Can you still order 2023 BRZ?

Overview

The BRZ sports car is one of today’s most exciting affordable automobiles. Like its Toyota GR86 mechanical twin it puts an emphasis on driving fun. It’s small, light, and nimble. That and ingredients like vivid steering feedback, a standard six-speed manual transmission, and a low seating position cook up entertainment the way only a well-honed compact rear-drive coupe can. The BRZ is motivated by Subaru’s 2.4-liter, 228-hp flat-four engine, which has plenty of power to move this small two-plus-two briskly. Inside, the BRZ makes an excellent case for the manual transmission with a confident-feeling, low-effort shifter. The BRZ’s responsive handling and impressive cornering grip practically beg you to take it to an autocross weekend. But the BRZ is also surprisingly practical, with plenty of useful interior storage cubbies and a rear jump seat—much like the one in the Porsche 911—that’s capable of hauling small fry or bags of groceries. In fact, if you fold down the rear seat there should even be enough room to fit a second set of sticky tires, should that autocross weekend beckon.

Can you still order 2023 BRZ?

Where This Vehicle Ranks

What's New for 2023?

Subaru doesn’t make any significant changes to the BRZ for this year.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

    Subaru offers the 2023 BRZ in two trim levels: Premium and Limited. We'd spring for the Limited, as it adds desirable features such as 18-inch aluminum wheels, summer tires, and blind-spot monitoring. A six-speed manual is standard and is the transmission best suited for Subaru's sports car, but those who prefer an automatic can get one for $1500.

    Engine, Transmission, and Performance

    Under the hood of the BRZ is a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter flat-four-cylinder engine with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4-liter feels more responsive than the previous model’s 2.0-liter engine, even if it's not enough to make the BRZ the quickest car in town. But it does improve acceleration times significantly: the six-speed manual BRZ Limited we tested sprang to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds and reached the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 101 mph. That’s nearly a full second quicker to 60 mph than the previous-gen BRZ tS. Our test car tipped the scales at 2843 pounds which is a little heavier than the last BRZ, but still quite svelte by today’s sports-car standards. Our driving impressions revealed tons of steering feedback, sure-footed cornering composure, and the ability to swing the tail out. Its ride quality is on the firm side, but it contributes to the car's playfulness. While every model comes standard with a limited-slip rear differential, the Premium model rolls on a set of 17-inch wheels while the higher-performance Limited wears 18-inchers.

    Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

    According to EPA estimates, the most fuel-efficient BRZ is the automatic with 25 mpg combined, 21 mpg in the city, and 30 mpg on the highway. Those estimates dip slightly for models with the six-speed manual to 22 mpg combined, 20 mpg in the city, and 27 mpg for highway travel. Once we have the chance to run one on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, we can evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information about the BRZ's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

    Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

    Inside, the BRZ uses a driver-centric design and 2+2 seating configuration, and the cabin boasts a sporty aesthetic with modern technology. Facing the driver is a 7.0-inch fully digital gauge cluster that makes the tachometer the main attraction, with the circular readout even switching to a linear graph in the Track drive mode. A pair of heavily bolstered front seats look to keep passengers securely in place during hard cornering, and they're dressed up with red accents to promote the coupe's racy intentions. In addition to the low seating position, Subaru says the BRZ has excellent forward visibility thanks to thin front roof pillars. A sizable cargo area that can hold four tires (for track days, of course) with the rear seats folded remains a pillar of the coupe's practical nature.

      Infotainment and Connectivity

      Every BRZ features an 8.0-inch touchscreen mounted in the center of the dashboard that acts as the hub for its infotainment system. Thankfully, the display doesn't rely solely on touch inputs, with physical knobs for volume and tuning functions as well as several hard buttons. The system comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and access to SiriusXM satellite radio.

        Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

        When it comes to driver-assistance technology, Subaru offers its EyeSight system on automatic-equipped models. For more information about the BRZ's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

        • Available forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
        • Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
        • Available adaptive cruise control

        Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

        Subaru provides a competitive, albeit unspectacular, limited and powertrain warranty. Unlike the Toyota 86, the BRZ doesn’t come with complimentary scheduled maintenance.

        • Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
        • Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
        • No complimentary scheduled maintenance

        Specifications

        Specifications

        2022 Subaru BRZ Limited
        Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

        PRICE
        Base/As Tested: $31,455/$31,455
        Options: none

        ENGINE
        DOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
        Displacement: 146 in3, 2387 cm3
        Power: 228 hp @ 7000 rpm
        Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm

        TRANSMISSION
        6-speed manual

        CHASSIS
        Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
        Brakes, F/R: 11.6-in vented disc/11.4-in vented disc
        Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4
        215/40R-18 85Y

        DIMENSIONS
        Wheelbase: 101.4 in
        Length: 167.9 in
        Width: 69.9 in
        Height: 51.6 in
        Passenger Volume: 78 ft3
        Cargo Volume: 6 ft3
        Curb Weight: 2843 lb

        C/D TEST RESULTS
        60 mph: 5.4 sec
        100 mph: 13.6 sec
        1/4-Mile: 13.9 sec @ 101 mph
        130 mph: 26.7 sec
        Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
        Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.5 sec
        Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 9.1 sec
        Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 8.2 sec
        Top Speed (C/D est): 140 mph
        Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
        Braking, 100–0 mph: 316 ft
        Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.99 g

        C/D FUEL ECONOMY
        Observed: 23 mpg

        EPA FUEL ECONOMY
        Combined/City/Highway: 22/20/27 mpg

        C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

        2022 Subaru BRZ Premium Automatic
        Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2+2-passenger, 2-door coupe

        PRICE
        Base/As Tested: $30,590/$30,590
        Options: none

        ENGINE
        DOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block heads, port and direct fuel injection
        Displacement: 146 in3, 2387 cm3
        Power: 228 hp @ 7000 rpm
        Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm

        TRANSMISSION
        6-speed automatic

        CHASSIS
        Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
        Brakes, F/R: 11.6-in vented disc/11.4-in vented disc
        Tires: Michelin Primacy HP
        215/45R-17 87W

        DIMENSIONS
        Wheelbase: 101.4 in
        Length: 167.9 in
        Width: 69.9 in
        Height: 51.6 in
        Passenger Volume: 78 ft3
        Trunk Volume: 6 ft3
        Curb Weight: 2863 lb

        C/D TEST RESULTS
        60 mph: 6.3 sec
        1/4-Mile: 14.8 sec @ 97 mph
        100 mph: 15.8 sec
        130 mph: 30.8 sec
        Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
        Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.5 sec
        Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 sec
        Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.0 sec
        Top Speed (redline ltd): 135 mph
        Braking, 70–0 mph: 167 ft
        Braking, 100–0 mph: 349 ft
        Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.89 g

        C/D FUEL ECONOMY
        Observed: 21 mpg
        75-mph Highway Driving: 37 mpg
        75-mph Highway Range: 480 mi

        EPA FUEL ECONOMY
        Combined/City/Highway: 25/21/30 mpg

        More Features and Specs

        Is the 2023 BRZ available?

        Release date: the 2023 BRZ is on sale now at Planet Subaru! The 2022 model was all new, the first complete redesign since 2013.

        Can you still order a BRZ?

        If you want to order a Subaru BRZ custom-made to your specifications, you're going to have to wait at least a year. Subaru has taken as many orders as it can fill for the 2022 model. It's still possible to buy one from dealership stock if you can find one.

        Can you still order 2022 BRZ?

        To be clear, you can't order a 2022 Subaru BRZ as the allocations for the current model year have been closed.

        When can I buy a 2022 Subaru BRZ?

        The 2022 BRZ arrives Fall 2021.