Subaru STI Labeling to Showcase Seven Trims at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2016

MANILA: Subaru STI will bring as many as seven cars at the soon to be held Tokyo Auto Salon 2016. To the long list of cars that will be displayed at the Subaru booth are included STI Performance Concept, Levorg STI Concept, Subaru XV Hybrid STI Concept, Subaru BRZ GT300 2016, WRX STI NBR Challenge 2016, WRX STI for Japan Rally Championship and CG Robot Racing 2016.

Those of you who are not aware what STI really is, let us tell you that it is the motorsports division of Fuji Heavy Industries. The said division works hand-in-hand with Prodrive and generates cars for Subaru World Rally Team that have been competing in the WRC since 1993. These cars are suitable for rally racing and are produced as limited edition models.

Apart from the Subaru STI upcoming models, the company recently showed off its XV crossover in Thailand and now we'll soon be getting its hybrid trim. The said model will carry an orange-beige theme, distinct from other STI products. The press release also specified that it will look more sporty and will be more fun to drive. In addition, it will carry STI hints in the form of sporty parts, better performance and superb stability.

The 2016 Subaru Levorg recently made its Philippines debut where in the car featured a 1.6L 4-CYL Boxer mill. Now, the Tokyo Auto Salon will get an STI version of 2016 Subaru Levorg that will be called Levorge STI concept. The car will carry 'WR Blue Pearl' color tone on the outside and red-black splash on the inside. Also, it will feature various amenities like 18-inch aluminum wheels, STI design language, comforting interiors and great driving experience.

The STI Performance concept that we recently saw at the 2015 New York International Auto Show is all set to feature once again and this time, it came tuned with a 2.0L 4-CYL turbo racing engine. Following the sports car look and feel, STI will feature enhanced exterior and interior upgrades. Also, the Super GT race engine with re-tuned break and suspension will guarantee great performance.

As for the speed and racing lovers, Subaru booth will showcase four zoom-zoom cars, first will be Subaru BRZ GT300 2016 that will race in the Super GT race in the coming year, the WRX STI will compete in the Japan Rally Championship as for the WRX STI NBR Challenger 2016, it will be seen competing in Nurburgring. Also, the CG Robot Racing 2016 known as Subaru BRZ features is on the list.

The Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 that will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from 15th to 17th January. But, don't get disappointed because now with USTREAM, you can get live update of what's happening in the Subaru boot.

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