Subaru BRZ coupe to start at $26,245

Subaru priced its rear-drive BRZ sports car

on Thursday, starting at $26,245, including $750 destination. The Limited version with an automatic transmission will sticker at $29,345.

The base model, called Premium, comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, alloy pedal covers, HID headlights and a touch-screen GPS navigation system with a 6-inch LCD display. Bluetooth connectivity is standard, as are a USB port, power locks and windows and keyless entry.

The Limited model adds Alcantara seat inserts with leather bolsters, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lights, keyless ignition and a spoiler.

The BRZ, which is the badge-engineered sister car of the Scion FR-S, houses a 2.0-liter boxer engine making 200 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard, and a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional. Enthusiasts will like the Torsen limited-slip differential and double-wishbone suspension.

A limited number of Subaru BRZ coupes will hit dealerships before the end of spring.

By Jake Lingeman