We already know that Subaru plans to market the next generation of the WRX and WRX STI as standalone vehicles, allowing the go-fast models to move upmarket. We are now back on the subject, as Subaru is deciding the fate of the models these days.

First of all, the carmakers wants to decide if the cars will continue to be the rugged monsters they are today or follow the lead of Euro-style sport sedans, such as the Mercedes C63 AMG. The company is even considering building two-door models, but the chances are slim.

As for what’s under the hood, the vehicles could use a refreshed, turbocharged version of the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter engine, with earlier reports indicating a hp rating of 300. Subaru could also introduce a CVT gearbox – a less than desirable move, if you ask us – as the carmaker’s CVT has recently been adapted to handle the torque of diesel engines, so it could face this challenge.