Sizzling WRX STI wins Wheels comparo

4 April 2008 · Staff

Continuing its stunning reception in Australia, the new generation Subaru Impreza WRX STI has won a comparison test against the Volkswagen Golf R32 in the April edition of Wheels magazine.

Awarding WRX STI four out of five stars, writer Bruce Newton says: “…as Mount Buller demonstrates, STI is clearly an extraordinary car to drive, bringing with it gob-smacking performance and divine grip at an almost affordable price. The R32 is an impressive, cohesive and enjoyable achievement, it just pales as a sporting drive in comparison.

“Irascible, lumpy, difficult, nasty, cheeky, loveable, thrilling, addictive, brilliant. What more could you ask for in a car? The STI’s not perfect then, but all the more memorable for it.”

For the full seven-page report, see the April 2008 edition of Wheels.