Subaru says it has no plans to build a gas-powered STI based on this generation’s WRX platform. The next-generation Subaru WRX STI could be electric.
Subaru corporation is exploring opportunities for the next generation Subaru WRX STI.’in the meantime, a next generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform,’ the company says.
Subaru says its efforts to meet the regulations for greenhouse gasses, zero emissions vehicles and corporate average fuel economy are behind the change.