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What is Subaru Cooking up for 2027?

FlatironsTuning

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Ever since we saw the three new Manual cars that Subaru said they were developing a few months ago, we have all had questions.

And recently, with hearing some of the news that came out of the National Dealers Meeting, coupled with the realization that most of the STI 6-Speed transmissions have been discontinued, this has been top of mind again.

Love Cars TV actually published a lot of the actual Subaru Press Release at that time, and I decided it was a good time to go back and watch that again, and see how it lined up with what we now know.

And he got to sit down with Subaru's Chief Technical Officer, Tetsuo Fujinuki after the Press release.

If you haven't watched that yet, definitely go and watch it after you watch this video. Here is a link to that:

【MT復活】スバルが本気を出した！WRX 6MT、BRZコンプリート、新型5ドアハッ...

I think that there is a lot to look forward to for 2027, and especially 2028. With any luck, in a few weeks after the Japan Mobility Show, and maybe the Tokyo Auto Salon, we will have a better idea of what Subaru is cooking up.

What do you think? Are a lot of good things in the works from Subaru?

Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

In this Episode:

00:00 - Intro & 3 Mystery Subarus
01:13 - National Dealer Meeting & Upcoming Shows
02:54 - Impreza TX Nameplate & Rumors
03:25 - CTO Fujinuki & Special Vehicle Planning
04:29 - WRX with STI TY85 6-Speed Transmission
05:32 - Availability & Concerns Over STI TY85 Transmissions
07:38 - DCCD Hardware & Software
08:01 - Future STI Drivetrain Support for Enthusiasts
10:04 - Undercover BRZ Details
10:49 - The Performance Hatchback & Turbo 1.8L Speculation
12:15 - WRX vs. STI Hatchback & GR Corolla Benchmark
14:27 - Potential Timeline (2028 Release)
16:53 - Update on In-House Subaru EV Development
18:27 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion

20 Comments

@Joe_Gabushki 4 days ago

Subaru would tease an unveiling for a WRX with a new shift knob. At this point, I wouldnt be surprised if they revealed it was just 3 blue STi branded outdoor car covers.

@jasonwishart6800 4 days ago

I just want a Crosstrek WRX. It’s literally just existing parts. Get on it Subaru!

@cincobarrio1 4 days ago

I’m holding out for the WRX 6MT hatchback. STI or not, please deliver on this in the US, Subaru! I beg of you

@MrHeksas 4 days ago

I hope they will start making drivetrain parts again…

@crashing_machines 4 days ago

Subaru really needs to come clean on the TY85 soon because I am holding out on buying a VB because there is no STI. If there is no news by the Tokyo auto salon then I will probably be getting a GR corolla next year instead of a Subaru.

@a555un 4 days ago

I don’t remember if it was ever discussed in your prior vids/podcasts—but this year’s Japan Mobility Show isn’t the consumer show. It is something called Biz Week, a more B2B focused show.

The same style mobility show won’t be until 2027.

To me, if we are still thinking a big reveal at the Japan Mobility Show like last year, the three undercover cars seem to be a 2028 model now that the GD25 version is out. There is nowhere in the current model lineup to have a special GD25 with TY75 for MY27, but also a TY85 WRX for MY27 at the same time.

@j_money293 4 days ago (edited)

I want a 6 cylinder boxer in an STI. I hate hatchbacks, but ill take it to get STIs back.

@davidrobinson6495 4 days ago (edited)

Also consider that the new transmissions will probably cost 2x of ones that’s been sitting on the shelf for 6 years all costs have risen significantly in that time. I am personally skeptical whether Subaru cares about people building 20 year old GD/GG cars… they would probably rather force people to buy new ones. The clock is ticking for those of us with old cars.

Also, there’s a layer of disconnect/product configuration between what Japan says and the US market and that’s the Subaru US product development team that determines which combination of components come to the US showrooms.

@shift6131 4 days ago

Subaru, I will buy one of those TY85 transmissions, just attach it to hatch STI 🙏🏽

@darealone4480 3 days ago

I never knew Matthew Lillard was a Subaru enthusiast

@andrewclark7825 4 days ago

I just want a VB Wrx hatch

@303METSfan 4 days ago

Another thought while watching your video: Subaru legitimately had no plans to ever give us another real STI or anything near it. That’s kind of sad when you think about it that Subaru as a brand completely walked away from every enthusiast that enjoys WRX’s. Our entire enthusiast community and Subaru Motorsport communities Subaru represented was completely tossed to the wayside. Maybe we should all remember this.

Been shopping a golf R and maybe someone else deserves my money more than a company that already said “you don’t matter” to us

@swoosh8474 4 days ago

Subaru really needs to go back to having the WRX and STI on the Impreza chassis, both sedan and hatch. Maybe add an IXT trim for the 1.6 or 1.8 turbo motor and less aggressive widebody. That could cover a wide range of possibilities for what different people want / need.

@RyeBread9096 4 days ago

Honestly, I bought my 23 Crosstrek 6MT for the very fact that it was the last new manual hatch and essentially a factory lifted Impreza with the TY751. I also jumped on it because I regret not jumping on the 2014 Impreza WRX STi before it was discontinued. Had I been more observant back then I wouldn't be typing this now, so here we are. But I have to say after almost 4 years with the Crosstrek and despite having the 2.0L, I do not see myself ever trading it in. I honestly love it. I do hope Subaru holds true and debuts the WRX/STi hatch for all of us that have been holding on for so long. I may not be ready for it when (or if) it launches but I'm willing to bet that after a few years of it being out I'll have one of my own. I just hope the speculations become closer to truth as time moves on.