2013 Subaru BRZ Coupe

Summary

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An all new sports coupe, the 2013 Subaru BRZ is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder BOXER engine that produces 200 hp for a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds. RWD can be paired to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, enabling an EPA estimated range of 22 mpg city to 34 mpg highway. Features include 17-inch wheels, HID headlights, heated side mirrors, heated front seats, Alcantara trimming, paddle shifters, automatic climate control, and USB port. Safety is comprised of advanced airbags, vehicle stability control (VSC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake assist (BA), and tire pressure monitoring (TPMS). The BRZ is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupe

The BRZ was designed and engineered for performance, and it's neither a chopped version of a sedan nor a performance version of more basic coupe; so it's impressive that the BRZ is priced so affordably. With pricing that starts at $26,295 and less than $30,000 in top-of-the-line Limited form, the BRZ is one of the best performance deals for weekend racers, or anyone who judges performance cars by how well they tackle the corners--not just the straightaways. In this way, the BRZ delivers the kind of performance bargain enthusiasts crave. It also makes enough sense for daily driving, with enough features to make commuters happy plus EPA highway ratings of up to 34 mpg highway.

What's new for 2013?

The Subaru BRZ is a new compact sports-car model for 2013. As the result of a joint development effort between Subaru and Toyota, with much of the engineering (and assembly) done by Subaru and much of the design done by Toyota, the BRZ is, above all else, a supremely well-balanced sports car.

Model Strengths

Superb, balanced handling
quick, responsive steering
rev-happy engine
classic sports-car look and feel
strong feature set
standard navigation system

Model Review

The 2013 Subaru BRZ comes in Premium or Limited different trim levels, and both are offered with either a standard 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic transmission. While performance is the same between the two trims, Limited models gain a rear spoiler, fog lamps and some additional interior appointments, including keyless start, dual-zone climate control, heated seats and mirrors and upgraded seats with more bolstering and suede-like trim.

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