Subaru Australia took advantage of the annual national Subaru owners festival (Subinats) at Sydney Motorsport Park on September 30 to reveal two very different new model variantss.
One was the Subaru Boost Gear Crosstrek concept which features off-road focused enhancements and accessories to extend its All-Wheel Drive capability and appeal to adventure loving drivers.
Subaru Australia also unveiled a prototype of the performance-focused STI-tuned BRZ tS that will join the model line-up in 2024.
Boost Gear Crosstrek
The Subaru Boost Gear Crosstrek concept takes the models capability a whole step further, with the Subaru development team creating an entirely new range of items based on adventurous customer feedback.
The concept vehicle features all terrain tyres and a suspension lift kit to enhance its off-road ability. In terms of aesthetics, it boasts a distinctive matte wrap and hood decal, front and rear under guard, complemented by durable, scratch-resistant paint on select external surfaces.
Off-road accessory wheels, rally-style mud flaps, and additional fog lamps further elevate its visual appearance, all accentuated by the signature ‘Subaru Boost Gear Crosstrek concept’ turquoise accents.
A major focus has been placed on user functionality and the integration of user-friendly features. These include alloy side steps, a rubber bonnet protector and rubber lamp protector that conveniently serves as a support for bikes or skis, side cladding that transforms into a tool holder, a magnetic rear quarter tool or phone holder, a front wide fender providing a more rugged appearance and a bar function which can hold an action camera.
Additional features include a shade awning and storage platform by Rhino-Rack fitted with an LED light bar for outdoor activities and LED lights mounted in the front grille for those embarking on extensive treks.
“We know our owners like to explore the outdoors thanks to the benefits of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and this concept is a way we can extend their use of their vehicle even further,” Subaru Australia managing director Blair Read says.
“We are sharing the Subaru Boost Gear Crosstrek concept with our owners as we look at extending our offerings in this space,” he says.
BRZ ts
As with every BRZ, the tS variant will maintain the lightweight, rear-wheel drive platform that has defined BRZ’s dynamic character for over a decade. The precision-tuned suspension and quick-ratio steering ensure superb handling and responsiveness.
Subaru’s EyeSight safety technology will also be introduced to manual transmission BRZ models for the first time in 2024.
The Subaru BRZ tS is distinguished from its siblings by:
- STI tuned suspension
- Front and rear Brembo brakes
- Bespoke 18-inch dark grey metallic alloy wheels
- Front and rear tS badging
- Red BRZ logo integrated into the front headlights
- Crystal black door mirrors and shark fin antenna
- Bordeaux and black ultrasuede and leather cccented Interior with STI embossed front seats
- STI red push start button
- Instrument cluster with STI logo and bordeaux highlights
“The BRZ is a fantastic all-round package and the Subaru engineers have now gone one step further with the tS variants handling, performance and design,” Read says.
“The engineering attention to detail is what makes the BRZ the complete drivers package.”
More information on the availability and pricing of the 2024 all-new Subaru BRZ tS will be confirmed soon.
