Turns heads, carves corners

A tradition for meticulous and unique engineering was in full force during the development of the Subaru BRZ. The goal was to produce authentic sports car performance by combining a classic rear-wheel drive configuration, an aerodynamically sculpted shape, the lowest possible centre of gravity and the lightest possible construction. The result is a beautiful sports car—and the beauty is more than skin deep.

The Subaru BRZ is aerodynamically sculpted to slice through the wind and create superior stability

Low-profile, Wide Body, Aerodynamic Design

Acres of style, even more substance: Some might think that the Subaru BRZ was designed for looks alone, but its low-slung body is aerodynamically sculpted to slice through the wind and create superior stability. The wide stance and wheels placed right at the corners creates a compelling picture from any angle and the performance to match.

LED Headlights and Accent Lighting

The fully automatic lighting system on the Subaru BRZ incorporates the signature C-shaped LED accent lights, LED headlights and integrated turn signals for optimum performance. The Subaru BRZ also features standard welcome lighting and a wiper-activated headlight system.

17-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels

These alloy wheels are lightweight and highly rigid, helping to create the superior handling characteristics that are critical for supreme sports car performance. The distinctive design with extremely slim spokes boosts brake-cooling efficiency, another key aspect of the authentic sports car experience.

Subaru BRZ produces the lowest possible centre of gravity.

A tailored suit for driving excitement

This is a cockpit designed for maximum driver engagement and excitement. The controls are positioned for fast access, the leather steering wheel is designed for maximum grip, the sport seats are molded for superior support and the gauges promote instant recognition. The interior also features high-grade fabrics and accents, a wealth of multimedia features including a dynamite infotainment system, and the added versatility of a flat-folding rear seat and generous trunk.

Infotainment System with Navigation

The standard infotainment system features a 7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen display, GPS navigation, and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio† with Advanced Audio Features, SiriusXM™ Traffic† and Travel Link†. The system also features STARLINK™ smartphone integration including Aha™ radio and is Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible. For even greater on-the-fly functionality, there’s also Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity with voice recognition (in English and in French), dual USB port/iPod® control, auxiliary audio input, steering wheel-integrated controls and Bluetooth® streaming audio.

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Sport Gauges with Rev Indicator

The BRZ features a large, analog tachometer that incorporates a small, digital speedometer in the central position, along with an analog speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges positioned to the sides. The multifunction display, available on the Sport-tech and Sport-tech RS models, also incorporates gauges showing engine temperature, fuel level, real-time fuel efficiency and more. The REV indicator allows the driver to set the engine rpm level at which an indicator light flashes and the shift buzzer sounds to create a customized and sporty driving experience.

Low-profile Sport Seats

The sport seats are positioned low in the car, securing a lower centre of gravity for the car overall and making the driver feel more connected to the road. The seats are ergonomically designed to provide excellent support during enthusiastic cornering and superior comfort for longer, more leisurely drives. The base trim level features premium fabric material, while the Sport-tech and Sport-tech RS gain leather and Alcantara® seats.

Confidence comes standard

Subaru has forged a reputation for building vehicles with superior levels of safety and has often been recognized by third-party organizations such as the IIHS for this accomplishment. In fact, a clear focus on safety and security has been a driving force at Subaru from the very beginning. This focus helps give vehicles such as the Subaru BRZ the ability to strike the perfect balance between performance and safety, generating confidence on every type of road, under all possible conditions and at all times.

Always alert

Superb agility, superior visibility, powerful braking and class-leading driver support systems: These are the elements that comprise the active safety solution for the Subaru BRZ and provide the tools needed to avoid an accident at all cost.

Rearview Camera

Being able to see behind is not only a great convenience, it’s a great safety feature. With this system, standard on every model, a crystal-clear image of what’s behind your vehicle is projected onto the centre console screen. For an even more natural image free of distortion, the rear camera is located close to the centre of the vehicle and provides a wide view. This dynamite feature brings even more confidence to the BRZ driving experience.

Multi-mode Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control System (TCS)

Standard on all models, the Vehicle Stability Control system employs an array of sensors to monitor steering input, braking input and yaw angle at all times. The VSC features four different driver-selectable settings when in TRACK mode, as well as a TCS-off switch. This range of choice allows you to tailor the level of control to suit the conditions and to support your desire to push the car to its limits.

Braking Systems

The ABS incorporates the latest thinking on brake performance and delivers superior levels of control and safety. Electronic Brake-force Distribution automatically adjusts brake pressure front-to-back according to vehicle loads. Brake Assist delivers added brake pressure in panic-stop situations. Brake Override cuts engine power when the brakes and the throttle are applied simultaneously. Large ventilated discs on all four corners provide superior stopping power in all conditions. To top it all off, the Hill Start Assist function helps prevent rollback on inclines. On the Sport-tech RS trim, stopping performance is boosted even further by Brembo® brake system components.

Engineered to protect

In the event that an accident is unavoidable, the Subaru BRZ is equipped with a comprehensive range of passive safety features to help ensure the protection of all occupants. Together, these advances minimize the effect of collisions and, in turn, generate greater peace of mind.

Next-generation Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame

Over the years, Subaru has become known among accident response personnel as building one of the strongest, most protective vehicles on the road. The secret to this success is an advanced frame design that connects the roof, door beams, side pillars and floor together, creating a 360-degree barrier of protection. This proprietary design makes extensive use of high-tensile strength steel to better divert crash energy away from the passenger compartment without adding unnecessary weight.

Airbags

The Subaru BRZ comes standard with a total of six airbags, a reflection of an advanced approach to passive safety. The collection comprises dual-stage deployment front airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and co-driver, as well as a pair of side-curtain airbags engineered to protect all passengers.

Whiplash-reducing Front Seats

The front seats are engineered to dampen the effects of a rear-end collision and reduce the chance of neck injuries. The unique features of these seats include an extremely rigid frame, energy-absorbing inner seat springs and an anti-whiplash headrest.

Break-away Engine

The low positioning of the SUBARU BOXER engine in the chassis not only helps lower the centre of gravity, it also makes for safer vehicle. Should a head-on collision take place, the engine and transmission are both designed to absorb impact energy and then break away from the vehicle structure and drop below the passenger compartment for added safety.

Engineered to perform

When the engineers at Subaru first conceived of the BRZ, they began with a clean sheet of paper. The objective: to create a lightweight sports car with perfect balance, quick steering and one of the lowest centres of gravity of any production vehicle in the world. Then, the goal was to ensure this sports car was unquestionably a Subaru, despite being different from everything else bearing the six-starred logo. The result is a Subaru — and a sports car that’s been engineered to perform.

The low-profile, high-revving SUBARU BOXER

The naturally aspirated 2.0L SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder incorporates the latest technology to deliver free-revving performance and remarkable efficiency at the same time. The engine, offered in two different states of tune depending on the transmission chosen, features direct and port fuel injection for instant response throughout the rev range. The result: A sports car engine with a 7000-rpm redline that sounds like a mechanical symphony, rewards you with crisp acceleration and keeps you coming back for more.

Transmissions + RWD

The optimal sports car drivetrain is given a boost by the choice of two sport-focused transmissions. Both the 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT) and 6-speed Automatic Transmission (6AT) are compact, set low in the chassis for optimum weight distribution and tuned for crisp response. There is no wrong decision here.

6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT)

The 6MT is a short-throw transmission with close gear ratios for true sports car performance. The gearshift is positioned for quick and smooth operation, while the overall feel of the linkage is one of solidity and precision. The first five gears provide the thrills, while sixth is a true overdrive gear for heightened fuel efficiency.

6-speed Automatic Transmission (6AT)

The 6AT features paddle shifters on the steering column, automatic throttle blipping on downshifts, and a Sport setting and Manual Mode that are 30% more responsive than Normal Mode. Tuned for crisp response, the 6AT enables powerful acceleration at low engine speeds and superior fuel efficiency at higher speeds. For increased control in wintry conditions, there’s also a Snow setting.

Cutting-edge chassis

The key to any great sports car is not acceleration or top speed — the key is balance. Striking the correct balance is no easy task, it’s the result of years of research, development and engineering. But it’s worth all the effort when the goal is giving the driver a heightened sense of connection to the car and the road. A chassis engineered for perfect balance is the starting point for a car designed for sheer driving pleasure.

Lightweight Body

The goal in developing the Subaru BRZ was to build a lightweight sports car with an ultra-low centre of gravity, quick steering, tremendous strength and a superior power-to-weight ratio. This goal was achieved by positioning the drivetrain low in the chassis, constructing the hood from aluminum and using lightweight, high-tensile strength steel for most of the body.

Front Suspension

The MacPherson front suspension system helps create superior driving dynamics. The front strut assembly features excellent damping force to strike the perfect balance of ride comfort, stability and chassis response on any road. The spring rate for the front coil springs creates dynamic steering response. The Sport-tech RS trim level features SACHS performance dampers for even higher levels of handling precision.

Rear Suspension

The double-wishbone rear suspension utilizes the architecture of the high-performance Subaru WRX STI. The structure, friction and damping force of the rear dampers is calibrated to balance ride comfort, stability and driving dynamics. The spring rate of the coil springs is optimized with the same goal in mind, while the diameter of the rear stabilizer bar is chosen to optimize control and turning capabilities. On the Sport-tech RS, the rear suspension also features SACHS performance dampers.