Earlier this week, we saw the updated Subaru Impreza for the Japanese market but there are no signs of a refreshed WRX yet. While we expect more details on the hotter version of the car in the coming weeks, a new report from Japan suggests a new generation WRX, together with a new WRX STI and Levorg, should debut in the second half of next year.
Take this with a grain of salt, as the report from BestCarWeb doesn’t mention any insiders, but the publication claims the next-gen WRX will finally move to the Subaru Global Platform that underpins the current Impreza. This should bring healthy improvements in terms of performance, which should be combined with a new downsized 1.8-litre turbocharged boxer engine. According to the report, the power output of this motor will be in the region of 270 bhp and, at least initially, the WRX will be offered only with a CVT gearbox.
WRX and Levorg news:
As far as the WRX STI is concerned, BestCarWeb says it will move to the FA20F direct-injection engine. The 2.0-litre unit will be massaged to deliver 320 bhp in stock form and will come exclusively mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Visually, the performance model should be inspired by the Viziv Performance concept, as also previewed in our exclusive rendering from March this year.
Last but not least, a new generation Levorg is also in the works and it should adopt a new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, good for 150 bhp. An evolution of Subaru’s current CVT gearbox should channel the power to the wheels, providing significantly improved fuel efficiency.
BestCarWeb says concept cars previewing the three new Subarus should be revealed during this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Gallery: 2020 Subaru WRX STi Render
Source: Best Car