According to Motor Trend's newly appointed editor-in-chief Ed Loh who spoke to Subaru representatives during the first media drive of the 2013 BRZ in Japan, the rear wheel drive sports coupe will be available in the States in two flavors, the Premium and the Limited, and similar pricing to the Impreza WRX.
Subaru's people told Loh that they estimate the base BRZ Premium to start in the States from around US$24,000 (€17,900), and the better equipped BRZ Limited from approximately US$27,000 (€20,150).
To get an idea of what these prices mean, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has an MSRP of US$23,200 (€17,300) with a 323HP V6, and US$32,750 (€24,450) with the 426HP V8. The Nissan 370Z that's fitted with a 332HP V6 starts from US$31,450 (€23,480).
The current 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata with a 167HP 2.0L engine stickers for US$23,190 (€17,300) while the 2011 RX-8 with a 232HP rotary unit for US$26,795 (€20,000).
Subaru reps said that the base BRZ Premium will come equipped with a Torsen limited-slip differential, 17-inch alloys, six-speed manual, aluminum pedals, leather steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever, an 8-speaker audio system and Navigation as standard.
The Limited model will add several other standard amenities such as leather-Alcantara seats, a boot spoiler and foglights.
Like the Toyota 86 and the Scion FR-S, the BRZ is powered by a 2.0-liter flat-four engine with direct-injection technology delivering 200-horses and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of peak torque.
Story References: Motor Trend
9 Comments:
At least Subaru has the decency to release pricing -- damn fiat
Make an awesome ride, first to come along in a long while and then kill it by over pricing it ??
This car is no Impreza WRX nor a Chevrolet Camaro.
Time to relook at Mustang or Genesis.
Good base price, should be able to get one with plenty of extras for under 30 grand. I would defiantly buy one over a base Camaro, Mustang or RX-8, better car at a better at a better price, no contest.
Now we see why it comes under so many badges, they're gunna sell like hotcakes.
Don't forget... this is not official news.
Another one that doesn't get it. Those cars you mentioned are 100's of pounds heavier and bigger in size. This car is supposed to be light weight, handle great and have good horsepower and they hit on all of them.
Plus this price is for the Subaru. The Toyota / Scion versions are supposed to be less expensive. I'm sorry, this car starting at $24k US is a great price. Considering all the options it includes.
Pricing in Holland 45000 euro
meh, gonna reserve judgement till I go and personally test drive
Waaaay too expensive (base price), despite the 'standard' equipment. It'll drive more shoppers into Scion dealerships in the U.S., but only if the FRS is priced closer to $20,000 for their base model.
Would like to see a hard weight figure to compare to the rotary and its 9k 230hp before saying it's better then an RX-8 "no contest". Have you driven an 8? MPG aside, I haven't been in many cars that felt as sporting.
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