BRZ [Official] 2022 SUBARU BRZ (US Market)
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The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Gunma assembly plant.
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I dislike the front. It looks weird to me.
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Is the smiling grill and ducts. I dislike the lateral air vent and skirt more; more akin from a cheap tuner, than a car company.
Not a bad looking car, but incredibly generic.
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2,4 boxer with 228 bhp. And Pilot Sport 4 tyres. So no more eco-tyres??
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Press release:
ALL-NEW 2022 SUBARU BRZ MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT
The all-new, rear-wheel drive 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car made its Global Debut today at the Thermal Club Raceway in Thermal, CA. Subaru developed the all-new BRZ with the same fundamentals of sports car design that it used to create the original: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low center of gravity with precision steering and handling in an affordable 2+2 package. But for the 2022 model year, the BRZ features more power, better handling, improved styling, a 50-percent increase in torsional stiffness and a modern interior. A pure sports car with Subaru DNA.
Running counter to the current trend of power over precision, the 2022 Subaru BRZ focuses on simplicity and fun. Designed to deliver an unmatched driving experience, the all-new BRZ features a new and more powerful 228 horsepower 2.4-liter horizontally opposed engine. Sitting low in the chassis, the Subaru BOXER’s unique design allows the BRZ to achieve a Center of Gravity (CoG) even lower than the previous BRZ and on par with exotic hyper-cars. The ultra-low CoG is critical to delivering unrivaled handling, with a low polar moment and quick reaction to driver inputs. The 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine redlines at 7,000 RPM and delivers a 15-percent increase in torque. The 2022 BRZ will be offered in both Premium and Limited trims and is available with two transmission choices; a standard six-speed manual or an available six-speed automatic with a new Sport mode designed for more aggressive driving. The new Sport mode allows for more rapid downshifts with automatic throttle blipping and utilizes yaw sensors to hold the transmission in a lower gear during hard cornering to maximize performance.
Clever and Modern Design
Despite its sporting intentions, the 2022 Subaru BRZ does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality. The 2+2 seating and folding rear seats create a useful cargo area that has space for carrying a mountain bike, golf clubs, or even four race tires and tools for track days. Utilizing aluminum for the roof, front fenders and hood, the 2022 Subaru BRZ has an estimated curb weight of just under 2,900 lbs., delivering on its promise of accessible performance.
The BRZ’s bold new styling is as impressive as its handling prowess. The overall impression is modern, agile and powerful, with focused and functional aerodynamic details. The tidy coupe design is just over an inch longer and almost half an inch lower than its predecessor, resulting in a low and wide frontal area set off by large functional air intakes. The grille is set low and is capped by proud fender arches that allow just enough room for suspension points. A narrowed greenhouse accentuates the bold fender flares and the roofline features a subtle “double bubble” appearance, a nod to vintage racing cars.
The aggressive design flows into bold front fenders with a large side vent. The functional side vent reduces drag by ducting air from under the hood and fenders. The released air is directed to a side sill spoiler that creates downforce at speed. A small fin at the back of the rear-wheel arch also assists in airflow adding stability at speed. At the rear of the car, the large rear fenders and wider track flow into dual exhausts for a low and wide stance. This visual heft is lightened by a narrower greenhouse and rear hatch which flow into a dramatic upturned “ducktail” rear spoiler.
Driver Focused Interior
For 2022, the Subaru BRZ features a new interior with every detail focused on the driver. A new customizable 7-inch digital dashboard is the focal point with the tachometer front and center featuring an integrated digital speedometer readout. To the left of the tachometer is a programmable meter that can change to show amps, water temperature or a g-meter, once again emphasizing the BRZ’s performance capability. When the BRZ is placed in track mode, the tachometer automatically shifts to a linear graph with a color display that allows for a quick read allowing the driver to focus on the road.
The overall cabin design is contemporary and modular with improved driver amenities. The 8-inch infotainment touch screen takes precedence in the center stack and features the latest SUBARU STARLINK™ multimedia systems, including standard smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay™ and Android ™ Auto, as well as Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, rear vision camera and SiriusXM® services. Limited trims feature telematics and vehicles equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission also feature Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
In keeping with its sports car dynamics, the BRZ seating position is low, but features excellent sight lines due to use of high strength steel in the A, B and C -pillars, keeping them thin but strong. Deeply contoured bucket seats provide support and are enhanced with red detail stitching. The folding rear seats and spacious rear cargo area round out a comfortable and practical interior.
Chassis
Featuring a bespoke chassis, the BRZ takes full advantage of its ultra-low center of gravity and high-strength body structure. With a 101.4-inch wheelbase and near perfect weight distribution, the 2022 Subaru BRZ is nimble and easy to control. The front suspension uses struts and coil springs to keep weight low. Using design elements from the Subaru Global Platform, the chassis has gained rigidity through a reinforced chassis mounting system, sub-frame architecture and other connection points. Front lateral bending rigidity has been increased by 60-percent for the 2022 model to improve turn-in and response. The front suspension features custom-designed MacPherson-type struts to optimize the low hood line while retaining a long stroke for ideal handling and ride quality. The double wishbone rear suspension system provides outstanding bump absorption to enhance tire grip over varied surfaces.
For track driving, the standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) traction and stability system offers the driver five different settings. The system has been redesigned to allow more input from the driver before it activates the traction system. The system can be turned completely off to put the driver in full control.
Production of the Subaru BRZ will be at Subaru’s Gunma, Japan assembly plant. The BRZ will go on sale early fall of 2021.
Preliminary Specifications. All data estimated and not final.
ALL-NEW 2022 SUBARU BRZ MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT
- Sports Car Purity, Subaru DNA.
- Subaru BRZ focuses on ultra-low center of gravity, low weight and pin-sharp handling.
- New 2.4-liter naturally aspirated Subaru BOXER engine debuts with 228 HP.
- Lightest rear-wheel drive 2+2 production sports car in U.S. market.
The all-new, rear-wheel drive 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car made its Global Debut today at the Thermal Club Raceway in Thermal, CA. Subaru developed the all-new BRZ with the same fundamentals of sports car design that it used to create the original: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low center of gravity with precision steering and handling in an affordable 2+2 package. But for the 2022 model year, the BRZ features more power, better handling, improved styling, a 50-percent increase in torsional stiffness and a modern interior. A pure sports car with Subaru DNA.
Running counter to the current trend of power over precision, the 2022 Subaru BRZ focuses on simplicity and fun. Designed to deliver an unmatched driving experience, the all-new BRZ features a new and more powerful 228 horsepower 2.4-liter horizontally opposed engine. Sitting low in the chassis, the Subaru BOXER’s unique design allows the BRZ to achieve a Center of Gravity (CoG) even lower than the previous BRZ and on par with exotic hyper-cars. The ultra-low CoG is critical to delivering unrivaled handling, with a low polar moment and quick reaction to driver inputs. The 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine redlines at 7,000 RPM and delivers a 15-percent increase in torque. The 2022 BRZ will be offered in both Premium and Limited trims and is available with two transmission choices; a standard six-speed manual or an available six-speed automatic with a new Sport mode designed for more aggressive driving. The new Sport mode allows for more rapid downshifts with automatic throttle blipping and utilizes yaw sensors to hold the transmission in a lower gear during hard cornering to maximize performance.
Clever and Modern Design
Despite its sporting intentions, the 2022 Subaru BRZ does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality. The 2+2 seating and folding rear seats create a useful cargo area that has space for carrying a mountain bike, golf clubs, or even four race tires and tools for track days. Utilizing aluminum for the roof, front fenders and hood, the 2022 Subaru BRZ has an estimated curb weight of just under 2,900 lbs., delivering on its promise of accessible performance.
The BRZ’s bold new styling is as impressive as its handling prowess. The overall impression is modern, agile and powerful, with focused and functional aerodynamic details. The tidy coupe design is just over an inch longer and almost half an inch lower than its predecessor, resulting in a low and wide frontal area set off by large functional air intakes. The grille is set low and is capped by proud fender arches that allow just enough room for suspension points. A narrowed greenhouse accentuates the bold fender flares and the roofline features a subtle “double bubble” appearance, a nod to vintage racing cars.
The aggressive design flows into bold front fenders with a large side vent. The functional side vent reduces drag by ducting air from under the hood and fenders. The released air is directed to a side sill spoiler that creates downforce at speed. A small fin at the back of the rear-wheel arch also assists in airflow adding stability at speed. At the rear of the car, the large rear fenders and wider track flow into dual exhausts for a low and wide stance. This visual heft is lightened by a narrower greenhouse and rear hatch which flow into a dramatic upturned “ducktail” rear spoiler.
Driver Focused Interior
For 2022, the Subaru BRZ features a new interior with every detail focused on the driver. A new customizable 7-inch digital dashboard is the focal point with the tachometer front and center featuring an integrated digital speedometer readout. To the left of the tachometer is a programmable meter that can change to show amps, water temperature or a g-meter, once again emphasizing the BRZ’s performance capability. When the BRZ is placed in track mode, the tachometer automatically shifts to a linear graph with a color display that allows for a quick read allowing the driver to focus on the road.
The overall cabin design is contemporary and modular with improved driver amenities. The 8-inch infotainment touch screen takes precedence in the center stack and features the latest SUBARU STARLINK™ multimedia systems, including standard smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay™ and Android ™ Auto, as well as Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, rear vision camera and SiriusXM® services. Limited trims feature telematics and vehicles equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission also feature Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
In keeping with its sports car dynamics, the BRZ seating position is low, but features excellent sight lines due to use of high strength steel in the A, B and C -pillars, keeping them thin but strong. Deeply contoured bucket seats provide support and are enhanced with red detail stitching. The folding rear seats and spacious rear cargo area round out a comfortable and practical interior.
Chassis
Featuring a bespoke chassis, the BRZ takes full advantage of its ultra-low center of gravity and high-strength body structure. With a 101.4-inch wheelbase and near perfect weight distribution, the 2022 Subaru BRZ is nimble and easy to control. The front suspension uses struts and coil springs to keep weight low. Using design elements from the Subaru Global Platform, the chassis has gained rigidity through a reinforced chassis mounting system, sub-frame architecture and other connection points. Front lateral bending rigidity has been increased by 60-percent for the 2022 model to improve turn-in and response. The front suspension features custom-designed MacPherson-type struts to optimize the low hood line while retaining a long stroke for ideal handling and ride quality. The double wishbone rear suspension system provides outstanding bump absorption to enhance tire grip over varied surfaces.
For track driving, the standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) traction and stability system offers the driver five different settings. The system has been redesigned to allow more input from the driver before it activates the traction system. The system can be turned completely off to put the driver in full control.
Production of the Subaru BRZ will be at Subaru’s Gunma, Japan assembly plant. The BRZ will go on sale early fall of 2021.
Preliminary Specifications. All data estimated and not final.
| Vehicle | 2+2 sports car |
| Engine | 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (Boxer), alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads |
| Displacement | 2.4-liter |
| Bore x stroke | 3.70 in. x 3.39 in (94mm x 86mm) |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 228 HP @ 7,000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 lb.-ft. @ 3,700 RPM |
| Fuel system | Toyota D-4S® direct fuel injection and port injection system |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead chain-driven camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) controls valve timing on intake and exhaust camshafts |
| Transmission | Standard: 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter Optional: 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters and downshift blipping control Limited-slip rear differential is standard for all. |
| Stability/traction control | Vehicle Stability Control with traction control and five settings |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent Front: MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar Rear: Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Wheels | 17-inch aluminum alloy on Premium 18-inch aluminum alloy on Limited |
| Tires | 215/45 R17 87W Premium 215/40 R18 85Y Limited |
| Brakes | 4-wheel ventilated disc |
| Exterior Dimensions (in.) | |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 (plus .02 inch) |
| Length | 167.9 (plus 1.2 inch from last generation) |
| Width | 69.9 inches |
| Height | 51.6 inches (minus .04 inch from last generation) |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | Estimated for U.S. model: 6-speed manual: Premium 2,815 lbs. Limited 2,835 Automatic Premium 2,864 lbs. Automatic Limited 2,881 lbs. |
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It's typically Subaru in the looks department - never quite there...
For the rest of it, it's something to celebrate.
Normally aspirated with 228 HP [170 kW] and 184 lb-ft [250 Nm] in a light - by this day and age's standard - package at circa 1277 kg quoted as curb weight.
Limited slip diff as standard is just so commendable.
Power and torque are plenty for sea-level use and it's going to be a hoot to drive.
Sadly many markets won't see this car - certainly not Europe and I'm betting SA won't (we'll only get the Toyota derivative) - but for those who do, this will be a wonderful, affordable entry point into the old school sports car arena. It's charming that, despite entering the epilogue for combustion-engined cars, a handful of carmakers are striking out and still releasing cars like this.
For the rest of it, it's something to celebrate.
Normally aspirated with 228 HP [170 kW] and 184 lb-ft [250 Nm] in a light - by this day and age's standard - package at circa 1277 kg quoted as curb weight.
Limited slip diff as standard is just so commendable.
Power and torque are plenty for sea-level use and it's going to be a hoot to drive.
Sadly many markets won't see this car - certainly not Europe and I'm betting SA won't (we'll only get the Toyota derivative) - but for those who do, this will be a wonderful, affordable entry point into the old school sports car arena. It's charming that, despite entering the epilogue for combustion-engined cars, a handful of carmakers are striking out and still releasing cars like this.
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It's basically a heavy facelift like 458 to F8. The front is a bit soft and the rear looks like a donated part from an Acura welded to a GT86.
I dont know what to make of this power band:
225bhp at 7000rpm
184lb ft at 3700rpm
Max torque appear to be in the middle of nowhere. Not low enough but neither close enough to the redline.
Would I choose this car over a 2.0L MX5 or an Alpine A110? I am not too sure.
However I am curious about what it will sound like and what the throttle response is like.
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Looks like a Huyndai.... I am not impressed
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The rear reminds me of the NSX, but overall, I like what I'm seeing, even though it's a bit generic. Like its predecessor, it feels like a throwback to the late 90's and early 2000's reasonably priced Japanese sportscars.
I'm glad to see that this concept of a light, reasonably priced coupe sportscar that is just-for-driving-fun with accessible performance lives on, without the tiresome focus on acceleration numbers and lap times. The Miata needs
While it's still not turbocharged, I assume that new customers, along with the returning ones will welcome the additional power (14% more power and 20% higher torque that peaks at lower revs) without significant weight gain (if any).
I'm glad to see that this concept of a light, reasonably priced coupe sportscar that is just-for-driving-fun with accessible performance lives on, without the tiresome focus on acceleration numbers and lap times. The Miata needs
While it's still not turbocharged, I assume that new customers, along with the returning ones will welcome the additional power (14% more power and 20% higher torque that peaks at lower revs) without significant weight gain (if any).
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Aprox 50 kg weight gain
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I see a lot of Lexus RC F in the side and rear.
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Very boring and disappointing design, the previous model looked much better in my opinion. It looks too much like some other cars without been original and definitely not exciting. The Interior is also ugly, that infotainment screen looks cheap and the dash appears to have a lot of hard plastics.
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Alpine is much more expensive, and plays in a different league (mid engine, turbo, etc)
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Wow! It looks way better than the outgoing model (agree on it being a baby RCF) and the power is now even closer to the sweet spot. Interior is a bit weak but that’s never the reason to buy a Subaru/Toyota. Looking forward to the reviews!
I might be in the minority but I’m blown away. Easily one of the best unveils of 2020 and an affordable car worth celebrating the joy of driving in the age of pig heavy SUVs and overpriced pseudo sport cars with automatic trannies and fart/pop/bang tunes.
I might be in the minority but I’m blown away. Easily one of the best unveils of 2020 and an affordable car worth celebrating the joy of driving in the age of pig heavy SUVs and overpriced pseudo sport cars with automatic trannies and fart/pop/bang tunes.
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