Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon in Tokyo

 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon in Tokyo
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon live in Tokyo

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.

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 altoids320 altoids320
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.
October 22, 2009 5:34 pm
 awhk awhk
No worries, AMG is still using 5 speed slush box on their 65 series models.
October 23, 2009 4:51 am
 Xanavi23 Xanavi23
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).
October 24, 2009 6:42 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
I love this car, but why oh why did they put an automatic gearbox? You don't see rally cars with automatic gears....
October 22, 2009 5:36 pm
 amirbooboo amirbooboo
i love this car i tink i will buy this car
October 22, 2009 5:51 pm
 fernan_wrx fernan_wrx
AT. WTF?????? they just keep going from bad to hell no!
October 22, 2009 8:55 pm
 Intimidator Intimidator
Of course I would buy this one with automatic transmission, currently this is the best one.
October 22, 2009 9:48 pm
 Dolomight 74-86 Dolomight 74-86
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.
October 22, 2009 11:53 pm
 radmeister radmeister
Should have gone with a 6spd sequential :)
October 23, 2009 3:34 am
 Targa_Florio Targa_Florio
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
October 23, 2009 5:36 am
 andrewB andrewB
No i wouldnt buy this subaru with the auto box, rather the 6 speed manual so you can control the turbo
October 23, 2009 10:48 am
 Xanavi23 Xanavi23
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.
October 23, 2009 12:57 pm
 fusion01 fusion01
Looking at this thing I'm reminded just how right the Evo X is.
October 25, 2009 2:15 pm
 crazy_golf_driver crazy_golf_driver
Suburu has lost the plot.... WTF???
October 26, 2009 4:42 am