Subaru Impreza STi (08 on) - Review

The WRX STi comes well equipped, as you'd expect from the top of the range Impreza. Climate control, a six-disc in dash CD autochanger, cruise control and Alcantara/leather front bucket seats are the highlights in the cabin while the exterior gets 17-inch wheels, extended wheelarches, a roof spoiler and an integrated rear bumper diffuser (to reduce lift at high speeds). The STi also comes with Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (a sophisticated traction and stability control system), electronic brakeforce distribution, Brembo high performance brakes, Xenon headlights plus the Multi-mode Driver Control Centre Differential as standard. The DCCD system is operated via a switch on the centre console and allows the driver to manually select the power distribution front and rear - which also adjusts the steering response. The 330S version has a DVD player, unique bucket sports seats, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a high performance exhaust, rear privacy glass, a push button start and keyless entry.