Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a compact sports coupe with room for up to four passengers. It’s the only coupe in Subaru’s lineup, and it shares a platform and many components with the Toyota GR86 (previously known as Scion FR-S), which was developed in conjunction with the BRZ. Subaru introduced the most recent (second) generation in 2022, featuring a more powerful engine, updated styling, and improved technology.

The BRZ comes in a few different trims, including the base Premium, the more upscale Limited, the performance-oriented tS, and the limited-production Series.Blue (2015 only). The Premium includes essential features, while the Limited adds more luxurious items such as heated front seats and leather upholstery. The sportier tS trim was added in 2018, featuring suspension and brake upgrades, unique wheels, and an adjustable carbon-fiber rear spoiler; it was dropped after the 2020 model year.

The BRZ initially featured a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. In the second generation (2022-present), Subaru introduced a more powerful 2.4-liter boxer engine delivering 228 hp, still offering a choice between a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Both versions are rear-wheel drive only.

The BRZ has always included a touchscreen infotainment system, and it added standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration in 2018. The second-gen BRZ (2022-present) features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an improvement over the 7-inch screen in earlier models. However, unlike other Subaru models, most BRZ models do not offer a long list of advanced safety features. Only 2022 and later model years with an automatic transmission offer standard adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

If you're searching for a used BRZ, consider looking for a 2018 or later model to take advantage of standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. For those seeking enhanced performance, the tS trim (2018-2020) is worth considering, while the second-generation models (2022-present) offer not only increased power but also some improved technology features.