2014 Subaru BRZ review
Subaru BRZ highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Roomy front seats
- Abundant standard features
- Great steering response
Cons
- Modest acceleration
- Finicky touch-screen system
- Limited cargo space
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 30 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Slick sports car
While Subaru hasn’t traditionally been synonymous with sports cars, when the BRZ debuted in 2013, it put any questioning of the brand’s capabilities in this arena to shame. If you’re looking for a sporty four-seat, two-door vehicle with sleek styling and athletic performance, you'll want to learn about all the 2014 Subaru BRZ has to offer.
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What is new for the 2014 Subaru BRZ?
- Leather Seats and Kicker Speaker System features are now available as options on select trims.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Subaru BRZ
1. Performance in a sleek package
The two-door 2014 Subaru BRZ coupe is an excellent choice when you're seeking a sports car focused on handling and driver engagement. It makes for a thrilling driving experience by prioritizing agility and responsiveness on the road. A six-speed manual transmission is standard but if you prefer, there's an optional automatic.
2. You like a strong engine
This rear-wheel-drive sports car has a 2.0L horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, also called a flat-four “boxer” engine. It produces a noteworthy 200 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Models with the manual transmission can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, while the automatic models can go from zero to 60 mph in 7.9.
3. Communicative vehicle
If you want an engaging sports car as you wind around turns and want to feel “at one” with your car, you’ll like what the 2014 Subaru BRZ has to offer. The manual transmission makes for a fun driving experience, helping you to fully engage with the road. The BRZ holds its own over bumpy pavement and offers sports car thrills no matter whether you're in the city or out on country back roads.
4. Feature-rich standard options
You’ll be happy to see that this BRZ comes with smartphone integration with Bluetooth® connectivity, a navigation system, and HD radio that’s available through a touchscreen interface. You’ll also be excited to have a place to play your favorite CDs and blast them through the eight speakers in this vehicle. Other standard features include power mirrors, heated mirrors, and cruise control.
5. Plenty of driver-assistance features
Take to the road with confidence in the 2014 Subaru BRZ. Standard electronic stability control with brake assist features ensures you’ll have surefooted performance, even if you’re just driving local roads on the way to work. Look for the Limited trim to get features like foglamps, keyless ignition and entry, and dual-zone automatic climate control. It also comes with the All-Weather package that includes heated front seats and heated mirrors.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
7 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 4 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Subaru BRZ an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru BRZ 24th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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Limited 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Kicker Speaker System
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
151
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
166.7"
Width
69.9"
Height
50.6"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 29.9"
Head room
F 37.1"/R 35"
Front tires
P215/45WR17
Rear tires
P215/45WR17
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Subaru BRZ FAQ
The 2014 Subaru BRZ is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Limited : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Premium : 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Subaru BRZ received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Subaru BRZ as 23 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2014 Subaru BRZ has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Subaru BRZ, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Subaru BRZ Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Subaru BRZ:
- Leather Seats
- Kicker Speaker System
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