Unsurprisingly, more power comes with a trade-off.
Subaru and Toyota gave their customers what they wanted for the second generation model – a stronger BRZ engine and an 86 (now GR 86). The Japanese sports coupes are now powered by a 2.4-liter flat four engine that produces 228 horsepower (170 Kilowatts) as well as 184 pound-feet (249 Nms) of torque. According to the new engine, it is about 11% more powerful and 15% less torque than the 2.0-liter that powered the previous sports car.
Fuel efficiency is the price that comes with an engine displacement increase. The official EPA-estimated fuel efficiency figures for the BRZ are out now.
The 2022 BRZ has a lower fuel consumption than its predecessors. This is true regardless of whether it’s a manual or automatic stickshift. The BRZ now has a rating of 25/21/30 (combined/city/highway) in miles per gallon, while the manual version has a rating of 22/20/27 mpg.
The 2020 BRZ was rated at 27/24/33 mpg, while the manual recorded 24/21/29 mpg – each vehicle is more efficient than their predecessors by at least 2 mpg. Although the numbers for the GR 86 have not yet been released, they are likely to be identical to the BRZ’s as their predecessors.
We are not surprised at the numbers as a result of the increased engine displacement and performance numbers.
The 2022 Subaru BRZ starts at $27,995 without destination. This is a little more affordable than the entry-level model. It is important to note that the BRZ Premium comes with an additional feature, and the entry-level 2020 BRZ has a lower price.