Or maybe two? I think one with a factory wide body look and one without? I'm rusty on my imprezas

Idk about everywhere, but most fast Subarus I've seen had been wagons/hatches until 2015. For me, given the choice, the 5 door layout is a no-brainer. I guess that I just don't get why anyone actually buys a sedan if there is a hatch version available.

I guess just personal preference, although I read somewhere (IIRC) that the sedans are more dynamically rewarding? I personally like both, but the fat-assed hatchback looks awesome.