2023 Subaru BRZ review
Subaru BRZ highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Extremely fun to drive, excellent steering
- Peppy and frugal four-cylinder engine
- Precise six-speed manual transmission
Cons
- Cramped rear seats
- Automatic saps some acceleration
- Gets noisy inside at highway speeds
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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The BRZ proves you don’t need to spend tons of money to have a car that’s an absolute joy to drive.
The 2023 Subaru BRZ is a riot to drive and an excellent value for car shoppers who prioritize superb steering and razor-sharp reflexes. With its rear-wheel-drive layout and standard six-speed manual transmission, the BRZ is as feisty and fun as a playful puppy. A mechanical twin to the Toyota GR86 coupe, the BRZ rolls into the 2023 model year with no notable changes.
Under this Subaru’s pert hood is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 228 horsepower. Granted, it’s not tire-scorching fast, but the BRZ is plenty peppy and returns reasonable fuel mileage when equipped with either its manual gearbox or optional six-speed automatic. Space up front is fine for average-size adults, though the teeny-tiny second row is best considered as an extension of the trunk.
Available in two trims, Premium and Limited, the BRZ comes standard with LED headlights, a limited-slip differential, an eight-inch touchscreen, and wired smartphone connectivity. Rivals include the similarly spunky Mazda Miata and Nissan 370Z.
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What is new for the 2023 Subaru BRZ?
- Rear Spoiler features are now available as options on select trims.
2023 Subaru BRZ trims
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- 228-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
- Cruise Control
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Rear Defroster
- Cloth Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
- Side Airbags
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Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Navigation System
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What We Like
Handling responses: Life is good when you’re behind the wheel of the BRZ and zipping this 2+2 sport coupe down twisty roads. A number of factors dial up the driving fun, including its low stance, rear-wheel-drive configuration, feelsome steering, and road grip. Few cars get around curves as well as the BRZ does.
User-friendly cabin layout: Sure, the BRZ is a blast to drive. What’s also nice is the no-nonsense layout of the interior. It’s not cutting-edge in how it operates, but everything is within easy reach and the eight-inch infotainment system comes standard with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and satellite radio.
Energetic four-cylinder engine: This second generation of the BRZ received a slightly bigger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (versus a 2.0-liter used previously) and a modest bump in horsepower. With the BRZ weighing in at a relatively lithe 2,800 pounds, the 228 horsepower on tap is more than enough for energetic driving. It’s also good on gas for a sports car.
What Needs Improvement
More horsepower would be fun: Since we were just talking horsepower, let’s stay on the subject a moment longer. The BRZ feels so nicely engineered, some enthusiasts might wish it had more punch when hitting the gas pedal. An optional turbocharged variant would make a good thing even better, and quicker.
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Ratings & reliability
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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
- Rear Spoiler
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
2023 Subaru BRZ FAQ
The 2023 Subaru BRZ is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Premium: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Limited: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Subaru BRZ received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Subaru BRZ as 23 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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