Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Video

[Jah1mon]

Originally Posted by merlin2111

Go us. Again.

I wish there was stiffer competition out there. It would be better for all auto enthusiasts.

Agreed. Nissan needs to throw something in the mix with a comparable smaller RWD offering.

[WRXGuy1]

Great reviews, it's just a shame every review says the BRZ is lacking power.

[mechaghost]

I love the BRZ engine note

[ROJ]

Oh crap, video not available in my region.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by jonnyquest

I love the BRZ. After all the reviews the only bad thing that is said over and over again is no grip in the tires and a little underpowered. I cant help but to think if they make an STI version with stickier tires and a little more power (50ish?) the car would be perfect? I heard that they wont turbo it but can possibly make 50 more power on the NA motor. I am going to have to wait and see if this is announced in the next year or so. If not I'll just get the BRZ. It's just so hard to wait it out.

The power deficit becomes even more prominent with an AT. The Best Motoring boys got a 15.9 sec 1/4 mile out of the AT; R&T back in 1997 got a 16.3 out of my 140 hp Tiburon MT for chrissake! (still have the issue, just checked). In fact as it takes the Tib a little longer to get to 60, it actually has equal acceleration from 60 to around 90. Not spending $30k for virtually no improvement in power, the handling improvement is not enough by itself.

If I decide I don't want a manual, I too am going to wait for a little more power. 30 hp/30 torques would be enough for me.