The second-generation BRZ is Subaru's joint-venture sports coupe with Toyota (sold as the GR86 in Toyota showrooms). Same 2.4 L naturally aspirated flat-four, same rear-wheel drive layout, same brilliant chassis balance, but with a meaningful step up in power and torque over the first-gen car.
What you are buying
A 2.4 L naturally aspirated flat-four making 174 kW and 250 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, driving the rear wheels through a Torsen limited-slip differential. The S spec adds leather-and-Alcantara seats, the eight-inch touchscreen, and the upgraded sound system.
Cartell Assessment
The BRZ is the sports coupe that does the basics with no compromise. Naturally aspirated engine that loves to rev, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, and a chassis tuned for balance over outright pace. It is one of very few new cars on sale that puts driving feel first.
AU Outlook
BRZ S manual pricing in 2022 sat at $40,290 drive-away. Cross-shop is the Toyota GR86 (essentially the same car) and the Mazda MX-5.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 174 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Drive
- RWD with Torsen LSD, 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
- Fuel
- 9.5 L/100 km (manual combined)
- Seats
- 4
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP not yet rated
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| BRZ Coupe Manual | from $38,990 drive-away (2022, verify) | Entry trim |
| BRZ S Manual | from $40,290 drive-away (2022, verify) | Top spec, leather-Alcantara seats |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
