In a world chasing big power numbers, the Subaru BRZ went the other way. It bet on balance, light weight and pure feel, and it won a loyal following for it. This is the affordable driver's car for the enthusiast who would rather use all of a small engine than a fraction of a big one.
Simone heads for a quiet ribbon of road and the BRZ comes alive at sensible speeds, which is its whole trick. The steering talks to you, the rear axle is playful without being scary, and you can enjoy it without losing your licence. She notes the back seats are best thought of as extra luggage space, and the boot is tighter than the brochure photos suggest.
This is the car for the keen driver on a real budget who values how a car moves over how it looks on a spec sheet. Buyers chasing straight line bragging rights will be disappointed. The BRZ rewards skill rather than spending, and that makes it rare.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
