Hot Wheels PREMIUM Boulevard USA Exclusive '16 Subaru WRX STI

The Hot Wheels '16 Subaru WRX STI with catalog number JDJ25 is a 1:64 scale premium collectible model released in 2024 as part of the Hot Wheels Boulevard line, exclusive to the US market. The model is aimed at adult collectors, fans of Japanese automotive culture, and enthusiasts of Subaru rally cars.

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in 2020 in the Fast & Furious: Fast Tuners series. The casting does not replicate a stock car — it features a Vermont SportsCar body kit and wing, a modified hood, and a full roll cage. The JDJ25 edition is finished in Metalflake Silver, with detailed headlights, taillights, and trim. It features a black metal chassis, tinted windows, a black interior, and rolls on copper RR6SPM wheels with rubber Real Riders tires. On the packaging, the model is listed under the shortened name '16 Subaru WRX STI, and it is manufactured in Thailand. This release is identical to the earlier HCR07 model from Boulevard #63 — they differ only in the release year, numbering, and limited distribution.

The original vehicle is a VA-generation Subaru WRX STI, a performance-oriented sedan version of the Impreza. It is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter EJ257 boxer engine producing approximately 305 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and symmetrical all-wheel drive. Vermont SportsCar builds rally and rallycross cars based on this model for the factory Subaru Motorsports USA team, and the distinctive aerodynamic package from that build is what has been replicated in this casting.

The collector value of this release is enhanced by its limited distribution: as a US-market exclusive, the JDJ25 was not part of regular retail distribution in Europe, making it harder to find here than standard Boulevard releases. Additionally, it features a metal chassis, rubber Real Riders tires, and a unique copper wheel color.

FAQ

Was this model available in Europe?
Not through regular distribution. The JDJ25 was released as a US-market exclusive in the Hot Wheels Boulevard line.

How does the JDJ25 differ from the HCR07 release?
Both models are identical in terms of color, tampo printing, and wheels; they differ in release year, catalog number, and the limited distribution of the JDJ25.

What kind of wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model features copper RR6SPM wheels — six-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires.