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By Jason Woosey 
12h ago
TOKYO – Subaru and Toyota are highlighted by a second generation of their compact rear-drive coupe models, and the first to be shown to the world is Subaru’s new BRZ.
While the Subaru will once again be twinned with the next-gen Toyota GT86, the latter has yet to be unveiled, but the new BRZ we see here should give a clear indication of what to expect, with only small styling details likely to change. .
The great novelty for the new generation model is the assembly of a larger engine, with the previous two-liter four-cylinder engine giving way to a 2.4-liter unit, also with normal aspiration.
Light sports car fans have been asking for more power for a long time, and while the larger motor won’t necessarily transform it into a robot-to-robot racer, it is appreciably more powerful, with 170kW on tap at 7000rpm and 250Nm from 3700 revolutions. That’s a good 23 kW and 45 Nm more than before.
The horizontally opposite gasoline engine retains its Toyota-derived D-4S direct fuel injection system and port injection system, and power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. six-speed, the latter with a new sport mode. which allows for faster downshifts.
The suspension has also been updated, incorporating elements from the new Subaru Global Platform, and stiffness has been improved in the process.
Longer and lower
The new BRZ is slightly longer and lower than its predecessor, Subaru says, with an improved center of gravity said to be on par with hypercars. It is also quite light for a sports machine, with a curb weight of around 1,315 kg. Depending on the specification grade chosen, the new BRZ rolls on 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin has also received a complete overhaul and incorporates a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the instruments in front of the driver are now digital. It also has a little party trick in Track mode, where the rev counter switches to a line graph with a color display that allows for easier reading.
The new Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 will be built at Subaru’s Gunma facility in Japan, and at this stage it is unknown when they will reach the South African shores.
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