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"Subaru just took the wraps off its new 2011 Impreza WRX, a redesigned car that hopes to recapture some of the hardcore enthusiasts who weren&amp;#039;t totally enamored with the smooth-bodied and relatively tame model introduced for 2008. This new WRX is a &amp;quot;wide-body&amp;quot; design, one that makes it look a bit like a junior STI.   The wider front and rear fenders and more aggressive bodywork mimic those of the STI, those wider fenders allowing for about a 1.5-in. increase to the front and rear tracks. Handling is further aided by stiffer rear subframe bushings and wider wheels (17 x 8s vs. 17 x 7s) and tires (235/45R-17s vs. 225/45R-17). The new body adds 33 lb. to the WRX&amp;#039;s curb weight.   Aside from a new stereo, little else changes on the 2011 WRX. That means this all-wheel-drive machine is still powered by an excellent 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-4 with 265 bhp and 244 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.   Subaru&amp;#039;s executive V.P. and COO, Tom Doll, said, &amp;quot;The new wide-body design marks another major step in the continuous evolution of the WRX to give driving enthusiasts an even more compelling all-wheel-drive performance package.&amp;quot;   Our take: Subaru has finally turned the WRX into the car it should&amp;#039;ve been when it was redesigned back in 2008. This new wide-body 2011 Subaru WRX\u2014available in both 4-door sedan and 5-door hatch body styles\u2014will arrive at dealers this summer.   Also on the stand at New York was a new 4-door . This marks the first time that the STI has been offered in two bodystyles (4-door and 5-door hatch). The main changes to the STI for 2011 are sportier suspension with firmer springs and thicker anti-roll bars, plus a lowered ride height and lighter 18-in. wheels, from BBS. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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