2025 Subaru BRZ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Subaru BRZ is the new 500-unit Series.Purple special edition, which combines unique appearance details with STI performance hardware. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with a revised Limited interior and no redesign or engine change.
About the 2025 Subaru BRZ
2nd generation (2022-present), fourth model year; minor-update year.
Subaru positions the BRZ as a pure, driver-first sports coupe built around the classic formula: front engine, rear-wheel drive, low center of gravity, quick steering, and a light, balanced chassis. The appeal is not headline power or luxury equipment. It is the direct feel and predictable handling that make everyday roads more engaging, while still keeping useful basics like smartphone integration and EyeSight safety tech.
The 2025 BRZ remains a small, rear-wheel-drive coupe built around a 228-hp engine and a driver-focused cabin. Premium keeps things simple, Limited adds heated seats and more comfort and safety equipment, and tS emphasizes sharper handling with STI-tuned suspension and Brembo brakes. Series.Purple builds on Limited with a manual transmission, an STI short-throw shifter, a front strut brace, and unique trim details.
What changed, by category
2025 Subaru BRZ specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 228 hp | 228 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 in | 29.9 in | 29.9 in | 29.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Subaru BRZ?
The biggest change is the new Series.Purple special edition. Subaru limited production to 500 cars and based it on the Limited trim, adding unique appearance details and STI hardware.
Does the 2025 Subaru BRZ have more power than the 2024 model?
No. The 2025 BRZ carries over the same 228-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout, with no engine or drivetrain upgrade for this model year.
What does the 2025 BRZ Series.Purple add?
The 2025 BRZ Series.Purple adds unique trim details, an STI short-throw shifter, and an STI Flexible V-Bar front strut brace. It is based on the Limited and uses a six-speed manual transmission.
Did the 2025 Subaru BRZ Limited change?
Yes, but only slightly. The 2025 BRZ Limited receives darker red interior accents while retaining its heated Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed seats, 18-inch wheels, and added driver-assistance features.
Which 2025 Subaru BRZ trim has an automatic transmission?
The Limited is the only 2025 BRZ trim with both manual and automatic versions. Premium, Series.Purple, and tS use a six-speed manual transmission.
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