2017 Subaru BRZ Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2017 Subaru BRZ Base is a Rear-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L H4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 205 hp @ 7000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2017 Subaru BRZ Base has cargo capacity of 196 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1263 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2017 Subaru BRZ Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Rearview camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 17-inch aluminum alloy 10-spoke design wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 224 N.m of torque and a top speed of 216 km/h. The 2017 Subaru BRZ Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.7 L/100km in the city and 7.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 27,995

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In the biggest update since it was introduced four years ago, the Subaru BRZ is back for 2017 with a host of changes. The small two-door coupe from Subaru gets more power (when paired with the manual transmission) through a series of engine upgrades. That, in combination with revised manual transmission gearing, should result in slightly quicker acceleration than before. Subaru says it also retuned the suspension to improve both the BRZ's handling and ride quality. What's more, the interior gains additional padding in common-touch areas, a revised infotainment system and an updated gauge cluster. Individually, the changes are small, but together they should further increase the BRZ's attractiveness.

Unchanged is the BRZ's core appeal. This is a small sport coupe that's relatively economical, has fantastic steering and handling, and connects the driver to the road in a way that few other cars can. If you're looking for something that will simply transport you to work in comfort, the BRZ can do that, too, but it shines as a fun weekend car.

So what's the catch? Well, it's a bit small in the back, and even with this year's power bump it's going to have a hard time showing most other sports cars its taillights. If power is critical, what would you want to buy instead? Well, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro and 2017 Ford Mustang can't be beat, especially in their V8 engine guises. For more space and versatility, a performance hatchback such as the Ford Focus ST or the Volkswagen GTI should also be considered. Or if it's a drop-top you're after, the Mazda Miata could be the one to get. And don't forget the BRZ's twin, the Toyota 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S), which puts a slightly different spin on the car's styling and interior design.

Even among this group of competitors, though, we love how the 2017 Subaru BRZ stays true to the ideal of being an affordable driver's car.

Standard safety equipment on the 2017 Subaru BRZ includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control (with selectable levels of calibration), front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Larger Brembo brakes are optional on the Limited trim level and standard with the Series.Yellow BRZ.

In government crash tests, the BRZ received four out of five stars for front-crash protection. Prior BRZ testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety resulted in a highest possible rating of Good in the moderate-overlap front-impact, side-impact, roof strength and head restraint (whiplash protection) tests. In that agency's small-overlap front-impact test, the BRZ received a second-best Acceptable rating.

The 2017 Subaru BRZ is a four-seat compact coupe available in three trim levels: Premium, Limited and Series.Yellow.

The Premium comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, summer tires, a limited-slip rear differential, automatic LED headlights and running lights, keyless entry, cruise control, hill-start assist, air-conditioning, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, a fold-down rear seatback and a rearview camera. Electronic features include Subaru's Starlink infotainment system with a 6.2-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a navigation system, voice controls, smartphone app integration (including Aha Radio, Pandora, iHeartRadio and Stitcher, plus news, weather and calendar features), and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port.

Stepping up to the Limited gets you LED foglights, a rear spoiler, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated suede and leather upholstery, upgraded interior trim, a digital display in the gauge cluster for performance data, and an All-Weather package that includes heated mirrors and heated front seats. A new optional Performance package (manual transmission only) adds black 17-inch alloy wheels, larger Brembo brakes and upgraded suspension dampers.

The Series.Yellow trim includes the Limited's features (plus the Performance package) and gains a frameless rearview mirror, black exterior badges, yellow interior accent stitching, and a black-and-yellow interior scheme with the BRZ logo embroidered on the front seats.

The 2017 BRZ has rear-wheel drive and features a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. Power output depends on which transmission you choose. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic with shift paddles and rev-matched downshifts is optional for the BRZ Limited. With the manual, you'll get 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque. Automatic-equipped BRZs are limited to 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.

According to Subaru, the manual transmission has revised gearing that will theoretically improve acceleration. We have yet to test the 2017 BRZ, but we don't expect it to be dramatically quicker than before. Expect a 0-60 mph time in the low to mid-6-second range with the manual or closer to 8 seconds with the automatic. Most rival sport coupes are quicker.

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg combined (21 city/29 highway) with the manual and 27 mpg combined (24 city/33 highway) with the automatic.

For 2017, Subaru's revisions include new suspension tuning (supported by additional chassis reinforcements), a bump in horsepower and a shorter final drive ratio (both for manual-equipped cars only). We haven't driven the newest version of the BRZ yet, but we're pretty confident that our impression from earlier models will hold up, if not get even better.

The BRZ is and has always been a very entertaining car. Although it isn't blisteringly fast, it corners extremely well with quick, communicative steering. Tire grip is modest, but that's part of the appeal: When you reach the limit of adhesion, you're still driving at normal speeds, and the car's balance and communication are so good that you feel confident in your control of the car. We'd go for the manual gearbox, which is a pleasure to shift (and ups the BRZ's horsepower rating from 200 to 205), but even the available automatic transmission is programmed for enthusiastic driving, upshifting very rapidly and matching revs enthusiastically on downshifts.

Proving that it's more than just a sports car, the BRZ is comfortable and composed when you get it out on the open highway or over broken city streets. Relatively speaking, the ride is supple, or at least not so firm that it's unlivable in a city. Previous BRZs we've tested had a significant amount of road noise, and though we aren't ready to say that it's gone away entirely, there have been some changes in cabin insulation that could potentially have made things better.

Though it isn't full of upscale or fancy trimmings, the BRZ has a likable interior. The cabin is simple and pleasantly styled with a blend of Toyota and Subaru switchgear and materials. Atypical for a performance car, several tech items come standard, such as navigation, a rearview camera, HD radio and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity. For 2017, the Limited and Series.Yellow also come with a new gauge cluster display that can show performance and additional engine information.

One of the best features from the BRZ's interior are its front seats. They're firm, well shaped and supportive enough for enthusiastic driving yet still comfortable enough for long road trips. People of just about any size should find the driving position quite agreeable, and thanks to the low-profile hood, there's an expansive view of the road ahead.

The backseat, however, is not nearly as good. Forcing any adult to sit in the backseat means that the front seat has to be moved up significantly, and even then, legroom is extremely limited. Headroom is tight too, with most adults touching their heads on the rear window glass. What's more, the center tunnel impedes hiproom so there isn't much room to spread out. Trunk space is also rather small at 6.9 cubic feet, but folding down the rear seatback expands cargo capacity considerably. For comparison, the Mazda Miata has just 4.6 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Chevy Camaro has 9.1 cubes.

The 2017 BRZ offers some of the most joy that can be had in a car costing less than $ 30,000. Just don't expect tire-incinerating power or straight-line performance that will smoke rivals. That's not the BRZ's thing. Sure, with 200-odd horsepower its flat-4 engine makes this Subaru coupe quick enough. But the BRZ's real gifts are the way it corners -- and the way it makes you feel doing so. If carving roads, wringing out an engine for all its worth and manually shifting through gears is your idea of fun, you'll smile every time you start the BRZ. We appreciate the revised suspension tuning and extra horses under the hood in manual-transmission models, but the biggest difference with the 2017 model is not seen but felt at its cornering limits. The BRZ's stability control threshold has been increased, enabling you to slide the tail with less intrusion from the safety system.

STEERING-WHEEL CONTROLSOnce you have the convenience of a steering wheel with built-in controls for audio, cruise control and Bluetooth, it's hard to go back. Thankfully, one of our few nits with the past BRZ has been rectified for 2017, with a steering wheel that boasts all these functions.MANUAL TRANSMISSIONAccording to Subaru, the vast majority of BRZ buyers prefer the standard 6-speed manual transmission over the optional 6-speed auto. We can understand why they buck the trend. The BRZ has one of the best manuals around, and certainly at this price point. Easy, crisp and engaging, it just feels right.

The 2017 Subaru BRZ coupe can technically seat four passengers, but take one look at the diminutive rear seats and you'll likely just use them for extra storage. This isn't unusual for a coupe -- the larger Camaro and Mustang are the same way -- and at least adds to the BRZ's everyday practicality, especially since the rear seats fold to hold longer items passed through the trunk. Up front the seats are well bolstered for the kind of sporty driving the BRZ entices, and controls are easy to reach and use. We’re real fans of the new steering wheel.

If you park the 2017 Subaru BRZ next to its Toyota sibling, the 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S), you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference. The same could be said for a 2017 BRZ vs. a 2016 model. Slight revisions are there, but it takes study to find them, such as the modestly redesigned bumper and LED headlights. This isn't a bad thing. We've always been smitten with the BRZ's tight, sleek and aggressive looks. The car sits low, is well-proportioned and has creases in all the right places. Standard twin tailpipes and a new aluminum spoiler finish the tail end.

The 2017 Subaru BRZ remains available in two main trims: Premium and Limited. Premium models -- yes, that's the base form -- include Subaru's Starlink 6.2-inch touch-screen multimedia display with 8-speaker AM/FM/CD system with Bluetooth connectivity and USB/auxiliary ports, rearview camera, manual driver's seat with height adjustment, Torsen limited-slip differential, 17-inch wheels, cruise control, and leather-wrapped shift handle and tilt/telescoping steering wheel. BRZ Limited models add an Alcantara-and-leather interior with heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED fog lights, security system, push-button ignition, a new 4.2-inch color instrument display, and red interior accents.

The 2017 BRZ's option list is relatively short. If you want an automatic-transmission BRZ, you'll have to get the more expensive Limited trim and option it. Other add-ons include the Performance Package available on manual-transmission BRZ's that bundles black alloy wheels, Brembo brakes and Sachs front and rear shock absorbers. The BRZ's options are nice, but in reality even a base Premium model is recommendable as this coupe's dynamic performance is its biggest draw. For real buffs, the 500-run Series.Yellow BRZ is based on a Limited model with performance package and adds interior accents and a bold yellow exterior paint color.

Just one engine is available in the Subaru BRZ, but it's been slightly tweaked for 2017, at least on manual-transmission models. It is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that is horizontally opposed, or a "boxer" or "flat" design. This layout allows the engine to sit lower in the vehicle, which means a lower center of gravity and thus better handling. The manual-transmission version receives new cylinder heads, valves, camshaft, aluminum intake manifold and redesigned exhaust manifolds. Aside from the lower price, better engagement and slightly increased horsepower, another reason to opt for a manual model is it boasts a sweet red intake manifold. Pop the hood and check it out. All BRZs are rear-wheel drive, just as divinity intended a sports car should be. 2.0-liter flat-4 200 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm (205 horsepower in manual-transmission models) 151 lb-ft of torque @ 6,400 rpm (156 lb-ft in manual-transmission models) EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/29 mpg (manual), 24/33 mpg (automatic) Note: Due to changes in EPA testing to more effectively reflect real-world conditions, some 2017 models show slightly lower fuel-economy scores than their 2016 versions.

The 2017 Subaru BRZ has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $ 26,315 for a base Premium model. The higher-trim Limited BRZ starts at $ 28,465. If you want an automatic-transmission Subaru BRZ, you're looking at $ 29,565, while the Performance Package for manual models is an extra $ 1,195. The limited-edition Series.Yellow model will debut at $ 30,515. Aside from its Toyota twin the 86 that starts at $ 27,120, direct competitors to the BRZ are few. For comparison, though, the Chevy Camaro and Nissan 370Z start higher than the BRZ, while the Ford Mustang and Mazda MX-5 Miata are slightly lower. Before buying, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying for their BRZ. Subarus have a reputation for strong resale value, and while it trails other Subaru models, the BRZ is expected to hold its value well in its relatively small segment.

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