The next-generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins may ditch the aging platform of the current models in favor of a new one from Toyota, Car Sales reports.
According to a Subaru insider, the new sports cars might not retain the modified Impreza architecture they currently use and instead be underpinned by Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) already used in vehicles including the Corolla, Camry, RAV4, and Highlander.
As the TNGA has been developed for use in front-, rear- and all-wheel drive configurations, it will be well-suited for use in the new 86 and BRZ. This solution would also increase torsional rigidity for the two sports cars while shaving off some weight as well.
Subaru has ruled out the possibility of the new models using the its own Global Platform as this architecture doesn’t support rear-wheel drive layouts and would mean the new coupes would have to be all-wheel drive.
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However, it is not yet confirmed if the new models will indeed use the TNGA platform as some believe the current Impreza chassis could be retained. If this were to be the case, the new 86 and BRZ would likely keep a Subaru-sourced boxer unit.
Neither Toyota or Subaru are commenting on when the second-generation 86 and BRZ will be launched, but we expect to see them unveiled in late 2020 or sometime in 2021.