Subaru Ts Models (brz & Forester)

[PranK]

The guys at Autoblog have recently added a few posts on both the Subaru BZR tS and the Forester tS.

From what I understand, the tS models will sit below the STi models (even though both of these cars are branded with STi badges.)

The BRZ first;

These calipers look fantastic although the overall disc size seems a little underwhelming.

The seats are Recaro's with STi branding.

Only the second tS badge I can see in the pictures.

The BRZ looks awesome with the black wheels and wing, theres more STi badges than you could poke a stick at. It has 200HP which pushes it to 100kph in 6.8 seconds which will be a welcome increase on the base model power I'm sure. I'm not sure if this model is coming to Australia, but I also don't know if there would be a market for it here between the base BRZ and the STi (if it comes here.) What do you think?

Read more about the BRZ on Autoblog.

Next is the Forester tS.

I reckon this car looks awesome and the first thing that grabs me is the claim that it'll do 0-100 in 6.2 and only has 250HP! That seems pretty good for a big car! (3,620lbs / 1642kg)

The Forester definitely looks more 'Mum and Dad' than the BRZ which is to be expected. Besides a little more poke and better styling is there enough to warrant choosing one of these over a standard one? I can't answer that, especially considering we have no pricing.

Check the Forester tS on Autoblog.

Opinions?

[Plattsy]

as a devout follower of subaru.

never been one for the brz. handles okay, has no power, and the styling reminds me of a nerdy kid who got bullied at school thats been hitting the gym to look "hard"

its still a skinny weak thing underneath. no amount of sti badges can make up for a turbo.

the foz. needs some flared arches like the older models. but would def stick my wife in one.

[66yostagea]

I had a Forester. The WORST vehicle I ever owned.

[PranK]

I had a Forester. The WORST vehicle I ever owned.

I had one too. I thought it was OK - not great, but did the job.

[Plattsy]

the gt's are not bad little motors. basically a raised pov spec wrx.

but any NA subaru is a let down. (older models i mean)

[niZmO_Man]

My 5GEN Liberty GT is orite.

[Plattsy]

i have a 4 gt sedan. for the wife. cannot believe the size difference of the 5. its huge!!!!!!!!

[niZmO_Man]

Blame the Americans. I was going to get a 4GEN but this 5GEN came up really cheap, couldn't resist.

4GEN looks better.

[Count Grantleyish]

i have a 4 gt sedan. for the wife. cannot believe the size difference of the 5. its huge!!!!!!!!

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Since when did you paint yours black and changed the plates?!

[Plattsy]

lol @grant.

would love to see a gen 1 vs a gen 6.