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01-25-2020, 08:00 AM | #1 |
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Next Gen BRZ thoughts
Lots has been discussed concerning the engine, and we each have our own desires there.
Little has been talked about concerning the shift to Toyota’s platform and away from Subaru’s. Some questions I have are, is this a good thing? Does this now mean every bolt, headlight, taillight, steering wheel, headunit, brake caliper etc will be 100% sole Toyota’s design? Or will Subaru have heavy development in the body parts designs/implementations? There are things I love in the newest Subarus and things I don’t love in the newest Toyotas. I’m really hoping Subaru still has a lot of heavy design involvement with the car, not JUST the engine. |
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The “rumor” that the next gen will use a Toyota platform is just that at this time, a rumor. The reasoning the initial author of that rumor used was that the new Subaru Global Platform architecture would not facilitate a RWD design. This is just not true, the new SGP still uses a driveshaft to drive the rear wheels so to convert it to a RWD only platform is relatively simple, more simple that converting Toyota’s TNGA platform. At this point we’ll just have to wait a little more than a year to see what they’ve done. Either way both platforms have more torsional stiffness and are lighter than the previous generations, so either would be an improvement.
As far as engine we should stick with what we already know, engineers have previously stated the car would not have a turbo and would use a Subaru drivetrain. So it could use a redesigned FA20 or FA24 as those are the two common Subaru engines being used at this time, it could be a redesigned FA16, or it could be something all new, again, we’ll have to wait and see. The biggest “if’s” IMHO are: If they can make it as light and balanced with better power and performance as the current gen. If they can keep it priced reasonably If they can they can do these two things and make it desirable to a wider audience. We’ll see hopefully in the next 18 months or so…
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i'm flipping tables if it doesn't have flip up headlights!
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I’m walking away if there’s no turbo. Just as I’ve kept my distance thus far.
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just walk away now then. because it is not going to have a turbo.
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“Fortunately, we already have a product for those looking for a Turbo 86. It’s called a ZUpRA.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Bye bye then.
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LOL!! Tough crowd. Very mature. Great community here.
Never took the walking shoes off. We’ll see what they do. If they were smart, they’d put the FA24DIT in it. It’s sales are dismal on the Subaru side and worsening by the month. Nobody wants them at altitude because the lack of torque is so bad it’s not even fun up here. There’s a point where the high-revving fun factor goes to crap when you lose so much power at altitude. It’s a bummer - so much potential. I, and many, many others hope they do this right. |
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The sales are not "dismal" the sales are exactly what they planned for. They were never looking for Corolla or Impreza sales numbers from this. They said so from the start. They plan what to build and sell all of them. You and "many" other have different options if you want more power and they are not going to change the whole scope of the car to appease you. Now go back to reading your clickbait websites where you seem to get all your info.
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Another very mature post. Are you capable of having an adult conversation without insulting people? Judging from your post history, it doesn't look like it. I've been following the BRZ before they were a thing. I know exactly what the intent for the car is. I know exactly what Subaru and Toyota's sales expectations are. This is all public information and has been since before they were even released. Problem is, the world has changed and even SOA, the dealer networks and anybody connected with SOA say the BRZ needs massive help. They sit on lots and nobody wants them up here because of the reasons I've stated. Some dealers won't even carry them. Most carry them in extremely limited quantities. It is a platform with so much potential and it just needs more power. Tiny N/A 4-bangers don't work @ 6,800ft. At least a 25%+ power loss. I love Subaru and I love small, manual RWD coupes with power. Hope they get this one right. |
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"up there" is not everywhere. They sell just fine in the rest of the world. There are already plenty of options to increase power. Complaining that they are no good there and the rest of us should agree is not accurate. You want more power then buy one and add more power. Or just buy a Supra and be done with it. Would love to see some supporting evidence that "anybody connected with SOA" says it is in trouble and needs massive help.
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What was the last mass produced car that had flip up headlights?
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Subaru BRZ U.S. Sales: 2019 = 2,334 2018 = 3,834 2017 = 4,131 2016 = 4,141 2015 = 5,296 2014 = 7,504 2013 = 8,587 2012 = 4,144 Scion 86 / FR-S U.S Sales: 2019 = 3,398 2018 = 4,133 2017 = 6,846 2016 = 7,457 2015 = 10,507 2014 = 14,062 2013 = 18,327 2012 = 11,417 Combined BRZ / FRS / 86 U.S. Sales: 2019 = 5,732 2018 = 7,967 2017 = 10,977 2016 = 11,598 2015 = 15,803 2014 = 21,566 2013 = 26,914 2012 = 15,561 Compared to U.S. Mazda Miata sales over the same period: 2019 = 7,753 2018 = 8,971 2017 = 11,294 2016 = 9,465 (4th Gen ND released) 2015 = 8,591 2014 = 4,745 2013 = 5,780 2012 = 6,305 I think the twins are doing just fine.
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