More rendered pics of the 2008 STI came out from Best Car magazine according to Autoblog:

If Japan's Best Car isn't BSing everyone, the car you see in the magazine scans above is the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. And while it's still a mortal lock to polarize people as much as the Impreza it's based on, we'll go out and say that this looks pretty killer. Sporting the expected high-mount wing, bulging fenders, quad exhaust tips, a substantial front spoiler, and a great-looking set of wheels, this is worlds better-looking than the regular WRX. From the looks of things, the car is also equipped with vented Brembos all around, which is not surprising. Where the WRX looks almost friendly, this thing's menacing, particularly in that dark gray finish.

According to the little chart shown on one of the scans, here's some of the key info you''ll want to know. All numbers pertain to the JDM model, obviously.

Engine/Transmission: EJ20 / 6MT
300PS (295 hp) @ 6500 RPM
45 kgm (325 lb-ft) @ 4400 RPM
10.5 km/l (24.7 US MPG) in the Japanese 10-15 mode test cycle
Unfortunately, we don't read Japanese, and that's about all we can glean at this time. If you can read Japanese and are able to add more, feel free to do so in the comments. Now we want to see how this bad boy stacks up against the new Evo. Fun times are coming, kids. Check out the gallery for large versions of the scans.

UPDATE: Drat. We have now spoken to our Japan-based contributor, Justin Gardiner. Justin tells us that these are renderings (sigh) done by Best Car that show what the mag believes the new STI will look like. We can only hope it looks this good.

 

I think it's alright...will have to drive one to really know.

BTW - the wing looks like the one on my old 2002 Si.

 

i like it alot, i just dont like the taillights

 

I would like to see a more outrageous/aggressive rear wing. The rear wing is what defines the STi.

 

^^^it's more mainstream...they're trying to sell the WRX and STi to old people.

I am still thinking that the better car is looking like the Evo X at this point.

 

did any of you see the new subaru impreza commercial. I saw it, and it reminded me of a mazda commercial or a gay wanna be scion commercial, and i like the scion commercials. uuhhgg............I dont even own a suby anymore so dont listen to me :P just ranting.https://www.i-club.com/forums/images...not%20mine.gif hey this banana would look good in a bowl of ice cream right now!

 

Like it!

 

I like it, I think. The wheels = teh suck, the four tip Donburi exhaust is not to my liking either.

 

Sorry... I'm just not a fan of hatchbacks.

 

they got to make it more aggressive..... i keep passing by the dealer by my house..... i just cant get use to it......... i might want to go check it out but its all in japanese.... argh

 

well we just made a order for 15 of the 2008 subaru STi's and they will be in Lighting Red, Aspen White, Obsidian Black Pearl, Dark Gray Metelic, Wrb Mica, Spark Silver Metelic

 

you BETTER not be lying!

 

they need to look more mean to calm its suppose to be a mean car not so much a family car. a cheap sports car thats what

 

I tried to call you today. I'll call you tomorrow after I get out of my meetings around 3 pmish. I'm not lying we know what we ordered just no pics yet.

 

Any chance you will be free after 12ish? I may swing by with my wife.