though subaru is best known for its all-wheeldrive excellence and granola eating ways, within their lineup exists a lovable hooliganthat could scare the skis off a vermonter. it's the all-new 2015 wrx sti -- the pinnacleof subaru performance. derived from their experience in the world rally championship,the wrx sti now adds active torque vectoring to its confident grip arsenal, applying brakepressure to the inside front wheel to facilitate more neutral cornering via 3 driver selectablesettings. and this is the only subaru equipped with the multi-mode driver controlled centerdifferential version of the brand's famed symmetrical all-wheel drive system, biasingthe power split 59% to the rear and then allowing the driver to dial it down in 6 intervalsto an even 50:50 to suit the driving situation.
also exclusive to the sti is a 305-horsepowerversion of subaru's 2.5-liter boxer 4, with the turbo adding up to 14.7 psi of boost workingthrough a specially reinforced 6-speed manual transmission with intelligent, sport and sportsharp settings. for improved comfort and practicality, the cabin has been enlarged and features morepremium materials and amenities while not affecting the car's weight. gas mileage onpremium is rated at 17mpg city/23mpg highway. pricing starts at $35,290 with 3 trim levelsavailable.
