[Auto] The Subaru BRZ has already been unveiled, although it will not arrive in Europe

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We have been waiting impatiently for this moment for several weeks, the official presentation of the Subaru BRZ. Yes, we have already known for several days that it is practically certain that it will not reach Europe; but this does not mean that this Subaru is a very interesting car for all petrolhead.

In addition, we must also bear in mind that the Toyota GR86, which will reach Spanish dealerships, will be very similar to this Subaru BRZ. Incidentally, as a spoiler, the BRZ advertises a new 2.4-liter boxer engine with 230 hp. Let's know all the details!

 

With aesthetic changes, but with the base of the previous

At first glance you can see that it is not a car with a totally revolutionary design when we compare it with the predecessor. In fact, it looks pretty much the same. Now in the front it uses larger headlights, a nose with greater inclination and a large main air mouth, as well as two pipes to cool the brakes.

The side view, saving that new shape of the nose tip, reminds us a lot of the previous BRZ in its silhouette. Of course, now there are new air channels and a much more marked footboard. The shape of the doors, windows and roof is almost traced. Even the design of the rims has not changed much.

Where it changes the most is at the rear. For starters, now there is no flashy spoiler, but it is fully integrated into the boot lid in true fastback style. The pilot lights are totally new, looking very modern and very reminiscent of the last Honda NSX and also the occasional Aston Martin. In the lower area we continue to see a marked diffuser and a generous circular exhaust outlet on each side.

 

And the same happens in the cabin

If the exterior hasn't changed much, the interior I think has changed even less. Anyway, this is not a bad thing. The general line of the dashboard has not changed, keeping even the same vents. Everything is very reminiscent of the previous one, having made adjustments to the screen, the controls of the center console and in little else.

For the rest, and as it cannot be missing in any real sports car, it seems to use a very sporty driving position with straight legs and a straight steering wheel, the gear knob near the steering wheel and a good handbrake. There is no shortage of red details to create that greater sense of dynamism.

What does change notably is the instrument panel. Now it uses a more comprehensive digital and multi-view table than the previous one. Not that it is a revolution in terms of technology, at least from what you see in the photos, but it seems to marry quite well with the approach of the car.

 

230 hp 2.4 naturally aspirated boxer engine

Although we have talked about the enormous number of similarities to the first BRZ, the truth is that this Subaru BRZ 2021 is a totally new engine. It uses a new platform, as well as updated construction methods that make it more resistant and rigid. So much so that it now offers a 50% increase in torque.

How could it be otherwise, the Subaru BRZ remains a compact coupe model with a front boxer engine and rear drive. In the American market it is offered with both manual and automatic transmission, with six gears in both cases.

The new Subaru BRZ uses a 2.4 boxer engine with 230 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The engine is from Subaru, although the D-4S injection system that combines direct and indirect injection is Toyota technology. A pity that we do not yet have all the performance data of the Japanese model.

Of the previous generation BRZ / GT86 we complained that it did not offer a sufficient response at low and medium speed, as the maximum torque reached very high. Thanks to the increase in displacement and the new engine configuration, according to theory this mechanics should be flatter and easier to drive, without having to go so high on the tachometer at all times.