Those attracted to - or willing to overlook - its kiddy-car hood-scoop-and-wing motif were rewarded with whip-quick response and turbo-charged all-wheel-drive power in a fun, lightweight package.
The version unveiled this week in Los Angles looks positively mature compared to past STI models.This time, there will be no sedan version, only a wagon.
Behind its fllared fenders and 18-inch wheels, this STI, based on a recent redesign of the Impreza, has a 2.5-liter, 305 horsepower engine.
The driver can select different operating modes for the car's all-wheel-drive system and electronic stability control depending on conditions and how aggressively the driver wants to attack the road.
Prices will start at about $35,000.
