2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport Debuts In Japan, Mirroring The U.S.-Spec BRZ tS

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Subaru announced the 2024 MY lineup of the BRZ in Japan, with the highlights being the expansion of the Eyesight ADAS suite in manual models and the new STI Sport trim. The latter is focused on sharper driving dynamics with an STI-tuned suspension and Brembo brakes, just like the North American 2024 Subaru BRZ tS.

The STI Sport doesn’t get a fancy bodykit but more discreet cherry red STI emblems on the grille, tailgate, and in the full LED headlight clusters. The shark fin antenna and the mirror caps are finished in crystal black silica, matching the dark metallic shade of the 18-inch aluminum wheels which are shod in 215/40R18 performance tires.

Moving inside, we find more STI logos, ultra suede / genuine leather upholstery in black/Bordeaux color combination with red stitching, plus a few dark cast metallic accents. Those in search of something more aggressive in terms of styling, can opt for the optional STI Sport parts including a carbon fiber rear spoiler and a more pronounced splitter among other bits and pieces for the exterior and the interior.

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The JDM-spec BRZ STI Sport benefits from the same chassis upgrades found in the U.S.-spec BRZ tS. The stronger braking system by Brembo features 17-inch ventilated discs and gold-finished brake calipers, while the sharper STI-tuned suspension comprises Hitachi Astemo SFRD front dampers and revised rear dampers.

The entire lineup of the 2024 Subaru BRZ benefits from a tweaked Vehicle Dynamics Control system. All of the manual BRZ models come standard with the Subaru Eyesight ADAS suite which was previously limited to the models with automatic gearbox. Finally, the BRZ R trim gets a different set of 17-inch tires.

Subaru didn’t make any changes to the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer engine that produces the same 232 hp (173 kW / 235 PS) and 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft) in Japanese specification. Power is transmitted to the rear axle through either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

The JDM-spec 2024 Subaru BRZ will premier at the Fuji Speedway on September 24. The model is already available to order in Japan starting from ¥3,300,000 ($22,258). Notably, the spartan Cup trim that came with steelies is not listed on the Subaru website, with the options currently limited to the R, S, and STI Sport grades. The STI Sport is the most expensive of the bunch, priced at ¥3,762,000 ($25,370) for the manual and topping out at ¥3,817,000 ($25,745) for the automatic.