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Following in the footsteps of its Toyota GR86 twin, Subaru has updated the BRZ sports car for 2025.
The changes are mild and largely mirror Toyota's, with new dampers said to improve precision and comfort, as well as updated LED daytime running lights.
However, in the BRZ's case, there is no limited edition. Instead, manual models are now equipped with a 'Sport' button that sits just behind the gear shifter.
It fills a switch blank that is left in the GR86, with Toyota choosing to sharpen response unilaterally rather than offering another drive mode.
The Sport button only applies to manual BRZs, with automatic versions mirroring the GR86 in getting a higher downshift limit following customer feedback.
Expect the line-up to remain unchanged with the flagship tS returning to sit above the BRZ and BRZ S for the Mazda MX-5 rival.
In second-generation form, Toyota and Subaru's sports cars are more distinguished than ever before with unique suspension set ups making for different personalities.
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Australian buyers prefer the BRZ to the Toyota (566 vs 299 sales to the end of June) though both are down 32.5 per cent on last year's numbers. In the United States, the equation is reversed with five GR86s sold for every one BRZ.
The new BRZ was revealed at Fuji Speedway over the weekend at a Subaru event. Australian timing and plans remain unconfirmed though expect a small price rise from the current $43,790-$49,690. CarsGuide has contacted Subaru Australia for more information.
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