Subaru will show the WRX concept at the Frankfurt show in September – the first time it’s been seen in Europe. The concept shows what the next generation WRX STi will look like and the good news is the return to a proper four-door saloon, although the shape is very coupe-like with a swooping roofline.

The previous Impreza WRX – since renamed just WRX – started life as a hatchback, and not a good looking one, with the brand losing many of its hardcore Impreza fans. At the end of its life Subaru brought back the saloon shape, albeit briefly. But many were put off the brand as quality levels fell too.

But this new version might just tempt those people back. It looks aggresive and modern with Subaru saying that the focus has been on sharp handling helped by a low centre of gracity and all-wheel drive. There are some trademark Subaru details too like the big bonnet scoop although sadly no gold wheels. Power is likely to come from a turbocharged version of the 2.0-litre boxer engine in the Subaru BRZ with power upped to 300PS.

The new WRX STi will go into production in 2014 and although it’s not yet been confirmed that it’s coming to the UK, it’s more than likely we’ll get Subaru’s best known model.