The 2017 Subaru BRZ Is Here With A New Face And Track Mode

Following on from the updated GT86, Subaru has given the BRZ a mild exterior makeover plus a range of chassis enhancements
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 2017 Subaru BRZ Is Here With A New Face And Track Mode

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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Brent Fabian [Tracker Guy] (#GMT190LivesMatter) (Natsuki)
05/26/2016 - 15:27 |
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The 2017 Subaru BRZ Is Here With A New Face And Track Mode
JakeRogue

Ooh I like. I have a 2014 Monogram FR-S. Maybe I can pick up those brembo brakes and put them on my car :)

05/26/2016 - 15:29 |
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Outlaw 1

I’d like some Brembo brakes on my BRZ. I like the styling though.

05/26/2016 - 15:53 |
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[Flux]

No forced induction? C’mon, Subaru.

05/26/2016 - 15:55 |
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Anonymous

It looks great

05/26/2016 - 16:10 |
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Anonymous

Still waiting for an STi version…

05/26/2016 - 16:25 |
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Joe Apo

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We all are.

05/27/2016 - 02:31 |
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HARITH G

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Same

05/27/2016 - 06:10 |
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HARITH G

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THEY NEED to produce the concept.

05/27/2016 - 06:14 |
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stealthed

I misread bowe boost as “boost” boy was I dissapointed when I checked :(

05/26/2016 - 16:41 |
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Anonymous

Sounds like “Performance Package” is adding weight to the setup?

05/26/2016 - 16:53 |
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Ben F. (Slowmaro)

Whoa Subaru, calm down! That huge boost in HP is going to make this car so unstable! Soon it will be BRZ’s wrecking at car meets and not Mustangs!

05/26/2016 - 16:56 |
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Anonymous

Considering that 5 year old hot hatches came with 275 hp, it really is strange that they still offer it with “just” 200 hp.

05/26/2016 - 17:31 |
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