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What’s new for 2024?
ND3 refresh (ND came in 2014)
Headlights
Competitors
Kinda sorta 86/BRZ
Engine
2.0 n/a
181 hp
151 lbft
nothing’s really changed
Revs to 7500 rpm
29 mpg
Drivetrain
Auto (barf)
Manual
throws
pedal box
can watch it jiggle around
Asymmetric LSD
RWD
Weight/dynamics
2400 lbs
Steering is different
new rack - reduces friction
retuned software
smoother, more defined on-center feel
more precise in corners
can’t really feel the difference
Still playful body roll
Double wishbone front
Multilink rear
Bilstein dampers
KPC
The diff is slightly different
more predictable on braking
only noticeable at the limit
Feels light and playful
One of the best handlers
Could use an exhaust
Has an induction sound enhancer
Styling
Aero gray is the new color
Black BBS wheels - club
Red Brembo brakes - club
tires*
Black windshield surround
Soft top is the more pure experience
No lower fascia lights
Taillights are…different?
Trunk
Release next to license plate
Also matte finish
Pretty deep and decent size, non RF is bigger
Trunk light turn on and off
Emergency release toggle
Who could fit in here
Front seats
Tan Kappa Leather
Heated
Bose in headrests
Alcantara
Manual adjustments
Interior
Really nice interior (vs 86)
Leather wrapped center console
New rear view mirror
thicker roof liner on GT
Still lots of physical controls
Very little storage - no glove box kinda
Cupholders are a thing…so is phone storage
Tech
Can use car play with TOUCH while driving
Center screen is so much better
Reverse camera is better
USB-c now
GT gets wireless ACP
Wired AA i think
Cluster animations are slightly different
Safety suite
Adaptive cruise now
Odds & Ends
Manual brake hold - nice for cities and hills
Dual antenna
Price
Starts 29k
as tested 36,200