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Impressive they've kept the price low, especially relative to comparable 2021 prices.
According to the figures, the 2022 BRZ is now less fuel-efficient than its predecessors, whether you're buying one with a manual stick shift or with an automatic slushbox. The BRZ is now rated at 25/21/30 (combined/city/ highway) in miles per gallon for the automatic version, while the manual version is rated at 22/20/27 mpg.
In comparison, the 2020 BRZ was rated at 27/24/33 mpg for the automatic, while the manual registered 24/21/29 mpg – both more efficient by at least 2 mpg than their new counterparts. The numbers for the GR 86 aren't out yet, but they will likely be the same as the BRZ's, as was the case with their predecessors.
One of the most commonly asked questions is what separates the Toyota GR 86 from the Subaru BRZ. That’s understandable as the cars were jointly developed and are largely identical.
However, there are an assortment of changes that give each model its own unique identity. While the styling differences are obvious, there’s more happening underneath the skin.
As chief engineer Yasunori Suezawa explained, “Initially, we were trying to realize the driving taste for both GR 86 and BRZ, only by differentiating the specifications of the absorber setting and power steering setting.” However, that was eventually expanded to include unique front knuckles, springs, stabilizers, bushings and ECU software.
Suezawa summed things up by saying Toyota focused on engine response, while Subaru focused more on comfort. However, he noted both cars have great handling even though the changes allow them to have their own “unique taste in response and power.”
The BRZ GT300 came out even earlier actually. I think it looks better than the 86 grille-wise (which is weird because on the road car, I like the 86 more).Oh lord I love the GT300 build. Would really like to see a BRZ version.
In depth look at the suspension differences between the BRZ and the GR86
Toyota GR86 Engines Could Grenade At Any Time
We've found a common problem with the new GR86 and Subaru BRZ, and it affects USDM and JDM cars equally.carbuzz.com
I follow a new BRZ owner on instagram and he had his checked "just in case". Oil pickup was 60% covered. He's also been sharing posts from other people that had theirs checked, with the same result. Toyota (more likely Subaru since they build the engines) has a problem they need to sort out.Toyota GR86 Engines Could Grenade At Any Time
We've found a common problem with the new GR86 and Subaru BRZ, and it affects USDM and JDM cars equally.carbuzz.com