Dan Perkins Subaru Blog

If you're looking for a well-rounded vehicle that breaks the mainstream mold, you're in the market for a Subaru. And if you're searching for a Subaru that thinks outside of the box (but not outside of the boxer engine, of course), then you should set your sights on the distinctive 2016 Subaru BRZ.

This performance coupe is unlike its star-bearing brethren in that it comes standard with rear-wheel drive rather than an all-wheel system. That's because the Subaru wants the BRZ to be able to compete with classic sports cars. And it's certainly a force…

A sports car shouldn't be all about numbers, right? It should be just as much about those incalculable driving dynamics -- the feeling you get when you put the pedal to the metal and hug turns like you haven't seen them in years. That's what Subaru believes, anyway, with the 2015 Subaru BRZ.

Its modest horsepower and torque aren't what puts it on the radar of sports-car purists; its engagement and everyday drivability certainly are what does it. And we wouldn't write off numbers completely with the BRZ, of course, because it's exceptionally efficient for…

A sports car shouldn't be all about numbers, right? It should be just as much about those incalculable driving dynamics -- the feeling you get when you put the pedal to the metal and hug turns like you haven't seen them in years. That's what Subaru believes, anyway, with the 2015 Subaru BRZ.

Its modest horsepower and torque aren't what puts it on the radar of sports-car purists; its engagement and everyday drivability certainly are what does it. And we wouldn't write off numbers completely with the BRZ, of course, because it's exceptionally efficient for…

A sports car shouldn't be all about numbers, right? It should be just as much about those incalculable driving dynamics -- the feeling you get when you put the pedal to the metal and hug turns like you haven't seen them in years. That's what Subaru believes, anyway, with the 2015 Subaru BRZ.

Its modest horsepower and torque aren't what puts it on the radar of sports-car purists; its engagement and everyday drivability certainly are what does it. And we wouldn't write off numbers completely with the BRZ, of course, because it's exceptionally efficient for…

Being described as "driver-centric" may be an insult for a family car, but it's the highest compliment for a performance coupe. The 2015 Subaru BRZ certainly prioritizes the needs (and wants) of the driver -- and in more ways than one.

It's powerful and responsive with telepathic steering and firm brakes, and even the interior has its sights set on catering to the pilot. Controls are large and gauges are simplistically and clearly designed, and the center stack is intuitive organized for ease of use. There are three BRZ trim levels, but the base model already comes very well-equipped…