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In Japan, its home market, Subaru launched the WRX S4 last month. Based on the WRX STI model launched in Europe earlier this year, the Japan-only S4 version uses the latest direct injection 2.0 litre turbo engine, tuned to produce 300hp and is combined with Subaru's Lineartronic 7-speed gearbox.