From idea to legend! Meet - Subaru Impreza WRX Sti

In 1992, the automaker Subaru presents its new development - a sports car of the Subaru Impreza. The new model replaced the Subaru Leone, which until now was equipped with obsolete engines of the EA series. Impreza was equipped with new engines, code-named EJ. The platform on which this model is based is borrowed from the Subaru Legacy and is presented in a truncated form. Impreza is produced in the bodies of "sedan", "hatchback" and "coupe".

Many cars from the series, for example, the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, have become popular with rally drivers, than the concern Subaru has gained a lot of fame.

The main feature of Impreza is that almost all models were equipped with a full drive (AWD).

Impreza is divided into three generations.

The first models are those produced in 1992-2000. In this period, models of passenger versions of the Subaru Impreza WRX, 2.0 GT Turbo, 2.0 Turbo and others were produced. The model range was huge, because the series enjoyed a stunning success. Subaru engineers constantly surprised customers with their latest developments.

In 1994, the company introduced the version of the Subaru Impreza - WRX Sti, as an improvement in the WRX series, primarily in terms of power. Although later the capacity of the series equalized.

Also Subaru does not stint on the release of special series, both for Japan and for the rest of the world. Versions were issued almost for each country separately.

So, the model with the turbo engine made especially for Europe in 1999-2000, developed along the way of Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, having received from it the majority of spare parts. Meanwhile, the car market of America did not see the Impreza with a turbocharged engine.

From 2000 to 2007 Second generation cars are produced. The basic concept of development Impreza turned towards safety, reliability and greater sophistication. For example, the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti received a rut 22 mm more to improve the handling of the car. The new concept completely abandoned the body of the coupe. In addition, the car has changed a lot.

In 2002, sales in the US of new models with turbocharged engines start. During this period in the Japanese market in a limited number are produced STI-cars. These models were recognized as the most "hot" in the second series - they were equipped with engines with a power of 280 hp.

In 2005, Subaru Impreza is experiencing a new restyling, due to which it receives a new nickname "Chanterelle". Because of the new headlights, which Subaru fans still recognize as the most successful.

On April 2, 2007, at an auto show in New York, Subaru officially presents a new generation of cars, which is still being manufactured. His crown was the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, 2012 release. The positioning of the new models was more inclined to practicality, but the ardent ardor, familiar to fans of the series, was by no means extinguished.

The cars had a revised suspension, to achieve greater comfort with everyday driving. The world again did not see the "coupe models", and the rest of the bodies became longer and wider.

In 2010, the Subaru Impreza XV, a crossover made on the basis of the Impreza, was released.

Another new product was the new diesel engine series EE, presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2008. Cars with such engines have 150 hp. And are sold in some European countries since 2009.

The third series on the rally tracks was more successful than its predecessors. And in 2008 the company announced that it would not be able to take part in the rally any more, due to financial difficulties.

However, in addition to the rally, Subaru successfully participate in ring races and even won victories in the Super GT race.