斯巴鲁在今年北美车展发布了2018款WRX和STI。改款车外观更突出侵略性，特别是更具棱角的格栅。前脸硕大进气口看起来很夸张。由于WRX Limited和STI所有版本都配备了随动转向LED前大灯，因此驾驶员能更清晰的看清前方路况。而安装支架的车顶行李架也将受到喜欢户外运动消费者的欢迎。车厢内装品质进一步提升，仪表板配备的多功能显示屏尺寸从原来的4.3英寸提升至5.9英寸。所有车型后排扶手都配备了材质进一步提升的杯架和新的车门把手。STI版本的性能获得升级，操控比轿车更锐利。反应更快，更顺滑。车辆前轮配备Brembo六活塞单体卡钳，后轮配备双活塞卡钳。前后轮均配备带散热孔刹车盘，搭配新的19英寸Y形轮辐的轮圈。WRX配备了新的变速器同步器，使换挡更顺畅，同时，改进后的电子助力转向也提供了“更顺滑，更自然的感觉”。
2018 Subaru WRX and STI pack improved tech into fresh-faced package
When shopping for an all-weather performance car that could conceivably carry a family, then Subaru WRX and STI definitely need to among a list of considerations. Subie is sweetening the pot even more for the 2018 model year by refreshing the high-performance pair. The fresh-faced models are on display at the North American International Auto Show and look ready to speed around in any season – even if their engines’ output remains the same.
The facelift makes the pair look even more aggressive, especially the more angular grille. The larger intake in the front fascia also looks rally ready. In addition, drivers can see the road better thanks to steering-responsive LED headlights on the WRX Limited and all trims of the STI. Famously outdoorsy Subaru owners should like the new roof-rack mounting brackets, too.
Inside, occupants find lots of quality-of-life improvements. For example, the multi-function display in the instrument panel grows to 5.9 inches from the previous 4.3 inches. All models also have improved materials cup holders in the rear seat armrest and new door pulls.
The STI benefits from performance upgrades that should sharpen the sedan’s handling. According to Subaru, the result is quicker and smoother response. The improved Brembo brakes now have six-piston monoblock calipers in the front and two-piston units in the back. Drilled rotors are at both axles, too. They sit behind new 19-inch Y-spoke wheels.
The WRX improves should be better behind the wheel, too. New transmission synchros should make for slicker shifting, and Subaru claims revisions to the electric power steering offers a ”smoother, more natural feel.”