Yeah the fuel economy is definitely not a selling point even on the standard WRX. Couple that with a strange urge to engage in spirited driving and you’ll be getting your mpgs down to the teens or low twenties.

Re 1: I really hope they bring out a refreshed version, but I have a feeling that may not happen for a while… at least while batteries weigh what they do. Maybe a full EV version some day?

Re 2: yeah the STi was hardly affordable to (my guess) the majority of the crowd that’s into them.

I should have snagged an STi instead of the standard WRX when I had the chance. I love my wrx though, so much fun to drive.