The BRZ Limited brings a premium sports car experience in a practical package to people who crave the excitement of RWD without sacrificing useful everyday comfort and conveniences. Engineered for the perfect balance, from its flat-four engine, RWD setup, low center of gravity, and cockpit-inspired layout, all the focus is put directly on you. Comfortable seating, up-to-date technology, heated seats for those cold Nevada mornings, available automatic transmission, and plenty of practical features on the Limited BRZ allow for those longer highway commutes. For the enthusiastic drivers throughout Carson City, Reno, and the greater Northern Nevada area.
Beneath its hood, the BRZ Limited boasts a 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder that produces 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to its flat configuration, the engine sits low in the chassis of the BRZ, lowering its center of gravity and yielding improved handling agility. A standard close-ratio 6-speed manual tranny is also part of the BRZ’s package; a more convenient 6-speed automatic that gains a pair of paddle shifters along with a synchronized rev-matching feature becomes available, catering to drivers wishing to abandon performance-oriented stick shifting when sitting in traffic.
The Limited trim also adds equipment that makes the coupe more comfortable for everyday use. Depending on configuration, highlights include:
The BRZ Limited occupies a tempting happy medium for those seeking truly sport-car hardware but not perhaps the more end of the performance scale. After all, it still uses the same performance-tested underpinnings, limited-slip TORSEN differential, feather-light chassis, and eager steering system as every other BRZ. Adding to the mix are increased cabin amenities to boost occupant comfort, thus providing a slightly more practical commute or leisure car.
This is where the balance can become important for someone driving around Carson City. The BRZ is small enough for city cruising, but it’s where the grip really comes into play during curvy pavement driving, and all of that is helped by steering response and the balance of the chassis. Rear-wheel-drive in Northern Nevada can be an important choice for many given that the state may receive snow and ice and could call for careful driving and tire changes.
However much fun it is to drive, the BRZ doesn’t forego modern comfort and convenience on its Limited model. It comes with the appropriate Multimedia System and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which enhances awareness of the road around you through a set of additional driver assist functions on commutes; the automatic version can also be ordered with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic warning, and reverse automatic braking.
Drivers who value comfortable front seats and flexible cargo over maximum passenger volume will feel most at home here. Though tight in back, with the rear seat backs folded down there’s space enough for small items, making it a somewhat more functional vehicle than its coupe-shaped-ness suggests for the life of a car guy or gal.
When comparing BRZ specifications in Carson City you’ll need to discuss what trim and feature set is right for you, based on how you’ll primarily drive the BRZ. If you need assistance in financing options, we may want to investigate possible payment arrangements or value your trade-in in a professional environment. Buyers, considering Subaru vehicles compared to the BRZ, will easily understand engine/drivetrain, seating/height, and driving feel in person.
Is the BRZ Limited good for daily driving?
The BRZ Limited can fit into a driver’s life easily as a daily driver, provided they prioritize handling and driver engagement over ultimate practicality. Things like heated front seats, Smartphone integration, advanced driver assists, and the ability to get the car with an automatic transmission make for an easy commute. However, its 2-door frame, small rear seats, and low-capacity cargo hold will prohibit it from becoming the primary transporter for a family of four, although a single driver or couple who desire a communicative and fun commuter and fun weekend sports car may find the Limited to be the right choice.
What engine does the BRZ Limited use?
The 2.4-liter, naturally aspirated SUBARU BOXER engine powers the BRZ Limited. The engine outputs a total of 228 horsepower and 184 pounds of torque. Instead of using forced induction, such as a turbocharger, power is delivered through the rear-wheel-drive BRZ platform, which results in an engaged and instantaneous power application. The low-mounted nature of the BOXER engine additionally helps keep the car’s center of gravity extremely low.
Does the BRZ Limited offer a manual transmission?
Yes! The BRZ Limited can be optioned with the 6-speed close-ratio manual, appealing to drivers who relish the connection of operating each gear manually. An optional 6-speed automatic is also available with paddle shifters and rev-matching capabilities, so it just depends on how the shopper plans to utilize their sports car; manual lovers will gravitate towards the pure sports-car feel, while drivers in the more urban and highway driving environments of Carson City will undoubtedly favor the more casual automatic.
How do the BRZ Limited’s handling characteristics translate to northern Nevada roads?
The rear-wheel-drive layout and driver-focused chassis combine with a tight steering radius and a performance-tuned suspension to make the BRZ Limited a pleasure on paved surfaces; however, buyers need to be reminded that the BRZ does not use Subaru’s AWD powertrain, as an AWD SUV like some on offer at Michael Hohl Subaru is often better suited to slippery and wintry terrain than the lightweight sports car. Therefore, while a driver can enjoy the handling traits of the BRZ in most conditions in northern Nevada, it is advisable to select appropriate tires, slow your velocity considerably, and use caution in snowy conditions.
Will the BRZ Limited support weekend road trips?
The BRZ Limited’s small but usable rear seats and cargo hold make it suitable for hauling up to two people (on overnight travel) and equipment in all but heavy hauling situations, which owners and those in Carson City should consider before purchasing. Because it cannot seat and haul the passengers, plus belongings, of the four adults who may normally travel in the majority of family sedans/SUV’s sold in Carson City, owners may want to check out alternative Subaru offerings such as the Subaru Forester, etc if the utmost cargo capacity is desired and required.
