
2022 Subaru BRZ Limited
Vehicle Type: Small Gasoline
70
overall score
Category Ranking: 11
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

with optional front crash prevention
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 a second-generation BRZ, which was redesigned for 2022.
In collaboration with Subaru, Toyota produces the nearly identical
GR86 (see page 112). Noteworthy improvements include new sheet
metal, a new engine, and tweaks to the chassis and suspension.
The BRZ offers only 1 engine, a flat 4-cylinder that churns out
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, though,
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
is less than stellar (premium fuel is required). Nonetheless, if you’re
looking to buy a sports car without breaking the bank, the BRZ is a
solid choice.
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Click HereStrengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- • Sporty handling
- • Sleek styling
- • Responsive drivetrain
Weak Points
- • Rough ride, bordering on harsh
- • Lots of engine and road noise
- • Limited cargo and storage 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-cylinder boxer
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 228 @ 7,000
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
6.30Fuel Efficiency:
5.38EPA Emissions Score:
3.00Acceleration:
4.81Braking:
10.00
Handling:
9.51
Quality and Drivability:
7.42
Ride Quality:
6.19Interior Size:
1.60Easy of Entry and Exit:
4.03Visibility:
5.64Interior Noise:
5.62Cargo Capacity:
.04
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