Subaru has revealed a “sharper and extra targeted” model of latest-generation BRZ at an occasion within the US – and it revives a nameplate final seen in 2021 on the previous-generation mannequin.
Photos of the Subaru BRZ tS on the Subiefest California “fanatic competition” have been shared on-line on numerous social media. At this stage Subaru has but to formally element something in regards to the automobile.
We’ve reached out to Subaru Australia in regard to the BRZ tS and can replace this story as soon as we hear again.
In accordance with Reddit consumer PlatinumElement, the BRZ tS received’t be a limited-production mannequin prefer it was in some markets and as an alternative be a brand new trim degree accessible in any manufacturing color. In Australia, the previous-generation mannequin was a everlasting variant from its introduction in late 2017.
On the surface there isn’t a lot to tell apart the brand new BRZ tS from the common fashions.
The one seen modifications embrace a tS badge on the entrance air consumption and a purple BRZ emblem within the nook of the headlights.
PlatinumElement says it comes with Brembo brakes with golden calipers and Hitachi dampers.
The previous-generation mannequin had a smattering of STI equipment, together with a physique package and a lip spoiler, together with tweaks to the suspension, brakes, wheels, and shifter.
At this stage it’s unclear if Subaru has tweaked the BRZ’s 2.4-litre four-cylinder Boxer engine for the tS.
It’s additionally unclear if the BRZ tS will probably be accessible with a handbook transmission solely, or if there will probably be an automated choice. The previous-generation mannequin was accessible with each domestically.
The STI division has modified route not too long ago, confirming it received’t be creating a WRX STI – its conventional flagship.
“Subaru Company will fast-track their funding in future efficiency applied sciences, right this moment confirming there will probably be no STI variant for the brand new era Subaru WRX,” stated Subaru Australia final March.
“This announcement paves the best way ahead for an thrilling new period of efficiency exhilaration; with Subaru Tecnica Worldwide (STI) specializing in bringing ahead new applied sciences for future Subaru fashions.”
Subaru is decided to hold it alive in some type Down Underneath, nonetheless.
Together with efficiency elements for the brand new WRX sedan and Sportswagon, the STI badge appears set to unfold throughout the Subaru vary with a set of extra performance-oriented Tuned by STI fashions.
“We acknowledge the lengthy love affair Australians have had with the WRX STI, and the STI model,” Subaru Australia managing director Blair Learn instructed media.
“The STI engineers and that group, that did all these nice issues, haven’t packed up and gone residence. They’re nonetheless there,” Mr Learn instructed CarExpert.
“A part of that change in route with the STI model is the way it can play a job not simply in a single mannequin variant, however throughout all of the product. There may be thrilling choices and growth in various completely different areas that can feed its manner into all of the completely different fashions,” he stated.
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