👀 Subaru BRZ - Is Auto or Manual Better?

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The Subaru BRZ is one of the best drivers' cars you can get today. We have driven our manual BRZ for thousands of kilometers on mountain roads as well as racetracks. The car is not perfect, but the price/fun ration is simply unparalleled. It may seem a bit old-school in certain ways, but that might just be increasing its' sporty feel.

The automatic transmission that this test car is equipped with will be a step back in the eyes of many people. However, it enables a slightly different driving style, especially so on slippery surfaces. Braking with the left foot and shifting during a powerslide is especially effective. The automatic transmission also makes pretty good use of the new engine's torque. If you primarily drive around town, it might even be a better choice than a manual, while at the same time you won't deprive yourself of driving fun. Just don't expect the punching speed of the most modern ZF transmissions, that's not there.

[TheGreatestRhea]

I think the point of this video is to show that a person with knowledge of weight transfer and performance driving techniques can get 10/10ths out of any car. Only a driver of this degree can truly say they are limited by an automatic transmission. The people in this comment section, likely not. As an average guy who just enjoys a spirited drive; manual every day baby.

[SlickSniper]

So glad I discovered this channel. Your skills are elite. Shows the cars true potential.

[maximilliano]

You can tell by the comment section that the chill car guys are the ones with auto 😂

[FujiboHeavy]

NICE! I have a 22 GR86 6AT, and its seen (3) track days and still very fun. Glad to see it being put to good use here as well! Nice driving

[newchangeunlisted_viewer]

I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THIS CHANNEL
Real life Initial D
Please make more of the GR86 and BRZ content
Automatic and Manual
Thank you so much

[EmoryChurchil]

Honestly i have an auto BRZ and the level of skill this dude is displaying is 10/10, one day i will be at your i hope.

[zhsome]

I think the next gen gonna have the reinforced 8 speed auto from the new gr yaris so its gonna be awesome

[AI-Records]

Didn’t think I’d like the auto with it being quite a low powered car, but I do😅

[petrmiskerik]

no clutch kick but for some people...why not ?
I wouldn't have that...

[tomasz.szlachetka]

Please, take the new Giulia Q for a spin! 🙏

[cesc]

The automatic transmision in the BRZ/GR86 is a good one, also is smooth in the city and much reliable than any DCT because it has torque conveter, but the main problem is that gear ratios are much longer than the manual version transmission of BRZ/GR86 and this penalty the acceleration capacity or the car, however is a good option as I said, ant this video is the proof.

[peterlipowski]

I would love this car with auto, its still fun, but you can drive longer routers on highway with better RPMs.

[Hinterhof-qxql]

I drove the Automatic once and didn't like it at all... too slow, too sluggish, no fun

[bernatmorrosporta]

I just want to know which is better for drifting, the brz or the gr86?

[chrisandshazza]

Gen 2 GR Yarris auto ordered, I’m too slow, too lazy, can eat Big Macs through the bends. I’d definitely go the manual in the 86 though and park up for maccas.

[doctor_who]

i want this one speed manual BRZ, looks perfect. but does it have hydraulic steering?

[fullsendsimracing]

Auto doesn't suit this powertrain nor does it suit this car

[CyrusN]

Automatic sports car for fuck sake🤦🏻‍♂️

[MRTYR]

Real men drive manual. Auto on such a well balanced driver's car is such a waste.