Jointly developed with the Subaru BRZ, the rear-wheel-drive FR-S features a 200-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder teamed with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Its nearly 2,800-pound weight and optimal weight distribution give it super agile handling and balance at its limits. In corners the car turns in promptly with virtually no body lean. The steering is well-weighted, with decent feedback. The FR-S has a slightly more compliant ride than the BRZ. Inside, the cabin is relatively plain, with well-bolstered front sport seats, but the stiff ride and elevated noise can be taxing, and the vestigial rear seats are best suited for cargo.
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