The prospect of a new Subaru WRX STI, based on the current-generation VB WRX Sedan, seems like a pipe dream, to the point that some countries have devised ways to keep the sacred rally-born nameplate alive.

The WRX STI S210 is the most powerful version of the current-generation model with 296 hp from the upgraded 2.4-liter boxer engine

There are many WRX special editions, but only this one is a full-fat STI, according to Subie. It's not perfect, though.

Subaru is finally handing out some STI love. A trio of models is getting Subaru's high-performance brand treatment, with the BRZ, WRX, and even the Subaru Forester now available as new STI models with the high horsepower,