Especially for Japan only: this is the 2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport!

Thomas Wachsmuth September 22, 2023 -> Cars from AZ, News vehicles, Subaru

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When it comes to sportiness and the flair of driving pleasure, Subaru sets the standard with the new one FAST STI Sport Standards on the Japanese market. Away from the hype surrounding electric vehicles, it enters the stage as a pure statement for everyone who loves the feeling of manual transmissions and high-revving boxer engines. As far as we know, the JDM model of the 2024 BRZ STI Sport available in Japan has one special feature: It is probably only available as a Manual Gearbox available (we're not sure). A must for purists that is rare in today's automatic world. It acts as a counterpart to the 2024 GT tS, which was designed for the North American market. The differences? Actually only in name. Because the official suffix for the Japanese model is “STI Sport".

2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport

At first glance, the BRZ STI Sport is impressive 17-inch Brembo brakes, which are equipped with internally ventilated discs on both the front and rear axles. The viewer's eye is drawn to the golden brake calipers, which are dark metallic behind 18-inch rims with 215 / 40 R18 tires flash out. The chassis? Subaru didn't miss the opportunity STI-Hitachi Astemo SFRD (Sensitive Frequency Response Damper) to be installed on the front axle. This, along with another rear damper, has been specially optimized by Subaru Tecnica International and promises better handling. Visually, the 2024 BRZ STI Sport still comes with black Mirror covers and matching roof antenna.

The cabin also appears slightly different

And there is a special detail in the headlights: the BRZ logo shines in intense cherry red. When you enter, you are greeted by an exquisite interior. Burgundy and black suede/leather seats provide a touch of luxury, while dark metallic accents underline the sporty character. And as if that wasn't enough, there's a red one shining in the center console STI start/stop button. And under the hood? Everything stays the same here. The 2024 BRZ also relies on the tried and tested one in Japan 2,4 liter boxer petrol engine. If you want to experience the Japanese speedster live: on 24 September The time has come at the FUJI 86/BRZ STYLE 2023 event (Fuji Speedway).