2017 Subaru BRZ Review | Charming Sports Coupe Offers Affordable Fun
Inside dealerships the 2017 Subaru BRZ might look like it doesn’t belong.
Not only has this now-lightly facelifted affordable sports coupe been around since 2012, over which time most Subaru models have been renewed, but it also utilises rear-wheel-drive within a lineup that heavily spruiks an all-wheel-drive advantage.
Arguably the BRZ – twin to the Toyota 86 – might also stand-out in dealers because it looks so much sportier than anything else, WRX and WRX STI excepted.
This low-volume-selling Subaru is, however, also one of its most charming models, and the slight visual nip and tuck is now accompanied by a price reduction, an improved infotainment system, plus a slight power upgrade and suspension tweak.
Vehicle Style: Sports coupe
Price: $32,990 (plus on-road costs)
Engine/trans: 152kW/212Nm 2.0 4cyl petrol | six-speed manual
Fuel Economy Claimed: 8.4 L/100km | Tested: 8.2 L/100km
OVERVIEW
The single-specification MY17 BRZ is now priced from $32,990 plus on-road costs, a reduction of $1235 compared with MY16 – or model-year 2016 – versions. A six-speed manual remains standard, with a six-speed auto continuing as a $2000 option.
Redesigned headlights, foglights and tail-lights are all now of the LED variety, while the front bumper has been reprofiled and the 17-inch alloy wheel design is new. The tweaks are similarly minor inside – limited to a new steering wheel, and audio and colour trip computer screen – but there are several under-skin modifications.