2017 Subaru BRZ review
Subaru BRZ highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Excellent steering
- Well-balanced chassis
- Comfortable front seats
Cons
- Cramped rear seat
- Modest acceleration
- Small trunk
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
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The 2017 Subaru BRZ is a stylish, fun-to-drive two-door sport coupe
The Subaru BRZ is a proper sport coupe, boasting a well-balanced chassis, rear-wheel drive, and exciting driving characteristics. The only model in the Subaru lineup without all-wheel drive, the BRZ is the virtual twin to the Toyota 86. For the 2017 model year, the BRZ gets its most significant update since it was introduced in 2013. The engine output is slightly higher with the manual gearbox and said gearbox has also been revised for improved acceleration. The suspension has also been retuned, and upgrades have been made throughout the BRZ's cabin.
Subaru offers the 2017 BRZ in three trim levels, including the Series.Yellow, a limited-edition fully loaded variant with yellow paint, black badges, and a black and yellow interior color scheme. While the BRZ is hard to beat for great fun behind the wheel, rivals like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro have much more powerful options, while the Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI are more versatile.
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What is new for the 2017 Subaru BRZ?
- The BRZ is available in a new trim called the Series.Yellow.
- The Series.Hyperblue trim has been discontinued for 2017.
- BRZ trims have been upgraded with Leather Seats and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
- Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Premium trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
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What We Like
Driving: It may not be a high-powered sports car, but the Subaru BRZ is one of the most enjoyable driver's cars on the road. With excellent steering, a firm suspension, and a smooth transmission, the BRZ feels balanced and confident on a twisty back road and also delivers a comfortable ride when cruising on the freeway. There is some road noise, but not enough to be troublesome.
Crashworthiness: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Subaru BRZ Good ratings for all crash tests except the small overlap front test, which earned the BRZ an Average rating. A rating of four out of five stars was awarded the BRZ by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for frontal crashworthiness.
Interior: The BRZ has a simple, clean interior design that's nothing fancy but still stylish and comfortable. Features like a 6.2-inch touchscreen display, GPS navigation, HD radio, and Bluetooth® connectivity come standard on all trims of the BRZ. The front seats are firm and well shaped, and they provide excellent support during enthusiastic driving while remaining comfortable for long road trips. However, the rear seats are cramped, with limited legroom and headroom.
What Needs Improvement
Utility: Since the BRZ is a sport coupe, there aren't high expectations for utility. Still, trunk space in this sporty Subaru is just 6.9 cubic feet, and there's limited storage in the cabin. Folding down the rear seats, though, does improve cargo space dramatically.
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Ratings & reliability
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
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Navigation System
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
2017 Subaru BRZ FAQ
The 2017 Subaru BRZ is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Limited : 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Premium : 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Series.Yellow : 21 MPG City and 29 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 2017 Subaru BRZ has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Subaru BRZ, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Subaru BRZ Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Subaru BRZ:
- Series.Yellow
- Leather Seats
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
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