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Subaru BRZ 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data. sports cars

Emphasizing affordability and lightweight agility over high horsepower and high-priced exclusivity, the Subaru BRZ continues to be a pure sports car for everyone. The completely redesigned rear-wheel-drive coupe remains a unique entry in Subaru’s otherwise all-wheel-drive lineup. The same goes for its mechanical twin, the Toyota 86. With a 228-horsepower naturally aspirated engine, the BRZ is more powerful than before, which at least partially addresses one of our biggest complaints.

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Sports car Subaru BRZ

Combine that with a lower center of gravity as well as a featherweight curb weight, and this confidently styled 2+2 hatchback delivers the seating feel that defines all great sports cars. With a new interior design that brings modern tech but retains the practicality of its predecessor, the Subaru BRZ is ready to take on the king of affordable sports cars, the Mazda MX-5 Miata .

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What’s new ?

The Subaru BRZ introduces the second generation of Subaru’s lightweight sports cars. Not only does the coupe sit about 0.5 inches lower and span about 1 inch longer, but its body is more distinctive than before. Its interior has been reimagined with more technology without sacrificing practicality. Driving enthusiasts will also welcome a new 2.4-liter flat-four engine that’s more powerful than the 2.0-liter version it replaces.
Subaru offers the BRZ in two trim levels: Premium and Limited. We’d go with the Limited because it adds desirable features like 18-inch aluminum wheels, summer tires, and blind-spot monitoring. A six-speed manual is standard and is the transmission best suited to Subaru’s sports car, but those who prefer an automatic can get one for $1,600.

Engine, transmission and performance

Under the hood of the new BRZ is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated flat-four, also known as a “boxer.” It produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 23 and 28, respectively, over the last-generation 2.0-liter flat-six. Power continues to be sent to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Subaru says the coupe now has a lower center of gravity, as well as an estimated curb weight of just under 2,900 pounds, and that it’s almost perfectly distributed between the front and rear. These features, combined with a stiffer structure, make the BRZ even more fun to drive than before. Its traction and stability system has five different settings, and the driver has the option to disable the system entirely for even more control. While every model comes standard with a limited-slip rear differential, the Premium model rolls on a set of 17-inch wheels while the Limited wears 18-inch wheels.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Neither the EPA nor Subaru have released city or highway estimates for the Subaru BRZ. We can evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information on the BRZ’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Inside, the BRZ retains its driver-focused design and 2+2 seating configuration, but the cabin now offers a more modern aesthetic with improved technology. Facing the driver is a new 7.0-inch fully digital instrument cluster that makes the tachometer the main attraction, with the circular display even switching to a linear graphic in Track drive mode. A pair of heavily bolstered front seats seem to keep passengers securely in place during hard cornering, and they come with red accents to further the coupe’s racy intentions. In addition to the low seating position, Subaru says the BRZ offers excellent forward visibility thanks to thin front roof pillars. A large cargo area that can accommodate four tires with the rear seats folded down (for track days, of course) remains a mainstay of the coupe’s practical nature.

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Infotainment and connectivity

Every BRZ features an 8.0-inch touchscreen mounted in the center of the dashboard that acts as the hub for its infotainment system. Thankfully, the display doesn’t rely solely on touch inputs, with physical knobs for volume and tuning functions, as well as several hard buttons. The system comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and access to SiriusXM satellite radio.

Safety and driver assistance functions

When it comes to driver-assist technology, Subaru offers its EyeSight system on models with automatic transmissions. For more information on the BRZ’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

  • Available forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
  • Available lane departure warning and lane keeping assist
  • Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and maintenance coverage

Subaru offers a competitive, if unspectacular, limited warranty on the powertrain. Unlike the upcoming Toyota 86, we don’t expect the BRZ to come with free scheduled maintenance.

Price Subaru BRZ

The official start of sales of the Subaru BRZ , according to various sources, will start in early autumn in Europe. Representatives of the company said that the price, as well as the list of complete sets, will be named closer to the start of car sales. Nevertheless, they promise that the price of the basic configuration with a manual transmission will not be higher than € 27,000 (euros), that is, this will be the starting price. The new Subaru BRZ will not reach Europe.