What makes the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Rio Rancho NM so attractive for driving?

It’s the middle of winter and this is not the usual time to think about sportcars. After all, you never know when a cold front will blow into Rio Rancho and make the streets and highways a mess? But a modern car enthusiast will always know their options, and sometimes it’s as simple as looking down. Look down at the tires that a modern sportscar like the 2025 Subaru BRZ has mounted. Tires are the only connection a car has to the road and technology has come a long way in offering a plethora of options to choose from. To start with, the 2025 Subaru BRZ--whether in Premium, Premium Plus, BRZ tS or Purple Special Edition—comes equipped with 215-40-18 radial tires (the Premium uses 17” alloy wheels, so 215-40-17 tires are fitted). These tires are usually best suited for summer use, with a rubber compound and tread that works best in moderate temperatures. Of course, there are all-season radials available that can expand this range into the near freezing mark, with a tread compound that will provide traction in light snow. A certified dealership like Fiesta Subaru in Albuquerque, New Mexico can help you find the right all-season tire to fit your 2025 Subaru BRZ near Rio Rancho NM and mount a set at a good price if that is your solution for all-season driving.

But another option is to keep a set of wheel/tires that make winter driving as effective as the summer tires you use for half the year. Winter radials offer a new world of traction in sub-zero temps with a rubber compound designed to stay soft and pliable well below zero. Even better, the deep tread pattern is designed to shed snow and gain traction even as the white stuff comes down. And while you could simply change the tires back and forth on those beautiful 17 or 18” alloy wheels, there may be a better (and more cost-effective option). Buying a set of winter wheels mounted with radial snow tires for the BRZ is another savvy option that might be considered. Compared to just a few years in the past, Subaru has reworked the BRZ to allow the switch from different sets of wheels/tires to monitor real-time tire pressures. So whether you’re driving up to Taos for a weekend ski trip, or driving through a downtown road in an unexpected late winter snow squall, the BRZ tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will always be available. Winter wheels do not have to be expensive and you incur the cost of mounting and balancing only once as swapping complete sets of wheels/tires is much easier than mounting and balancing them. Again, a factory dealership like Fiesta Suburu can be invaluable in possibly locating a set of takeoff wheels and the mounting and balancing of a spare set.

Why Drive the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Rio Rancho NM?

Of course, the question might be asked, why go to all the trouble for the BRZ? As a classic sportscar with daringly low clearance and sleek lines, maybe you’d prefer to keep it clean and shiny in a garage all winter. Fair enough, but the BRZ; with its near 50/50 weight balance is a pleasure to drive no matter what time of year. With Subaru’s proven direct-injected 2.4-liter boxer engine and low center of gravity it’ll be surprising fun with the right winter tires on. The FA24 engine was cleverly positioned for optimum balance and the rated 228-HP output is enough to be entertaining without breaking traction too easily in snow and ice. Even the EPA-rated gas mileage is moderate at 21 city, 27 highway and 25 MPG combined for winter driving. Yes, you’ll have to wash it a bit more, as that gorgeous front end and wide, coke-bottle shaped rear fenders get a bit messy in wintery weather. But the LED front head and taillights, together with the sculpted rear end and sloping roofline add up to a highly visible car any time in the year. Combined with the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Rio Rancho NM interior of cloth or leather sport seats, you’ll feel how this car moves every inch of the way. Opt for the six-speed manual transmission with the standard Torsen rear differential and you won’t get stuck. Clutch, brake and throttle pedals are well-positioned to make heel-toe shifting and rev matching a snap. Of course, there’s also a six-speed automatic available, but the manual is so much fun with the BRZ. Instrumentation includes a digital tach and speedo directly in front, with an 8.0” multimedia center screen to add Subaru’s modern tech and gadgets to a classic cockpit.

The 2025 Subaru BRZ near Rio Rancho NM line is currently available at Fiesta Subaru. Cost ranges from $31,095 for the BRZ Premium up to $36,245 for the BRZ tS, but whatever model you choose, the largest selection of BRZs will likely be found at the biggest Subaru dealership near Rio Rancho. You can even try configuring your ideal BRZ on their website (fiestasubaru.com) or contact them to order it if you desire. In any case, check out the availability of 2025 Subaru BRZs at the Fiesta Subaru dealership in Albuquerque at 7100 Lomas Blvd NE!