The second-generation Subaru BRZ will make its debut on November 18, which is certainly good news for sports car fans. Unfortunately, unlike the first-generation model, the upcoming one will not be a global model anymore.
Reports by Autocar UK and Carscoops confirmed that the new BRZ will not be launched in Europe, and is a United States-only model for now. On a similar note, it isn’t known if the BRZ’s close sibling, the Toyota GR 86, will also be restricted in terms of where it will be sold. As for other markets beyond these two, we’ll have to wait for further information from both carmakers.
We’ve already seen quite a few teasers of the BRZ in recent weeks, along with spyshots of a prototype GR 86 back in August. However, the technical details of the new Toyobaru twins remain a big mystery, especially in regards with what’s going on under the bonnet.
It has been heavily rumoured previously that the sports car will be powered by a FA24F 2.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the Ascent three-row SUV, which is rated at 260 hp and 376 Nm of torque.
More recently, a video teaser released by Subaru of America suggests that the BRZ will not get turbocharging, but instead use a FA24D 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated four-pot with 217 hp and 240 Nm. Whatever the case, expect more power than the outgoing model’s FA20D 2.0 litre (205 hp and 212), along with rear-wheel drive and a choice of manual and automatic transmissions.
It’s possible that the new BRZ’s engine might not meet the European Union’s strict emission rules, preventing the model from being launched in the region. This isn’t something new, as Suzuki also experienced the same thing with the Jimny, which was later reintroduced as a light commercial vehicle to keep the brand’s fleet average CO2 emissions in check.
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Europeans much preferred Toyota GR 86 brand.
GR86 is very unpopular in Europe, it’s not even in the top 100 list.
European are looking electric power cars
They are looking for hatchbacks and SUV’s. If they want sporty cars, they prefer GTI/Focus ST/Megane RS/etc.
Cars like BRZ and GR86 sell very slow. This hasn’t anything to do with Subaru or Toyota, the VW Scirocco was axed three years ago already and the Renault Alpine is not a big success either.
US prefers the sporty image of Subaru while Europeans prefer the mom and dad car image of Toyota.
Noted for continentals does love Toyota Drive.
It’s more of a good article writing piece than preffered purchase choice at usa itself.
Since BRZ with low demand, there is no production room for 86, even for the europeans.
Reality is that There are still more Toyota 86 sold in USA, than Subaru BRZ. But Toyota not aim for sales – it was the basis, to develop TNGA, with double wishbones magic. Now mission achieved, Toyota86 with low sales volume automatic discontinued.
We also see much less sales and demand for the same type of car here – in Malaysia, or USA
Focus RS, Megane RS, Golf gti, Golf, no more attractive for better sales. CR-Z also discontinued, A class also not on demand anymore.
The twist is that, Subaru will also use Toyota e-TNGA as the chasis for EV cars, at least before 2025.
US have a speed limit of 88km/h, that’s not enough for a “sports car” in Europe.
europe is a sissy place