2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

This latest version of Subaru's venerable Impreza WRX STI features a striking exterior that understates this cars very real performance credentials.

With it's flared fenders and wider stance, the five-door, all-wheel drive STI has a more aggressive look than the other, more sedate, Impreza's. Featuring a turbocharged 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, this little rocket produces a whopping 305-hp. To plant all that power, Subaru utilizes a Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) system, which claims to be the world's only hybrid mechanical/electronic limited-slip differential. Standard front seat mount, and front and rear curtain airbags offer occupant protection. Standard anti-lock brakes with traction-control and stability-control help reign the chassis in while driving at the limit of this cars potential.

The STI carries over into 2010 with minimal changes.

The interior...drew praise for its comfortable driving position and trim materials that inspire pride instead of apologies. -- Car and Driver

There are few cars better for attacking a twisty, unfamiliar back road than the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. -- Road & Track