Subaru dropped an absolute bombshell on its fans this previous weekend when it introduced that the 2022 Subaru WRX wouldn’t be getting an STI derivative. This was particularly disappointing because the Japanese automaker recently took a stroll down memory lane, reflecting on the efficiency and dealing with of the common WRX, which solely made us extra excited concerning the potential of the newest mannequin being turned as much as 11. However the choice has been made, with Subaru saying that it’s “exploring alternatives for the next-generation Subaru WRX STI, together with electrification.”

That can possible have irritated potential future STI patrons simply as a lot because the announcement that the STI is not coming for this era, however since Subaru has solely just lately revealed its first EV, an electrified STI is definitely a great distance off. So why not give us one final unelectrified STI earlier than a hybrid or EV model is prepared?

Nicely, Highway & Observe was questioning the identical form of factor, and a Subaru spokesperson gave a solution that makes a number of sense. “If we designed [a new STI] now, it could have a really restricted shelf life,” stated Subaru Director of Company Communications Dominick Infante. “The laws are altering so rapidly that it type of would not make any sense.”

Basically, Subaru is apprehensive that investing within the growth of an STI – which the model all the time does very completely – wouldn’t be worthwhile since it might take a couple of years to promote sufficient items to see an excellent return.