All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut

[dogwhistle19]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Where did you find the final gear numbers? I must be blind since I have looked for that.

Post #63, Page 5 of this thread.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by dogwhistle19

Post #63, Page 5 of this thread.

Oh that is Opie's prediction list. None of that part of it has been officially confirmed yet.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh that is Opie's prediction list. None of that part of it has been officially confirmed yet.

Then why is it green!?!?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

Then why is it green!?!?

Because he was a bit optimistic in awarding himself confirmations.


I know people hate it when I say this and I am not being negative but until we see something from Subaru stating those are the numbers they are still questionable. His insider info was off on many other specs (not by a lot but still off) so that leaves some of the list as a best guess. I want to know the actual ratio not a best guess.

[wbradley]

If they switched to 5/114 theres a better chance I get one after buying out the 2018 STI rather than a 2022 STI. I can use my winter wheels.

It all depends if I can get away with RWD and 2 seats year round.

[Veloist]

I really, really can’t wait to hear how the car drives and of course to drive one myself. The exterior look is growing on me, and I really like the bespoke interior, it reminds me of the MK1 MR2 and MR2 Spyder.

As far as what’s expected for driving characteristics, I’m intrigued by the “increased torsional stiffness” and “elements borrowed from Subaru Global Platform.” I was all for the original tail-happy twin until I owned the tS and realized that the car’s sharpness was more of a fun factor to me.

I don’t want to set my expectations too high but if this MK2 BRZ offers sharper feel and more precise handling than the tS then it’s going to be a blast to drive with the new mid-range torque.

The only thing is that lately Subaru’s NA engines have been pretty uninspiring, and even the 2.4t in the Outback and Legacy XT feel pretty numb in the low-end range. I’m anticipating that most reviews will critique the engine not because of lack of power but for it’s feel.

I’m excited for this car. The driving impressions are going to be a huge deal. It has some big shoes to fill.

[DuMa]

Originally Posted by AnalogMan

I know this was never going to happen, but for me the perfect second-generation car would have been just to take the first-gen car and drop in the new 2.4 engine.

(While I'm at it wishing for impossible things, a tiny detail, I would also have preferred a more cohesive instrument panel, with (big surprise) all analog gauges. I appreciate the current analog instruments, but that hybrid layout with the small digital screen kind of stuck in there on the right side of the display clashes and is incoherent).

Yes, I know. I'm the only one here who feels this way.

There's not a lot wrong with the 1st gen so I'd be inclined to agree with you but thats not how they get new buyers. the bean counters and the purists compromised again and gave us another evolution of an already great car. Just be happy with that when sports cars with manual transmissions are trending towards exinction.

[Seiryuu]

If I'm going to replace my '17 with the new gen, I'll wait until the mid-cycle refresh to do it. That would give me a decade to drive my current car.

[RToyo86]

Originally Posted by Seiryuu

If I'm going to replace my '17 with the new gen, I'll wait until the mid-cycle refresh to do it. That would give me a decade to drive my current car.

That's basically what I ended up doing when I grabbed my 2017. Liked them when they first released, then after seeing the facelift and finding out they made a bunch of small refinements and improvments I owned one less than a month alter :lol

I'm sure this car will probably be pretty good out of the gate since this is more a evolution than then a complete redesign.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Seiryuu

If I'm going to replace my '17 with the new gen, I'll wait until the mid-cycle refresh to do it. That would give me a decade to drive my current car.

I'm curious how the new 86 will look, but for the most part I'm digging the new BRZ. I'd say it's a 7/10 for me in terms of looks. But Ichi hinted at something coming that will make the car more interesting. So I'd be curious if it's a tS variant. If so, then I'd get that.

[mazeroni]

You can't learn too much from these videos, but the car seems to handle the twisty stuff well without going all over the place. It also sounds not terrible. Id say chances are good they didn't mess it up, but it is probably a lot more planted overall. So if you are looking for a drift machine, it probably isn't so much that anymore.

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by mazeroni

You can't learn too much from these videos, but the car seems to handle the twisty stuff well without going all over the place. It also sounds not terrible. Id say chances are good they didn't mess it up, but it is probably a lot more planted overall. So if you are looking for a drift machine, it probably isn't so much that anymore.

Look at those massive 20" light-weight subs and tweeters in front! Screw engine swaps, people are going to start swapping sound systems for premium quality sound and weight loss!

[raspec]

Originally Posted by JBezugs

You can pretty much confirm the bolt pattern as 5x114.3, as the GR Yaris is using the same style wheels (albiet in forged flavour) and has a 5x114.3 pattern. (I've also edited my original comment with this info)

2022 BRZ:


2021 GR Yaris:

all 2022 cars in the Subaru lineup have switched to 5x114.3 except the Crosstrek.

[HKz]

Originally Posted by mazeroni

So if you are looking for a drift machine, it probably isn't so much that anymore.

like as if the twins were ever a "drift machine", it is just a lightweight car that you can safely upset the tail...if you really dislike the grip, put the primacys back on..?