About the future Subaru WRX we have heard all kinds of rumors, including the fact that it will drop the "Impreza->ke1319" from its name and it will be simply called WRX. After that we heard that Subaru->ke86 will place under the hood of the new car the same turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer engine found in the BRZ->ke3973. And now the speculation continues: new rumors suggest that the car will in fact feature an electrically-operated turbo engine.

According to Drive.com.au, Subaru is working to trap heat energy from exhaust gases, generating electricity to power the turbo. This new system will create power more efficiently with less turbo lag. But no matter what engine we will see under the hood, the next WRX will keep the same continuously variable transmission used in the standard Impreza.

The same source is also reporting that the next WRX "will be completely distinctive from the current Impreza, it will look considerably different." The model will also be featuring very significant technical changes and innovations.

Expect to see the new Subaru WRX launched sometime next year. A STI version will also follow.

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