Is the Subaru BRZ a four-wheel drive?
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All versions of the Subaru BRZ use a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive system and do not offer a four-wheel-drive version. Both rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive systems have their pros and cons. Cars with rear-wheel-drive systems are more fun to drive, allowing for actions like drifting or fishtailing. Cars with four-wheel-drive systems offer higher stability and are less likely to lose control during aggressive driving. However, four-wheel-drive cars are less fun to drive and, due to their heavier weight, tend to have higher fuel consumption. The Subaru BRZ has body dimensions of 4240mm in length, 1775mm in width, and 1320mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2570mm.
As a sports car enthusiast, I've driven the Subaru BRZ several times, and it's definitely not a four-wheel-drive vehicle but a pure rear-wheel-drive one. You can feel this during straight-line acceleration, where the rear wheels powerfully push you forward, especially when drifting through corners. Most Subaru vehicles emphasize their all-wheel-drive systems, like the Forester, which features full-time all-wheel drive. However, the BRZ was co-developed with Toyota, opting for rear-wheel drive to pursue lightweight and handling balance. This might reduce grip on slippery roads, but it's fine for daily driving, making the car more agile and affordable. If you're new to drifting, the BRZ's rear-wheel-drive characteristics can offer a lot of fun—I highly recommend taking it for a test drive.
