All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut

[timurrrr]

I'm pretty sure it's just basic project management.
First roll out the simplest "base", highest volume, version.
Then start adding trims, options, packages, upgrades etc. based on
a) how much more time it takes to R&D those things, while the base model is paying off for the earlier R&D
b) customer feedback (maybe)

Similar thing, but at a different scale, happens with Corvettes.
Base C8 is out, and they're working on the Z06.

[Decep]

Obviously havent sat in it yet but im impressed by the interior so far, looks nice. Those switches look slick as do the air vents. Have they announced pricing yet?

[beltax90]

i love me some pp

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Decep

Obviously havent sat in it yet but im impressed by the interior so far, looks nice. Those switches look slick as do the air vents. Have they announced pricing yet?

Yeah I've accepted that the switches and such have been updated for the better in some way, looking a little more modernized. Still not sure I can get used to the very flat dash design. I mean I'll end up getting used to it, but I won't be able to admit it to be better in any way than the first gen design, which was very curvy and nice. Unlike some people out there, I have always found the first gen to have quite a nice interior in terms of its style and curves (not necessarily the material, but I'm plenty happy with it for what the car is worth). Owning a 2018, the black with red accents is perfect in my eyes. But that simple flat dash design with the bulging glove compartment could have really been improved. I also think it's what would really make the car stand out a lot more if it was improved as it's a massive portion of the interior.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Yeah I've accepted that the switches and such have been updated for the better in some way, looking a little more modernized. Still not sure I can get used to the very flat dash design. I mean I'll end up getting used to it, but I won't be able to admit it to be better in any way than the first gen design, which was very curvy and nice. Unlike some people out there, I have always found the first gen to have quite a nice interior in terms of its style and curves (not necessarily the material, but I'm plenty happy with it for what the car is worth). Owning a 2018, the black with red accents is perfect in my eyes. But that simple flat dash design with the bulging glove compartment could have really been improved. I also think it's what would really make the car stand out a lot more if it was improved as it's a massive portion of the interior.

The switches and such are only really "updated" if you have only seen the ones in a FRS. They really are not much different from the higher trim level of the existing BRZ or 86.
In fact I would go so far to say that the existing ones look better (subjective I know).

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[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The switches and such are only really "updated" if you have only seen the ones in a FRS. They really are not much different from the higher trim level of the existing BRZ or 86.
In fact I would go so far to say that the existing ones look better (subjective I know).

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Actually, even though I meant what I said, I do agree with you as I still feel the same way when I hop in my car and believe that the original design was just very clean and beautiful, especially for its time. I think my favorite change is the temperature knobs, I believe them to look better over the silver plastic ones in gen 1.

[joro2]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Won't be able to admit it to be better in any way than the first gen design, which was very curvy and nice. Unlike some people out there, I have always found the first gen to have quite a nice interior in terms of its style and curves

I always liked the way the original Gen 1 and ‘17 refresh was inspired by the 2000GT interior, which is now unfortunately gone in the flatter Gen 2 design.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Actually, even though I meant what I said, I do agree with you as I still feel the same way when I hop in my car and believe that the original design was just very clean and beautiful, especially for its time. I think my favorite change is the temperature knobs, I believe them to look better over the silver plastic ones in gen 1.

Is it better than the knurled silver ones used in the 2017+ subaru BRZ?

[Decep]

I have those switches in my 10 Series. But not the knurled knobs.

[TheDonEffect]

Man when are we going to get official pricing, options list, etc on this car, isn't it due by the end of the year?

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

Is it better than the knurled silver ones used in the 2017+ subaru BRZ?

They were the ones I was referencing. I like the knurled feel, but the cheap light weight plastic feel of it and the silver tone is eh.. The new gen ones look cleaner and heavier, but I won't know till I touch one.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

They were the ones I was referencing. I like the knurled feel, but the cheap light weight plastic feel of it and the silver tone is eh.. The new gen ones look cleaner and heavier, but I won't know till I touch one.

Ya the proof will be in the real thing since there is nothing saying that the new ones will have any better feel or appearance in real life. They are pretty in pictures but then so are the current ones.
Let's face it, at the price point of these cars you are never going to get luxury level knobs, switches or buttons. They will always reflect the cost cutting measure that they are. People expecting much more will continue to be dissipointed.

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya the proof will be in the real thing since there is nothing saying that the new ones will have any better feel or appearance in real life. They are pretty in pictures but then so are the current ones.
Let's face it, at the price point of these cars you are never going to get luxury level knobs, switches or buttons. They will always reflect the cost cutting measure that they are. People expecting much more will continue to be dissipointed.

Exactly. I think they did a fantastic job in the first gen of making the car luxury enough for me for the value. Besides, simple stuff like knobs and such get plenty of aftermarket support on this platform where you can upgrade them to whatever look/feel you desire.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

Is it better than the knurled silver ones used in the 2017+ subaru BRZ?

Never realized there were different styles in the 17+ cars. They are nothing like mine.

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