Come quickly! 2022 Subaru BRZ: A second distribution of the popular sports car is expected soon as supply issues prevent the launch of the new Toyota 86 twin in Australia.

The Subaru BRZ sports coupe has been popular with buyers before it went on sale, but a second batch is on the way.

The second-generation Subaru BRZ sports coupe sold out relatively quickly in Australia, with the first 500 units sold well before the cars were ready for delivery.

At the 2022 BRZ launch event, Subaru revealed that a second batch is on the way, with the number of cars in the second distribution yet to be revealed.

“The second distribution will come later in the first quarter,” said Subaru Australia managing director Blair Reed. “For now, you can register your interest with the dealer or online, but we are still working with the factory on the number of vehicles. They will arrive before the end of this year."

Representatives of the brand cited the fact that the shortage of semiconductors was just one of the many problems the brand is facing when it comes to supply restrictions, and COVID-related delays are also hampering the logistics network.

We think you'll be lucky to get a car before the end of 2022, even if you register your interest right now, as Subaru representatives have said over 2000 people have already registered.

The new BRZ comes at a starting price slightly higher than the outgoing model, but with a significant increase in standard equipment, especially in the six-speed automatic version.

Although the second allocation is on the way, there is always a chance that it will not cover the current waiting list.

The mechanical version only costs a few hundred dollars compared to the previous machine, which now costs $38,990, while the automatic has a larger price increase to $42,790 ($2210 over the previous equivalent) but includes for the first time Subaru's signature forward-facing stereo camera-based EyeSight safety package that includes automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control capabilities.

Subaru has said so far the split has been roughly 60/40 in favor of management, but they had no data on what the split from the factory would be for the second car distribution.

The second distribution of deliveries is scheduled for the second half of 2022, so expect at least a six-month delivery date if you are already in line or if you have registered your interest now.

The manual/auto split is still inferior to the manual for the BRZ.

Subaru's performance catalog will also be complemented by the next-generation WRX, which will arrive in both sedan and station wagon form before the end of the first quarter. He said it's "difficult to tell" how limited his initial allocation of each option will be, as he's "still working with the factory" on the matter.

The WRX sedan and wagon will also use a version of the new-generation 2.4-litre boxer engine, but with a 202kW/350Nm turbocharger paired to a new "performance CVT" or six-speed manual transmission. former case.

While both WRX variants were shown to the media in pre-production forms at the BRZ's launch in estimated trim levels, expect full pricing and specs towards the end of the first quarter.