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Engines and drivetrains are the weak points in Volvo's current model range. I'm sure they wouldn't mind me saying so - okay, perhaps they would just a bit - but they make up for this in other areas,...

Special Editions. Sometimes they're really special, whilst at other times it's just a way of freshening up a familiar model which has been on sale for a few years. Few would question its effectiveness when selling a few extra super-minis or roadsters during the summer months, but there's been a growing tendency during the past 24 months to follow the special edition route with performance cars.

Subaru are now offering the characterful STI with an upgraded engine and a satellite navigation system as standard, with no increase in its on-the-road price of £32,995. So what's the catch? Well, as with all good offers this one's only available until June 31 2011.