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STI-Tuned 2024 Subaru BRZ tS Adds Bite But No Extra Power

by Guillaume Rivard
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Subaru today announced it is bringing back a special edition of the BRZ sports coupe. Similar to the first-generation model, the new 2024 BRZ tS enhances performance and handling with an STI-tuned suspension and brakes.

As reported last month, the BRZ’s twin, the Toyota GR 86, is getting a special edition of its own called TRUENO for 2024.

More Bite

The BRZ tS features unique front and rear Hitachi dampers to maximize its light weight, ultra-low centre of gravity and precision handling. A high-performance Brembo braking system, including gold-painted four-piston front calipers, gold-painted dual-piston rear calipers as well as larger pads and rotors, enhances stopping power.

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These brakes are partially hidden by 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in dark grey finish. The 215/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires are the same found on the Sport-tech model.

With regard to the exterior design, “tS” badging is applied to the front grille and rear decklid. The mirror caps and roof-mounted shark fin antenna come in black. Incidentally, the tS will be available in all colours for the 2024 BRZ model line. 

Inside, the main changes are tS-only contrasting blue stitching on the front seat bolsters, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter boot and parking brake boot, plus a blue leather accent down the middle of the seats. The STI logo is displayed on the red start-stop button and customizable seven-inch digital instrument cluster, which is also updated with tS-exclusive red accents.

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Same Power, Extra Safety

Don’t look for changes under the hood, though. The 2024 BRZ tS is powered by the familiar 2.4-litre engine producing 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft. of torque. It is mated to a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission exclusively, not to mention a Torsen limited-slip differential. No autobox here. We wish engineers would have done something to make the exhaust note a little bit more stimulating, mind you.

Great news: all 2024 Subaru BRZ models equipped with a manual transmission, including the tS, will feature EyeSight as standard equipment. This means drivers will no longer have to sacrifice technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking System, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, along with Lead Vehicle Start Alert. 

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The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS will go on sale early next year, with pricing to be announced closer to launch—likely just shy of $40,000 in Canada.

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