2024 SUBARU BRZ | JF1ZDBE16R9702248
❯2024 SUBARU BRZ | JF1ZDBE16R9702248
United States
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~$30,000
Engine: 2.4L naturally aspirated flat-4 (boxer)
Torque: 250 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~6.1 s
The second-generation Subaru BRZ (2022–present) represents a significant performance leap while retaining the agile, rear-wheel-drive purity that defined the original. The new 2.4L naturally aspirated flat-four (shared with the GR86) produces 228 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, up from the previous 2.0L’s 205 hp. This addresses the main criticism of the earlier model—torque deficiency—and enables a 0–100 km/h sprint in just over 6.0 seconds with the 6-speed manual. The available 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters delivers similar pace but slightly less driver engagement.
Handling remains the BRZ’s greatest strength. The ultra-low center of gravity, thanks to the boxer engine, combined with a stiffened chassis (50% increase in torsional rigidity), provides razor-sharp turn-in and confidence-inspiring balance. The car weighs just under 1,300 kg (≈2,850 lbs), and features Torsen limited-slip rear differential, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires (on Premium), and near 50:50 weight distribution.
There’s no turbo, but the power delivery is linear and immediate, rewarding precise inputs and high-rev driving. The BRZ is a driver’s car first, and a budget performance hero that can be driven hard with confidence on road or track.
Body Styles
The BRZ is a two-door rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, styled with sleek proportions and aggressive yet functional aerodynamics. The front fascia features angular LED headlights, a wide grille, and sharp air intakes. Its long hood, short rear deck, and cab-rearward stance reflect traditional sports car proportions. Prominent fender arches, a low roofline, integrated ducktail rear spoiler, and dual exhaust outlets accentuate its performance intent.
Every line on the body serves a function—whether it's the side air ducts behind the front wheels (reducing turbulence), or the vented rear diffuser improving stability at speed. The 2022 redesign adds muscular definition while remaining compact and understated.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith—highlighting the core engineering values of the model. It’s meant to represent the highest expression (“zenith”) of pure driving engagement from Subaru, and continues to be co-developed with Toyota (GR86).
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The BRZ is available in vivid, enthusiast-focused colors including WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl, Ignition Red, Magnetite Gray, Sapphire Blue, and Ice Silver Metallic. Dark chrome and black accents highlight the grille, window trim, and mirror caps. The ducktail spoiler and sculpted rear bumper underscore its racing character.
Inside, the BRZ features a focused, driver-centric cabin with deeply bolstered sport seats, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster (with configurable performance layouts), and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Interior finishes include black with red contrast stitching, aluminum pedals, leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel, and soft-touch suede in the Limited trim.
Wheels include 17-inch aluminum alloys on the base model and 18-inch multi-spoke black-finish alloys (Premium/Limited) paired with high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires for enhanced grip and handling feedback.
Top Expensive Options
- 18-Inch Wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Tires (Premium): Standard on higher trims
- Heated Front Seats and Suede Interior Inserts (Limited): $1,200
- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert: $895
- 8-Speaker Premium Audio with Subwoofer: $700
- Performance Gauge Cluster with G-Force and Lap Timer: Standard
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Homelink: $495
- Adaptive LED Headlights with Steering Response: $650
- Navigation and Connected Services (via smartphone link): Included
- Front Fender Aero Fins and Rear Diffuser Package: $795
- Short-Throw Shifter Kit and STI Styling Accessories (dealer installed): $800–$1,500
vs Competitors
The BRZ competes with the Toyota GR86, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Volkswagen Golf GTI, and Hyundai Elantra N. Against the Miata, the BRZ offers a fixed roof, rear seats, and better high-speed stability, though the MX-5 is lighter and more tossable. Compared to the GTI and Elantra N, the BRZ offers a purer RWD experience but less practicality. The GR86 is its mechanical twin, but the BRZ typically rides slightly softer and offers a subtly different steering and chassis tuning, with styling and branding preferences separating buyers.
No matter the comparison, the BRZ is one of the last naturally aspirated, RWD, manual-transmission coupes under $35k—a unicorn in the modern automotive world.
Fun Fact
The 2022+ BRZ maintains a naturally aspirated engine by design, as Subaru and Toyota engineers believed a linear throttle response and low weight would better serve driver enjoyment—making it one of the few new sports cars that celebrates old-school purity in the era of turbochargers and hybrids.