You don’t have an all-wheel drive. It’s not a problem.
It’s not difficult to see a Subaru gliding in the snow. Subaru’s essence is derived from vehicles that aren’t confined to tarmac. Although the BRZ is smaller than its all-wheel drive Subie brothers, it’s still a fun car to drive in low-traction conditions.
We present this Subaru On-Tube video on YouTube. Takuma Kamada is the rally driver for this new BRZ. He clearly has some opposite-lock skills. A set of snow tires is fitted to the car, which is a great idea for any vehicle, but particularly for a lightweight rear-wheel-drive vehicle like the BRZ. The BRZ doesn’t have a lot of power – the 2.4-liter flat four produces 228 horsepower (170 kilowatts) and is managed by either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Although we have yet to test the new BRZ, the previous generation model was a joy on the road as well as the track. There’s no reason for the new BRZ to be any different. It’s a largely carryover model with some modifications to improve rigidity. The snow video shows a car you can control and manage when you’re having fun. However, it also shows that the BRZ can be a calm companion in difficult conditions. The Subie is seen navigating snowy roads without a care in the world.
Toyota has just released its version the BRZ, and the GR 86. It should be similar in terms of poise and fun, despite the differences being only skin deep. Both cars will be available for testing once they arrive in the USA, which will occur later this year for Subaru. Although the Toyota will be available in Japan this fall, it may not arrive in America until 2022.