Subaru Impreza WRX CS9 Revealed

jetsetter · August 25th, 2006, 4:15 AM

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Subaru has announced the specification and pricing of the new limited edition Impreza WRX Club Spec 9.

Priced at $44,490 recommended retail price, the comprehensive package includes chassis, driveline, exterior and interior upgrades – adding more performance, styling and luxury to the already iconic Impreza WRX.

New 18-inch wheels and tyres provide a sharper, sportier feel and when teamed with the STI suspension kit lowers the car by 15 mm, giving a more aggressive stance.

Handling is refined through an increased spring rate and a lower centre of gravity.

Aerodynamic efficiency is enhanced with the addition of an STI front lip spoiler. Crafted in a matt black semi gloss finish, this tough but lightweight addition improves both stability and cornering.

Adding to the sporty feel is a short shift gear lever, featuring a more rigid & direct shift feeling, incorporating reinforced bushes, a shortened shifting stroke and STI aluminium shift knob.

Inside comfort levels are paramount with leather trim and an electric sunroof fitted as standard.

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia said: "This Club Spec is our best yet. It delivers enormous customer value and it will be a very quick seller."

Only 300 vehicles will be sold and are available as a manual sedan in WR Blue or Obsidian Black. A unique CS9 Club Spec grille badge has been designed for this special edition vehicle.

They are on sale now.
http://news.hspn.com/articles/664/1/...X-CS9-Revealed

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Yes, it is sexy and fast but for $44,000 I would expect a little boost in hp.

ESPNSTI · August 25th, 2006, 4:25 AM

Doesn't seem that you get all that much more while you pay a lot more money than a regular STI. images/smilies/dunno.gif

jayjaya29 · August 25th, 2006, 4:33 AM

Looks amazing, guess you gotta do the HP mods yourself. Sweet car though.

No Boss · August 25th, 2006, 4:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

Yes, it is sexy and fast but for $44,000 I would expect a little boost in hp.

Mmmmm, indeed.

skaternick · August 25th, 2006, 4:57 AM

Meh...

teletubby-warrior · August 25th, 2006, 5:12 AM

When I test drove the '06 STI, it was 36-37 thousand FULLY LOADED, thats every little useless accessory. Why is this $7000 more!?!

jetsetter · August 25th, 2006, 5:19 AM

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Originally Posted by teletubby-warrior

When I test drove the '06 STI it was 36-37 thousand FULY LOADED, thats every little useless accessory. Why is this $7000 more!?!

I am guessing those new wheels are a big part of it.

ESPNSTI · August 25th, 2006, 5:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

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Originally Posted by teletubby-warrior

When I test drove the '06 STI it was 36-37 thousand FULY LOADED, thats every little useless accessory. Why is this $7000 more!?!

I am guessing those new wheels are a big part of it.

The stock STI wheels aren't exactly cheap, so that would maybe make a $1000 difference (and I think that's a generous estimate).

Blind_Io · August 25th, 2006, 6:11 AM

Someone please tell Subaru that their new grill looks like a pig snout.

Perfomance wise, I would love one.

watto · August 25th, 2006, 6:38 AM

Guys, read carefully, it's AUD44, 490, not USD.

Direct link to the Subaru Australia news section: http://subaru.com.au/news/?newsid=12575

P.S. WRX is AUD39, 990 and STI is AUD56, 990 (from here)

BlaRo · August 25th, 2006, 6:39 AM

With that front spoiler and the lack of the huge wing, it looks great!

Edit: Now that the pricing issue's been taken care of, there's a limited-edition version avaliable in America known as the Impreza STi Limited (ooh, who saw that coming?). Exact same thing as this, but avaliable in white and silver instead. No idea at price, but looks promising. A shame that they're only making 800...

Vette Boss · August 25th, 2006, 7:33 AM

This car doesn't cost $44k in America, that's $44k in Australia. In American money, this car is about $33k. Still, it's far too expensive, especially considering it's not an STI. For the same money, I could buy a basic STI or Evo.

asphotos · August 25th, 2006, 9:33 AM

our australian dollars are tainted by your war on terror, stuff costs us more.

SL65 · August 25th, 2006, 11:02 AM

^Thats OT, no need for it images/smilies/wink.gif

Its a bit much more for nothing really much extra. But its still nice none the less images/smilies/smile.gif

This new STI design has really grown on me!!

Vette Boss · August 25th, 2006, 4:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

^Thats OT, no need for it images/smilies/wink.gif

Its a bit much more for nothing really much extra. But its still nice none the less images/smilies/smile.gif

This new STI design has really grown on me!!

This isn't an STI... images/smilies/wink.gif

No where on the article does it mention it being a new STI, except the front bumper.

ishigakisensei · August 25th, 2006, 11:49 PM

That front end is just too fugly to get over though. images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Cobol74 · August 26th, 2006, 12:16 AM

^ I am a fan of Scoobies but I agree about the redesigned snout. This one is the best looking one I have seen but still. ... Is it coming to the UK anyone know? I am saving up for an STI for when I retire. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

UMass · August 26th, 2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Someone please tell Subaru that their new grill looks like a pig snout.

Perfomance wise, I would love one.

LOL, you see their Tribecca B9 images/smilies/puke.gif

$45K too much for a Subaru.

jayhawk · August 26th, 2006, 2:22 AM

For that money might as well get the STi.

Blind_Io · August 26th, 2006, 2:31 AM

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Originally Posted by UMass

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Someone please tell Subaru that their new grill looks like a pig snout.

Perfomance wise, I would love one.

LOL, you see their Tribecca B9 images/smilies/puke.gif

$45K too much for a Subaru.

I have, and it looks like the bastard child of a Toyota Sienna and a Porsche Cayenne bred with the illegitimate lovechild of a Pontiac Aztec and Ford Edsel.

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