There are electronically controlled shock absorbers and Brembo brakes with six-piston calipers
Subaru said that it would not release an STI version based on the current generation WRX, and the company is keeping its word, because the new WRX tS — this is not an STI, although it is very similar to an extreme version of a sports sedan.
There's the familiar blue exterior color, red WRX badge on the grille, and upgraded calipers with signature bronze-colored calipers. The company reported that the car was tuned by STI specialists, so a piece of the «branded sport» The WRX tS still has it. But not only that: the car received electronically controlled shock absorbers and powerful Brembo brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and two-piston at the rear. The 19-inch wheels are fitted with Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires measuring 245/35.
Under the hood of the WRX tS — The 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine is found in every other version of the WRX. Its power is 271 hp. The engine is compatible with a manual transmission only.
In the cabin there is a digital instrument panel with a new 12.3-inch diagonal screen and a media system with a vertically oriented 11.6-inch diagonal touch screen. Seats — Recaro sport buckets wrapped in black faux suede with blue accents and WRX tS logos stamped on the headrests. Also equipped with the proprietary EyeSight suite of safety technologies.
Subaru didn't say how much the WRX tS costs, but it did confirm that this model will replace the TR version. The WRX tS will go on sale in early 2025.