The 2022 Subaru BRZ is a New Sports Car Designed to Stand Out in an SUV World

[@theredline]

A brand new sports car doesn’t come around very often. Especially an affordable one like the BRZ, expect to see Toyota unveil the new 86 very soon. We’re looking forward to seeing how that new 2.4L feels, do you believe Subaru should have gone the turbo route with a higher price tag? Or are you happy they elected to leave it naturally aspirated?

[@Rayan.9se]

hopefully both toyota and subaru launch a TRD/STi version with 300+ hp and 280+ ft/lbs! subaru already has a 300+ hp capable engine it’s just that they need to ensure the chassis is capable of handling the extra power

[@bradleymeyer9775]

The taillights remind me of a 2013-2017 Honda Accord coupe or a Buick Regal.

[@revaholic]

Happy that it's naturally aspirated, not every car needs to be turbo especially a pure sports car

[@katanamast279]

I'm actually glad they left it NA and we have another generation of this car in this day and age. I think the sweet spot will 250HP. I hope these will be priced well

[@karlnurm7437]

@@bradleymeyer9775 I'm thinking more like the current nsx

[@anderson8383]

Honestly, seeing how this market segment is shrinking, I am just happy we are getting another generation of the twins (even if they are just heavily refreshed).

[@EminentLine]

@@memphiscalifornia2195 Did you... just link your own channel...? You did. In almost every comment. Yikes.

[@bencreatesthings]

@Uncut The Urbanite You have obviously never driven one if you think it's pointless. You would have 10x more fun in this car than a FWD hatch back with 300hp.

[@doubledown8229]

@@memphiscalifornia2195 I gave all your vids a thumbs down. Thanks!

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

@@doubledown8229 that's for the view!!

[@jjchockey]

@Prashanth Panicker no its not. This is still the same chassis. Just new body panels and interior. It’s a heavy refresh.

[@dw_moto]

Regardless of how you feel about the car or the brand, it's nice that a car like this still exists in 2020 and also got a redesign/new generation

[@niyoh6606]

2021* but yeah technically at this moment.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Shits slow af

[@dw_moto]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 I think you're missing the point of this car. If you want to go fast in a straight line, buy a Challenger. This car is meant for a pure, balanced driving experience. I autocross a lot and these things whoop most high horsepower cars.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@@dw_moto my Audi s5 will kill this car

[@dw_moto]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 in a straight line? Sure. Audi can't take a corner. Did you even read my last comment?

[@F82Ethan]

Yaaaaayyyyy!!! Even more Depreciation for the older models now I can finally get one

[@A7MkMayo]

Lol

[@richiesworld1]

High five fellow broke ninja 🖐🏾

[@Jordanball-ib3iw]

I still like the 2020 Subaru BRZ and the 2022

[@mattk4809]

I just sold my 2013 for 17k ....

[@palmtrees63527]

@@mattk4809 thats nuts...

[@meeralrafee1875]

To me, the taillights remind me of the last-gen Accord Coupe's taillights.

[@alveemazmaeen]

Literally

[@ARPorganics]

I see what your talking about! But what the hell is a last gen? You mean most current accord lmao 🤣

[@alveemazmaeen]

@@ARPorganics there's no 10th gen Accord coupe, Honda retired it after 9th gen

[@meeralrafee1875]

@@ARPorganics Nope. Not the current Accord. I'm talking about the 2013-2017 Accord. Also the current Accord does not have a Coupe available.

[@alexw.4933]

Exactly, that was my first thought seeing it

[@emoOrphan]

"it looks better in person than in photos" - Every journalist ever on any car

[@THESLlCK]

not really. People said that about the C8, I didn't believe them until I saw it in person. HOLY HELL. It has more presence than an F430, 488 Pista, R8, MC GTurisimo, etc. all of which I've also seen in person, it's a different animal to say the least.

[@aka1mite]

@@THESLlCK yea when you see those headlights in your rear view you know its it's a beast of a machine

[@richardbixler]

@@aka1mite Yeah, you’ll be seeing them in your rear view ALOT without a turbo! Just kidding, I’m actually glad they refined the engine while keeping it NA. I’m sorry, I just had to type this comment.

[@patricksantos361]

I dont know, i think that 22b looks great regardless.

[@peytonl2976]

its true, seeing an F40 in photos and in person are 2 wildly different experiences. thought it was pretty cool in photos, and absolutely fell in love with it in-person

[@digimon916]

Underrated car. This is one if the most pure and truly indentified cars in a time where everythings either a sports sedan, suv, or crossover. If someone was to take a car from the 90s or early 00s and modernize it, this would be it. And its essentially the answer to "why cant civics be rwd?!", but people still hate it.

[@mikea5205]

Because 95% of people are too stupid to see what's in front of them. I'm a Honda guy but I will be picking one of these up for sure. These days everyone wants, turbo, awd and 4 doors (which I hate all 3) and this car is like a big middle finger to them. Love it!

[@j.3854]

You guys hit the nail on the head. Cars are so shitty these days. Everything sounds like a tapping monstrosity at idle. Thanks to DI and tinnnyy 4 cylinders with turbos (source: I owned a 18 Accord Sport 1.5T for 2 years). I too am a Honda lover, but a real sports car is N/A RWD. Not many of those left. Twins/370Z/Vette/Maro/Stang in the affordable range. Hell it even has a REAL PARKING BRAKE. lol

[@mikea5205]

@@j.3854 - yeah i noticed the real hand brake too. Heres a little tip, if you buy one of these, tell the salesman not to let the Mexican lot guys pull up the hand brake, they uneccessarily yank it all the way up and causes looseness in the line. When I bought my 15 Si, I told them to pull it off the truck and park it, don't pull the hand brake, don't wash it and no add ons (tint and mudguards).

[@bawlout9367]

@@j.3854 you missed one thing REAL sports cars have are rwd MT with a v8 in it. A 230hp 4 banger leaves alot to be desired. I wouldve rathered a turbo and 200hp just so there's a easier upgrade path to around 400hp. Dumping 15k into this car to make it go fast is a hard pill to swallow.

[@deltahorizon26]

@@bawlout9367 Sports cars are traditionally 2 seater, lightweight, RWD, manual transmission cars with a focus on handling. They were made for the track and the twisty European roads. The engine doesn't matter. V8 RWD cars with a manual transmission are muscle cars or pony cars.

[@MaxPython72]

Glad to see they’re still keeping the manual ✌🏼

[@hirzaahmadmutahari6987]

If they aren't, the sell would fall

[@eliarevalo]

I’d love one of these. I’ve never owned a rear wheel drive car. I’ve owned a 2008 Civic Type R and that was fun and also told it was the bad one.. But anyway this car and 6 speed. Would love to do a track day or learn how to track drift. Sounds like it would be safe and fun.

[@cameron4907]

Looks like a Alpine A110, Nissan 400z and Lexus RC mixed together. I don't mind it tbh

[@v8_sami]

Ahh the alpine A110

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@jz9266]

I thought I was an rc the first second

[@VXxallmightyxXV]

I WAS JUST THINKING THIS

[@VXxallmightyxXV]

taillights are def nsx type inspired

[@OPC249]

The taillights look like they were pulled off a 2012 civic

[@carlmanu]

disagree, they look to me like a fusion of a WRX and Lexus RCF.

[@AFwitchdoctor]

thats what i said when i saw it XD and i have a 2012 civic!

[@maxxibro]

Agreed! Toyota has been stealing Honda tail lights design for a while now.

[@al3ksa_676]

For me its ok,kinda working on the BRZ

[@FanofZ]

It looks like a Buick Regal

[@iLuveKatsup]

Ok I'm sold! Can't wait to see the Toyota version.

[@rookietoprobuildz]

I’m waiting to see the Toyota version too

[@larryg6865]

@@rookietoprobuildz A Toyota 86 in this color would be awesome.

[@brandon.rondeau]

@Jonathan Losito Bruh, Scion brand was discontinued in like 2016~2017-ish

[@ms3173]

They need to discontinue the Toyota version

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

@@ms3173 Why discontinue a jointly-developed car that was Toyota's idea in the first place?

[@tww15tube]

Great review as normal. Can't lie, you think other car reviewers are good till you hear a Real review from Sofyan. Man in a class by himself. Thanks man!

[@NavjotSingh-gk6kv]

7:32 Torque curve looks good! They got rid of that torque dip!! Also peak torque comes in at 3700 vs previous gens 6400

[@Japplesnap]

Torque dip is still there. It's just not as bad as the last model.

[@captnuggets1611]

gonna be a nice build fosho

[@Southfloridelphia]

Just going on a hot lap with Scott Speed, no biggie.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@UsgBifJgpwltA]

Who is he?

[@jeanpaulblanchette2079]

@@UsgBifJgpwltA Formula 1 driver

[@mugenkb2]

@@jeanpaulblanchette2079 better known for driving in subarus Rally cross team these days though

[@jeanpaulblanchette2079]

@@mugenkb2 oh wow I didn’t know that, I just knew him from when he drove for Toro Rosso in 2007

[@fclachine]

Looks like they flattened the torque dip according to the dash graph.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@vee588]

@T L yep! Thats mainly what made the first gen feel so slow

[@jimmypena2442]

@@vee588 and i mean, for modern standards, the last gen was slow

[@jimmypena2442]

@@vee588 and i mean, for modern standards, the last gen was slow

[@mpa1931]

@T L Yeah flatter curve is a good thing because more torque is available throughout the powerband where as the old model had a dip in the middle.

[@RadDadisRad]

I remember when these were $20k brand new, now you have to spend $30k to get into one and the 370Z is $45k. Ridiculous price increase considering my wage hasn’t gone up by 50%

[@heheyeaaboii4358]

It’s around 60k here..

[@toddstevens8506]

Get used to it, lower material standard of life is on it's way.

[@Dziugenonas]

@@toddstevens8506 It's been going on since the 70s, and even moreso recently

[@patrickibarra2191]

Where hasn’t gone up in 90 years. we work to make people rich not live

[@ndrsg3013]

And our salaries didn't increase $15k for the past 5-10 years... Nuts

[@abdel1175]

I can’t help but notice how much it looks like the Porsche Cayman.

[@robertfletcher2974]

Or the new ford escape

[@ericdolby1622]

But no porsche tax. i.e. $5,000 front brakes.

[@Chriskiller27]

Thats what I saw first It looks like a Porsche! Thats a good thing!

[@itone246]

Nice design 👌

[@Farahcarrera]

Considering they both have a boxer 4💀

[@singular9]

Well at least it sounds better and has more power. Im in.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@zhila5958]

and more torque too!

[@wallysan31]

No absymal torque dip in the middle of the rev range, engine power upgrade, with some body styling off both a Porsche Cayman and a Mazda RX-8. It's a great refresh for Subaru.

[@trs8696]

sounds MUCH nicer

[@nonono531]

Still underpowered and still overpriced for the power.

[@NBASFAN]

Subaru: so I heard you guys like Civic...

[@gymz4065]

Best comment ever!

[@kaibotski4939]

No.. we like the turbo in the Civic.

[@siuwai48_13]

I'm so trading in my civic sport touring hatch for this next year lol

[@kaibotski4939]

@@siuwai48_13 for similar price you should probably get a used supercharged Lotus. I have a BRZ now. I am thinking of getting rid of it less than 1 year in. It's fun but it's a very boring commuter vehicle. It's only fun when there are corners and when you have enough space to rev it up because it's wayyyy under powered. I came from an old SRT4 for 12 years and used a motorcycle as a commuter for the last 5 years though so maybe not that bad if you are moving up in horsepower but if you are coming to this car from a higher power car.. it's just meh. It's kind of like having a go kart, it's fun to drive sometimes but not that fun to drive to the supermarket. Edit: Used Lotus not a new lotus.

[@tanyarohit]

Better than type r?

[@kwillee93]

I’m impressed! They addressed most of the issues of the previous generation.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

Except the cheap paint, high noise levels, and too high RPMs on the freeway

[@CarsOverPeople]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector How do you know about the gearing? Plus, it’s a cheap, very lightweight sports car so of course it’s gonna have lots of noise.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@CarsOverPeople If they've stretched the 6th gear that's great, but I doubt it. In fact I wouldn't doubt they just re-used the same tranny. And adding some sound insulation in strategic areas isn't necessarily going to add that much weight.

[@abnormalmendez6298]

Same, they’re listening though I’m very young.

[@trex8824]

​@@80s_Boombox_Collector What's typical RPM at 70mph, 6MT? I plan to get one in 2-3 years. I would assume 2022 model and current model should be similar.

[@MTNorville]

I just got punched in the face with good news. I don't even mind. This is awesome, I didn't expect to see this today. Great work!

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@horus909]

Is anyone else surprised at how early they unveiled this? Over a year early?

[@user-zm5um8ln4e]

It’s not even 2021 lol wait one week and we’ll see the 2023 model

[@wagjkproduction755]

yes, very surprised. It's unusual that they unveiled it only in the US one year early, not even in Japan, with the Toyota model still in dark most likely for another half a year.

[@dirtbikegod121]

Well there was no 2021 model and you can’t actually get one for a while.

[@dariosantos9445]

Probably trying to gauge the reaction of people to the car, to see how well it’ll do

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

It's because it was in gymkhana 2020

[@mdaniel444]

My dude Sofyan getting that early access!

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@TheHunterg54]

I’m glad they kept it NA. I think it’s just this and the Miata for enthusiast NA fun

[@exquisiteart6478]

@Uncut The Urbanite nah, it doesn't. If you want a turbo just get a 4-cylinder Supra 😂 Don't want a BMW? Then get a 370z. Don't want an 11 year old car? Get a Mx-5. Too small? Well big deal, nowadays making sports cars is all about compromise

[@modelotime3608]

@Uncut The Urbanite its a drivers car, same with the miata . Just tune it yourself to make it a drift car

[@exquisiteart6478]

@Uncut The Urbanite idk about all that, but I do agree that the Koreans are making great cars now

[@ForzaMonkey]

@Uncut The Urbanite sure, the Korean market has faster cars. but WHO CARES. it is a DRIVER'S car. MADE FOR THE DRIVER. the DRIVER is the one who is supposed to build it up, not the factory. That is why you buy a cheap sports car, to build it up. no car out there you can buy from the factory with drift suspension. there are drift settings, sure, but that is not your suspension, that is the TCS and stability control turning off, and in AWD cars, that is the differential sending extra power to the rear. And you don't need a turbo either, a supercharger or N/A is better for drifting anyway, if you are looking for a driftable car. Turbo-lag is not completely cut out by two-step. Supercharging and N/A get no lag at all, meaning your power comes immediately, which is good for pulling out of a tight, low-speed corner. My dad is a pulmonary/critical-care doctor, working almost 15 hours a day, and he has time, and the will, to build up his car(s). I do not see how you can't do that yourself. And when you do it yourself, it will likely end up better quality, and cheaper, than any pre-built chassis. that DIY mindset also worked for my brother, who, instead of getting a $5,000 desktop computer, built one for half that, by getting his own parts, and building it himself. And guess what? his computer runs better than most of the high-performance computers on the market right now.

[@ChickenC0re]

It doesn't need a turbo. They just needed to put the larger engine from the Forester/Outback for extra ummph and be done. It will be a lot easier to live with than a small turbo engine.

[@bilinasmini3480]

I don't typically say this, but I actually really like the factory alloy wheels 👍

[@motormusique]

It's not unfortunate that they didn't put a turbo in it. Not every car needs a turbo, and tuners can add one back in. This car looks great!

[@ericdolby1622]

Definitely more reliable without. Plus n/a has that linear steady pull.

[@lukegodden1529]

@@christopher-gardner Not just that, it's rare to see a new car without a turbo, much more pure and direct... Also this car sounds ace

[@bencurtis69]

@@christopher-gardner I don’t think it’s so much the lack of turbo but the lack of power. In this price range it doesn’t even compete anymore with everything else comparable having 300+ horsepower

[@bencurtis69]

@@christopher-gardner also you say you’re so sick of hearing people complain, when you’re the one bitching about it in a KZbin comment 😂

[@bobbyaustralia8509]

“This fwd wheelbarrow would be so much better with a turbo”... they have their place in the flat-straights, but the drivetrain is all the difference between a sports car and a sporty wheelbarrow.

[@8gti9]

I gotta admit, it looks a lot better than the outgoing model.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@Derikimi]

I wss so scared when I saw those models.

[@bored2323]

Apparently your blind

[@immanuelo.9548]

The back end gives me huge aston martin DBS vibes and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

[@libsstry8551]

They are not putting a turbo in it because having the "wrx" kind of power in this thing will totally destroy the 2.0 Supra, which Toyota would never allow.

[@pompano_jedi172]

Exactly!

[@johnpalcon7570]

Wait does Toyota own Subaru?

[@shawnlister2730]

@@johnpalcon7570 Yes. Not at whole but Toyota is still a major shareholder

[@drsipp407]

@@johnpalcon7570 Toyota owns like 14 percent of Subaru or something. Also what this guy said is not true and doesn’t make sense. While the BRZ would compete with the 2.0 Supra, it doesn’t not change the fact that the Supra comes with a 3.0 as well, pushing around 380hp. The 2.0 Supra is not supposed to replace the BRZ and it wouldn’t be able to. It’s meant for people who can’t afford the 3.0 but are willing to fork up the unrealistic amount of money for the crappy 2.0

[@AJBAF]

@@shawnlister2730 it's not a good move for either company. The wrx and the 4cycliner supra need to sell they're not trying to step on their own vehicles respective hp categories, imo. We won't have to worry our cars have an insane aftermarket world, I prefer being able to modify it with a turbo setup of my liking. What I want to know is did they keep the internals from the boosted version inside because that would mean more reliability for aftermarket turbo setups unlike our 1st gen ones. I have my 2013 frs boosted, would definitely love to buy one of these when they're pre-owned and theyre 20k and lower 👌👌

[@Showmetheevidence-]

People must stop moaning about turbos and start celebrating the fact we still have an affordable, RwD, great handling chassis that you can drive hard and rev to its 7/8k redline with a great gearbox!

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

Totally agree, too many turbocharged cars nowadays its ridiculous

[@arapaimagold8088]

That 22B deserves a review session.

[@Lollikips]

My god it's gorgeous

[@paullacey2999]

That looks great!Just glad to see SOMEBODY still making a sportscar these days....

[@JustinReid]

The side profile of this car looks a lot like the Lexus RC. Sexy!!

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@stunnasaad]

fr!

[@ciello___8307]

Yeah the extraction vent behind the front wheels really reminds me of the rcf. I feel like some of the interior like the vents and glovebox remind me of lexus partsbin stuff too

[@marcussavina2726]

What do you think of the lexus rc, thinking of getting one till this comes out

[@JustinReid]

@@marcussavina2726 I don't think you should get the Lexus RC of you truly want manual transmission. However, if you are looking for luxury and prestige then the Lexus is the way to go.

[@dtsect]

I like the front, but the rear... it looks like a civic or the accord coupe.

[@TheInfiniteNine]

I thought that too

[@Lucky8s]

Chevy Volt rear

[@preoksaha4504]

Is that a bad thing? lol civics and accords are two of the best looking non-luxury cars!

[@kylenguyen2130]

Also looks like the modern NSX

[@lakerfan1855]

With every new design there's always the same tired responses that follow. "Looks like this looks like that" man just shut up already. All these cars bite off each other who gives a fuck.

[@boscoblack]

The rear end was always my favorite part of the FRS/BRZ exterior. Not any more

[@boost3d831]

I dunno man I like the old one better except the std wing

[@kurlyfry7916]

@@boost3d831 he’s literally saying he also likes the old design better

[@staytruealexx]

Honesty

[@boost3d831]

@@kurlyfry7916 right somehow I got it the wrong way around when I read it lol

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

yeah the rear lights looked better on the old one.

[@mazdaratti89]

Glad to see they're putting good tires on this one from the factory. No more Prius tires, good riddance. Also YA ! to NA !

[@aritruths1452]

The Back is definitely Acura NSX!

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@rasikpanchani]

Yeah it looks exactly like the Acura NSX which in my opinion is not a bad thing

[@tylanbakardi2750]

The back is definitely a 2017 Buick Regal

[@tylanbakardi2750]

The back looks like a 2017 Buick Regal GS

[@ForzaMonkey]

@@tylanbakardi2750 to me it looked like that 2013 Honda Accord Coupe, which in my opinion, does not look too bad.

[@umaxen0048]

I will wait for THIS car. I'd buy one just for the looks, even if it only had a 120 hp engine. It looks FANTASTIC!

[@Badmon.Bryann]

No

[@Theedd9991]

It’s does but that’s even worse because youll be the literal definition of “All show and NO go”

[@mrtee3477]

Yes, pay 40K for 120hp.

[@umaxen0048]

@@mrtee3477 235 hp is a joke as well, especially since it's produced through a crazy compression ratio. I'm wondering what will happen to the 235 hp once this can is run hard for 1000 miles on questionable oil?

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@umaxen0048 what's your daily? Because I can tell you I had a bmw with 250bhp and it was just fine to drive and did 0-60 in 5.45 stock so we are not talking about a slow car, it wasn't even that long ago v8 mustangs where making 250 bhp and it's still more than the halo type r from the 90s Just saying, it has its place.

[@LukeO-1234]

The rear, I see buick regal, Honda accord coupe

[@cradilyz]

i see staplers

[@MrJrod899]

Bro yes! That's exactly what I said too

[@hyperbomb02]

The fucking Regal, thats what I'm seeing.

[@AS-oo4gv]

It’s not too bad. It’s growing on me already

[@jacksquat1265]

Spot on.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

I LOVE it! Love the looks and it looks like it has the recipe for pure driving fun. Fun to drive sports cars with a manual in this price range are becoming more and more rare. I applaud Subaru for keeping this segment alive. Well done.

[@cmdrratzass7305]

7:35 If that representation of the torque curve is correct, it means they also fixed the “torque dip”! How are you not talking about that?

[@mrnobody6786]

The back kind looks like the last gen Accord Coupe.

[@Striker50_]

I see more NSX and genesis G70

[@christiantavares6364]

I was gonna say the same thing

[@sideheos4318]

It looks like some of the outdated car design but still ..

[@kiliwami4086]

True, i'm not the biggest fan of the rear

[@brandon.rondeau]

Gonna seem weird, but hear me out. In addition to NSX influence, I'm also seeing Buick/Opel Cascada in the rear a bit. Don't believe me? Google it.

[@bigtimber]

It's 2020, that power just ain't gonna cut it. STI engine or GTFO

[@basithph8958]

The new boxer engines sound really good I’m glad they gave it more power and torque

[@TheCldmstrsn]

welp definitely going to be upgrading once my 2019 BRZ lease is up. This looks fantastic

[@Ranor]

@Dot Com you must be fun at parties.

[@fsmaa1225]

It’s not all about SpEeD and sPeCs😂

[@Ryan-ue9ve]

@Dot Com lmao nice one 👍

[@exquisiteart6478]

@Dot Com "ugly" and "slow" are both subjective opinions, so maybe he thinks it's good looking and quick enough

[@ks90e]

@@exquisiteart6478 last gen is definitely better looking

[@KTH96]

7:33 That's a beautiful torque curve. Peak torque hits early and it mostly stays nice and flat towards redline. This should make the car an absolute blast to drive while also making it fun to rev out.

[@adamY2K]

Finally some simplicity in car design! This is a car this will look great for years to come

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

Indeed i can't wait for the toyota version

[@mark_u]

The interior is underwhelming but the increase in horsepower and torque figures is welcome.

[@paladin3116]

Jonathan Losito it doesn’t have to be a luxury car, the interior looks like something from a 2013 car

[@mark_u]

@Jonathan Losito The Mazda Miata and even the latest Toyota Corolla, which aren't luxury cars, have better interior styling than the new BRZ

[@MJT-DA]

@Jonathan Losito The veloster N has a better interior..

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

@@mark_u Mazda now also puts quite a bit more effort to making there cars overall nicer then the competition...

[@abdelhameedalotaibi3657]

Much better looking than the previous generation .. lets see how it would actually perform on road .

[@stefanelmapugay1103]

The rear looks like from a Lexus RC F when you look at it on the side

[@sv52308]

Exactly what I though

[@Striker50_]

The rear quarter panel angle to be exact

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

I'm glad it's still Naturally Aspirated, No Turbo Lag, No reliability issues and you get that insant throttle response👍(also can't wait for the New 86 to come out)

[@juanc5149]

You’ve never driven a modern turbo car. Nor worked on one.

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

@@juanc5149 well your not wrong but in my perspective i would never own a turbocharged car hearing how complex and expensive it can be to maintain and repair, thats some of the cons of owning a turbocharged car. if you own one your self and worked on one that's cool but me i just like to keep things simplified bro👍

[@juanc5149]

@@jaimeramirez-perez7198 Turbo cars are dead simple. You have the turbo, an intercooler, and a water line and oil line that goes to the turbo. It’s two extra parts, and two extra lines, and connecting intercooler piping. A 2014 accord or even my Dodge Ram. Is more complicated than my turbo 240.

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

@@juanc5149 well its nice of you telling me about the components of turbocharging a car but you can't change my mind of telling me that turbo cars are "dead simple" in my perspective i still veiw it as complexity you may have more experience at turbocharging engines which is cool i have no problems with that if you see turbocharged cars as dead simple than thats just a you thing and like i said i have no problems with that but like i said in my perspective i still perfer a naturally aspirated engine over a turbo engine. Have a nice day👍

[@JJ_ExMachina]

@@jaimeramirez-perez7198 ... I completely agree with you, and I have been building performance vehicles since 1980s. My 1965 Ford Falcon has a 500 CI Naturally Aspirated Barnett Racing engine in it (A BOSS 429 based engine punched out to, 545cid, 650 horsepower @ 5900rpm 690 torque @3400rpms)... Makes about 640 WHP, all while running on 93Octane pump fuel. I would NEVER want to add forced induction to that engine, nor would I add any FI to my 2013 Scion FRS... A properly set up NA build, is so much more predictable, and engaging... Forced Induction vehicles are terrible when pushed hard in the long run. They heat soak quickly on the track, require all kinds of "extra" maintenance to keep them running reliably... I have had plenty of FI vehicles, and all of them had the same issues... all due to the forced induction system creating tons more heat, that requires a ton more cooling... PLUS the lag and "dead" zone created when waiting for the engine to get into boost, just takes the fun out of things.

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

2:55 RIP headphone users

[@roger3958]

That’s gotta be a prototype exhaust. i.e there’s no way we get that same exhaust note stock.

[@ahmed7680]

Front - Lotus Evora Side - Lexus RCF Rear - Acura NSX Once you see it, you can't unsee it. Nevertheless, very sexy looking refresh, except for those tack ons to the rear fenders...looks like an autozone special lol

[@Golemslord]

i see a tesla model 3 in the front, and bmw z4 front bumper

[@filipprucnal]

Blame the regulations lmao What's sad is that the bumper piece looks like it's molded in instead of being glued on like the top one so even if you wanted you probably couldn't take that off

[@ahmed7680]

@@Golemslord actually you're right i do see tesla

[@revaholic]

It looks like Subaru designed the interior this time around whereas Toyota did the last design. Subaru doesn't do curves in their interiors lol

[@nhansgoofyvideos7581]

I think it is reverse: the new interior looks like a Toyota Fortuner.

[@stuntmonkey00]

This looks nothing like the rest of the Subaru lineup. The dash on the Global platform cars are more curvy and flowy.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@allandoy62]

Well Toyota and Subaru share parts meaning the redesign for Toyota’s 86 will be the same as the brz.

[@matthewdonovan8346]

@@allandoy62 well they are the same company overall so

[@ganzo.1067]

That exhaust sound is crazy

[@616civicmt8]

I’m going to start saving up to order one, totally in love

[@juelz4516]

Dayum son where’d ya find this!?!

[@bfludd843]

I heard the voice as I read this🤣🤣

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

Real trap shit.

[@bobbyaustralia8509]

Recommended to me yesterday lol

[@tracc_dak4660]

Certified hood classic

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@TaneemChowdhury]

Thanks for this first look. A little constructive criticism if you won't mind: the changing volume levels made this video difficult to watch. Looking forward to the next one where you get to drive it 👍

[@harryc31]

"Engine sits lower than last gen" All funs and games until u have to change your spark plugs I need to do that on my BRZ, wish me lucks bois

[@OMFGSTFUWTFBOLILLO]

just unbolt the mount on the side you are going to work on and raise the engine and then when finished do the same on the other side you'll get some more room

[@breckenbarnhardt8236]

Good luck my new brz is in the shop I got hit the first month owning it can’t wait to get it back in a week

[@ShakIshHungry]

03 wrx wagon owner here: I changed the plugs it was a bitch. :)

[@kgthegreatone943]

It's really not bad I thought the same thing its pretty easy once u jack the engine up and its not hard to do at all took me like 1 hour and a half to do with jack stands and a floor jack

[@Badmon.Bryann]

@@DarkHumorWritesItself this man gave his whole car biography lmao

[@XevilangleX]

I really wish the the steering wheel looks more aggressive, and the head unit would look different. I hate the headunit, it already looks dated

[@unignostik]

Agreed. Looks horribly tacked like the fed/86. Last gen placement looked a lot better and more oem.

[@elephantmoney]

Ya man. I am thinking just to buy a used 2016,upgrade the head unit and already it would be better than this model.

[@asapcap]

I might be biased but my 2018 brz looks about 5 years ahead of this model imo

[@unignostik]

@@asapcap I have a 2018 brz as well. I'll admit I can see the styling on this new one is not for everyone, but the vents are just too sexy on this one lol I really like it

[@unignostik]

@@elephantmoney Save up a little more and get a 2017, they did a moderate amount of retuning on the 2017+ models and it's a much better car when pushing it.

[@thenon-vapingsubie]

228hp N/A out of a boxer is absolutely phenomenal! Couple bolt ons and your matching the S2000 horsepower!

[@lakerfan1855]

2 guaranteed responses to ANY new car design: 1. "Looks like (insert car name)" 2. "The old one looks better" God damn it's so played out. Humans are annoying.

[@exquisiteart6478]

PFFFT, THIS IS SO TRUE 😂 people are never satisfied...

[@thecrazeecow1682]

The amount of work and time it takes to make a design people never consider. Not to mention all the regulations and restrictions and compromises the design had to go through. Frustrating indeed.

[@ForzaMonkey]

Free speech, bitches. And we say that because they DO look similar in our eyes. And SOMETIMES, the old model DOES look better.

[@nix294]

Like you never done it before. You ain't a saint.

[@exquisiteart6478]

@@ForzaMonkey to each their own 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@savagetuner2404]

Looks a crap ton like an aston martin vantage from the front, serious Lexus RC vibes from the side, love it

[@wpeneyra]

And Accord coupe from the rear 😂

[@bricklayerlzdp9825]

@@wpeneyra and just as slow as one 🤦‍♂️

[@austinatomTV]

YES!! Much better design than the first one. Great job Toyota and Subaru

[@racing-proof34]

that 22b in the back 🔥🔥💯

[@DeletedDenizen]

Great review my man! Loveeeed the car, everything we could reasonably expect.

[@cosmic_gate476]

"I wish this had 2 more gears" *Savagegeese has entered the chat*

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Don’t think I’ll switch my FRS but definitely have to check one out in person

[@RubberSideDown2]

Same. This new model looks ugly to me. Inside is nice though. I wanna see the new 86. See toyotas twist on it

[@EternalNightingale]

same the tail lights look generic af the front is decent tho that’s ab it old models actually stood out from everything else now it’s going to blend it with other cars well

[@Astke]

2.4 liter N/A with a 6 speed auto? No wonder these aren't coming to Europe. That interior already look 6 years old. How is that even possible.

[@TheChocolateChamp]

Lol lol i know right

[@DragonKnightX12]

I agree about the 6-speed. They should of gotten a DCT for the Auto option.

[@Astke]

@Rodolfo Ramos Well. All about emissions and consumption. In general under sedate driving a smaller turbocharged engine is usually cleaner and less thirsty. There is a reason why the Suzuki Jimny is pulling out of Europe. And that has a 1.5l I4 N/A engine. Also subjective for me. N/A engines are just too loud for what they do in this class of car. And because smaller Turbo engines have the same or more torque and lower down as well, they tend to be more effortless to drive in 99% of the situations (city etc.).

[@TheLivedeath]

@Rodolfo Ramos Subaru doesn't use a DCT anywhere in their lineup.

[@patrickcastillo5489]

I’m sad they changed the spoiler and tail lights :(

[@Mackx7]

The rear tail lights kinda reminds me of acura nsx.

[@alphabeta8403]

As close to S2K as you can get power: weight wise, should be faster due to more torque. 👍

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Still slow

[@taylormeyer671]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 Name another car in this price range that is faster

[@taylormeyer671]

Sad S2k torque noises. Still I am never getting rid of mine. I want this new BRZ though

[@OMFGSTFUWTFBOLILLO]

@@taylormeyer671 4cyl mustang? but that would get shredded around twisties but on a drag mustang lol

[@timefortimbo]

@@taylormeyer671 veloster n, performance pack, 30k flat, no higher, 275 hp, anti lag, already comes with pilot sport 4s, and corners like a fuckin boss, pulling .98g on skidpads.

[@GrandTheftAutoFans1]

The old one pre-facelift has the best look imo. I would probably wish to swap this engine into the old ones and then turbo it myself. But atm, I'd probably just turbo my old one.

[@brandongarcia4838]

The front looks like a Porsche, the side like an RC, and the back looks like a NSX.

[@connormcchicken5915]

Corvette.

[@kalevro96]

How do you see porsche

[@davidx8152]

Agreed...Was thinking that myself when watching the video

[@bullracing1]

The side looks like previous gen slapped with bodykit.

[@Mackx7]

Idk about front and the side but rear definitely reminds me of nsx

[@putsol5576]

Still comes in a manual!!!❤️

[@oogalee]

7:32 When he's switching through the digital display, you can get a glimpse of the torque curve which shows a linear curve. Seems like the torque dip is gone.

[@rizocars6115]

Wow you put reviews out so fast, great work

[@dreamimage173]

Interior HAS to be Toyota inspired. Really like the redesigned interior. The outside looks weak though.

[@itsbuta9785]

The back reminds me of the opel insignia 2010 lol

[@MrFister84]

@@itsbuta9785 Fuckin hey!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It looks really cool. Lovely blue colour.

[@RB-xv4si]

This engine will have much more character than a turbo version. I’m certain most buyers prefer this setup.

[@midicronica1]

They definitely took a lot of design elements from other cars. Doesn’t look original to me. Still nice though.

[@PKDesigns2011]

honestly, I'm really happy this car looks very well balanced, #thumbsup, Thx for sharing!!!

[@GamingSkeptic]

It's gorgeous at the front but I don't know how I feel about the back.

[@neophyterobin]

Thats why you start with DeBussy and finish on the Bach.

[@FilmerStevie]

Not really feeling the back. At all.

[@kiyora4380]

Glad they are keeping manual even in this day of age

[@hirzaahmadmutahari6987]

If they aren't keeping the manual, the sell will fall

[@onlychildren857]

I love the twins and always will. I had a '13 FR-S for 4 years and I miss it every day. This seems like an improvement, but those looks holy moly! This looks like a hodgepodge of a bunch of cars

[@MaddNomad1015]

Same. It’s one of those rare cars you get rid of maybe because it’s too slow so you upgrade or you need a bigger car. Then all of a sudden you just get it.haha. Fun car

[@onlychildren857]

@@MaddNomad1015 sadly, yes. We had a baby and my wife was driving her paid-for '08 Corolla and I still had a payment on the FR-S so I traded it for a crossover for the wife/family and I kept the Corolla.

[@MaddNomad1015]

@@onlychildren857 same man! Haha I had my first child so my wife had me get a Tacoma. Miss my car everyday

[@brybrysofly4093]

Great review, Sofyan! Trending at #27!!

[@waykool698]

I just sold mine this year and got a wrx. I want this 😭

[@automotivetv9861]

Wrx is a monster vs this

[@Blkbrz213]

@@automotivetv9861 brz is way more fun to drive

[@Ryan-ue9ve]

@@Blkbrz213 it is more fun to drive but without a turbo you really are just missing out. This thing needs boost, so sad.

[@G82Talha]

@@Ryan-ue9ve No it doesn't. NA is best

[@Ryan-ue9ve]

@@G82Talha NA is not better lmao. No one who has ever driven a boosted 86 has said oh yea my stock na is better. Hahaha... now unless you mean another vehicle like a v8 then yea na is pretty good but not on a 4 banger lmao.

[@mathewg1747]

Much better looking than my gen 1, and with legit updates. I'd sell my current BRZ for this one but don't want the extra car payment at the moment. Will be following the news on this!

[@marquisethomas5611]

No turbo ? 👀 *THE 400Z HAS ENTERED THE CHAT*

[@twrcrew8852]

can't just think of cars by text. 400z = long as hell front end with the front wheels positioned right next to the overhangs = high steering input BUT front visibility 500 yards away from the front of the car as if you're driving a rear-bridge crab boat on deadliest catch. BRZ = boxer engine. compact, short front as if it was FWD but RWD front midship = ultimate front visibility. you're close to the wheels that you actually steer with = feeling like you are in control and can actually see and thread the car through an asteroid field with ease. this is a MUST in a car that calls itself a "sports car" and unfortunately 5 million sports cars out there fail at this (looking at you mk5 supra, C7 corvette, 90s batmobile, jaguar F type. or should i say type F to pay respects type.) Obviously the ideal set up is mid engined where your cockpit is RIGHT on the front wheels with ultimate vision and a short nose. but serviceability on a budget needs a compromise. Toyota used to know how to make a longer front car with ultimate visibility, like the mk4. It's hood is long but you can still maneuver it perfectly because of the round shape that lets you sense the edges of the car and where the front wheels are. also 90s visibility of glass leaves no blindspots. toyota fucked up by making the new one like a tank and giving it stupid front fenders and a triangle nose so that it's easy to hit walls and guard rails because you cant see how far it is. you'll be driving it afraid of every edge and taking poor lines.

[@BRAINFxck10]

@@twrcrew8852 "Sports Car" is just a marketing term like "Grand Tourer". Based on your criteria you're confusing "Sport Cars" for "Race Cars". The S2000 & AMG GT are better "Sports Cars" than the BRZ despite having much longer front ends both cars handle great so your whole front end argument is all in your head, it's just a matter of perception, our brains adjust to the wheelbase of what we drive so you don't need to rely on perfect visibility, if you do then you're just a bad driver with low confidence and low skill

[@Wolverine05]

@@twrcrew8852 I have both and the nissan is just built so much better all around but of course more money. I see what your saying its not as bad as you say it is but the frs definitely handles so much better. Ian at 250 at the wheels and that has made it the perfect car

[@Juhkwez]

@@twrcrew8852 You one of them guys. Complain about the new model cars. While praising the 90s car. The new supra have perfect visibility I driven in one. Trying to act like you know everything

[@florinvid]

You got that right brother! Now that's I car I'm excited about, one that would actually be fun to drive with a little fire under the hood, not 186 ft/lbs. Give me a break Subaru, I'm not waking up and go on a track on the way to work

[@RevMatchTrackDays]

I'm happy to see this is coming. I love the S2000 and MX-5 but I don't like convertibles. This is pretty much the only light weight, simple, RWD coupe that isn't super expensive.

[@Scrrumy]

30+k for new BRZ OR 15k for previous model + turbo kit, wheels/tires, big brakes, and an exhaust

[@guillermosanchez2783]

I'll rather buy the new one. I'm thinking that the signature characteristic of the STI, the rumble will be gone in the next generation. So, I started to look for a manual BRZ if the engine sounds ok. Lightweight + rear-wheel-drive + manual transmission + affordable price. All sound like something the combination for a plausible good driving experience.

[@Denverian]

flat torque from 3k to 7k, impressive!

[@mark689]

I got my FR-S in 2013. It performs well with just some good maintenance, a trd air intake and catback. I can only imagine how this one would perform with the extra HP it has, with the same mods I have on my current car. Looking forward to seeing what the new 86 will look like. This one looks better on video than in the photos for sure.

[@ericdolby1622]

Has Subaru learned how to properly tune an engine? Overall very attractive car.

[@memphiscalifornia2195]

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[@Tjz30]

😂

[@ForzaMonkey]

so, at first, this sounded like an accurate statement. but then I remembered how many times Subaru has won in Group A rally championships, and how they pretty much made WRC become what it is today. the thing is, Subaru makes AWD cars, tuning a RWD car is not their specialty. the car was not even tuned by Subaru, for the record. it is built on a Toyota chassis, with Toyota parts, except for the boxer engine, and is tuned by Toyota. the BRZ is a rebadged GT86. if you are going to complain about the car, don't use Subaru as your scapegoat. edit: sorry if I sounded rude, when i try to get out a point, it becomes a whole lecture..

[@ericdolby1622]

@@ForzaMonkey but the street feel of their tuning is terrible. Lots of surging, strange idle characteristics, rpm dead spots, etc. They are horrible daily drivers.

[@Kcroc]

They only tune them poor in America thanks to emission laws

[@rustymonkey69]

come on Subaru. We need the STI version

[@Sultyboy]

keep dreamin bud

[@wotm8870]

The sti version will only have aesthetic changes

[@Vizenz121_OR]

I like it! They did exactly what people asked for. More power, better grip, not too expensive. I'm glad they didn't make it turbo tbh. I think its a home run.

[@KevinReillySV]

I’m sorry it looks like a Honda or Acura might be biased but I like the previous brz much better

[@axe2grind772]

Everyone: watched video of new BRZ Also everyone: proceed to freak out over seeing 3 seconds of the quarter panel of a 22B in the background lol. 👌👌

[@Nappystorm]

I had a Subaru SVX ages ago. This looks like an updated version. I loved that car