Impreza gets free power hike

Official performance lift to over 300bhp

Power hike in free three-month deal

Rice-burners just got faster, as Subaru announced a free power hike for the Impreza WRX and STi Type-UK, up to 261bhp and 301bhp respectively. The deal covers the three-month period of May, June and July –- or while stocks last -– and is worth £1,995 for the STi and £1,600 on the WRX, according to Subaru.

The Prodrive-developed Performance Packs are fitted by the dealer after registration and carry the full Subaru three year/60,000 mile warranty.

As well as the power increases, it means the Impreza WRX STi Type-UK sees its torque leap from 253lb-ft to 299lb-ft resulting in a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds and 0-100 mph in 12.2 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 155 mph.

Meanwhile, the standard WRX – available in both saloon and 5-door body styles – now has 257 lb-ft of torque, bringing the 0-60 mph time down from 5.6 seconds to 4.8 seconds with 100 mph coming up in 14.1 seconds instead of 15.9 seconds.

Both Prodrive Performance Packs include a reprogrammed ECU and free-flow exhaust system with a large single rear tailpipe.

The Impreza WRX saloon costs £20,300 with the 5-door at £20,800 while the WRX STi Type-UK is £26,400 (all prices OTR).