Verdict
B
BHP
305 bhp
0–60
5.2 s
Top speed
158 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$51,000
Strengths
- Saloon body return after GR hatch
- Cabin step-change
- Last UK Subaru STI (2018 30-year-end run)
Weaknesses
- Subaru pulled UK STI sales 2018
- EJ257 still in ringland-failure family
- No VB STI - line ended
Notable tech
- Fourth-gen WRX STI (VA - separate from regular Impreza)
- Sedan only
- EJ257 2.5 turbo
- 6MT manual only on STI
- AWD with DCCD
- Final UK STI 2018 30-year-end Final Edition (Subaru UK)
Common issues
- EJ257 ringland hard-use
- Rear diff seals
- Type RA clutch failure
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across VA's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 turbo STI
BHP305
Torque407 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top158 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT