2022 Subaru BRZ review
Subaru BRZ highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Responsive engine
- Smooth and quick acceleration
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons
- Tight back seats
- Unimpressive interior materials
- Small trunk
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The excitement of a sports coupe.
Taking on twists and turns is the definition of a fun day out for the 2022 Subaru BRZ. A four-seat sports coupe that relishes the challenges of mountain roads, coastal highways, and city sprawls, this refreshed sports car is all about fun behind the wheel. With a 2.4L engine, exterior styling upgrades, and more driver technology than ever before, this is a rewarding coupe that deserves driveway attention. The 2022 Subaru BRZ could well be the new 'must have' sports car on the block.
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2022 Subaru BRZ trims
Premium:
- 228-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Smart Key
- Side Airbags
- View our Subaru BRZ Premium inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- View our Subaru BRZ Limited inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2022 Subaru BRZ
1. A new performance engine
A new generation calls for a new engine, and the 2022 BRZ has received a real performance boost from its 2.4L flat-four-cylinder engine. A Subaru Boxer® engine nevertheless, it lays horizontally, matching with the BRZ's ultra-low center of gravity for greater handling and road responsiveness. If you like the twists and turns of a back road or the soaring excitement of a coastal highway drive, the 2022 BRZ is your ideal companion.
2. A roomy and adaptable trunk
The 2022 BRZ is set up to give you more storage flexibility when it comes to what you can haul for a trip away or a day at the mall. The fixed 6.3 cu-ft of storage space is roomy enough for daily errands such as grabbing groceries on the way home from work. With its rear row folded down, the cargo capacity can take on so much more, almost doubling the available space for even more possibilities.
3. Updated driver technology
Subaru promised a driver-focused update for the 2022 BRZ, and they certainly delivered. This is a car that focuses on your enjoyment behind the wheel and thanks to some new instruments and technical changes to the driver information display, it only increases your connection to the car when in motion. A new digital dashboard puts the tachometer and integrated digital speedometer directly in view, while a programmable meter next to it can show amps, water temperature, and g-force. Motorsport enthusiasts will love the tachometer when the BRZ is in track mode; it transforms into a quick-to-view linear color graph. Feeling sporty? So is the BRZ.
4. Passengers, pooches, and packages
The BRZ is actually a pretty clever coupe, and its rear-row seating is one of its greatest assets. Once you're familiar with its dimensions, you'll quickly realize that the rear-row absolutely can serve passengers well. It's an easy yes for quick trips to the coffee shop with your friends or an unexpected sleepover request from your preschooler. You'll also love that rear row when your four-legged friends want to join you or when you're heading to the post office with holiday packages stacked nicely in the back. Versatility is the BRZ's bonus feature.
5. Sporty exterior styling
Can you make a sports car look sportier? In the case of the 2022 BRZ, the answer is yes. It boasts a refreshed exterior, full of performance-enhancing features that take airflow functionality and make it look oh-so-good. A new front fascia is supported by side-sill spoilers that create downforce at speed, while functional side vents reduce drag. Small fins at the back of the rear-wheel arches add airflow stability at speed, while the trunk hatch has an upturned functional rear spoiler. These track touches are a vibrant addition to the new exterior styling.
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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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Premium 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
228
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
101.4"
Overall length
167.9"
Width
69.9"
Height
51.6"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 29.9"
Head room
F 37"/R 33.5"
Front tires
P215/45WR17
Rear tires
P215/45WR17
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Manual 6
2022 Subaru BRZ FAQ
They certainly share similarities, but no, they are not identical. Both are rear-wheel drive sports cars with a 2.4L engine, however, the 2022 models have their own identity, with noticeably different front fascias.
Yes. According to the manufacturer, the 2022 Subaru BRZ has a top speed of 140 mph.
It's a descriptive acronym for the car's mechanical heartbeat: BRZ stands for Boxer, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith.
As a rear-wheel drive coupe with responsive handling, the Subaru BRZ is most definitely a sports car.
More about the 2022 Subaru BRZ
Color options
Exterior colors:
Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Ignition Red
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Sapphire Blue
WR Blue Pearl
Interior colors:
Black (cloth)
Black/Red (Ultrasuede & leather)
Interior details
Having benefited from an interior refresh, the 2022 BRZ now has deeper low-riding front bucket seats with more ergonomic padding. Black cloth is the 2022 BRZ's standard upholstery, with optional leather and Ultrasuede accent fabric — with red stitch finishing for the Limited trim. Rear seats have limited legroom, but they are fitted with two sets of LATCH anchors and fold down almost flat to increase cargo capacity when needed.
Child seat details
The 2022 Subaru BRZ has four seats, though many consider it more comfortable for just two upfront. The rear seats are fitted with two full sets of LATCH anchors that are easy to find and use.
Performance
This slick little sports coupe has graduated. The second-generation BRZ (from 2022) is a performance magician, conjuring up more engine excitement and driver enjoyment. A new-for–2022 powertrain makes its debut for all trims; the 2.4L horizontally-opposed Boxer engine delivers 228 hp and a zero-to-60 time of just 6 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). Its top speed, according to the manufacturer, is 140 mph. The manual six-speed transmission comes as standard, with an optional automatic six-speed also available. The 2022 BRZ Premium base trim with rear-wheel drive, manual transmission, and 2.4L engine achieves an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined.
Emissions
According to EPA estimates, the RWD 2022 Subaru BRZ with 2.4L engine and automatic transmission, has tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions of 362 grams per mile. The same RWD 2.4L engine model, when paired with the manual transmission, has tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions of 398 grams per mile.
These estimates are based on a brand-new model. Visit fueleconomy.gov for more details.
Year comparisons
2013–2020 Subaru BRZ (First Generation)
The Subaru BRZ made its debut in 2013, powered by a 2.0L horizontally opposed boxer four-cylinder engine. 2013 models produced 200 hp and were paired to a standard six-speed manual or available six-speed automatic transmission. In 2015, Subaru began introducing limited-edition BRZ trims, starting with the Series Blue and ending with the Series Gray in 2019—which included unique design signatures, and performance upgrades, including gray-painted alloy wheels, and Brembo® high-performance brakes. In 2020, Subaru retired the Premium base trim, with the tS performance model from 2018 returning as the new top trim.
2022-Present Subaru BRZ (Second Generation)
The 2022 BRZ kicks off its second generation with a revised design and sportier interior. Plus, driving enthusiasts will appreciate the 2.4L, 228-hp Subaru Boxer® engine for a sportier feel and performance. Available trims include Premium and Limited.
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