Subaru’s only rear-wheel drive car (the rest are all-wheel)
2.0L 4-cylinder Boxer engine, 6-spd manual transmission
200 hp and 151 lb.ft
Starting at $27,395
This one $31,395
This is the the Aozora Edition, the highest trim available.
It comes only in manual, and adds an under spoiler (which really enhances the look), red callipers and 17″ black alloys, fancier seats and stitching, push start and a frameless rear view mirror (1st time I’ve ever seen that option.)
Notice what’s missing?
No steering wheel controls and buttons, it’s a plain steering wheel! That alone made me love it immediately.
Why I love this BRZ:
It’s good looking; an appropriate amount of power; it’s just my size and fits me physically (which is rare); I like the boxer growl; and the interior is so refreshingly simple.
Plus there’s practically no driving aids (like Lane Keep Assist, and the Sucks The Fun Away Aid.)
It’s got hard buttons and dials *, all the analog stuff I love.
The infotainment system is a bit of a disaster, but I never use them anyway so it’s okay.
All starting at $27k. Hey!
So much superfluous revving happened this week.
Maybe the most I’ve liked a car in 1.5 years.
