The new BRZ felt as balanced and as neutral as ever, with a hint of oversteer on turn in. Is that notorious flat spot in the middle of the rev range gone? Again, didn't drive it, but it feels like it's mostly gone, not totally gone. In the first-generation BRZ, well, you never felt that. Unlike in the previous car, it felt as if the 2022 BRZ was blasting out of corners. More important, not only is peak torque up, but from the seat of my pants, the torque curve is also up throughout the rev range. Although it's not a drag racer, 0-60 mph should happen in the low 6-second range. "It's my mission in life," Speed said, "to get a one-make race series going with this car." His reasoning is sound. However, Subaru was nice enough to trek former F1/NASCAR and current Subaru rally driver Scott Speed out to the Thermal Club near Palm Springs to give yours truly some hot laps. Despite (a bit of) begging, I wasn't allowed to drive the car. From the rear, I'm seeing a nice mashup up of a Honda Civic and Aston Martin Vantage, largely because of that kicked-up, mini-ducktail spoiler. I actually see a bit of Infiniti Q60 in the side profile, minus that car's terrible C-pillar. For you design nerds out there, the new BRZ loses a degree or two of tumblehome, the idea being that doing so would make the fenders look more square and therefore tougher. A little bit of Mazda? Sure, but Mazdas are by and large great looking. The headlights are a massive improvement from the last version. The new BRZ almost looks like its smiling, a Mona Lisa sort of vibe. Hot air exits from under the front fenders via functional side vents just in front of the doors. Those black, penguin-shaped things below the headlights are functional vents that bring cool air in. From the front there's a bit of a mini-Corvette vibe happening, in a good way. See participating retailer for details.As for the looks, I think the 2022 Subaru BRZ is a big improvement over the old car. Lessee pays personal property and ad valorem taxes (where applicable) and insurance. At lease end, lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance and repairs not covered by warranty, excessive wear and tear, 15 cents per mile over 10,000 miles per year, and $300 disposition fee. Net cap cost and monthly payment excludes tax, license, title, registration, insurance, additional options, and retailer charges. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval, and vehicle availability. Special lease rates extended to well-qualified buyers. Cannot be combined with any other coupon, direct/email offer, or promotional offer unless allowed by that offer. Other leases available on other trim levels. Must take delivery from retailer stock by October 31, 2023. Net cap cost of $37,288 (including $295 acquisition fee). $0 security deposit. Inventory may be limited. Manufacturer offer. Now through October 31, 2023, lease a new 2023 Solterra for $399 per month on a 36-month lease (Premium trim, code PED-11). Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval, and vehicle availability. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. ![]() ![]() Monthly payment of $20.33 per $1,000 financed. Now through October 31, 2023, get 0% APR Financing for 48 months on a new 2023 Solterra. ![]() Financing and special lease rates for well-qualified applicants only. ‡ Finance and lease offers cannot be combined with any other incentive. For Crosstrek Hybrid and Solterra, EPA-estimated MPG equivalent on a full battery charge. Select colors may be subject to an additional charge. Prices, specifications, options, features, and models subject to change without notice. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. * MSRP does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees.
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