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The piece argues turbochargers add complexity, lag and noise, and highlights five naturally aspirated performance cars—the Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang GT and Dark Horse, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray/Grand Sport (NA versions; ZR1s use turbos), Porsche 911 GT3, and Ferrari 12Cilindri—demonstrating how high-revving NA engines can deliver engaging power and distinctive sound without turbochargers.
Subaru’s BRZ receives subtle, performance-focused refinements: a revised manual transmission tuned from its Super Taikyu racing program aims for smoother shifts in the JDM market, while the US model gains updated safety cameras and reverse sensors. It’s unclear if North American BRZs will receive the manual-shift changes. Toyota GR86 reportedly got related internal tweaks, and the BRZ’s EyeSight system benefits from a new wide-angle monocular camera to improve reversing view and crash-avoidance responsiveness.
Subaru has discontinued the base 'Premium' trim of the BRZ due to low sales, leading to a higher starting price of over $37,000 for the remaining trims, making it less affordable for entry-level buyers and marking a significant price increase since its debut.
The Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow, a special edition based on the top-tier tS model, features a vibrant Sunrise Yellow paint inspired by Toyota's Yuzu color, upgraded suspension and brakes, and matching interior accents. It is highly anticipated alongside the upcoming WRX Series.Yellow, with limited units expected to sell quickly due to its striking color and enhancements.
Rumors suggest that the next generation Toyota GR 86 sports coupe, potentially arriving in 2025, could feature a three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a hybrid system producing over 300 horsepower, similar to the GR Yaris and GR Corolla engines. While the report is not confirmed and comes from BestCar in Japan, it raises questions about the future of the Toyota-Subaru partnership, as Toyota potentially using its own engine could mean the end of the collaboration and the Subaru BRZ.