“Very small and nimble. Engine revs for days and handling is very tight. Ride is ok but not great, cabin is tight but comfortable. Not good for tall drivers and back seats are all but useless. Great as a hard too sports car and commuter. Not built for anything else.”
2022 Subaru BRZ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Subaru BRZ is a full redesign that starts the coupe’s second generation after Subaru skipped the 2021 model year. The headline change is a larger 228-hp 2.4-liter engine paired with a stiffer body structure.
About the 2022 Subaru BRZ
2nd generation (2022-present), first year of the redesign.
Subaru positions the BRZ as a pure driver’s sports coupe: compact, low, rear-wheel drive, and built around steering feel, balance, and connection rather than big horsepower numbers. It is the brand’s only rear-wheel-drive model, and Subaru leans hard on that classic sports-car layout, the low-mounted boxer engine, and a cockpit arranged around the driver. Compared with hot hatchbacks or pricier sports cars, the BRZ stands out by mixing playful handling with enough day-to-day usability to live with.
The 2022 BRZ is a compact rear-wheel-drive sports coupe offered in Premium and Limited trims. Premium focuses on driving with a limited-slip rear differential, sport-tuned suspension, digital gauges, and an 8-inch touchscreen, while Limited adds heated seats, upgraded upholstery, larger wheels, stronger audio, and extra driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every BRZ moves from the previous generation’s 2.0-liter engine to a 2.4-liter flat-four producing 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
Styling
The exterior and driver-focused cabin are fully redesigned for the second-generation BRZ.
Tech
A 7-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on both trims.
Structural
The redesigned BRZ gets a stiffer body structure and a new chassis.
2022 Subaru BRZ specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 in | 29.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Subaru BRZ a full redesign?
Yes. The 2022 BRZ launches the model’s second generation with a redesigned body, cabin, chassis, and engine after Subaru skipped the 2021 model year.
What engine does the 2022 Subaru BRZ have?
Every 2022 BRZ has a 2.4-liter flat-four engine producing 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. It replaces the previous generation’s smaller 2.0-liter engine.
What is the difference between the 2022 BRZ Premium and Limited?
The Limited is the better-equipped 2022 BRZ. Compared with Premium, it adds 18-inch wheels, upgraded headlights, heated mirrors, heated seats, upgraded upholstery, an eight-speaker audio system, blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assistance, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Does every 2022 Subaru BRZ have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Both 2022 BRZ trims have an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 7-inch digital gauge cluster.
2022 Subaru BRZ Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
4.5
2022 Subaru BRZ
(134 reviews)
“Fun to drive, good value well equipped but terrible sound system and needs a donut spare not a tire repair kit!”
“Is a driver focused car that is fun to drive but lacks a good sound system and cup holder placements could be better.”