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The 2019 Subaru BRZ is an animated sports car that concentrates more on lively handling and less on extreme power. Its engine has a decent amount of oomph but a mediocre fuel economy rating. Note that this is the only Subaru built exclusively as a rear-wheel-drive car.
Every BRZ comes with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. With this 205-horsepower engine, the BRZ won't beat something like a Chevy Camaro in a drag race, but what it lacks in off-the-line acceleration, it makes up for in liveliness. Most professional reviewers say the BRZ is a sprightly, fun-to-drive sports car. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission that is easy to shift. Note that you lose 5 horsepower if you upgrade to the six-speed automatic transmission.
The standard powertrain gets 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. That's significantly lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata's fuel economy rating of 26/34 mpg city/highway.
The rear-wheel-drive BRZ is nimble and fun to drive. Much of its enjoyable handling stems from its responsive steering and brakes. The standard sport-tuned suspension system keeps the car controlled during lively maneuvers. Most driving enthusiasts will appreciate its firm ride, but their passengers probably won't.
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