Posted Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:08pm
Subaru has not always been a brand focused exclusively on practical cars. Long before the brand bet on crossovers and an off-road image, it created real gems for enthusiasts. Clear proof of this is one of only 300 examples of the Impreza S201 STI, which is up for auction. This car is a vivid reminder that Subaru once occupied a completely different market niche than it does today.
At first glance, the S201 might seem like a tuner’s prank. The massive front bumper, aggressive rear diffuser, and giant three-tier rear wing look so extreme that a modern viewer might perceive it as the result of homemade tuning. However, all this aggression is factory-standard. This is exactly how Subaru Tecnica International (STI) built this model.
