What's New
The 2022 Subaru BRZ is all-new and represents the second generation of the small sports car. Equipped with a larger engine and more refinement, the BRZ sees improvements in many areas without losing its focus on driver engagement.
Choosing Your Subaru BRZ
The Subaru BRZ is available in two trims; The Premium is $28,955 and the Limited is $31,455.
Engine Choices
Power comes from a naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder boxer engine that generates 228 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 3,700 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and power is routed to the rear wheels where the axle features a Torsen limited-slip differential.
A six-speed automatic transmission is available for $1,600 to $1,800 depending on trim and includes paddle shifters and downshift rev-matching.
The manual transmission earns an EPA-estimated 20 miles per gallon city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 combined and the automatic improves those ratings to 21/30/25 city/highway/combined.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The BRZ can seat a total of four, although the rear seats are better used as a temporary solution. The front occupants are afforded 37 inches of headroom, 53.6 inches of shoulder room, and 41.5 inches of legroom. Trunk space measures 6.3 cubic feet and the rear seatbacks can fold down.
Safety Features
Only the automatic trims include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and high beam assist.
The Limited trim is further equipped with blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking. The stability control system features a Track Mode for a wider safety net and is standard on the Premium trim as well as Incline Start Assist.
The new BRZ has not yet been rated by IIHS or NHTSA.
Connectivity
All BRZ models feature an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM compatibility. There are two USB ports for charging duties and the Limited trim increases the speaker count from six to eight.
BRZ Premium – MSRP From $28,955
The Premium trim doesn’t carry the weight of any superfluous features, but it also avoids feeling overly basic.
The purposefully shaped body wraps over dark-painted 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights while heated mirrors, variable windshield wipers, and proximity entry are among the notable practical standard exterior features. Inside, the driver enjoys a six-way manual adjusting cloth seat, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, auto-up windows, dual-zone climate control, and push-button start.
The TPMS can register a second set of wheels for track-day or winter tires and the drive modes alter the active sound control to either enhance the engine sound in the cabin or cancel out some of the noise.
BRZ Limited – MSRP From $31,455
The Limited trim swaps in 18-inch wheels, steering responsive headlights, suede and leather heated seats with red accent stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a velvet-like material covering over the instrument panel visor and door trim.
The top trim is also equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires so it is ready for the track right off the lot.
Compare BRZ Trims Side-By-Side
The BRZ feels most at home in the Premium trim although its lack of safety features might make the automatic transmission a worthy consideration for this sports car.