Rear-wheel drive, a low center of gravity, 228 horsepower, and a standard 6-speed manual. Here's what you actually need to know about Subaru's two-door sports car.
A lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that's much more interested in corners than being the sensible Subaru.
Every 2026 BRZ uses a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER engine producing 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Unlike almost every other Subaru, the BRZ sends its power to the rear wheels.
A 6-speed manual is standard on both regular trims. Limited can also be ordered with a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters; the tS is manual-only.
The magic isn't just the horsepower number. The BRZ is built around a low center of gravity, quick steering, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and a lightweight chassis designed to make the car feel alive in corners.
A proper 3-pedal 6-speed manual comes standard.
Low center of gravity, quick steering, RWD and a limited-slip differential.
tS adds STI suspension tuning and Brembo performance brakes.
Series.Yellow turns the tS formula into a 350-car special edition.
The big news is bright yellow: Subaru adds a limited-production Series.Yellow based on the BRZ tS.
Exclusive Sunrise Yellow paint makes the new special edition impossible to miss.
Series.Yellow production is limited to just 350 vehicles.
tS and Series.Yellow sharpen the BRZ chassis with STI-developed suspension tuning.
Four-piston front and dual-piston rear fixed calipers add serious stopping hardware.
Series.Yellow gets exclusive 18-inch matte-black wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.
Contrast stitching, unique accents, Recaro front seats, and a red STI start button finish the special edition.
The regular 2026 lineup is refreshingly simple: Limited or tS. Then there's the very limited Series.Yellow.
The regular BRZ with the choice of manual or automatic.
Meagan says: The easiest BRZ to recommend if this still needs to behave like a normal car sometimes.
The sharper BRZ for the person who cares about the hardware underneath it.
Meagan says: Same horsepower. More “please find me a corner.” 😂
A tS-based special edition for people who think subtle colors are a waste of time.
Meagan says: Tiny yellow sports car. I have no notes. 💛
The BRZ uses the classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports-car layout.
Standard on both Limited and tS, with a short-throw shifter.
A standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential helps put power down predictably.
Four-piston front and dual-piston rear Brembo calipers give the tS stronger braking hardware.
A 7-inch configurable digital gauge cluster includes Normal, Sport, and Track modes.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come standard.
The BRZ numbers people are going to ask you for first.
WRX gives you turbo power, AWD, four doors and five seats. BRZ is lighter, lower, rear-wheel drive, and much more focused on pure sports-car feel.
Explore WRX →Limited is the more flexible daily-driver choice and offers an automatic. tS is manual-only and adds STI-tuned suspension plus Brembo brakes.
Compare trims →If AWD is a must, this isn't your Subaru — look at WRX. BRZ intentionally uses rear-wheel drive for its sports-car balance and handling.
See the WRX →The BRZ questions you're definitely going to hear.