Subaru Details 2017 BRZ Range, Prices Start From $26,315

Subaru of America has announced details of the updated BRZ, which now gains a Performance package and a new limited edition.

Following in the footsteps of its twin, the Toyota 86, the 2017 MY BRZ bears a revised exterior look, with new LED headlights and taillights, redesigned front and rear bumpers and new alloy designs.

Also new is the rear aluminum spoiler in a matching body color and black detailing, with Subaru claiming it imnproves downforce. The chassis has been reinforced behind the strut tower braces and to the transmission cross-member plate and rear wheel housings to increase rigidity.

A set of updated coil springs and dampers are also installed as well as a fatter rear stabilizer bar. Subaru says that the thresholds of the stability system are now raised to allow drivers experience more of the BRZ’s improved handling. There is no “Sport” mode anymore as the company changed the name to “Track”.

The 2.0-litre flat-four now churns out 205 HP and 156 lb-ft of torque in models fitted with the six-speed manual gearbox thanks to a new aluminum intake manifold and a redesigned exhaust manifold that increases the air flow. Subaru has also installed a lower final ratio from 4.1 to 4.3:1 paired with a standard Torsen limited-slip differential to improve acceleration on manual models.

The company also offers an optional Performance package for those demanding even more from their BRZ. The package consists of upgraded Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers on the front and dual-piston calipers on the rear. A set of Sachs Performance shock absorbers is also included while the package is completed with unique 17in alloy wheels. The package is priced at $1,195 which represents really good value.

Subaru will offer the 2017 BRZ in two trims, Premium and Limited. Prices start from $26,315 for Premium models with the Limited ones starting at $28,465. The company will also offer the limited-to-500-units Series.Yellow edition which is based on the Premium models with the Performance package.

Finished in a striking yellow paint with 17in black alloys, the new limited BRZ offers black leather and Alcantara upholstery with yellow stitching throughout the interior for the price of $30,515.

The first cars are expected to arrive at retailers this September, with the Performance-equipped and Series.Yellow models to arrive in early 2017.