A First Look at the New 2023 Subaru BRZ

Subaru’s BRZ has everything you could want in a lightweight sports car: an eager engine, telepathic steering, and perfect ergonomics. Despite its nature as an enthusiast vehicle, the coupe also excels as an everyday driver, with 2+2 seating and a surprising amount of storage room. Better yet, the whole package is available at a bargain price. Check out the 2023 Subaru BRZ!

Powertrain

Powering the BRZ is the iconic 2.4L Subaru Boxer engine developing 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission with full synchronization and incline start assist makes the drive thoroughly engaging, but a 6-speed automatic transmission can be just as fun when you switch on manual mode and click through the gears yourself. As long as you do your part, the car is easily capable of 0 to 60 times in well under six seconds.

Nicely complementing the drivetrain is a standard Torsen limited-slip differential, helping to eliminate wheelspin over low-traction surfaces. Typically, this high level of powertrain performance comes at the cost of fuel efficiency, but the car has been rated by the EPA at an impressive 30 highway MPG.

Chassis

Where the BRZ really shines is at the track and twisty backroads. That’s because its wonderfully designed chassis is so nimble with sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension, comprising of a double wishbone rear suspension and a front suspension with a strut and stabilizer bar. Steering is well weighted and provides the right amount of feedback, so that you’re instantly aware of any direction changes that the car is making.

Aided by electronic brakeforce distribution and powerful ventilated front and rear brakes, the BRZ stops just as quickly as it accelerates.

Interior

Just as you’d expect from a serious performance car’s interior, it’s very driver-focused with deeply bolstered sport seats, vehicle controls that never require any stretching to reach, and a highly customizable instrument panel that can display lateral Gs and acceleration. Both the Premium and Limited trims come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control, but the latter also adds heated seats and Ultrasuede upholstery.

Though the BRZ remains a compact vehicle, there’s an interior volume of 83.5 cubic feet, so there’s plenty of room to fit a week’s worth of groceries, especially when the rear seats are folded down.

Infotainment

Even more convenience is available through the standard 8-inch Starlink Multimedia Plus touchscreen, which offers cloud-based applications, smartphone integration, Bluetooth hands-free, and two USB ports. SiriusXM satellite radio and HD Radio provide hours of listening entertainment.

Limited models are available with Subaru Starlink Safety and Security Plus services, which enable remote engine start and climate control activation, roadside assistance, and automatic emergency services notification in the event of an accident.

Contact Puente Hills Subaru today and schedule your test drive with the 2023 model!

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