The 2017 Subaru BRZ Is Here With A New Face And Track Mode
A couple of months ago we were looking at the refreshed Toyota GT86, and now, its Subaru BRZ sibling has received the facelift treatment. At the front we’re looking at new LED headlights plus a lightly redesigned front bumper, while at the rear there’s a new aluminium spoiler and new LED clusters. Not that we’re given a view of the rear - weirdly the press release only contains a front and interior shot.
Speaking of the interior, Limited models get a 4.2-inch multifunction display to the right of the tachometer, while all versions receive a redesigned steering wheel.
The alterations aren’t just skin deep, with new springs and retuned dampers on the menu, plus a larger rear stabiliser bar. The strut tower braces, transmission cross-member plate and rear wheel housings have been reinforced meanwhile, to improve rigidity. All these changes mean the stability control thresholds can be raised, and while it was at it, Subaru has seen fit to rename ‘Sport’ mode as ‘Track’. The 2.0-litre N/A Boxer engine has been fettled to bring the power and torque to 202bhp and 156lb ft - representing a 5bhp and 5lb ft boost.
Want a slightly more hardcore version? The Performance Package - available only on Limited models - could be worth a look. Spec that, and you get Brembo brake callipers with bigger discs, Sachs shock absorbers and a set of 17-inch black alloy wheels.
The Premium and Limited versions will be in showrooms from September, while those wanting a Limited model with the Performance Package will have to wait until winter next year.
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Comments
No power increase? Clarkson is much disappoint
Aheemm… 5bhp and 5lb ft… Okay no, you’re right, no power boost.
Clarskon actually said that the GT86 doesn’t need more power.
Actually it gets 5 more hp
I read “boost” in the article, but can’t find the turbo. I’m disappointed aswell.
to be fair most people that complain about the ‘lack of power’ dont own one
lots of owners (myself included) think the car is pretty well balanced and extremely fun to drive in standard form
having said that after owning it for a year i think its time to start trying to make it go a little faster!
These geese approve!!
Performance Package: Power boost- 0bhp (red calipers don’t count)
i knew spray painting my calibers gave me more BPH and everyone thought I was a crazy ricer. Your move haters.
With the come of the new BRZ thanks to these pics i got a perfect wallpaper
So in EU Brz will have 5hp advantage…interesting
Shift+2 bro
You can do better, Subaru.
any way car it self looks happy for being exist
dude your english made my day
Well, atleast looks better than the facelifted GT86
5 hp can be had just from a K&N drop in. Hell even 10 can be gained with nothing but a tune.
I really like the refresh, keeps all the great things about previous gen. Buttons on the steering wheel are nice. Brakes and all that is welcomed. Car does not need more power, it’s just the torque dip that makes it feel slow. It’s not fast, but it’s quick as long as you wring it out. Good updates but not worth trading in my 16 for