Last updated August 4, 2026
The Subaru BRZ lineup starts with Premium, the simple driver-focused version built around the coupe’s core rear-wheel-drive hardware. Limited is the comfort and technology step-up, with upgraded seating, climate control, lighting, and convenience features. Series.Blue, Series.Gray, Series.HyperBlue, Series.Purple, and Series.Yellow are limited-run branches that emphasize rarity and edition-specific factory details; some also add STI chassis parts or Brembo brakes. The tS is the dedicated performance trim, pairing a manual transmission with factory suspension and braking upgrades for more demanding road or track driving.
Premium represents the Base Model trim level and is the most straightforward BRZ, focused on the core rear-wheel-drive sports-car experience rather than extra comfort or appearance equipment.
Best for: Drivers who want a simple, manual BRZ with the model’s essential handling hardware.
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Limited represents the Mid-Level trim and is the better-equipped everyday BRZ, adding comfort, lighting, and technology while preserving the car’s driver-focused character.
Best for: Shoppers who want BRZ handling with a more comfortable cabin and more everyday convenience.
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Adds a more comfort-focused cabin over Premium, including upgraded heated seating and dual-zone climate control, plus enhanced lighting and convenience equipment depending on year.
24 in stock
Series.Blue, Series.Gray, Series.HyperBlue, Series.Purple, and Series.Yellow make up the Special Editions trim level, combining limited-production appeal with distinctive factory styling, cabin details, and edition-specific upgrades.
Best for: BRZ enthusiasts who value rarity, a manual transmission, and factory details that distinguish the car from regular trims.
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Moves beyond the regular Limited formula with lower-production styling and interior details. Performance hardware varies by edition: Series.Gray and Series.Yellow feature Brembo brakes, while other versions focus more on appearance or selected STI upgrades.
2 in stock
tS represents the Performance trim level and is the handling-focused BRZ, using factory suspension and brake upgrades for greater control during demanding driving.
Best for: Drivers who want a manual BRZ with sharper chassis responses and stronger repeated braking for spirited roads or track use.
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Shifts the focus from special-edition rarity to a consistent performance package, with STI-tuned dampers and Brembo brakes as defining hardware rather than edition-dependent upgrades.
3 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Performance | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Limited24 in stock | Premium8 in stock | Series.Blue, Series.Gray, Series.HyperBlue, Series.Purple, Series.Yellow2 in stock | |
| Lineup role | Comfort and technology step-up | Simple, driver-focused entry trim | Handling and braking focus | Limited-run factory specials |
| Recognized trim names | Limited | Premium | tS | Series.Blue, Series.Gray, Series.HyperBlue, Series.Purple, Series.Yellow |
| Transmission identity | Manual or automatic across the years | Six-speed manual | Six-speed manual | Six-speed manual |
| Seat and cabin focus | Heated upgraded upholstery and dual-zone climate control | Simple driver-focused layout | Ultrasuede and leather-trimmed upholstery | Special upholstery, stitching, and trim details |
| Suspension focus | Core BRZ handling with comfort upgrades | Sport-tuned suspension | STI-tuned Hitachi dampers | Varies by edition; selected STI or performance hardware |
| Brake upgrade | — | — | Brembo system | Brembo system on selected editions |
| Main reason to choose it | More everyday comfort | Core BRZ experience | Sharper control under demanding driving | Rarity and distinctive factory details |
On second-generation models, the Limited keeps the Premium’s 228-hp engine and core rear-drive hardware, then adds everyday comforts such as heated upgraded upholstery, dual-zone climate control, and steering-responsive LED headlights.
The Premium is the straightforward choice in years when it was offered. It focuses on the engine, manual transmission, limited-slip differential, sport-tuned suspension, and smartphone-compatible touchscreen without the Limited’s extra comfort equipment.
The Limited is generally the more comfortable everyday trim. In newer models, it combines the BRZ’s core sports-car hardware with heated upgraded seats, dual-zone climate control, better lighting, and an 8-inch touchscreen.
The tS is the handling-focused BRZ. Depending on the era, it adds factory STI suspension tuning, stronger Brembo brakes, and other chassis upgrades while keeping the regular BRZ engine rather than adding more power.
In the current generation, the tS builds on the Limited-style equipment with STI-tuned Hitachi dampers and Brembo brakes for sharper control and more consistent braking. It uses a manual transmission and the same 228-hp engine.
No. Current-generation tS and Limited models share the same 228-hp 2.4-liter engine. The tS upgrade is about suspension and braking hardware, not extra engine output.
Yes, if sharper responses and stronger repeated braking matter to you. Its STI-tuned dampers and Brembo brakes also affect demanding road driving. A Limited is the more comfort-focused fit if those upgrades are not priorities.
They identify limited-run factory editions, not one permanent trim level. Their content varies by era: some mainly add unique colors and cabin details, while others include upgrades such as Brembo brakes, performance dampers, a short shifter, or chassis bracing.
The Series.Blue is a limited-run, manual-only version of the first-generation Limited. It adds STI aerodynamic pieces and special upholstery and stitching, but keeps the same 200-hp engine rather than gaining extra power.
The Series.Gray is a rare, manual-only first-generation edition based on the Limited. Its meaningful upgrades are factory Brembo brakes and SACHS performance dampers, along with distinctive trim and a 205-hp 2.0-liter engine.
Not in the same way as a tS. The manual-only Series.HyperBlue mainly adds rarity, unique seat and dash trim, a frameless mirror, and factory appearance details while keeping the familiar first-generation mechanical setup.
The Series.Purple is a Limited-based, manual-only special with a 228-hp engine, STI short-throw shifter, and STI front chassis brace. The tS is more focused on cornering and braking through STI-tuned dampers and Brembo brakes.
The Series.Yellow uses the tS chassis setup, including STI-tuned Hitachi dampers and Brembo brakes, then adds limited-run status and special cabin trim with contrast stitching. It remains a manual-transmission BRZ.