Overview
- Subaru unveiled two STI studies in Tokyo: the Performance‑E as a battery‑electric fastback and the Performance‑B as a boxer‑engined hatch using Symmetrical All‑Wheel Drive.
- The Performance‑E is a dual‑motor AWD BEV concept with heritage cues in WR Blue and gold wheels, and Subaru says it employs cylindrical batteries, a 15% lower center of gravity and next‑generation suspension that lowers hood height by about 5%.
- The Performance‑B closely mirrors an Impreza hatch with WRX‑inspired styling, a turbocharged flat‑four and AWD, emphasizing a traditional STI formula focused on practicality and driver engagement.
- Attendees have reported a six‑speed manual gearbox and DCCD controls in the Performance‑B concept, but Subaru has not confirmed these details.
- Subaru made no commitments on production or global availability, positioning the pair within a broader dual‑path strategy and an EV roadmap targeting multiple models by 2028 alongside Toyota collaborations.