The 2022 Subaru BRZ Keeps the Spirit Of The Original Fully Intact | MotorWeek Road Test

When it comes to performance, Subaru’s reputation mostly lies in building rally-inspired all-wheel-drive vehicles like the WRX STI. But, a joint venture with Toyota that resulted in 2013’s BRZ showed they can do affordable rear-drive sporty, too. So, let’s see what a road test of a new 2nd generation BRZ reveals next.
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[@Porsche996driver]

Seems amazing they’re still making this little 2+2 like 10 years later. Great commuter car actually and a reasonable price!

[@evoben24]

paying premium gas for a commuter car I think is a bad idea nowadays.

[@gilbertosantos2806]

@@evoben24 meh, an average fuel miliage of 8.5L/100km combined with a small tank helps.

[@coejbee]

The new BRZ/GR86 give me such classic Porsche Boxster vibes. In looks and spirit. Can’t wait to scoop a GR86 next year so I can retire my ‘ol E90. Trying to find something comparable to the E90 (no turbo, RWD, manual trans) is almost impossible, but the GR86 really is close- just doesn’t have rear doors. Love these BRZ too, but want the Toyota badge.

[@TSL73]

It reminds me more of the older front engine Porsches like the 944

[@mrmackee123]

@@TSL73 exactly 💯

[@ioniccolumn]

I have it and I love it! If you are on the fence, do it.

[@ak2112]

Got mine in March. LOVE it.

[@jakethesnake1503]

Whats your rpm at 60mph 100kmh?

[@epicraptorman]

GR86 for me. I like the front bumper better and independent tests show that the 86 is a slightly more tuned suspension

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Same

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

John Davis is the the best, been watching you my whole life man!

[@sweetwalls7662]

This car is basically a modern, rear wheel drive Integra Type R. Get one while you can boys and treat'er nice.

[@WesMalik]

May Allah bless John Davis - since watching him on PBS in the eighties I never miss a show. Allah bless him with a long and healthy life. Amen

[@allentoyokawa9068]

who is Allah

[@hlk5887]

@@allentoyokawa9068 A Middle Eastern deity..

[@thecutlemon8101]

May god* bless

[@Tony_417]

Allah is Arabic for terrorism

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@allentoyokawa9068. God in Arabian

[@chicagoui9299]

I didn’t like the first Gen, but I like this one. Looks almost Nissan Z ish. The fan boys should go all out and buy all these up.

[@gilbertosantos2806]

They should, i mean, i have!

[@Dreamweaver94]

As much as I've enjoyed my 2001 hardtop Miata for the last 9 years, I'm looking forward to updating to one of these. Similar in spirit, but a little roomier and more modern. Plus better lap times!

[@kuladeeluxe]

Me too, I hve a 99 Miata 10AE. and just wentBRZ. The BRZ drives very similar, but you are more comfy, and there is a big bump in power over the Miata. (which is Such a Great car)

[@Dreamweaver94]

@@kuladeeluxe My roommate has a Boss 302 and gives me a hard time when I tell him how much of an acceleration increase it'll be in comparison lol.

[@Pelleministeri]

I really want one. It's pretty quick!

[@RegM86]

This could be a rear wheel drive Honda Prelude or hardtop Miata.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Subaru should consider a much hotter STi version of the BRZ in the near future.

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

They wouldn't, they can't even be bothered to make an impreza sti

[@richardhoulton4016]

They’ll never turbo it. The turbo FA24 has the turbo underneath the engine. There’s nowhere to put in on the BRZ without having to lift the entire driveline by about 8”…and that would require a redesign of the entire car. Don’t ever expect to see a factory turbo. It’s never going to happen.

[@dre32pitt]

If they do, itll be the same treatment as the previous get Ts.. Chassis mods.. Maybe a wing.. And since the premium comes with MPS4's.. Maybe it'll come with MPSC2's??

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Amazing how they could squeeze 228 hp out of a 2.4L 4 cylinder

[@peejayem4700]

sarcasm?

[@nintendoatarikiller]

@@peejayem4700 nope

[@tpolerex7282]

N.A. it’s pretty impressive.

[@jmf_5]

Yeah it's not bad but Honda managed to get 240hp out of a 2 liter back in 2000.

[@moldyrefrigerator]

@@jmf_5The S2000’s msrp is equal to $50k in 2023 dollars…BRZ/GR86 sells for $28k.

[@nicholasstocker6866]

Great video as always One tiny mistake is the fact that when you announced pricing, you said it started at $28,995, however it says on screen that is $28,955. Small mistake, no big deal.

[@felspawn4841]

I love my ‘22 BRZ

[@dflet03]

Solid performance

[@ramonanglada4419]

Great review ! Simple and to the point

[@mrmackee123]

South Florida dealers want $39k out the door 😐.

[@rj9617]

Toyota dealership in Central Florida said there was a $6,000 market adjustment on the gr86. I said no thanks!

[@TrojanRabbit521]

Still waiting on delivery so paperwork not signed but I was promised msrp price in OK

[@mikea5205]

@@rj9617 - you did the right thing. That 6k you worked so hard for is free money to the owner of the dealership. Salesman only see commission up to MSRP, rest is for the owner and his 3 mistresses.

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

@@mikea5205 for real, I'd rather just wait and buy low mileage used if thats the case

[@dre32pitt]

Find an AutoNation Subie dealer.. AutoNation HAS to sell at MSRP (corporate philosophy or something)... Only issue is there's going to be a waiting list, more than likely.. I'm #3 on my local Toyota dealer's waiting list for a GR86 as they also sell at MSRP..

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Will sell well

[@JS60SIX]

Nice car but sad a 4 cylinder needs premium

[@jakethesnake1503]

Im at 3000 rpm to do 100kmh, is this normal? Seems high for 6th.

[@joconnell3473]

S2000’s did that too

[@TheRyansLion]

Normal for a sporty 4 cyl

[@joconnell3473]

Actually my E92 M3 does that too.

[@jakethesnake1503]

Thanks peps, cars got 300klm so it was my first time doing 100 kmh. Seems to be at 2800 now. With a 7500+ redline and not being a eco designed engine it seems normal. Gas mileage dropped as well so its not like shes over working

[@alphabeta8403]

Looks more mature than the 86, which has a boy racer appearance. Great S2K replacement. Miss that awesome VTEC tho.

[@sultanniazi2394]

Premium gas? Ouch at this price point. Achilles heel.

[@HypocriticYT]

A power bump on the hood would look better!

[@thinkpositive2393]

It’s definitely a lot nicer and better designed than a Kia Stinger.

[@senseicorey9979]

Should last longer too

[@fj06carnone]

I'm mystified and intrigued by this comment lol

[@shivamarya5225]

Stinger is not even in the same segment, it's comparing apples to oranges

[@Sacapuntas69]

@@shivamarya5225 Apples to watermelons!

[@CB-sr5jp]

It’s definitely a lot nicer and better designed than a Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne Attack helicopter.

[@PJAvenger]

I like the idea, but a RWD car in winter can't be for me. I need minimum FWD or better yet, AWD. Great summer car though.

[@bobjohnson9767]

Get snow tires, you'll be fine. I've been driving an IS300 for over two decades in Massachusetts without any issue.

[@PJAvenger]

@@bobjohnson9767 You've never drivin in Ontario my friend, I'm in "the snow belt" and we often see 20-30" of snow

[@bobjohnson9767]

@@PJAvenger Guess Canada just shuts down for 5 months out the year in 60s when most cars were RWD.

[@alanl940]

@@PJAvenger It’s doable but not great. I drove my lowered BRZ with tires throughout winter in Ontario. On the worst snow days (30cm+ of snow), the car doesn’t get driven, but a compact economy car will also struggle at that point

[@afbrat1963]

Head south. Minimal snow days equals 12 months of spirited drive time.

[@G14tube]

Why do these reviews always seem like they have been filmed with a video camera from 1990 LOL ?

[@senseicorey9979]

It's now about as fast as the original wrx......nice work

[@kimi17147]

Not the point of the car

[@ty1on106]

@@kimi17147 homie missed the point so hard it hurts to read 😭

[@senseicorey9979]

I mean if you can't compete 1/4 mile wise with 20 year old cars........what exactly is the point?

[@mtjm]

A sportscar in 2022 that does 60 in 6 seconds is quite pathetic. Guess im also missing the point.

[@fj06carnone]

@@senseicorey9979 I'm 100% confident you've never driven a well balanced rwd sports car under any sort of speed. A controlled drift coming out of a high speed corner makes running a moderately++ modded STi in the 1/4 seem like a snooze fest. If you have no idea why the Miata is as popular as it is (and for so many years), you should probably go get some more seat time before running your mouth online. I dailyed a 500whp+ evo ix and the original BRZ. Guess which one was more entertaining.

[@mediocreman2]

Excited about this car and the new Miata. For some reason it took both of these companies over 20 years to get similar performance to the Honda S2000. But even with a 20% bigger engine, it's still less powerful. But does have more torque to make up the deficit.

[@Porsche996driver]

Completely different philosophy. The Flat 4 is an excellent platform. Mazda has been lagging for a long time.

[@mikea5205]

@@Porsche996driver - all three cars he mentioned are lightweight, 2 doors, rear wheel drive and come in a manual trans. Not sure what different philosophy there is.

[@Dreamweaver94]

@@Porsche996driver Modern Mazda engines are highly advanced and full of modern technology. They're not lagging, and are actually going great especially when you consider they're one of the last independent large auto manufacturers out there.

[@BMan100]

The back end makes me think of an Acura.

[@cgreenfield6655]

I want one ....but I can't find any!!!!

[@HypocriticYT]

A V6 bi turbo would make it fly

[@pmayo7894]

Nah.

[@blakelip3]

BRZ is going to be 10 yrs old

[@SolamenteVees]

Too bad Subaru closed orders for 2022 BRZs about a month ago…

[@Dragon228833]

2023 😁

[@kgthegreatone943]

Yes!

[@Matteo-xm6xo]

Sub 5 sec 0-60 is where this thing needs to be.add a supercharger and it would be perfect.

[@davidbaron6647]

SWEET CAR LOVE IT

[@topend2282]

Man to have this engine in the older version

[@Its_Vichu_here]

This car racing infast and furious 8

[@idokwatcher2062]

The spirit of being slow.

[@pmayo7894]

Except not really.

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@pmayo7894 Cries in 228bhp.

[@pmayo7894]

@@idokwatcher2062 - is it, or there are people who focus too much on horsepower and not on any other factors?

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@pmayo7894 The only reason they prevented this engine from being competitive at 260bhp is marketing. They do not want Supra 2L and WRX sales to suffer. From a modern sports car in year 2022 this 228bhp is pathetic.

[@pmayo7894]

@@idokwatcher2062 - again, not really. Before anyone else forgets (I apologize), the 4-cylinder Supra was supposed to be for countries with road and displacement taxes (think Japan and some European countries). 228 hp couple with a curb weight of 2800-2850 lbs and and addressed torque mean that the car is no slouch.

[@daniellocke9534]

Hokey review

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I love it!👌🥰👉❤️👍

[@ivangamer8022]

What spirit? It's not even 200hp and will not last more than 10 years. Literlly a trash box

[@pmayo7894]

Spilling BS again?

[@travisjones3878]

Slow

[@pmayo7894]

Not really.

[@JDeubel]

I wish you guys would hire somebody like me to do your manual reviews at least in the quarter mile I could definitely probably squeeze out a faster time than whoever's driving I could count almost two seconds in between every shift!