2024 Subaru BRZ TS: The Brand’s Sporty Subcompact Coupe

 

Highlight: The BRZ is Subaru’s only rear-wheel drive vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 36,465 (Base Model: $31,315)

Seating Capacity: 2 (rear seat for small kids only)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a high beam auto system; a rear camera; hill start assist system and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base Premium Model): 17-inch alloy wheels; only available with a 6-speed manual transmission; limited-slip rear differential; keyless access; a push button ignition starter system; a dual zone automatic climate control system; power fuel door lock; track mode with vehicle stability; a 7-inch digital instrument cluster; an 8-inch infotainment system a leather wrapped steering wheel; shifter boot; black seats with red stitching; manual adjustable front seats; active sound control; and a power operated fuel door lock system

Standard Equipment (TS): 18-inch alloy wheels; a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine; a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission; heated exterior power mirrors; an upgraded audio system; lane keeping assist; rear cross traffic alert; blind spot detection with lane keep assist and rear cross traffic alert; STI tuned front and rear dampers; a Brembo braking system; gold painted 4-piston calipers; black upholstery with blue stitching; front seat bolsters; steering responsive headlights;  and a performance tuned suspension system

Options: none

Other Trim Levels:

Limited

Series- Purple

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a xx-speaker AM/FM/HD/CD audio system w/SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles

Standard Engine/Horsepower: 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine/228-hp

Recommended Fuel: Premium

Standard Fuel Mileage: 20-city/27-hwy

What’s New: For the 2024 model year, the TS sport-tuned suspension trim is all-new.

Why:

A variety of trims, especially the TS trim 

Rear-wheel-drive platform

Sporty design

18-inch wheels

A manual transmission or automatic transmission (one select trims)

A short throw shifter (select model)

Fun-to-drive

SiriusXM

Electronic blind spot monitoring

An enhanced sound

Available in 4 trims

Track mode available

But: 

Premium fuel

Limited rear seat

Not easy for most to enter and exit due to its low center of gravity

Verdict: Subaru’s subcompact BRZ sports coupe is available in several trims. The BRZ, which shares a platform with the Toyota GR86, is available in an automatic or a manual transmission.

At a starting price of $31,000, the rear-wheel drive BRZ is available in three trims. We spent time behind the wheel of the all-new TS trim. This new trim ups the ante in the affordable subcompact coupe segment, offering a sport-tuned driving experience with its standard 6-speed manual transmission, Brembo braking system gold painted 4-piston calipers and 18-inch Michelin summer performance tires.

The all-new TS trim has a $5,000 premium over the base model BRZ. As vehicles become more automated, the BRZ TS reminds us that driving a vehicle can still be fun, engaging and safe.

Competition: 2024 Toyota GR86