Hot Wheels PREMIUM Fast&Furious 2016 Subaru WRX STi

The Hot Wheels 2016 Subaru WRX STI, catalog number GJR66, is a 1:64 scale premium collectible model released in the 2020 Hot Wheels Fast & Furious: Fast Tuners series. The model is aimed at adult collectors, fans of Japanese automotive culture, and enthusiasts of the Fast & Furious film saga.

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in this specific release, closing the series at position 5/5. It is therefore the first version of this casting to hit the market. It is worth noting that the casting does not represent a stock vehicle: it features a Vermont SportsCar body kit and wing, a modified hood, and a full roll cage. The model features a very clean, uniform aesthetic: the body is painted white, and tampo prints are limited to the front and rear lights. The chassis is black metal, the windows are tinted, the interior is black, and the model rolls on white RR10SP wheels with Real Riders rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand.

The model belongs to the licensed Hot Wheels Fast & Furious line, created in collaboration with Universal Pictures. The Fast Tuners sub-series features tuned Japanese cars that built the automotive identity of the franchise's early installments — and Subaru is one of the brands regularly present on screen.

The original vehicle is the VA generation Subaru WRX STI, produced since 2014 as a sport-oriented version of the WRX model. It is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer engine producing approximately 305 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and symmetrical all-wheel drive. The characteristic boxer engine sound, mechanical limited-slip differential, and large rear wing have made this model one of the most recognizable Japanese sports cars of the last decade.

The collectible value of this release stems from its premium build quality with a metal chassis and Real Riders rubber tires, the Fast & Furious license, and its status as the debut release of the casting. The clean, white, graphics-free styling makes the model look great alongside more colorful versions of the same casting.

FAQ

Is this the first release of this Hot Wheels casting?
Yes. The 2016 Subaru WRX STI casting by Mark Jones debuted in this release, at position 5/5 of the 2020 Fast & Furious: Fast Tuners series.

What kind of wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model rolls on white RR10SP wheels — ten-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires.

Does the casting depict a stock WRX STI?
No. The casting features a Vermont SportsCar body kit and wing, a modified hood, and a full roll cage.