Ok-Now I'm really reaching a bit. I think the reason that Subaru might be making the BRZ/86 a little larger is to capture some of those Honda Civic SI Coupe buyers. Although it is being discontinued for a Coupe the SI has decent rear leg room and cargo room. That makes owning it a more practical proposition. By making the car a little bit bigger Subaru is making it clear it wants the BRZ/86 to be a more practical car to own then a Mazda Miata. The current model already is. The newer model should be more so. Also it could become a more viable alternative to a Mustang Ecoboost with the extra power and I assume overall lower price. Sports cars are by there very nature not everyday cars. If you increase the roominess and practicality as well as performance at a fairly reasonable price you are giving any buyer more reason to own one. The result more sales. Now the counter argument is the Subaru WRX, any sporty hatchaback(ie Golf GTI, Veloster N, Civic Type R. Well all are 4dr's and in my view not as attractive as most coupes. Further most optioned out Golfs, Veloster N, WRX's and the Type R are more money and NOT RWD. So I think the BRZ/86 hits the sweet spot, especially if it is more roomy and practical.
