Advanced safety equipment for a hot sports car... The new BRZ's EyeSight is amazing!!
The Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ is believed to be the most significant model among the new models that have appeared in 2021. As electrification progresses in the future, it can be said that it is the last sports car with a pure internal combustion engine.
I don't know how long new sales of this GR86/Subaru BRZ will continue, but I believe that even if it becomes a used car, it will not fade away as a pure internal combustion engine sports car that can be purchased at a reasonable price.
The GR86/Subaru BRZ is a sports car, but the 6-speed AT car is equipped with the "EyeSight" driving support system. After the age of 50, even if you hold the steering wheel of a sports car, the time you can run with full adrenaline is short, and you want to drive at high speeds.
So, this time, I took a test drive on the BRZ S 6-speed AT car and verified the power of the installed EyeSight, as I was the owner of the first generation Subaru XV equipped with EyeSight ver.2.
Sentence, photo by Fumihiro Hagiwara
[Image gallery] Introducing the details of the current BRZ 6-speed AT vehicle with images (17 images) Image gallery > There are many points of interest for the current BRZ. The horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, which has a displacement of 2.4L, has a maximum output of 235ps and a maximum torque of 250Nm. In addition, thorough enhancement of intake and exhaust performance and reduction of friction have made the response quicker, realizing powerful acceleration along with a feeling that smoothly rises up to high rotation.The platform is a carryover from the previous generation, but it uses the know-how gained from the development of the Subaru global platform. In addition, the body has been reconstructed using the inner frame structure and structural adhesives.
As a result, compared to the previous model, the front lateral bending rigidity has been improved by approximately 60% and the torsional rigidity by approximately 50%, and the responsiveness to steering wheel operation has been improved to achieve more nimble movement and traction during turns. is improving performance.
And the torque converter of the 6-speed AT has been improved to support higher output while achieving top-class shifting speed. In addition, the adaptive control has been evolved to realize a natural shift control that better matches the driver's feeling.
On top of that, the driving support system "EyeSight" is standard equipment. Levorg and Outback are equipped with the latest EyeSight X, but the BRZ system is based on EyeSight ver.3.
The pedal operation is left to the system, but the steering wheel is handled by the driver
The system uses a compact stereo camera installed in the front window, a rear side radar, and a rear sonar to It is configured.
Equipped with EyeSight core technology, including pre-crash safety, brake assist when reversing, and cruise control with all vehicle speed tracking function. AT erroneous start/erroneous reversing suppression control, lane departure warning/sway warning/preceding vehicle start notification function.
In addition, as EyeSight Safety Plus (driving support), 9 driving support functions such as Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (rear side warning support system) and High Beam Assist are adopted.
While using EyeSight ver.3, the stereo camera recognizes the lane markings on both sides of the driving lane, and assists in steering operation when the car is about to stray from the lane when driving at approximately 60 km/h or more on a highway. It is not equipped with a lane departure suppression function that suppresses departure from the lane by performing
In other words, the accelerator and brake are assisted, but the steering operation should be done by the driver. That's the system.
What is different from other Subaru cars is the operation method of the cruise control that follows all vehicle speeds. BRZ is operated by the cruise control switch attached to the bottom of the steering wheel used in Toyota vehicles, and the switch attached to the steering wheel changes the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle in front.
The operation method is different, but in terms of functionality, it is very close to the original XV EyeSight ver.2 that I used to drive.
The body with improved body rigidity exhibits excellent driving performance with a sense of stability even with a more powerful engine installed. The 6-speed AT, which has improved shift change speed and directness, allows shift changes with the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, allowing you to concentrate on steering wheel operation and enjoy sports driving.
When driving with adaptive cruise control, the individuality of each manufacturer comes out. Subaru was the first to install EyeSight, and the accuracy and feel are top-level.
In particular, the feeling of applying the brakes and re-accelerating the accelerator is outstanding, and I control the timing perfectly so that I wouldn't apply the brakes around here. The greater the discrepancy between the driver's sensibility and the system's control, the more frustrated they become and the less they want to use it.
Eyesight is a hot topic, but I don't operate the steering wheel, but if the distance between the vehicles is minimized with the following control on the highway, the brake operation will be delayed when the distance between the vehicle and the preceding vehicle is tight. ing.
There are manufacturers that apply the brakes from a farther position, but EyeSight is here! It will apply the brake as if it had timed the timing. It may be the effect of the abundant knowledge so far, but the braking was quite aggressive. However, there is no sense of fear at all, and you can leave it to the system with peace of mind.
On top of that, the adoption of 16-inch front and 15-inch rear ventilated disc brakes also contributes to increased control reliability.
It's a perfect time to cool down on the highway on the way home after enjoying a hot run on the circuit. The steering operation is performed by the driver, leaving the part where you can enjoy the BRZ-like steering of a sports car. It can be said that it is a smart arrangement of the manufacturer.
[Image gallery] Introducing the details of the current BRZ 6-speed AT car with images (17 images) image gallery