The interiors of the BRZ are designed to be full of purpose and are not fancy. The cabin gets a mechanical feel and the climate control knobs are in the shape of nuts and bolts. The driving position is good and there are no blind spots. The seats are firm and pretty well-bolstered and as you move higher, you get Alcantara trim. It has a rear seat but they are not comfortable for full-grown adults.
Being a rear-driven vehicle, the center tunnel further makes it difficult for the rear passengers to have a comfortable ride. It might even be difficult to get in there as the BRZ is a compact vehicle and comes in a two-door version only. Like most sports cars, the BRZ is more focused on handling and performance and you have to compromise on comfort and convenience to some extent.
Models (2013)
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Subaru BRZ
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Ford Mustang
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Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Nissan 370Z
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Seating Capacity
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4
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4
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2
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2
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.1/54.5/41.9
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38.5/55.3/42.4
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37.4/53.2/43.1
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38.2/54.4/42.9
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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35.0/51.7/29.9
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34.7/47.8/29.8
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N/A
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NA
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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6.9
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13.4
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5.3
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6.9
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The BRZ and Mustang come with a seating capacity of four. The cars from Mazda and Nissan are proper 2-seater sports cars. Despite having rear seats for passengers, the BRZ and Mustang suffer from a lack of leg space and it's better to avoid those seats for a long journey. The Mustang offers the best cargo capacity of the lot, followed by the 370Z and BRZ. The MX-5 Miata offers the least cargo capacity. Some of the standout interior features of the BRZ are:
- Alcantara and leather-trimmed upholstery (Limited)
- Heated front seats (Limited)
- Dual-zone digital climate control (Limited)
- Keyless access & start (Limited)
- Flat-folding rear seatback
- Steering mounted controls
How intuitive is the 2013 BRZ’s infotainment system?
The infotainment system in the BRZ is pretty feature-packed. You get many features like a high-resolution 6.1-inch touch-screen with GPS navigation, HD radio, USB/iPod control, Bluetooth audio streaming, and hands-free connectivity, SiriusXM, NavTraffic, SMS text messaging capability, etc as standard across both the trims. However, the standard touchscreen interface could have been better as you have to go through many menus and options to get to your desired function. For a better musical experience, you get an 8-speaker audio system as standard. Some of the standout infotainment features of the 2013 BRZ are:
- High-resolution 6.1-inch touch-screen
- GPS Navigation
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM and NavTraffic
- 8-speaker audio system
- USB port/iPod control