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STI A-Line by rsholland
Feb 24, 2009 (7:32 am)
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In Japan Subaru has introduced a new STI luxury trim level that is called the A-Line.
 
It comes with the 5-EAT w/paddle shifters, SI-Drive, 8-way power seats, soft leather door trim, and optional leather seats. Also, this is the first 2.5L STI sold in Japan; other JDM STIs are all 2.0L. It's also the first STI to be offered with an automatic—anywhere.
 
http://finchannel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30441&Itemid=14
 
http://www.subaru.jp/impreza/wrxsti/
 
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25688926&postcount=138
 
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090224.006/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-a-line-announced
 
I wonder if the all-new Legacy turbo might get this horsepower?
 
Bob
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Re: STI A-Line [rsholland] by ateixeira
Feb 24, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 24, 2009 7:32 am)

STI + Automatic = sacreligious.
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Re: STI A-Line [ateixeira] by tsy
Feb 24, 2009 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 24, 2009 1:23 pm)

I agree- why not just get a Legacy?
 
It's like an Auto Ferrari or Porsche or Corvette!
Oh, I guess they have those too.
 
Even a DSG for the STi seems out of place, but I guess it's what the public wants.
 
tom
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Re: STI A-Line [tsy] by rsholland
Feb 25, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: tsy (Feb 24, 2009 8:07 pm)

The DSG-equipped EVO is getting rave reviews (at least from Edmunds editors who have a long-term tester). I suspect this car is just a stopgap until a DSG STI is available.
 
Bob
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Re: STI A-Line [rsholland] by tsy
Feb 25, 2009 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 7:00 am)

Yes, it's really a marvel. But at the expense of reliability. They just are able to handle power like their manual counterparts. Nissan is having problems with the reliability of the GTR DSG as well.
 
Of course, if you are buying a supercar then it's no big deal to drop another $15k when your tranny goes out, but it's another thing on your Subaru!
 
I like Nissan's idea with the new 370 with the rev matching downshifts. It seems relatively simple, makes you faster, and you get to keep the sturdy MT.
 
Unless you want an Auto, that is.
 
But I agree with you Bob, I think this auto version is just a 'transitional' STi.
 
tom
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Re: STI A-Line [tsy] by rsholland
Feb 25, 2009 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: tsy (Feb 25, 2009 8:41 am)

Yes, the throttle-blipping feature on the new 370Z is a great idea. I hope we see it on the WRX and STI soon.
 
Bob
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Re: STI A-Line [rsholland] by ateixeira
Feb 25, 2009 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 7:00 am)

I think they should wait for a dual-clutch style gearbox to be available rather than introduce a stop-gap slushbox.
 
STI is sacred, don't taint the name.
 
Look how much harm the Cimmarron did to Cadillac.
 
Don't do it, Subaru!
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Re: STI A-Line [ateixeira] by rsholland
Feb 25, 2009 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 25, 2009 9:19 am)

Don't do it? They already did it.
 
Bob
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Re: STI A-Line [ateixeira] by merrycynic
Feb 26, 2009 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 25, 2009 9:19 am)

I think a high performance CVT makes more sense.
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Re: STI A-Line [rsholland] by ateixeira
Feb 26, 2009 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 25, 2009 12:20 pm)

Well...not in the US...yet.
 
They have FWD in Japan, too.

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