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MARCH 29 - APRIL 5 | 2018
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HEAD-TURNER: The new tS takes the Subaru BRZ to a new level both inside and out.
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tS maintains Subaru BRZ tradition FAUX aristocrats such as those who people places like TV favourite Downton Abbey don’t hold the exclusive right to dress for the occasion. Automobiles too have a long tradition of showing off what they are about. One example of this is the BRZ, Subaru’s iconic sports coupe. Born out of a relationship with Toyota by sharing clobber with the 86 to produce a modern motoring aristocrat of its kind. Now Subaru has thrown in new equipment all round but has come up with a new range-topping tS variant. For example, every MY18 BRZ coupe features third generation 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, including satellite navigation via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The upgraded BRZ tS has been given new
By DEREK OGDEN sporty features which, says Subaru, offers even sharper handling and linear response, plus improved roll stability and ride comfort, thanks to major input from Subaru performance arm, Subaru Tecnica International (STI). The test car was a six-speed manual tS, which comes to the market at $39,894, plus on-road costs. The BRZ has always exhibited clean lines with no sharp corners or glaring show-off features. The closest the new tS comes to the latter are Brembo brakes with red painted calipers and black finish 18-inch STI alloy wheels. The forged aluminium wheels feature 15 straight spokes. The slim rim is shaped in
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display, enabling Bluetooth smartphone connection and voice recognition. Through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, all information is on view via two main screens. Easy-to-use functions provide access, the large display screen features an interface with smartphone-like features. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder horizontallyopposed engine serves up peak power of 152 kW at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 212 Nm between 6400 and 6800 rpm put to ground through the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or automatic. Throughout its lifetime, Subaru BRZ has always enjoyed the premium five-star safety rating and that continues with the tS.
a spin-forging process, similar to that of a potter’s wheel, though somewhat more complex, for light weight and excellent rigidity. Further exterior stand-outs include exclusive front bumper, including grille with tS badge; black rear spoiler, mirrors and shark-fin roof mounted antenna; tS and STI exterior badging and STI side garnish. Inside the cabin are red highlights and tS logos added to the Alcantara seat trim. The exclusive steering wheel is black with red accent and STI logo, which can also be found on the push button starter and in the instrument panel. Red seatbelts secure the driver and passengers. Across all variants the BRZ has a six-speaker infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen
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