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2013 Subaru BRZ US – $25495

All-new Sports Car starts at $25,495

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its much-heralded 2013 BRZ, starting at $25,495 for the Premium model with a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed automatic version starts at $26,595.Premium models come standard with touch-screen GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity and HID headlamps. Above the well-appointed Premium model, Limited models add Alcantara seat inserts with leather bolsters, heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control system, fog lights, Keyless Access & Start and body-color decklid spoiler. Limited models come equipped with leather seats and start at $27,495 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and $28,595 for automatic versions.

The Subaru BRZ arrives in Subaru dealerships this spring after receiving strong media praise for its handling and fun-to-drive persona. The 2.0 liter naturally aspirated BRZ delivers pinpoint handling precision and an unmatched driving experience for sports car enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Subaru developed the BRZ with three fundamentals of sports car design: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low center of gravity and precision steering. Utilizing Subaru’s naturally aspirated 200 horsepower horizontally opposed (Boxer) engine design, BRZ is a sports car that does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality.

Prices are MSRP before $750 destination charge.

2013 Subaru BRZ

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2013 Subaru BRZ

2013 Subaru BRZ:

Key Facts/Performance

All-new Subaru-developed vehicle-specific platform.
New 2.0-liter Subaru Boxer engine features “square” configuration (bore and stroke dimensions identical) for high-revving performance; double overhead camshafts and dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS); fuel injection system combines direct injection and port injection technologies; very high compression ratio; high specific engine output: 100 hp/liter.
Choice of 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions; optional automatic has steering wheel paddle shifters, Sport mode, winter mode and downshift blipping control.
Torsen® limited-slip differential.
Double-wishbone rear suspension.
Electric power steering.
4-wheel vented disc brakes.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control system (TCS) with 5 modes, including Sport mode and TCS Off for track driving.
17 x 7-in. aluminum alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 summer performance tires.
Aluminum hood.

Key Facts / Design and Amenities

Premium and Limited trim lines.

2+2 seating with enough trunk and interior room to transport four tires and tools for track driving.
Standard navigation system with voice control and comprehensive infotainment capabilities (see standard equipment).

Key Safety Features

Ring Shaped Frame Reinforcement body structure provides outstanding occupant protection.
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters.
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System; dual-stage deployment driver and front passenger airbags; front seat side pelvis/torso air bags and side-curtain air bags (SRS).
4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and Brake Override system.
Safety pedal system.
Whiplash protection front seats.

Standard Features, BRZ Premium

12v power outlets: one in glove box and one in center console
24-hour roadside assistance for vehicle limited warranty period
3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel with red stitching.
Fold-down rear seatback
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers (including driver’s footrest)
Auto on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, low and high beam
Touch-screen GPS navigation system with:
6.1-inch LCD screen
AM/FM stereo with HD radio
Single-disc in-dash CD player
196-watt amplifier
8 speakers
MP3/WMA capability
Voice activated controls
Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity
Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity
iPod® control capability
iTunes® tagging capability
USB port
XM® Satellite Radio (subscription required)
XM NavTraffic (subscription required)
SMS text messaging capability
3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack
Manual climate control system with cabin air filtration
Carpeted floor mats
Chrome interior door handles
Cruise control
Cup holders integrated into door panels and two in center console
Digital clock
Digital dual-mode trip odometer
Digital outside temperature gauge
Dome light with off-delay
Driver’s footrest
Sport design instrument panel gauges: Speedometer, tachometer, digital speedometer integrated within tachometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge
Height-adjustable driver’s seat
Illuminated ignition switch ring
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Leather-wrapped shift handle and parking brake handle
Multi function display with current and average fuel economy
Performance-design front seats with height-adjustable head restraints
Power door locks
Power side mirrors
Power windows with driver’s and passenger’s auto up/down with pinch protection
Rear window defroster with timer
Remote fuel door release
Remote keyless entry system with engine immobilizer system
Seatback pocket on front passenger seat
Variable intermittent windshield wipers

BRZ Limited adds:

Alcantara seat inserts with leather bolsters All-Weather Package (dual-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors)
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Dual-zone automatic climate control system
Fog lights
Front door courtesy lights
Keyless Access and Start with illuminated engine start/stop button
Rear trunk spoiler (body color)
Security system

Optional for Premium and Limited: 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, downshift blipping control, steering wheel paddle shift control switches, sport shift mode and snow shift mode.