From 1 May, the Subaru BRZ will have a starting price of £23,995 in the UK for the SE Lux model with manual transmission and £25,495 for automatic models. That is £2,500 less than before, with the price drop helping to ensure clear differentiation from the WRX STI saloon, which costs £28,995 - £4,000 less than the previous model.
The changes in prices are possible thanks to improvements in currency exchange, explains Paul Tunnicliffe, Managing Director of Subaru UK. "A more favourable exchange rate between the pound and yen has allowed us to reduce the price of a number of models in recent years, and our performance range - the BRZ and WRX STI - are the latest to benefit. Together, they represent outstanding value for enthusiast drivers seeking a high level of performance, driver interaction and entertainment on the road."
The BRZ SE Lux model is equipped as standard with Alcantara & leather seats and Torsen rear-axle differential which allows the keen driver to better exploit the sports car’s handling characteristics. Auto models feature steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles.
Motivation is provided by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine which produces 200 hp and 205 Nm of torque. This allows the rear-wheel drive coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 225 km/h.
