2025 Subaru BRZ Review | Performance Specs, Exterior Designs, & Features
Spirited performance and enhanced handling are what make the 2025 Subaru BRZ an intriguing choice of sports car. Built with standard rear-wheel drive, summer high-performance tires, and a TORSEN® limited-slip rear differential, you’ll find that the BRZ is prepared for your drives on and off the track. For more details on the 2025 Subaru BRZ, continue reading this review created by the team at McLaughlin Subaru in Moline, IL.
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Engine Performance Features
The 2025 Subaru BRZ is built to impress with its track-tuned capabilities and zesty performance. Along with its standard 2.4L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine, it also comes with a TORSEN limited-slip rear differential and a fully synchronized six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed manual transmission can be replaced with an optional six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the Limited trim.
For quick reference, engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.
Engine | 2.4L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder |
Horsepower | 228 HP |
Torque | 184 lb.-ft. |
MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 27 |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Transmission | Fully synchronized six-speed manual or six-speed automatic |
Interior Features & Cargo Space
Striking style and convenience features fill the interior of the 2025 Subaru BRZ. While cloth seat upholstery is standard, the Limited trim includes black Ultrasuede® and red accent leather seat upholstery with contrast stitching. The tS trim offers the same seat upholstery but with blue stitching. The Limited and tS trims come with heated front seats to keep you and your co-pilot comfortable no matter the time of year. In the trunk, you’ll find 6.3 cubic feet of cargo space, which can be increased when you fold down the rear seatback.
Available interior features include:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle with red or blue stitching
- Cloth seat upholstery or Ultrasuede® and leather seat upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Six-way manually adjustable driver's seat
- Four-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat
- Fold-down rear seatback
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
Model Options Offered
Discover the three available 2025 Subaru BRZ trims, then navigate to our trims guide for a more in-depth look at each trim’s standard features.
- 2025 Subaru BRZ Premium
- 2025 Subaru BRZ Limited
- 2025 Subaru BRZ tS
Exterior Colors Available
- Crystal Black Silica
- WR Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
Exterior Design Features
Admire the 2025 Subaru BRZ from every angle. This Subaru sports car is a low-profile, two-door coupe style with a wide body and a tapered rear spoiler that resembles a ducktail. You’ll find 17- or 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels available across the lineup in distinctive styles. The Limited trim and tS trim also come with Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 summer high-performance tires. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line tS trim adds an STI-tuned four-wheel independent suspension and Brembo® performance braking system.
Available exterior features include:
- 17- or 18-in. wheels
- Power, heated side mirrors
- LED steering-responsive headlights
- Trunk spoiler
- Power windows with auto-up/-down
- Welcome lighting
- V-shaped strut tower bar
- STI-tuned four-wheel independent suspension
- Brembo performance braking system
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer high-performance tires
Safety & Technology Features
Smart driver assistance systems and modern infotainment technologies will ensure you remain aware and connected to the world around you in the 2025 Subaru BRZ. Most driver assistance features are standard, including the EyeSight® driver assist technology suite, which includes everything from adaptive cruise control to lane-keep assist. The only driver assist feature that isn’t standard is blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, which becomes available on the Limited trim.
Of particular note in the tech department is the 7-inch configurable digital gauge cluster with normal, sport, and track modes, which receives a stylish red metallic upgrade in the tS trim. Plus, you’ll appreciate the quick and easy access to your favorite apps through the SUBARU STARLINK® 8-inch Multimedia Plus system.
Available driver assistance features include:
- Blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
- Traction control system
- Brake assist
- Brake override system
- High beam assist
- EyeSight driver assist technology
- Adaptive cruise control
- Pre-collision braking
- Lane departure and sway warning
- Lane-keep assist
Available infotainment features include:
- Six- or eight-speaker audio system
- SUBARU STARLINK 8-in. Multimedia Plus system
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- SiriusXM Travel Link® capability
- HD Radio™
- Dual USB input ports
- Bluetooth®
- 7-in. configurable digital gauge cluster with normal, sport, and track modes
- Integrated color multi-function display with G-force meter, engine power curve, stopwatch, and engine oil temperature modes
- Digital odometer with dual-mode trip function
