Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon in Tokyo

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon live in Tokyo

By Zack Newmark
October 22, 2009 9:16 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Special Editions, Subaru, Tokyo Motor Show

Subaru has put the Impreza WRX STI Carbon on display at the Tokyo Motor Show.  The automaker made the unusual decision to build the tuner-styled vehicle with a five-speed automatic gearbox.

The car is based on the A-Line special edition.  The difference is that a carbon fibre roof was used in place of the normal panel, which creates a slightly lower center of gravity, and helps reduce the vehicle's weight.  Also different is the car's interior, which is now lined in suede.

Those attending the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show will get the opportunity to see Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon five-door hatch in person.  The question is: would you buy an STI with an automatic gearbox?  Let us know in the comments below.

Comments

altoids320
October 22, 2009 9:34 PM
I hope this version of the STI is limited because the STI's are already expensive as is. I would not mind an automatic STI as long as they utilize the double clutch transmission, however, a five-speed? I thought we've came out of the "five-speed era". I don't believe the cars potential will reach its peak with a five-speed transmission. Let alone if its just some standard automatic transmission which would make it worst. Lets hope Subaru knows what they're doing.

awhk
October 23, 2009 8:51 AM
No worries, AMG is still using 5 speed slush box on their 65 series models.

Xanavi23
October 24, 2009 11:42 PM
It comes with manual paddle shifters no? AMG doesn't have too much choice though, way too much torque for their current manual choices(if they have them).

N20_Purge
October 22, 2009 9:36 PM
I love this car, but why oh why did they put an automatic gearbox? You don't see rally cars with automatic gears....

amirbooboo
October 22, 2009 9:51 PM
i love this car i tink i will buy this car

fernan_wrx
October 23, 2009 12:55 AM
AT. WTF?????? they just keep going from bad to hell no!

Intimidator
October 23, 2009 1:48 AM
Of course I would buy this one with automatic transmission, currently this is the best one.

Dolomight 74-86
October 23, 2009 3:53 AM
Thank god I'm an Lan evo guy. AT rally car? Its a sad day for Subaru. They really fell off since the 22B days.

radmeister
October 23, 2009 7:34 AM
Should have gone with a 6spd sequential :)

Targa_Florio
October 23, 2009 9:36 AM
I bet that the autobox also "helps reduce the vehicle's weight"...

And this isn't because it works with AMG that it does with the Sub: the AMGs (V12 twinturbo, V8 supercharged...) have a much wider powerband than the boxer 4 turbo

andrewB
October 23, 2009 2:48 PM
No i wouldnt buy this subaru with the auto box, rather the 6 speed manual so you can control the turbo

Xanavi23
October 23, 2009 4:57 PM
This model of STi is probably the fastest ever, but also the heaviest, it could use a diet. Not sure why it comes only with an auto gearbox when manual offers more performance AND economy.

fusion01
October 25, 2009 7:15 PM
Looking at this thing I'm reminded just how right the Evo X is.

crazy_golf_driver
October 26, 2009 9:42 AM
Suburu has lost the plot.... WTF???

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