Tokyo 2011: Subaru reveals the BRZ, looks familiar?

Tokyo 2011: Subaru reveals the BRZ, looks familiar?

To many of us, the Toyota GT 86 Coupe is one of the most highly anticipated cars, this year at least. The sweet-looking coupe gave the AE 86 a new lease of life and should be in the bucket list of many around the world.

Tokyo 2011: Subaru reveals the BRZ, looks familiar?

As you would have known, Subaru is also producing its version of the GT 86, called the BRZ which made its first public appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show. Just like the Toyota version, it is motivated by a four-cylinder 2.0 liter engine with 197 hp and 205 Nm of torque. There are subtle differences here and there, including different front bumpers.

Tokyo 2011: Subaru reveals the BRZ, looks familiar?

At the same time, Subaru also revealed the Super GT Subaru BRZ race car which will compete in the GT300 class of the 2012 Super GT Series :) So which version you prefer? Toyota’s or Subaru’s?

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Comments express disappointment with the Subaru BRZ's design, engine (na instead of turbo), and perceived lack of differentiation from Toyota's GT86, which is essentially the same car. Many admire the NA engine for enthusiast appeal, but some wish for more power or turbo options. Opinions on looks are mixed, with comparisons to other models like Peugeot and BMW. Overall, enthusiasts show interest in performance and modifications, while some criticize the lack of originality and Subaru's branding choices.

  1. comment avatar shawal
    why not just call it breeze and save us breaths
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  2. comment avatar red7
    this one better
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  3. comment avatar am
    both toyota's n subaru's rear look same..huuu
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  4. comment avatar daddachu
    Definitely the BRZ! The froht end looks so much nicer. Generally the whole car is more sporty.
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  5. comment avatar JY
    Sti please!
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  6. comment avatar Black
    subaru punya lg cantik.
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  7. comment avatar Jolly_idiot
    Oh! Come on! What happened to subaru? No more personality for itself!
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    • comment avatar riderxdesign
      Oh! Come on! What happened to Perodua? No more personality for itself!

      LOL
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      • comment avatar asd
        Oh! Come on! What happened to Proton? No more personality for itself!
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      • comment avatar Jolly_idiot
        What is perodua compare to subaru?
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      • comment avatar =)
        i like toyota-subaru-daihatsu-perodua-yamaha-hino
        cheers...
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        • comment avatar =)
          and lexus too
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      • comment avatar john die
        dude..this article is about S.U.B.A.R.U..not perodua..geez..sick of the defender/basher of malaysian car..
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  8. comment avatar nebula87
    New Toyota AE86's Rebadge?? oh gosh...at 1st i tot it was Porsche and Peugeot...
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    • comment avatar blue-traveler
      Agreed! Me too, 1st look at 1st pic, the word Porsche jumps to mind. The cars shape/silhouette, at a glance does strongly shows it.
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  9. comment avatar Me
    i'll choose the toyota gt 86...
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  10. comment avatar JeremyNg
    so whats de different except the minor change of bumper ??!! So in the end , you only will buy BRZ bcs u like subaru or u are subaru fans ........
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    • comment avatar danz
      I think Subaru's will be AWD....
      I would pick the BRZ over the GT86 based on looks ....
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    • comment avatar Nizam80
      People will buy the Subaru version probably because of the boxer engine. Boxer = Subaru. It's been Subaru's tradition for ages.
      But what about Boxer = Toyota???? Doesn't seem right to me.
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  11. comment avatar arcana
    err this is totally rebadged in action...
    hardly any identity of a subaru, why did they do this?
    it doesn't seem much different at all from the toyota version.
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    • comment avatar abcd
      No it's not a rebadged at all.Subaru engineered the car's chassis/handling/steering and supplied the engine; Toyota designed the car
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      • comment avatar arcana
        what i meant was its like taking a GT-86, change bumper and logo and wallaa....a subaru (thats a rebadge work).
        i agree they did contribute to the car though, but i think it needs more differentiation.
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  12. comment avatar Daniel
    I'll buy whichever is cheaper cos essentially they are the same
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  13. comment avatar ELi
    I think this design is suitable to Subaru since that "eagle eye" design is similar to the impreza.. Toyota's.. something not quite right somewhere.. IDK..
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    • comment avatar MC
      same thought here...

      i know GT86 and Sub BRZ is the same car but something in the Toyota seems to be out of the picture somehow. =(

      BRZ looks better IMHO, must be the color. =P
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  14. comment avatar Jimmy
    No fight, compared to the initial concept FT-86.
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  15. comment avatar akmal hakim
    oh what?,come on lah japanese nowdays so lazy,even wira and lancer have a lot of cosmetic difference,hurmm.i,m a very dissapointed.
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    • comment avatar yahoo
      at least perodua is kinda "rajin" with their local line up here..LOL
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  16. comment avatar ELi
    This is suppose to be a Subaru's.. its design is similar to other current model in Subaru. If I see BRZ then in my mind I can tell its Subaru straight away. but if I see GT86.. I kinda pause a bit if its a Toyota..
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  17. comment avatar DSZ
    Both version looked fat and stubby.

    Nothing beats the raw and original hachiroku.
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  18. comment avatar st150
    its same with passo n justy :)...for me, subaru brz look better than 86 :)
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  19. comment avatar BMW POWER FOREV...
    doesn't matter, great car.
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  20. comment avatar epul
    i die die believe this come from europe until i see the title.
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  21. comment avatar Ayub
    oh man...Toyota 86?
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  22. comment avatar khairi
    At 1st glance for the front look i thought it was a peugeot
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    • comment avatar adii
      and the back looks like E60 5 series back
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  23. comment avatar nmh
    Magical design job by a company called Dejavu
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  24. comment avatar Ryan
    The latest 86 video from Toyota was just released yesterday... Looks pretty solid guys.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pCXsFDlvns
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  25. comment avatar HirumaKecil
    Peugeot nose....
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  26. comment avatar Wheeler
    where's the comments condemning subaru a copycat like MyVi or Inspira case ??!
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  27. comment avatar azrai
    "Neither Toyota nor Subaru. I will wait for Perodua's version CKDed in Rawang. Made in Malaysia lorr. Maybe waiting for the Extreme version with some bodykit and bling-bling here and there" said Ah Beng to reporter last night when asked about the barand he prefers. :-)
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  28. comment avatar chong
    Guys GT86 and BRZ is the same. Developed by both company together.

    but subaru will have an STi version of BRZ which will produce almost 300 bhp.
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  29. comment avatar AhBeng
    yeah i think the badge suits Subaru more.. toyota, can u just stick back to FT86's body pls?
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  30. comment avatar niuhje
    who copied who??
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  31. comment avatar kay
    which one is cheaper? I'll choose it
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  32. comment avatar fookyuan
    front look like Pug CRZ or the 308 lines before they move away to the new front grille/bumper design

    but still looks good
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  33. comment avatar adii
    the name so lame la.

    honda has CRZ

    so subaru has BRZ.

    and peugeot got RCZ.

    -_- we have 26 alphabets. go find others.
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  34. comment avatar xibc
    Hey!!! It's front and rear lights are inter-changeable!

    Just kiddin.........
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  35. comment avatar Ficu
    Most Peugeot cars are useless on design. Forte Koup could challenge new Subaru
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  36. comment avatar 1010
    Seem better than T.

    Aiyo, Mr T-san, wake up!
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  37. comment avatar mitz
    hey,...this reminds me of Nissan 280 Z fairlady..... I don't understand why both Toyota & Subaru share the same design....same platform ok but same design. Hay change la sikit front light, tail light or engine. Now days japanese designers are becoming lazy.....


    Just my 2 sen
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  38. comment avatar jay8393
    I'd rather have the Toyota over this.
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  39. comment avatar mr.q
    nobody gonna say this brz got grill looks like GTR?hahaha..sure,coz its jap..if its a hyundai,sure lot basher gonna say genesis coupe copy this copy that~hahahaha
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  40. comment avatar bobdbilder
    I'll take the safer one. The one with the rollcage and stickers.
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  41. comment avatar Gavin
    subaru looks better with the rear bumper diffuser but not so much with the Peugeot 308 plastic mouth guard
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  42. comment avatar zaim
    why subaru why???
    i thought you are special.. sigh
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  43. comment avatar eggman01
    Looks great!
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  44. comment avatar ojaykb
    perodua plz rebadge this....
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  45. comment avatar GHH
    tail light is still the biggest turnoff.....
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  46. comment avatar BeemerFreak
    A Subaru without all wheel drive is not a true Subaru. And I prefer my brz with the sti 's 2.5l turbocharged flat four
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  47. comment avatar Astronauts
    peugeot rcz copy version
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  48. comment avatar armandd
    It seems that most comments are about looks and design of the car only.. No one discusses about the performance, modding potential or more importantly the fun factor of the car?
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  49. comment avatar JULIAN LEE
    BMW 1 series coupe can topple this car easily..without any doubt..BMW still the best!!!
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    • comment avatar pqi
      bmw = banyak masuk worksyopp
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    • comment avatar ojaykb
      BMW=Bawa Mati Woooooo......
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  50. comment avatar honda power in...
    "Just like the Toyota version, it is motivated by a four-cylinder 2.0 liter engine with 197 hp and 205 Nm of torque."

    proton's turbocharged cfe only 1.6 but already 205Nm torque. give it 2.0 and already pawns this engine LOL
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    • comment avatar poorM
      That's Turbo you smart....haih.....
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    • comment avatar flash
      cheapo but powerful engine, that's MODERN and EFFICIENT
      why not replace this archaic engine with better one, perhaps one step higher?
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    • comment avatar armandd
      bro.. turbo vs NA the throttle response the same ah?
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      • comment avatar verton
        stupid japs, why not give it 2.0 turbo engine?
        dun want to pay higher price for this n/a engine, afraid be taken over by "junks" like neo and persona turbo. where to put face
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    • comment avatar Nizam80
      To me, this engine is the real deal. No turbo, supercharger,... etc. Just pure raw high-revving power. And I love NA engines. Definitely for enthusiasts.
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      • comment avatar Waja Owner
        Not enough torque la...i was expecting somewhere above 270Nm....quite dissapointed with the production design after the wonderful concept...

        Dissapointed they play safe instead of pushing their limit...

        I wanted to change my 2005 coupe for this car in 2015...now i think i get a European coupe
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  51. comment avatar Danny
    any words regarding the price? please let it be less than 250K.
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  52. comment avatar Pit
    Put on ur ass ley
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  53. comment avatar ahmadjohnson
    when the latest subaru impreza wrx sti sedan version going to come malaysia?
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