富士BRZ在合併測試中大獲全勝!

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在最新一期的Motor Trend 雜誌裡, 富士的BRZ跑車在合併測試中大獲全勝! 對手包括 Scion FR-S, 福特野馬, 現代Genesis, 萬事達 MX-5 跟 Golf GTI...

1st: Subaru BRZ Limited
Communication: the key to a lasting relationship
By: Carlos Lago


The Subaru BRZ is a special car. This much is obvious after just a few turns on a curvy road, where a delicate balance between the steering, throttle, shifter, and tires emerges. It offers a pervasive sense of control, allowing you to place the tires within millimeters of your intended target. The engineers' focus on a low center of gravity is evident: Every movement the BRZ makes seems to start below ground level.

The BRZ is neutral at its limit, transitioning slowly between gentle push and slide, meaning the driver can choose between stability or drift on a whim. Each component feels like it's working in harmony, especially the deceptively modest 200 hp and narrow summer tires. The magic here is that you can't be lazy and rely on power alone to exit a corner at a respectable velocity. The BRZ demands that you work the chassis to maintain momentum. In this sense, the BRZ is an excellent teacher of rear-drive dynamics. But at the same time, it's a car that never feels like it's stuck with a learner's permit. Drivers from all skill levels can enjoy the BRZ, as is evident by Pobst's stamp of approval: "An extremely enjoyable and satisfying driver's car."

"Heavier steering than miata, and it communicates road feel like a cayman." - Nate Martinez

The BRZ's appeal to enthusiasts is admirably broad, and what makes it even better is that nowhere in the car will you find a significant fault. Try as we might, the worst thing we could complain about were the wheels, which look a touch too busy and identical to the FR-S'.

"It only has 200 horsepower!" you may be screaming. Yes, but it uses that power respectably, reaching 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. "That's slower than the FR-S!" Yes, but this might've been due to the low number on the odometer. "The Mustang's a second faster to the quarter mile! USA!" Yes, but that gap falls to 0.4 second on the figure eight. The secret? The Mustang spends more time in transitions, giving the BRZ precious catch-up time.


For as un-Subaru as a naturally aspirated, rear-drive coupe may sound, the BRZ stays true to the brand's peculiarities. The drivetrain makes the same noises; the steering wheel looks and feels at home -- this is no rebadged Toyota. In fact, its interior is sweeter. The BRZ boasts standard navigation, and our Limited trim tester adds keyless entry, Alcantara seat inserts, dual-zone climate control with neat toggle switches, foglights, and a spoiler that enhances the rear bodylines. It offers Miata levels of driving enjoyment, with the practicality and livability of a car with a roof, four seats, and a trunk.

The BRZ then is functional, easy on the pocket, and the most rewarding and entertaining sub-$30,000 car from Japan. Make that from anywhere.