Subaru took the world by surprise when it introduced the Impreza WRX STI at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, but not exactly in a good way.

Also known as the Hawkeye Impreza, the 2005 WRX STI version was the ultimate street-racer worldwide.

When the 2000 Impreza showed up, its fans were shocked in front of the "bug-eyed" headlamps, making the car look ugly enough, so dealers had to cut prices to sell it. Then, the 2003 model arrived.

Subaru Technica International. These three letters added to the back of the Impreza WRX made a huge difference known by petrolheads and, especially, by those who loved rallies.

It was one of the iconic cars in the World Rally Championship, a champion of the hearts and a dream-car for many rally-enthusiasts. The Impreza WRX STI was a true rally-car built for the road.