Subaru recognized that enthusiasts — whether those looking for a sport compact for the street or a modified car for autocrosses, rallies or track days — are likely to install their own aftermarket audio/entertainment/navigation systems as well as custom seats and event-specific tires, and that they also will go to the aftermarket for things such as aerodynamic body kits and wings, so the TR was created to make such conversion easier and less expensive.
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