Subaru STI

The Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R has been unveiled for the Japanese market, sporting a more powerful engine, less weight, and unique equipment when compared to the 'standard' car. It's pretty much Japan's version of the WRX STI Type RA revealed for the US market for the US, commemorating the STI's 30th anniversary.

Australian pricing and specifications for the updated 2018 Subaru Levorg range has been announced this week, bringing a new engine option, a much sharper price of entry, and lightly revised looks. But, there's a catch: while the arrival of the 1.6 model opens the Levorg range up to more buyers, the company has at the same time significantly increased the price you'll pay to step into a 2.0-litre model. More on that, further below.

While Toyota's FT-86 Concept has stolen the spotlight in the lead up to its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japan's Holiday Auto has had a go at sketching Subaru's sibling to the AE86 successor. The rendering shows a potential flagship STI variant which should up the power stakes by employing Subaru's 186kW normally aspirated EJ25 2.5-litre boxer engine.