Subaru WRX S4 STI Sport #, a Japan-only limited-edition WRX

KUALA LUMPUR: The symbol # means different things for people from different countries, age groups, and interest areas. It can be associated with weight, number, telephone, plain old hashtag, or sharp for musically inclined individuals. Subaru decided to include the # symbol in its latest limited-edition car, and it hints towards the car's sharpness over the model it is based on, the WRX S4 STI Sport.

It is to be noted that the latest limited-edition Subaru model is a standard WRX and not a full-beans WRX-STI. What's the difference? It is the STI Sport tag indicating Subaru Tecnica International's input in the vehicle's development. Coming back to the # model, Subaru has manufactured 500 units, all of which are reversed. Priced at 4.741 million yen ( approx RM 188,554), it is 572,000 yen (around RM 22,749) costlier than the regular WRX S4 STI Sport model.

Its under the hood configuration remains the same as the WRX S4 STI Sport, as the limited-edition model features FA20 2.0-litre 4-CYL turbo engine developing 300 PS at 5600 rpm and 400 Nm at 2000 to 4800 rpm. It also gets the same Limearttonic CVT system.

The Subaru limited-edition model showcases a keener edge, thanks to three STI components - flexible draw stiffeners for front and rear, and flexible front tower bar.

What's new/better in the WRX S4 STI Sport #?

• Oil cooler for the transmission
• STI performance exhaust with quad tips
• Better flowing air intake filter
• Thicker sound insulation in the floor
• Extra vibration damping material in the spare tire
• More massive front splitter with attractive gloss black finish
• Main grille with dark grey silica finish
• 18-inch multi-spoke black aluminium wheels

• Seats wrapped Ultrasuede and leather with silver stitching and STI logo
• Steering wheels and gear knob covered in Ultrasuede and leather
• EyeSight safety suite and driver assistance system

The limited-edition model is offered in four color tones (Blue Pearl, Ceramic White, Crystal Black Silica, and Ice Silver Metallic) and delivered to customers in August this year.

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