| A lot of people these days, guys especially, feel | | | | features, how could the Subaru STi possibly pass |
| that once they begin to start a family, they also | | | | as a family friendly vehicle? |
| have to get rid of their "fun" vehicles and start | | | | For starters, the STi comes equipped with four |
| driving the quintessential minivan/SUV/Etc. This, | | | | doors - something rarely seen on any vehicle |
| thankfully, is not entirely the case. While there | | | | faster than a golf cart driven by a |
| are certainly situations where only a large vehicle | | | | septuagenarian. When children are involved, four |
| will suffice, there are several sporty, enthusiast | | | | doors is absolutely a necessity, and the Subaru |
| models available that actually double as a family | | | | delivers. If you go with an 08+ model, you also |
| transport quite well. | | | | get a rear hatch instead of a standard trunk, |
| One of these vehicles is the Subaru WRX STi. | | | | which makes storing things like strollers, bags, etc. |
| The STi is, all things considered, a serious, | | | | a breeze. The STi rear seats are also "car seat |
| no-holds-barred car in terms of street-going | | | | ready," which really just means they have the |
| vehicles. It comes from a long line of rally-bred | | | | little plastic clips pre-installed, but is a welcome |
| performance cars, and the road version applies | | | | addition. |
| some very impressive hardware considering the | | | | On top of this, the STi can be just as economical |
| price point. | | | | to drive as the most common child-movers. At |
| The STi comes packed with a 2.5 liter | | | | 24mpg, the Subaru hangs right in there, and even |
| turbocharged horizontally-opposed four cylinder | | | | bests, the commonly chosen Ford Explorer, Nissan |
| motor. Depending on the year, the car produces | | | | Pathfinder, and Dodge Durango. You can also |
| either 300 or 320 horsepower, and 300 torques. | | | | enjoy easier parking, and better highway mileage |
| All of this is channeled through Subaru's | | | | in the smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic sedan. |
| time-tested asymmetrical all-wheel drive system, | | | | Furthermore, with an outstanding safety rating, |
| which assists in providing solid traction in both | | | | and the added security of all-wheel drive, the |
| cornering and acceleration. The STi also features | | | | Subaru STi makes for a very safe, functional, and |
| performance-tuned suspension, and Brembo | | | | enjoyable vehicle for not only individuals, but even |
| performance brakes. | | | | a family of three or four. |
| So, with all of these high-tech, high-octane | | | | |