Practicality:Unlike some other sport or sporty cars the BRZ can carry golf clubs. The vestigial rear seats can accommodate one adult sitting sideways for short trips, or my wife's purse. I have been averaging 7.1 l/100 km so far in 60/40 highway/city usage. As it is a Subaru I can get parts and service throughout Canada. Unable to carry a hockey bag but it should manage a snowboard or two.
I get to drive the BRZ next week. Race car stiff? I bet I'll think it's marshmallow soft
Ride is cushy :-)