The 2018 Subaru BRZ near Mandeville, LA is a car that proves great things can still come from unexpected places. As the newest release in a two-plus-two sports car lineage that has revitalized the format, it covers all the bases and more. Locals will be able to test drive the 2018 Subaru BRZ near Mandeville soon, with a major new limited-edition version also scheduled to launch after the New Year.
Rear-wheel-drive cars are a lot less common than they used to be. That might make Subaru seem like an especially unlikely manufacturer of a sports car based on that layout, given how well known it is for its all-wheel-drive system.
Subaru Wisely Declines to Mess with Success
Ever since its original 2013 release, the BRZ has been one of the most popular cars at Subaru dealers near Mandeville. That's easy to understand, as there is something elementally appealing about the way such a light, tidy sports car looks and performs.
The BRZ has been successful enough throughout its run so far that Subaru has kept to minor updates with each successive model year. Last year's take on the BRZ was the biggest departure from that trend yet, with the two-liter Boxer engine receiving performance tweaks that contributed an additional five horsepower and pound-feet of torque each.
This year's BRZ will feature the same power plant, with about 205 horsepower expected to accelerate the car to 60 miles per hour in a bit more than six seconds when equipped with the standard manual transmission. The automatic trades off a bit of performance for convenience and slightly improved fuel economy, as usual, with the associated engine configuration producing a marginally reduced 200 horsepower.
One notable change to look forward to in the 2018 BRZ is a strategically stiffened body that should elevate handling to an even higher level. Many other popular additions and updates from last year are scheduled to return, such as:
A high-performance package that includes Brembo brakes and SACHS shock absorbers along with 17-inch custom alloy wheels.
New wheels and cosmetic upgrades, including redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies.
Several chassis improvements that help make the BRZ a more responsive, sportier car.
Steering-wheel controls for the information and entertainment systems.
An optional instrument cluster LCD that displays performance-oriented figures like cornering G-force, steering angle, and lap times, along with staples such as oil pressure.
A Special Surprise for Drivers Who Care the Most About Performance
Among those who prize performance above all else, the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) version of the company's all-wheel-drive WRX has long held legendary status. The 2018 BRZ will receive a similarly performance-focused treatment, making it the first-time American buyers have been able to contemplate the upgrade.
The 2018 Subaru BRZ tS will release a bit later than the base model, with the manufacturer currently hinting that it will be available sometime shortly after the New Year. The tS version of the BRZ will also be issued in a very limited run, with only 500 of the cars expected to pop up at dealers in the United States.
Naturally enough, the 2018 BRZ tS is expected to be something special. It will be released in Subaru's iconic WR Blue Pearl livery, with black and white finishes also being available. Although the tS will feature the same engine as the base 2018 BRZ, Subaru's STI division has been set free to focus on performance everywhere else.
The most obvious sign of their work will be a functional rear spoiler that can be tweaked to adjust rear-end downforce for different tracks and conditions. That alone will help make the tS a favorite among the many track-day warriors who already appreciate the BRZ, even if it makes less of a difference to autocross enthusiasts.
As befits an STI-enabled upgrade to the BRZ, the tS will be lighter, stiffer, and otherwise more eager to please all around. Subaru produced 750 tS-badged versions of the BRZ for the Japanese domestic market in 2014, and fans have been pining for a U.S. release ever since.
True "Confidence in Motion" Coming Soon to a Dealer Near You
While the base 2018 model of the BRZ will be mostly unchanged from last year, that is not a bad thing at all. An afternoon test drive of a 2018 Subaru BRZ near Mandeville, LA will reveal a lightweight, responsive vehicle that is one of the most enjoyable on the roads today and which really needs nothing more to carry out its mission.
The introduction of the brand-new tS version of this highly regarded car adds an enticing new option to the picture. While most enthusiasts will find the base BRZ to be plenty satisfying on its own, those who love to experience the magic that STI works will be lining up to secure one of the handful of tS models that will be available. Find a 2018 Subaru BRZ near Mandeville, LA at our website or by giving us a call as soon as the new cars become available.
