Okay, had a nice chat with a few execs. First, let me say these dudes love Subarus, which was great to see. One of them, who will remain unnamed, told me that they under-rate the HP on the WRX and that the STI is amazing with chip on a mild tune
Anywho, the WRX and STI weren't mentioned in the presentation at 10. They talked sales, new tech in the Legacy (EyeSight), CrossTrek, etc. That's it.
One exec said the new WRX is "top secret" and that they can't talk about it, but to expect it in 2014. Couldn't get clarity on whether that's 2014MY or actually the year 2014. Another wouldn't confirm that it's coming next year, but neither did they say it wouldn't...
That other individual indicated the new WRX will have a "new" turbo DI motor based on the BRZ, which is interesting. He quoted me 270hp for the WRX, but wouldn't tell me what the STI will be throwing down. You can do the math based on the current cars but I'd hope they'll increase the delta between the two...
The current 2012 WRX will be continued but they wouldn't say for how long. I asked if there'll be a special STI to close off production and he said something to the effect of "anything's possible." I couldn't tell if he was being coy but they were quick to point out that WRX and STI sales are actually up over the past year, so honestly they don't have a lot of need to do so.
So, not a lot of concrete info to help me decide whether to pull the trigger now or wait. I was told to just buy a new one now then upgrade in a few years, which isn't exactly how I operate (as you can see by the age of my current WRX). But, hopefully it helps swing one of you one way or the other...
-tim