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“Two heads are better than one” – That is the wisdom behind the success of the BRZ, Subaru’s small yet very capable sports coupe. The BRZ (Boxer-Engine Rear-Wheel-Drive Zenith) has become one of the most spotlighted nameplates in the Japanese automaker’s fleet. The BRZ has gained high grounds in the Philippines’ sports coupe segment, battling it out against the Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe and its “twin brother from another mother” the Toyota GT86, which it shares almost 100% of its DNA. Apart from its much mean-looking front end, the BRZ’s general exterior/interior layout, design, and components are about 90% identical to the GT86 because these two cars were the brainchildren of a collaborative effort between Subaru and Toyota, which aims to create a very capable fast-going machine in less than the price and production cost of a single-brand-exclusive unit, making them among the most affordable thrill-rides in the market. Under the hood is a 2.0L DOHC Subaru Boxer Engine now placed lower and closer to the driver. This delivers power to its rear wheels, while mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This compact sports coupe has 200 hp and 205 Nm of torque that makes it a fast and agile machine right off the bat.
The new Subaru BRZ was launched at the 2022 Manila International Auto Show and was displayed along with the new Subaru Forester during the event. Only the automatic version of the vehicle was displayed at the event but the launch did state that the sports car would be available as either an automatic or manual transmission.
Under the hood, the new Subaru BRZ is now being powered by a much bigger 2.4-liter boxer engine. It now develops 233 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. With its new powerplant, the sports car can now rocket to 100km/h in around 6.8 seconds. It has disc brakes all around and rides on 18-inch wheels with 215/40 series tires.
The Subaru BRZ carries with it an 8-inch infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities. On top of this, the vehicle also comes with a digital display for its gauge cluster.
The Subaru BRZ comes with even sleeker styling than before giving the vehicle access to more advanced features. This means that the sports car now has LED headlights, LED rear combination lamps, power-folding mirrors, engine, transmission and floor undercover, front bumper ducts, side skill spoil, rear arch fin, and a rear diffuser, along with twin tail mufflers.
For safety, the Subaru BRZ comes with front SRS airbags, side SRS airbags for the driver and front passenger, curtain airbags, knee airbags, a rearview camera along with reverse automatic braking. The sports car also comes with the brand's EyeSight technology which gives it access to features such as adaptive cruise control, lane swap and lane departure warnings, pre-collision braking, pre-collision throttle management, and a lead vehicle start alert. It also comes with vehicle stability control, sport, snow, and track drive modes along with hill start assist and a Torsen LSD.
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Body Type |
Coupe |
No. of seats | 2 - 4 |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Transmission |
Automatic Manual |
Max Output (HP) | 200 HP @ 7,000 rpm - 233 HP @ 7,000 rpm |
Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Wheel Size |
17 in - 18 in |
Airbags |
7 |
ISOFIX |
Available |
Front Parking Sensors |
Available |
Rear Parking Sensors |
Available |
Connectivity |
Aux, USB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth
|
Warranty |
3 Years (100,000 km)
|
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