Fuji Heavy Industries may be busy developing cost-conscious and eco-friendly technologies, introducing zero-emission small electric cars to tackle the congested streets of Tokyo, displaying the world first Boxer Hybrid direct fuel injection all-wheel-drive grand touring concept, it also stays true to its core philosophy of providing safe, reliable, andexciting cars. The unveil of the new 4-door 305-horsepower turbocharged WRX STI yesterday at New York motor show not only provides rock-solid evidence to the claim; it comes as a comforting God-sent to the thousands of loyal Subaru fans hungry for high-end performance versions of their all-time favourite world rally-bred icon. The model, offered for the first time in two body types (hatch and sedan) in the US, was partly developed in Europe. After extensive testing at the Nurburgring race track, the high boost four-cylinder turbocharged boxer engine all-wheel-drive Impreza received a significantly revised body styling, tuned suspension, along with other advanced driving features. Developed under the concept of the Fastest WRX STI ever, the model was engineered to stretch the Imprezas engine, cornering and stability to unprecedented performance levels. The model is being introduced in the US after Subaru has posted its best sales performance ever recorded - an upward trend that last months sales figures show is continuing with a view to expanding the appeal of the legendary Impreza range to a wider range of driving enthusiasts. The model will be on sale in the US later this summer. Plans to introduce the WRX STI in Japan and Europe have not been announced.