OREANDA-NEWS. July 03, 2012. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced the refinement of the Subaru WRX STI series. The "spec C", a competition version, was added to the 4-door model line-up. The "A-Line type S Package" was also introduced in both the 4-door and 5-door models. The models go on sale on July 3 through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

In this refinement, Subaru has further enhanced product appeals of the WRX STI models by offering new items such as the newly designed 18-inch aluminum wheels.

The "spec C" was introduced in the 5-door model in December 2010. The 4-door model also employs the same performance engine as the 5-door version: the engine was exclusively developed for pursuing ultimate driving performance of the WRX STI with enhanced response and torque as expected of the iconic sport model. In pursuit of performance as a competition model, vehicle mass reduction and suspension rigidity were also enhanced.

The "A-Line type S Package" even refined equipment as a sporty version. The model was developed on the basis of the "A-Line type S", a special edition introduced last year, and the "A-Line" which is well-received with the combination of 2.5 liter Horizontally-Opposed Boxer turbo engine and 5-speed automatic transmission.

Subaru’s brand statement "Confidence in Motion" is the foundation of its automobile development. Subaru is committed to engineering excellence and the creation of products in harmony with customer lifestyles and values. Its quest for "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind" through the Subaru experience hopes to achieve more Subaru fans.