Not long ago, the news of the arrival of a new generation of Subaru BRZ in Hong Kong blew up the circle of friends, for this "small factory", can have such a big influence, or in December last year, Subaru officially announced that BRZ will be introduced to China. Yes, this time the new BRZ is really here.
However, before you decide to place an order for a BRZ, you have to think carefully about whether it can really be your first choice for buying a car.
BRZ: An almost rare pure driving pleasure
Regarding this new BRZ, people have labeled it as a "full enhancement". First of all, it is faster and more gripping while ensuring driving pleasure; second, its interior is more comfortable, the technology is higher, and it is more suitable for daily use. Of course, the change in appearance may be a matter of controversy, but in general, the overall improvement can make it more attractive than the old model. You may already know everything about it, but you certainly won't mind reviewing it again:
For the previous BRZ/86, its 2.0L horizontally opposed engine "can only" provide maximum 200Ps and 205N·m of power, and the 100-kilometer acceleration of manual transmission 7.6s and automatic transmission 8.2s can not even be seen in the taillights of some high-power B-class cars.
On the new BRZ, the biggest change in the powertrain is the use of the FA24 engine. This engine can not simply be understood as a expanded version of the FA20, after being retuned, the "torque trough" that had been criticized for being missing (the speed fell into the 3000rpm-5000rpm range, and then acceleration became sluggish). Instead, a curve close to the torque platform on a turbo engine allows it to output a maximum torque of 249N·m at 3700 rpm, which means that the low-torque lift is huge, in other words, the new car will become easier to drive, and it can maintain a push back feeling at any speed. Plus increased to a maximum horsepower of 234Ps, after which it changed from 2 gear 7300 rpm him to 2 gear 3700 rpm him! ”。
Reflected in the driving, the most intuitive change is that the acceleration performance of the new BRZ will be greatly improved, the official 5.7s 100 km acceleration performance is worthy of any small steel cannon of the same level, and the 2.4L "large displacement" naturally aspirated engine can also bring good engine backup power. Of course, this time, the new BRZ of the "National Bank Edition" still provides two configuration options of manual transmission and automatic transmission, and for those who pursue more pure driving pleasure, their eyes are only manual transmission, which is the only answer.
In addition to the engine part, the driving improvement is also due to the replacement of four 215-width 18-inch Michelin PS4 tires on the new BRZ, compared to the previous YocoHoma dB series 16-inch tires that focus on silent performance, the grip improvement is very huge. Such changes become more friendly for novices and also improve the performance of the new BRZ on the track. For most consumers, it is also more in line with the needs of their daily use scenarios such as going out on the street, running mountains and track days, and not everyone wants to "walk sideways" when they go out on the street.
The flat product is already in place
However, buying a BRZ is not easy. First of all, the emission standards of the new BRZ can only reach The National VIa, and areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Hebei and other areas that implement the National VIb in advance, coupled with the restriction policies of various places, make the listing and use of the new BRZ become the first obstacle in front of people.
Even if you solve the problem of playing cards, the second problem will follow. According to relevant news, the quota for the sale of the new BRZ in China is not much, and more importantly, due to various force majeure factors, although the first new cars have arrived at the store and delivered, the delivery time of subsequent vehicles is still unresolved.
And if you can't accept either of the above two points, or want to experience the joy of a sports model but are limited by the need for more space in the car, the Cadillac CT5 and BMW 3 Series next door may be the best equal options in the price range.
Looking closely at the CT5, I almost wrote "Take Me to the Flying" on the steering wheel. The top-of-the-line sporty tires, the Michelin PS4S and the four-piston Brembo calipers, show that the seven comers are not good, and under the appearance of fierceness, there are many more tricks waiting for you to discover.
In terms of simple power, the maximum power of CT5 has reached 237Ps, and the 100 km/h acceleration of 7.3s can also meet the needs of most people for power, and at the same time, the sound of surging power makes the whole acceleration feel more passionate. In addition to the dynamics, the CT5 overall steering feel is very tight, effectively strengthening the communication between the driver and the vehicle.
In the suspension setting, the CT5 handles excessive roll with excellent suspension geometry settings, while the shock absorber maintains a comfortable damping range to ensure the comfort of the filter and the groundability of the tire. At the same time, the CT5 box equipped with mLSD has a strong low-rotation torque, simple power drift can make the rear of the car active, and the chassis setting not only makes this process from "complete grip" to "slippery and non-slippery" extremely linear and controllable, but also maximizes safety and fun, almost satisfying people's ultimate imagination of sports models.
As a benchmark for sports models, the BMW 3 Series has almost been engraved in the DNA with sport attributes. For the current 3 Series on sale, after being built on the CLAR platform, in addition to being highly modular, lightweight has also become one of the cores of the product. As a result, although the body trim size and wheelbase have increased compared with the previous generation, after the use of lightweight materials, the rigidity of the body has been effectively improved and the weight has been reduced, and even the rigidity in some parts has been increased by 50%.
At the same time, although it is still the B48 series engine, it has undergone major changes in tuning and structure, and the high-power engine equipped with its 330i model can provide up to 258ps of power, and the maximum torque is 400Nm. Of course, there is also a change that cannot be seen on the configuration table, which is to increase the injection pressure by 150 bar, atomize it more completely to make the combustion efficiency higher, and the fuel consumption is further reduced.
In everyday driving, the G28 has turned more attention to comfort, so that when driving at high speeds, it seems to be in the middle of a 5 Series, and the suspension of the filtration of small vibrations on the road surface is also very clean. Therefore, such driving quality is very pleasing to most consumers. After all, most people probably don't want to drive a hard car every day, they may need a model that is comfortable to drive and at the same time brings some sportiness. Therefore, from the perspective of many consumers, the G28 is better taken into account in this regard.
But putting the G28 in the middle of the track, it seems to have changed its personality, and it can even be clearly felt that in the eyes of BMW engineers, the owners of the 3 Series live near New Taipei or Akina Mountain, so they require the 3 Series to be able to "bullet up" at any time and enter a state of combat readiness.
Write at the end
Youth and sports are often equated, but in the face of real sports models, people's choices will fall into the drill obstacles. So, whether it is a more pure Subaru BRZ, or a cadillac CT5 and BMW 3 series that take care of both, I believe that after watching it, you have your own choice for the driving experience you really want.