2015 Subaru WRX STI pictures leaked before Detroit reveal

Pictures of the upcoming 2015 Subaru WRX STI leaked online at Zero 2 Turbo on Wednesday. The top Impreza looks tough, sporting classic gold wheels, a high wing and a rally-blue paint job.

Details haven't been revealed yet, but we expect the new STI to have nearly the same power as last year's: about 300 hp from a 2.5-liter boxer four. The “base” WRX, by comparison, gets a 268-hp 2.0-liter. The STI will get a dual-clutch gearbox or a manual, as opposed to the CVT/manual combo in the basic WRX.

It's not nearly as cool as the concept we saw at the New York auto show, but it's definitely an improvement over the standard car. We should learn more at the Detroit auto show next week.

Check out more pictures here at Zero 2 Turbo and on their Facebook page.

Zero 2 Turbo

About Detroit Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show, known to most as the Detroit auto show, continues to serve as a barometer for the entire industry. This year, we'll expect to see the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the 2015 Ford Mustang and the BMW M3 and M4. The 2014 Detroit auto show is held at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI and is open to the public from January 18-26.

By Jake Lingeman