New STI breaks the mold

No more watered down JDMs

Mon, Feb 1st 2010, 16:01

For decades many have complained about how Japan spec cars are so much more potent than their North American equivalents. For years, the Foreign auto makers have watered down variants of their greatest creations and that's what we have had to play with. Subaru is one of many lately who have broken that mold. The '10 STI SE (special Edition) features a slew of J-spec parts, primarily in the suspension department, that is arguably better off than anything on a USDM chassis. Kudos to those manufacturers who are finally breaking the mold.