2025 Subaru BRZ near Santa Fe, NM: The Perfect Balance of Classic Sportscar Thrills and Modern Features
As we reach the quarter century mark in 2025, consumers have more choices than ever. With so many cars, trucks and SUVs from myriad manufacturers than ever, the choices are mind boggling. Of course, there’s also the question of buying a pure electric vehicle (EV), hybrid or normally aspirated and turbo powered vehicle. Value questions all, but one factor not always considered is how much driving satisfaction are you looking for? For folks who put these two elements at the top of the list, the choices become clearer. Let’s also say you also admire Subaru for their efficiency, practicality and affordability, but are at a stage in life where you want a car that’ll set your nerves tingling (but not overloading) and satisfy your wish for pure driving pleasure (without breaking the bank). Looking at the 2025 Subaru lineup, that car is very likely to be the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Santa Fe, NM. With four different trim levels (Premium, Premium Plus, BRZ tS and Purple Special Edition), eight color choices and a few select options, it may be the perfect sportscar for driving around Santa Fe.
Maybe the only exception is any off-road driving, as the Subaru BRZ’s low ground clearance and sleek lines follow classic sportscar form and prohibit that. But for a sportscar designed to get from point A to B on the wonderful curvy roads (and look good doing it) of Santa Fe, the Subaru BRZ is simply a classic. Open up the driver’s door and you notice how the aerodynamically shaped A-pillar and roofline leads you to duck your head as you enter the low slung coupe. The leather lined steering wheel is ergonomically shaped to meet your hands as you sit down, and you notice how the powered sport seat fits the rest of your body. Reaching down, you use the power adjustments to find the perfect driving position, with elbows slightly bent to reach the wheel while feet are comfortably within reach of all the pedals. Speaking of pedals, you’ve elected to purchase a Subaru BRZ with the six-speed manual, and you find the clutch pedal on the left side of the footwell has an easy, but progressive stroke. The brake and throttle pedals are also well-positioned to allow for heel-toe shifting and rev matching. Together with a large digital instrument screen (with tach and speedo) directly in front and an 8.0” multimedia center screen, they offer a modern take on a classic layout. The cabin is filled with black upholstery, with red stitching around the seats and switchgear to offer some contrast. You can imagine pulling up to the tony Geronimo Restaurant in a ride like this and feeling perfectly at home.
So soon enough, you find yourself driving up Canyon road and doing some shopping at the many artisan dens there. But your attention is constantly being diverted back to the BRZ and the work of art that lies beneath its shapely hood. Subaru’s latest 2.4-liter boxer engine is artwork itself, with a low center of gravity and 228-HP on hand; the internally-coded FA24 is cleverly placed to provide near 50-50 weight distribution to those beautiful 18” alloy wheels and tires. Mileage is sportscar appropriate at 21 city, 27 highway and 25 combined ratings. But together with the Subaru BRZ’s sweetly tuned chassis, it’s an adventure to drive on either Santa Fe’s city streets or even the highways. With LED headlights, taillights and glowing LED strips that serve as daytime running lights (DRLs), the Subaru BRZ looks every part the modern car. You love the sharp styling from the front to the back that allows the Subaru BRZ to cut through the air efficiently. Looking through the rearview mirror shows the bulging rear fenderline and sharply sloping rear deck. lead to a sensible rear spoiler, flanked by two LED taillight modules. Together with color matched side skirts, dual tailpipes and small duckbill spoiler, the classic sportscar flair lives in the BRZ.
A Year Round Sportscar?
But there’s always the question of what to do when the white stuff starts to fly. After all, Santa Fe is a true four season town and slippery roads are a part of that. But Subaru has incorporated a useful twist into their integrated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS): by mounting a set of snow tires on a separate set of alloys, the TPMS can be easily switched over. Besides this latest bit of technology and safety that only dedicated snow tires can offer, the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Santa Fe, NM comes equipped with a Torsen limited slip differential (LSD) that provides excellent rear wheel traction on snowy or icy roads. This type of LSD shifts power to the wheel with the most traction automatically and is standard equipment on both the manual and automatic six-speed options. Besides this, Subaru’s EyeSight system is also standard and includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking system, lane control and sway alert. These help the driver with information, feedback and adjustability to control the Subaru BRZ most efficiently. Of course, there’s also multiple passive safety systems (airbags, restraint tightening systems and crash structures) built into the Subaru BRZ to help protect the driver and occupants. So, yes, you can have your apple (as in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and eat it too!
What’s pricing on the 2025 Subaru BRZ near Santa Fe, NM like?
The 2025 Subaru BRZ line is expected to range from $31,095 for the BRZ Premium to $33,745 for the BRZ Limited, $35,445 for the BRZ Purple Limited Edition and on to $36,245 for the BRZ tS (pricing not including shipping and handling). For 2025, all BRZ models come with Sport mode, which increases throttle sensitivity and delivery. Availability remains subject to seasonal demand, but Santa Fe consumers seeking a classic sportscar with modern features might check out the 2025 Subaru BRZ at the Fiesta Subaru dealership in Albuquerque at 7100 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 now!