Subaru Impreza, WRX STi Axed in United Kingdom
According to reports, the Subaru Impreza and WRX STi models are being cut from the Japanese automaker’s lineup in the United Kingdom.
Starting next year, Subaru’s sports car will no longer be in the UK due to a lack of demand. The WRX STi currently has enough stock to last until early summer, but the automaker has no plans to replenish it.
Subaru instead will focus on its XV, Forester, and Outback SUV models, and of course the sporty BRZ. Out in the UK, Subaru hopes to get more BRZs next year to help satisfy the strong demand on the car. The BRZ was recently selected as AutoGuide.com’s Reader’s Choice Sports Car of the Year.
“The new Impreza has been under evaluation in the UK for 12 months, but the decision has been taken not to bring that car to the UK because of insufficient demand,” said a Subaru spokesman to Auto Express.
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[Source: Autoexpress UK]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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