Overview
- Subaru said it is developing three manual‑transmission production models — a WRX sedan, a lightweight BRZ coupe, and a five‑door hatch derived from the Performance‑B STI Concept — due by 2027.
- The announcement, made Saturday at the Super Taikyu Series round at Fuji Speedway, also said the trio will be developed by Subaru’s new Sports Vehicle Planning Office using lessons from its racing programs.
- The WRX sedan will use the heavy‑duty TY85 six‑speed manual from the prior WRX STI, a gearbox noted for higher torque capacity and durability that helps support enthusiast tuning.
- Subaru described the hatchback as an affordable, tunable base car and said the BRZ will be a lighter, Type RA–informed ‘Complete Car,’ but the company has not released full powertrain specs or technical details.
- Specific debut dates, exact engine tunes, the presence of driver‑controlled differentials, and whether these models will reach markets outside Japan remain unconfirmed and will be announced in coming months.