Subaru have learned a lot from their previous developments, and the company is using that knowledge quite actively in their new work. Sometimes they also use their experience from one model on another, too. It’s a known fact that Subaru have used a lot of their knowledge gained from the BRZ in order to further perfect the design of the new WRX 2015, but how much exactly did the BRZ help the company’s engineers and designers, and to what extent was the new design influenced by the other model?
There are a few special factors about the BRZ which make it a very attractive choice for performance drivers in general, such as its unique lightweight body design, which gives the car significantly reduced weight – this, combined with the advanced weight distribution achieved by Subaru’s engineers, adds a lot to the already high performance of the model.
And that excellent performance is exactly what inspired Subaru’s engineers in their work on the new 2015 WRX as well, as they have been trying very hard to replicate the car’s success on the road. From what we’re seeing so far, they’ve had quite a lot of success in that area too, as they have managed to apply some of the techniques used in the BRZ to the design of the WRX 2015.
For example, the company’s engineers learned a lot about reducing steering input lag when making the BRZ, and this has carried over to the new WRX as well. In addition, steering is not only more responsive, but also more stable and with a sharper turn-in, which should give advanced drivers that extra edge of control that they’re all looking for.
According to the Product General Manager for Subaru, Masuo Takatsu, this gives the car a unique feeling on the road, making the driver truly feel in control over the vehicle’s every movement, and allowing them to position it exactly how they want on the road.
Compared to previous models, the new 2015 WRX has been improved in various areas, including better suspension, reduced body roll, stronger brakes and even some improvements that should extend the car’s aesthetic life significantly, keeping its shine for a lot longer.
It’s not a car for everyone, that’s for sure – but that has never been the point in the design of the WRX, as it’s a top notch performance model aimed at drivers who know exactly what they want from their car, and know how to use that immense amount of power once they get their hands on the steering wheel. For those looking for that ultimate experience, most reviewers seem to be in agreement that the WRX 2015 is the ultimate choice.