The Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ will get a second generation: long live sports cars!

There is no denying that the automotive sector is heading in a different direction in every sense, yet we can still find certain brands that continue to champion sports cars the old-fashioned way. Two Japanese companies find themselves in this situation, having jointly developed two models that have been the subject of much discussion: the Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ. Both vehicles debuted in 2012 and, after seven years on the market, there has been a great stir about the development of a second generation for these two beloved sports cars.

After much controversy and debate about the fate of both the GT86 and the BRZ, we have been able to confirm, thanks to Carscoops, that a next instalment will arrive for these two icons of the 21st century. This has been made possible by statements from the headquarters of both brands in the United States, a country where both sports cars have been very well received.

Ron Kinno, head of Subaru USA, has confirmed that “there will be a next-generation BRZ despite the uncertainty that has been generated“, but that “not many details are yet known about this second instalment“. Another important statement is that, as expected, both the GT 86 and the BRZ will once again share a production plant, so the synergies between the two models will remain intact.

For now, no styling or mechanical features have been confirmed for this second generation of the toyobaru, but we can expect them to remain faithful to their principles. On that premise, we would have two sporty models ready to prioritise driving sensations over power or top speed, two traits that were not needed in the first generation of both vehicles.

The manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive could remain key components of both the BRZ and the GT86, but we do not know whether the same will happen with the naturally aspirated engine. We have seen how Toyota has succumbed to turbocharging with the new Supra, so we could expect a similar situation for its entry-level sports car, which would be mirrored in the Subaru sports car. At the same time, we can expect a more modern and up-to-date styling, built around very sharp, crisp lines.

This is how we can keep hope alive for the sports car segment, which is surviving despite strict regulations and the emergence of alternatives to combustion engines. For now, no dates are known, but it could be at the next Geneva Motor Show that both brands take the opportunity to reveal some important information about this second generation.

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