Subaru BRZ

User Reviews

• The re-birth of a true sports car.

  by YankeeLawdog

  on 01/31/13

  Trim Reviewed Limited

  • Overall 5 stars
  • Appearance 5 stars
  • Comfort 4 stars
  • Performance 5 stars
  • Value 5 stars
  • Reliability 5 stars

  Pros Hugs the road, quick, nimble and outright fun to drive

  Cons Interior a little tight, needs more power

  Purchased as New

  In early November of last year I was sitting in my dentist's office reading car magazines while waiting for my appointment. I came upon an issue of Motor Trend that reviewed the new Subaru BRZ and Toyota Scion FR-S. I was immediatelly impressed by the appearance of these near identical twins and even more so by what I read.
  
  I continued some online research and could barely find a negative comment or review of this new sports car. It had been nearly 20 years since I let go of my third generation Mazda RX-7. I enjoyed every driving minute and mile of those wonderfully engineered vehicles and vowed one day to have another sports car.
  
  After reading all that I could find about the new BRZ and having respect for though little desire to own a Subaru, I embarked on a search to find these scarce cars. I eventually located a dark gray metallic Limited at a dealership in Scottsdale. Turns out it was a special order for a customer who wanted a second BRZ but ultimately decided against it .
  
  As I drove up to the entrance of the dealership, I saw her parked smartly in the mid-day Phoenix sun and was immediately smitten by it's real time appearance. It reminded my of those RX-7's that brought so many hours and miles of enjoyable drives. When I sat in it for the first time, I was a goner . . . it even smelled reminiscent of my last Mazda. Once I fired it up and slowly left the dealer lot for the open road, I knew I had met my next sports car. I must have had a wide and satisfied grin of joy and disbelief upon my face because my wife could tell these was going to be my next car.
  
  I won't bother to even try and repeat all that has been said in print about this car. Suffice it to say that I don't usually buy a first year model run of a car although I did so with my first RX-7, I never hesitated with the BRZ. It's a gas to drive, quick, nimble and agile on the highway. I've driven it a few times between Sedona and Flagstaff through Oak Creek Canyon which is a wonderful route albeit in dyer need of resurfacing. It performs with equal astonishing agility on curves or high speed stretches of freeway.
  
  I'm 6'2" so getting in and out of this fun little go cart was somewhat challenging intitially but no longer an issue. It fits me like a snug glove with plenty of legroom and comfort even for lengthy freeway trips.
  
  Another amazing thing about this car is the size of the trunk in comparision to the size of the car. It easily can handle bags upon bags of groceries as well as a couple of decent sized suitcases and assorted travel bags.
  
  The car is small and low to the ground which is a little daunting at first but it's quickness and driveability outweighs any danger or feeling of insecurity.
  
  I have nothing bad to say about the BRZ . . . although I would like a little more acceleration and power which presumably will come in later model runs. The car is very reminiscent of the classic British sports cars of the late 50's and early 60's . . . its simple, not flashy but with just enough creature comforts; The cockpit is intimate and close with easy access to all the controls and gauges.
  
  The ride is somewhat rough given the low profile tires and tight suspension of the BRZ. You will feel pretty much every bumb and rise but the handling of this car is wel worth the trade off. This is one fun car to drive....MoreHide

• Love this car

  by A Yahoo! Autos User

  on 12/31/12

  No trim specified for this review

  • Overall 5 stars
  • Appearance 5 stars
  • Comfort 4 stars
  • Performance 5 stars
  • Value 5 stars
  • Reliability 5 stars

  Pros Exceptional handeling, great transmission, overall fun

  Cons n/a

  Purchased as New

  Anyone who states this car is underpowered is completely missing the character of the car. This car is amazingly balanced and handles beautifully. There is a reason why this vehicle is winning so many awards! The interior is simple and keeps you focused on driving which is all you are going to want to do anyway. As my daily driver i find myself smiling and loving it every time i get in the perfectly situated driving position....MoreHide

• The Sports Car that Subaru Deserves

  by Derek

  on 12/09/12

  Trim Reviewed Premium

  • Overall 5 stars
  • Appearance 5 stars
  • Comfort 5 stars
  • Performance 5 stars
  • Value 5 stars
  • Reliability 5 stars

  Pros Handles turns as if it were rotating on an axis, Fuel Economy, Looks

  Cons Top speed is not high compared to other sports cars

  Purchased as New

  I have always known Subaru as a superbly reliable car manufacturer with quirky designed cars. Standing out from a lineup of outdoor and travel oriented vehicles, the Subaru BRZ is the sports car that defines the talented engineering of Subaru.
  
  I have taken this car to the track and have had a blast! It's low engine profile allows it to take tight turns without the slightest protest, and it handles like a high-end porche. This car has a relatively small engine that contributes to its amazing handling, so it is not quite as "fast" on a straight road than other sports cars. But add in twists and turns, and this car will lap its sub-30,000$ competition.
  
  YES and Subaru actually has released a car with killer design!
  
  Overall, a fantastic sports car that was actually within my budget!...MoreHide