The second generation of the Subaru BRZ sports car will be introduced next week. However, we do not have good news for European applicants.
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Since the announcement of the new generation Subaru BRZ there is a lot of talk about whether we will see it in European markets as well. While a few months ago the chances were fifty to fifty, currently it looks like we will have to get a taste for the Japanese sports car.
The novelty will be presented to the world next week, specifically on November 18. So far we have a car manufacturer she showed only one trailer capturing part of the bow. British Coach he now quoted a local spokesman for the brand, saying that unfortunately “there are no plans” for the model to come to European markets.
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And the official statement of the Czech representation does not bring much optimism either: “The introduction of the new BRZ, which is now running a teaser, is an activity of Subaru of America and introduces the car in the American specification for American markets. We have no further news from the manufacturer about the global or other specifications, “ Zdeněk Zikmund, PR of Subaru ČR, responded to a question from our editorial office.
The second generation of the sports car is again being developed in collaboration with Toyota and the twin GT86 (now GR86). There has been no mention of his arrival on European markets yet. Both models are powered by a boxer atmospheric four-cylinder with an increased volume of 2.4 liters, an output of 162 kW (220 hp) and a torque of 240 newton meters.
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The reason why BRZ is unlikely to arrive in Europe is, of course, the strict emission limits. Carmakers cry hard for every gram above the limit, and an non-electrified sports car won’t help them much in the pursuit of lower values.
It also becomes increasingly unlikely that BRZ could “save” an electric car. When the first Subaru with zero-emission tables arrives in European markets, this could make room for the sports car to arrive. However, after the statement from the British representation, we remain rather skeptical…
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