13 Mar 2008

A comparison test of the new generation Impreza WRX STI against the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R32 has rated the Subaru over its Euro competitors.

In the April edition of MOTOR magazine, writer Shaun Clearly says: “…the STI is hands-down the fastest thing here in a straight line…”

He adds: “Stretch the STI’s legs and it’ll show both cars a clean pair of heels… Of the three, it has to be the driver’s choice, as the deeper you delve, the more reward you’ll get. If you don’t treat it mean and venture beyond its remarkable stability, you won’t appreciate just how good the new-generation Impreza’s chassis and drivetrain combination really is.”

MOTOR concludes: “It remains…a real performance bargain. It’s undoubtedly faster, safer and more grown-up. But show it some curling bitumen and you’ll agree the new STI is every inch the mischievous rascal we wanted it to be.”

For full details of the nine-page feature, see the April edition of MOTOR, out now.