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Photos of the 2022 Subaru BRZ (prototype) posted today already provide hints of what we could expect in production models. Specifically with the suspension, drivetrain, wheels and tires. Yes, its not much to go off of for now, but still a clear and early indication that Subaru and Toyota are serious about improving both models.
Starting with wheels & tires, these come directly from the GR Yaris as it seems. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4's like the outgoing BRZ where its an option. Only difference is, on the hatch its 10mm wider at 225/40R18. Here, no one knows the size yet but these are indeed PS4's (see close-up image below)
Same size as the GR Yaris?
I sure hope so because it complements the wider rear track of the GR Yaris and helps to separate it from regular Yaris models, and might just be an upgrade for the 2022+ GR86/BRZ to improve handling. This prototype does appear wider out back and in the front, notice the fender vent?...
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 pictures from the Michelin site:
Underbody photos don't reveal much and so far it looks to be more of the same.
Should we expect changes to the multilink rear suspension setup? I don't know. Toyota/Subaru can easily get away with offering a setup similar to first-generation models with some tuning and some actual changes to feel different enough... it is an entry-level sports car after all.
First-Generation:
See the rest of the spy shots here:
Starting with wheels & tires, these come directly from the GR Yaris as it seems. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4's like the outgoing BRZ where its an option. Only difference is, on the hatch its 10mm wider at 225/40R18. Here, no one knows the size yet but these are indeed PS4's (see close-up image below)
Same size as the GR Yaris?
I sure hope so because it complements the wider rear track of the GR Yaris and helps to separate it from regular Yaris models, and might just be an upgrade for the 2022+ GR86/BRZ to improve handling. This prototype does appear wider out back and in the front, notice the fender vent?...
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 pictures from the Michelin site:
Underbody photos don't reveal much and so far it looks to be more of the same.
Should we expect changes to the multilink rear suspension setup? I don't know. Toyota/Subaru can easily get away with offering a setup similar to first-generation models with some tuning and some actual changes to feel different enough... it is an entry-level sports car after all.
First-Generation:
See the rest of the spy shots here: