As we all sit back and eagerly await the grand debut of the Subaru Impreza->ke1319 WRX STI, creative minds are at their desk bringing the future car's design to light in their own renditions. As other renderings have proven to be a tad too aggressive compared to the milder changes found in the Impreza Design Concept, we've come up with this prediction of the future Impreza WRX STI.

The 2012 Impreza will feature a hexagonal grille with spread wings in the center and hawk eye-style headlights. The rear will get sharp-edged rear lights and a new taillamp. The STI version will also get fender flares, a top-mount intercooler, and a massive wing on the back.

The concept debuted with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Boxer engine mated to a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), but don't expect to see the same for the production model. The WRX STI is expected to carry a turbocharged version of the 2.5 liter boxer engine with more than 305 HP on tap. The engine will be mated to a fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

We expect the 2012 Subaru->ke86 Impreza WRX to debut in late 2011, with sales beginning in early 2012

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