IN THE BOXER SEAT

In the case of Subaru's BRZ, you don't need speed to have fun, says Oliver Young

- Oliver Young

The fastest cars aren't always the most fun. And for proof of that, look no further than the Subaru BRZ. This is a sports car you can get the best out of at everyday speeds, just like its better-known Toyota twin, the GT86.

A lot of this comes down to where its limits lie and how approachable they are. There isn't an abundance of grip in the BRZ, for one thing, because it sits on the same narrow rubber as the Toyota Prius. This essentially feeds its fondness for shimmying beneath you, which makes sliding it - whether a little or a lot - a piece of cake.

Everything here is so engaging, communicative, predictable and balanced that you always feel in full control, just like you do with every other true driver's car. You have direct, well-weighted steering and some fine chassis dynamics on your side - and of course there's always the reassurance of electronic stability control, should you need ever it.

You will also find that, due to slightly different suspension set-ups, the BRZ is a tad firmer and thus sharper in the bends than the GT86.