Subaru has announced its plans for the 2025 Tokyo Mobility Show, and performance fans have reason to get excited — the automaker will debut two new STI-branded concept cars that preview the future of Subaru performance.
Subaru Performance-E STI Concept
Leading the debut lineup is the Subaru Performance-E STI concept, a fully electric performance vehicle that represents Subaru’s vision for the next generation of STI. The concept blends aggressive styling, advanced aerodynamics, and everyday practicality, while drawing inspiration from Subaru’s performance heritage. Subaru says the Performance-E STI offers an intuitive and exhilarating driving experience, powered by innovative electric technologies and designed with a driver-focused cabin that combines comfort with precision.
Subaru Performance-B STI Concept
The second concept, the Performance-B STI, sticks to Subaru’s traditional performance roots with an internal combustion engine. It features Subaru’s hallmark engineering elements — including a horizontally opposed Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive — promising a balance of power, performance, and everyday usability. Subaru describes the Performance-B STI as a concept that expands the brand’s performance portfolio, offering enthusiasts new ways to enjoy the brand’s signature driving feel.
Subaru’s Performance Future
The debut of both the Performance-E STI and Performance-B STI concepts signals Subaru’s commitment to keeping performance at the core of its identity, while embracing the shift toward electrification. The electric Performance-E STI showcases what Subaru’s high-performance future could look like, while the Performance-B STI concept ensures that traditional driving enthusiasts are not left behind.
Both concepts will make their world premieres this month at the 2025 Tokyo Mobility Show, giving a glimpse at Subaru’s evolving approach to performance — from electric innovation to classic combustion power.
