2017 SUBARU BRZ

The 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited Coupe 2D stands as a pure, uncompromising purist's masterpiece in the modern sports car arena. For the 2017 model year, Subaru engineers heavily refreshed this lightweight, rear-wheel-drive platform, introducing critical engine refinements, revised suspension tuning, and a sharper visual signature. Engineered from the ground up with an ultra-low center of gravity that rivals exotic supercars, this two-door fastback cuts through air with a sleek, wind-tunnel-carved unibody footprint. It functions beautifully as an head-turning, agile daily commuter during the corporate workweek and a track-ready weekend apex-carver, making it the definitive choice for driving enthusiasts who demand surgical handling precision and pure mechanical feedback.

Performance and Boxer Powertrain Dynamics

Under the low-slung, aluminum hood sits an absolute cornerstone of balanced Japanese engineering: a revised 2.0-liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated SUBARU BOXER® engine featuring Toyota’s D-4S dual direct and port fuel injection system. For the 2017 model year, versions equipped with the crisp, short-throw 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission received a high-flow aluminum intake manifold and a redesigned exhaust header, boosting output to a punchy 205 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 156 lb-ft of torque available at 6,400 RPM (models equipped with the 6-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission maintain a highly reliable 200 hp / 151 lb-ft setup). Manual variants also benefit from a revised, shorter 4.30:1 final drive gear ratio that delivers a highly linear wave of daily commuter acceleration and immediate throttle response, while a standard Torsen® limited-slip rear differential handles corner-exit traction with absolute mechanical authority.

Surgical Chassis and Exterior Styling

The driving experience is completely characterized by telepathic road communication, flat cornering posture, and lightweight structural agility. Built on a performance-tuned chassis featuring independent front MacPherson struts and an independent double-wishbone rear suspension network, the BRZ features stiffer front springs and revised dampers for 2017 to eliminate body roll entirely. On the exterior, the Limited trim executes a stunning styling triumph of pure aerodynamic functionality and low-slung proportions, highlighted by:

• An imposing front fascia anchored by a wider, low-profile black mesh grille layout, aggressive bumper canards, and automatic premium LED headlights accompanied by signature LED daytime running accents.

• Elegant, wind-tunnel-carved sport silhouettes highlighted by matching body-color fender vents, a sleek deep-tinted acoustic laminated glass windshield, and aerodynamic power-adjustable heated side mirrors.

• Striking, high-contrast 17-inch 15-spoke black and machined finish aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance sports tires that accentuate its athletic wide-track stance.

• A aggressive rear profile equipped with a factory-installed body-color aluminum pedestal rear roofline spoiler, high-visibility LED taillights, a rear diffuser block, and dual polished chrome performance exhaust tips.

Tech-Forward Driver-Centric Sanctuary

Inside, the deeply bolstered cockpit completely shuns high-maintenance, bulky commuter layouts, welcoming occupants into an ultra-durable, low-slung sport sanctuary lined with premium technical textures and intuitive command tech. First-class interior appointments include performance front bucket sport seats draped in premium, heated Alcantara® and genuine leather upholstery featuring sharp red contrast stitching and embroidered BRZ logos. The driver-focused center dashboard layout is dominated by the SUBARU STARLINK™ 6.2-inch multimedia system featuring a high-resolution color touchscreen monitor, organizing high-speed Bluetooth® wireless multi-device streaming, HD Radio™, an auxiliary media input hub, and smartphone app integration. Premium amenities include a leather-wrapped multifunction small-diameter sport steering wheel, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Keyless Access with Push-Button Ignition, and a custom 4.2-inch color LCD multi-function display driver clustercapable of showing real-time G-force telemetry, lap timers, oil temperature, and battery voltage.

Practicality, Efficiency, and Safety Shield

Practicality is engineered with clever sports car efficiency, easily handling the demands of a fast-paced professional or entrepreneurial lifestyle. Bypassing restrictive trunk barriers, the trunk opens wide to reveal a flat cargo layout. Utilizing the quick-release flat-folding rear bench seatback, the trunk volume opens up significantly to easily transport a full set of track wheels, large travel luggage packages, or professional media camera gear sets. Bypassing the heavy consumption of larger engines, the highly optimized Boxer powertrain achieves an efficient, budget-friendly EPA-estimated 21 MPG city / 29 MPG highway with the manual transmission (and a phenomenal 24 MPG city / 33 MPG highway with the automatic transmission). Backed by a capable 13.2-gallon fuel tank, this refined grand tourer yields a reliable long-distance cruising range of up to 430 miles on a single fill-up.

Safety is world-class, utilizing an ultra-high-strength steel ring-shaped reinforcement passenger safety cage structure engineered with integrated energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones to displace heavy impact forces. The 2017 model comes factory-equipped with a robust protective safety net, featuring a revised Incline Start Assist network, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and an advanced Track Mode button that backs off traction intervention for closed-course driving. A high-resolution rearview backup camera works invisibly alongside an advanced 6-airbag protection network (including dual-stage deployment front, front seat-mounted side, and side-curtain airbags) to guarantee absolute driving peace of mind through stressful daily city commutes or sudden highway downpours.

Low-Slung Boxer Profile. 205-HP High-Revving Core. Heated Leather and Alcantara® Sport Seats. Torsen® Limited-Slip Apex Command. 🏁