Expect the new BRZ to have slightly more power than the previous generation.
Subaru teased the 2022 BRZ, the company’s rear-wheel-drive sports car, which is expected to receive a thorough refresh, including the exterior design, powertrain, and driving dynamics. The BRZ model that initially appeared in 2012 will again be launched alongside Toyota’s 86, although no information was given about the Toyota and its launch date yet.
Subaru teased the BRZ with a short video, with a few split-second frames of the car’s front headlight. The C-shaped design implies a less aggressive and smoother front end design, although the sculpted hood and cool-looking front vents could suggest some muscle to the car’s front. Overall, we expect the upcoming BRZ car to have a European touch to its design.
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We can also get a quick glance at fender vents for the front wheels. According to lucky attendees of the Subiefest held last month, they are real vents, which is very unusual for a Japanese sports car that doesn’t produce as much power as some hypercars also featuring functional fender vents. The car’s overall look is very reminiscent of the current-gen Toyota Supra, with the inclusion of a ducktail-styled spoiler integrated with the boot lid and angled taillights.
In terms of performance, the BRZ is expected to feature either a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter flat-four engine with around 217 horsepower or a turbocharged unit with close to 260 horsepower. Also, the BRZ is expected to retain a traditional manual transmission, which is good news for true car enthusiasts.
The 2022 BRZ is expected to launch in two weeks and arrive on US shores in the second half of 2021. Expect the BRZ to start from $30,000 onwards.
