
2022 Subaru BRZ Limited
Vehicle Type: Small Gasoline
56
overall score
Category Ranking: 9
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$32,295
Price as Tested:
$33,255
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Premium
Fuel Capacity (gal): 13.2
EPA City mpg: 21
EPA Highway mpg: 30
EPA Combined mpg: 25
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [O]
- Advanced Headlights [O]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [O]
- Blind-Spot Warning [O]
- Forward-Collision Warning [O]
- Lane-Departure Warning [O]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [O]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [O]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [O]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
Thanks to Subaru, the affordable sports car is alive and well, in the
form of the completely redesigned second-generation BRZ. (In
collaboration with Subaru, Toyota produces the nearly identical GR86.)
Noteworthy improvements include new sheet metal, a new engine,
and tweaks to the chassis and suspension.
The BRZ offers only one engine, a 2.4-liter flat 4-cylinder; output
is 228 hp, up 23 hp from the previous model. Rear-wheel drive is
standard, as is a 6-speed manual transmission; a 6-speed automatic is
optional. A good argument for choosing the automatic is that you also
get adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and auto
high beams; they’re not available with stick shift. LED headlights and
dual-zone automatic climate control also are standard.
The BRZ’s pros are pretty much de rigueur for a sports car: bold
exterior styling, sharp handling, and a responsive drivetrain. And the
cons? Also what you’d expect: a noisy cabin, limited storage and cargo
space, and a rough, bouncy ride. Additionally, fuel economy (premium
fuel is required) is less than stellar. Nonetheless, if you’re looking to
buy a sports car without breaking the bank, the BRZ is a solid choice
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- Sporty handling
- Sleek styling
- Responsive drivetrain
Weak Points
- Rough ride, bordering onharsh
- Lots of engine and roadnoise
- Limited cargo andstorage space
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/2
Curb weight (lbs): 2900.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 167.9 / 69.9 / 51.6
Wheelbase (in): 101.4
Number of air bags: 7
Warranty (months/miles): 36/36,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Front and rear tire size: 215/40 R18
Max towing capacity (lbs): Not recommended
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Auto 6-speed
Drivetrain type: Rear wheel
Engine/motor: 2.4L 4-Cyl. BOXER
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 228 @ 7000
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
6.30Fuel Efficiency:
4.15EPA Emissions Score:
3.00Acceleration:
6.11Braking:
9.51Handling:
9.43Ride Quality:
6.19Interior Size:
1.80Easy of Entry and Exit:
4.03Visibility:
5.64Interior Noise:
.00Cargo Capacity:
.00
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