VIDEO: Is The Subaru BRZ Going To Be A SPORTIER, More Driver-Focused Car OVER The Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S?

Considering Subaru first debuted the joint-project Toyobaru vehicle at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in form of the STI Concept, I feel pretty confident rooting for Subaru. But according to 009's post yesterday, this isn't over until the fat lady sings.

009's post from Autocar stipulated that Toyota's racing division, TRD, is working on a supercharged, high-performance GT 86.

Looking at both base cars from the Tokyo Motor Show, it's clear that they're nearly carbon copies of each other. So, we know each automaker likely didn't spend much time differentiating their products in that regard.

I think we're going to see some significant differences when it comes to the high-performance variants. We already know Toyota is gunning for supercharging, while Subaru typically sticks to its turbos.

Who do YOU think is going to shake out with a more compelling, interesting product that will seduce drivers?

 

2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Photo Gallery

dlin - 12/3/2011 11:19:07 PM

+1 Boost

It'll be interesting to see how much higher cornering G is the BRZ/86's than Z's. Will this trigger Nissan to aim for FA I4? With the alliance w/ Daimler I think this is highly probable....

FromThePassengerSeat - 12/4/2011 1:27:25 AM

+1 Boost

Please please please please YES, Subaru!

Do this and I'll forgive you for not giving the BRZ your trademark AWD!

FromThePassengerSeat - 12/4/2011 1:28:11 AM

+1 Boost

(I mean the BRZ STi)

LexSucks - 12/5/2011 4:05:45 PM

0 Boost

The Toyota version will perform better than the Subaru version because it has a "Toyota" badge on it. Get ready for a Toyota attack on performance (and subsequent domination). Just like Lexus Attacked and Dominated (still dominates) the world Luxury car market. Recognize!!

Toyota = Best Built Cars in the World

Joe_Limon - 12/5/2011 4:33:54 PM

+2 Boost

lol, oh Lexus, Toyota is too embarrassed by this rwd car to label it as a Toyota, it's coming here as a Scion.