Okay.. So.. This is something.. http://jalopnik.com/an-even-hotter-subaru-wrx-is-coming-and-its-named-after-1610792019
Looks like just another trim level with the EyeSight added and and some limited edition ****. I would be surprised if it was very mechanically different. Maybe tweaked suspension. I will believe it when I see it.
Paging everybody but @MN3.6R http://jalopnik.com/awd-title-fight-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-vs-2015-audi-s3-1609738765
I would guess a option package. Canada and Australia already have different ones than we do. I think they are trying to tailor the car to each market. The WRX sport I think in Canada has some of the options of the USA prem and limited models if I recall right. Might as well do something nice in Japan since the company is from there. There is a group order going on the AUS grill some feel it looks better. Will be interesting to see what it is.
The S3 is obviously a sedan, better quality interior and classier. But yes, same engine and drivetrain, with an APR tune I am sure it will be a pretty damn cool car, it's the $40k price tag that is not cool though.
CVT booo. But with 296hp maybe they are using this S4 to test the reliability of the FA with higher output before putting it into the STI.