Subaru Viziv Performance Concept, WRX STI S208 and BRZ STI Sport: the three new models from Subaru in Tokyo

The Tokyo International Motor Show 2017 has already opened its doors, and there is no shortage of new releases to discover there. Many brands have taken the opportunity to showcase their latest creations or upcoming vehicles and, as a proud Japanese brand, Subaru did not waste the chance. The Japanese manufacturer brought three very special vehicles.

The Viziv Performance Concept, the WRX STI S208 and the BRZ STI Sport were the main stars of the Subaru stand at this new edition of the Tokyo show. This year Subaru showed a very sporty side in the vehicles presented, which were announced a month ago.

The new concept car from the Japanese company aims to convey what Subaru has planned for the future, specifically, it will be applied to its sportiest models. The Viziv (short for “Vision for innovation”) features a very aggressive design with sharply defined lines, yet with a look not far removed from reality.

In it, we can see all the work Subaru is carrying out in aerodynamics, new technologies and autonomous driving, which will gradually be present in all brands. But Subaru has also presented two vehicles from our own era.

The WRX STI S208 is presented as a limited edition of 450 units, which will be allocated randomly. The S208 features certain aesthetic and mechanical variations compared to the standard STI. The new sports car from Subaru delivers 329 CV and 432 Nm of torque, figures that are 29 CV and 25 Nm higher than the standard engine.

As a curiosity, 350 of the 450 S208 units will come with the optional Nurburgring pack, which includes a new spoiler and carbon-fibre roof. Aesthetically it also incorporates new 19″ BBS wheels, a new lower spoiler and front seats signed by Recaro. In terms of colours, the STI S208 will be available in the classic WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl and the exclusive Cool Grey Khaki.

Last but not least, we have the BRZ Sport STI, another special edition of one of the most fun sports cars around. Like its bigger sibling, this vehicle is limited. But on this occasion to 100 units, which will also be allocated by lottery. The BRZ Sport’s engine shows no variation, it remains the same 2.0-litre naturally aspirated unit, but it does feature some handling improvements.

This exclusive BRZ has a more rigid body, SACHS dampers and an anti-roll bar and springs specially designed by Subaru. At the same time there are also some differences in the design and unique details inside. These three vehicles are Subaru’s new sporty bet, both for the present and the future and so far they promise a lot.