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True, but most enthusiast cars here sell automatic variants in spades. The auto BRZ isn't very popular compared to the MT, but it does sell. I find it baffling that the auto STI didn't come here. I always assumed it was never made in the first place, like it never occurred to Subaru someone might want an auto STI.
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Yep, in Europe no-one really talks about driving manual as a badge of pride or an enthusiast thing, because manual cars are so common, and most economy hatchbacks are all manuals. It’s mostly in markets like the USA, Middle East and Australia, with much higher ratios of automatic cars, where enthusiasts think driving ‘stick’ is some superpower.
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07-08-2020, 08:06 PM | #1418 |
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Here's a little something I couldn't share before...
FMC = Full Model Change BMC = Basic Model Change Dates shown are Start Of Production @ Factory (Not dates they will be available) BRZ Full Model Change starts production in Spring of 2021, likely as a 2022 Model. Won't make it to dealers until Summer/Fall 2021. WRX Full Model Change starts production in Fall of 2021, likely as a 2022 Model. Won't make it to dealers until Winter '21/Spring '22 STI Full Model Change starts production in Fall of 2022, likely as a 2023 Model. Won't make it to dealers until Winter '22/Spring '23 Don't say I didn't tell ya.
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I'd love to see them stick with it, but I still have my doubts. Hopefully, I'm wrong. I'm also anxious to see what the next gen WRX/STI brings. Hopefully it's a GIANT leap forward considering how long they've had to complete R&D on a new platform after having stuck with the EJ for so long. I miss the days where the ~30k Japanese sport sedans were running toe to toe with the V8 german and american competitors that cost 2x as much. Now they can hardly even hold their own against the current V6 cars.
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It is interesting that they used a lot of the design language from the BRZ in developing the global platform and steering on the Impreza.
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She does not need to have a WRX to drive 10KPH below the speed limit, panic stop if a light 3 blocks up turns yellow or drive in the passing lane for 20KM because she is making a left turn in 15 minutes. Yes, she has become the worst nightmare old lady driver!
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Doesn't read my posts but I assure you I would say the same directly to her. In fact I do on a fairly regular basis when I am driving and she grabs the handle, plants her feet and screams a little every time somebody 4 block up slows to turn and I don't immediately hit the brakes. It is painful!
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