We have seen the car in the dark, we have seen the car in its standard form, and now we have the official pictures.
The new Impreza’s look hasn’t exactly been applauded, but since when were Imprezas good looking. The photos show the STi having swollen arches surrounding 18-inch alloys and a new front grille with a four-set exhaust at the rear. It certainly has eaten its spinach over the standard car's look.
There is still no announcement on the power output but the Japanese whispers are murmuring of 330bhp and 325lb ft from the 2.5-litre flat four used in its predecessor - for the UK model - though in Japan the car will be shown at Tokyo with a 2.0-litre flat four Twin Scroll Turbo, plus six-speed manual box.