New Subaru Sports Car Concept To Be Revealed This Month

Subaru is planningeight EVs for the US marketby 2028, and one of them may be a new sports car previewed by an upcoming concept for the Japan Mobility Show. Dubbed the Subaru Sport Mobility concept, the teaser image reveals what is definitely a sports car silhouette in the form of a two-door coupe.

According to Subaru, the electric concept model "foreshadows the evolution of Subaru Sport value." As such, the model could set the benchmark for future sporty Subaru vehicles. While there haven't been any more details revealed, Subaru has claimed that just because vehicles will be electric doesn't mean we shouldn't derive joy from the driving experience.

Subaru has previously shown off anelectric STI conceptcalled the STI E-RA, which had four motors and 1,073 horsepower and intended to lap the Nurburgring in 6:40. This is obviously not a derivative of that concept (below) and boasts a distinctly different design language, notable in the absence of a roof scoop, rear wing, and a completely different front fascia sporting slim LED headlights.

It also seems like the new concept has fairings over the rear wheels, suggesting this may be more "wild concept" than "production intent."

But if it's not a halo electric sports car like the STI E-RA, then where would it fit into Subaru's model lineup? The obvious answer is that this previews what an electricSubaru BRZcould be.