Next-generation Subaru BRZ

[Orion]

Yeah no way I would pay over $35k for the BRZ. I played with the options mostly with the aero kits and came out to just under $35k...which is not bad. Just want to see what they do with the GR86.

 

[therumblewagon]

Watching this, I get the sense that the car would be a blast for track/autocross, but little things that just, don't make sense, would make it a headache for daily driving. Sigh.

 

[therumblewagon]

Saw this thing in person too, as well as sat it in - I'm 6'6" and I had room to spare, which was a pleasant surprise. It's a lot nicer in person too versus reviews, etc. and I'd love to take it for a spin but it sounds like Subaru is going to be all in on fulfilling preorders and likely won't have many on the lot.

Tried to sit in the GR86, but it had a "PROTO - LOCKED" sticker across both sides.

 

[jdm-rhd]

Saw this thing in person too, as well as sat it in - I'm 6'6" and I had room to spare, which was a pleasant surprise. It's a lot nicer in person too versus reviews, etc. and I'd love to take it for a spin but it sounds like Subaru is going to be all in on fulfilling preorders and likely won't have many on the lot.

Tried to sit in the GR86, but it had a "PROTO - LOCKED" sticker across both sides.

curious what you thought of the wrx in person?

 

[therumblewagon]

curious what you thought of the wrx in person?

Threw some thoughts in here - https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/the-all-new-2022-subaru-wrx-teased.254/page-7

But to expand, I liked the orange - it's kind of a burnt, sunset-esque vibe like we had on the 350 but a few shades darker and...browner? It fits the car well, though. But god, the black paneling is BAD. It just screams CrossTrek with the boot chopped off and some aggressive vents added. I'm guessing they did it to appeal to a broader audience and of course, if you thrash the car around a bit, less paint to scuff up, but still. It had some kind of pattern on it, should have snapped a photo, but it looked like they slapped the paneling on prior to painting, so primed and ready for paint but they just skipped that step.

Felt really good to sit in, though - felt like I was in a WRX. The screen is definitely big, but I bet you'd get used to it. I'm sure the car is fun to drive, as reviews have said. I just, don't know if I could get over the exterior. I guess we'll see what the aftermarket comes up with?

 

[DevonK]

Watching this, I get the sense that the car would be a blast for track/autocross, but little things that just, don't make sense, would make it a headache for daily driving. Sigh.

if they'd given it rev-matching on the manual I would have been very very interested. Stupid move to not offer it, Toyota already has the system on the Corolla.

 

[Haste]

Diggin white with the optional aero bits...

 

[jdm-rhd]

^ although i like the 86 design better, that brz in white looks outstanding...

 

[West Aussie]

Diggin white with the optional aero bits...

Actually like it…but what is with all the big petrol hatches …..this the Z why are they oversized?

 

[trackratZ]

Actually like it…but what is with all the big petrol hatches …..this the Z why are they oversized?

It's for all future plug-in port .....

 

[therumblewagon]

Subaru now promoting ability to schedule test drives - https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/features.html (very bottom of page)

May check it out as a way to satiate my desire to drive something fun + RWD + manual until we get closer to the Z arriving.

 

[jdm-rhd]

Subaru now promoting ability to schedule test drives - https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/features.html (very bottom of page)

May check it out as a way to satiate my desire to drive something fun + RWD + manual until we get closer to the Z arriving.

thanks for the heads up, i may check this out myself and see how it compares to my 86...

 

[ZDreamer]

Actually like it…but what is with all the big petrol hatches …..this the Z why are they oversized?

Not sure what you mean by "oversized"... like the body or chassis?

Wheelbase
Z (assuming 370z) -101"
BRZ- 100"
911-96"
Supra-97"
C8 - 107"

Rear Track Width
Z- 63"
BRZ-61"
911 - 60"
Supra - 63"
C8 - 62"

Body Length
Z- 167"
BRZ- 168"
911 - 176
Supra-172"
C8 - 182"

 

[takemorepills]

Not sure what you mean by "oversized"... like the body or chassis?

Wheelbase
Z (assuming 370z) -101"
BRZ- 100"
911-96"
Supra-97"
C8 - 107"

Rear Track Width
Z- 63"
BRZ-61"
911 - 60"
Supra - 63"
C8 - 62"

Body Length
Z- 167"
BRZ- 168"
911 - 176
Supra-172"
C8 - 182"

I think she speaks on the oversized fuel filler door

 

[West Aussie]

I think she speaks on the oversized fuel filler door

Correct