Subaru BRZ-STI concept

Subaru is poised to unveil the BRZ-STI concept at the at the LA auto show later this month. A concept version of the all-new rear-wheel drive compact sports car jointly developed with Toyota, the lightweight BRZ shares most of its mechanical components with the Toyota FT-86 concept, which made its first public appearance at the 2009 Tokyo motor show.

A world away from Subaru's ‘Sports Car Architecture' concept that has made the rounds at the past few motor shows, the BRZ's design is remarkably similar to that of the FT-86. Sporting a trapezoidal grille-dominated DRG with additional vents for good measure and steroidal arches, the sporty intentions of the duo are clear.

Though information on the BRZ-STI concept remains scarce, more details on the vehicle are sure to emerge as the new car nears its production model debut at the forthcoming Tokyo motor show at the end of the month.

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