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2016 Subaru BRZ Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In recent years, the automotive industry has been in a crisis. Cars are safer, more efficient, and more powerful than ever, not to mention more technologically advanced in regard to both infotainment and safety features. Automakers can get more power out of a drop of fuel than ever before. So where is the crisis?
There has been a serious lack of true “drivers’ cars.” These are sports cars that put taking a corner over straight-line performance. Thankfully cars like the 2016 Subaru BRZ exists to prove that the car for the pure driving enthusiast has not gone the way of the dodo.
The BRZ was conceived as a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota. The two companies co-developed the boxer engine using Subaru’s characteristic 4-cylinder boxer engine layout. As development of the car progressed, Subaru also got involved with the chassis and gearbox development.
It is sold as the Toyota 86 in Asia, South Africa, South America, and Australia; as the GT 86 in Europe; and as the Scion FR-S in the U.S. and Canada. But for Subaru, it's known as the BRZ the world over. The name BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith. No matter the name, they are built in a Subaru factory.
The Subaru BRZ features an instantly recognizable sports-car shape, with a long hood and sloped rear window ending in a short rear deck. There is a mix of old and new aesthetics in this car, as the rear side windows hearken back to older Japanese coupes, while the front has a very modern, aggressive look.
The BRZ separates itself from the Scion model with a more pronounced rear spoiler and a lower front end that visually ties it to the iconic Subaru WRX. Subaru keeps things simple with the BRZ. The trims are Premium and Limited, and both feature fog lights, LED headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in summer performance tires.
Like the exterior, the interior is a no-nonsense affair. It may include lots of plastic, and it doesn't have the latest in-car creature comforts, but one must not approach the BRZ like a performance-oriented car. One should look at the BRZ like a fully enclosed, all-weather motorcycle. This car was designed by true driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts. The toggles that the driver can access best are those that pertain to driving the car. The best feature of the interior is the standard bucket seats that bolster the driver in hard cornering. The driver and front passenger each get one, though the BRZ technically has seating for four.
The Premium comes standard with features like a no-nonsense 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat. If you want heated front seats, you’ll have to up to the Limited model. You’ll also have to up to the Limited to get features like dual-zone climate control, leather seats, and keyless access with push-button start.
The BRZ also features Subaru’s Starlink in-car infotainment system. The 6.2-inch touchscreen features controls for the stereo, navigation, and Bluetooth hands-free calling. This feature rockets the once-spartan BRZ interior into the cutting edge for user interfaces.
The advantages of Subaru’s 4-cylinder boxer engine layout are optimized in a vehicle like the BRZ. As the name suggests, two pairs of cylinders are arranged flat and opposing each other, with the two banks “punching” at one another.
This 2.0-liter engine makes an even 200 horsepower without the use of a turbocharger. Power is sent to standard rear-wheel drive through a 6-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
But the drivetrain is only half the story with the BRZ. McPherson front struts and rear double-wishbones comprise its sport-tuned suspension. A Torsen limited-slip differential can offer various amounts of traction, depending on whether you're trying to get home safe or get around the track with a smile on your face.
With the manual transmission, the BRZ returns fuel economy of 22 mpg city/30 highway/25 combined. The automatic transmission achieves 25/34/28.
Base MSRP for the 2016 Subaru BRZ is $25,395. If you want added goodies like heated leather seats, climate control, and push-button start, the Limited starts at $27,395.
If you’re looking for a truly unique Subie, a BRZ Hyper Blue edition is being offered. It features the iconic blue of Subaru’s rally cars and a wealth of special touches (many blue). Act fast, though, because the Hyper Blue costs only $27,690, and Subaru is making only 500 examples.
Sure, you could settle for another anonymous daily driver and take the rat-race without excitement or passion. Or you could opt for a Subaru BRZ and let every day be an opportunity to drive like you mean it. Pulling up in a BRZ signals to the world that you're not ready to resign yourself to being just another face in the crowd and that you intend to keep the enthusiast dream alive!
Published May 31, 2022 by George Kennedy
User reviews for 2016 Subaru BRZ
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by Hector Z
Jan 24, 2022
A fun car to drive. Best sports coupe in its class. Although there really isnt another rear driver in its class. I drove one with an excessive burning smell. I dont believe thats normal for 57k miles. Overall good fit and finish. Not a fan of the alcantara.Jan 24, 2022
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2016 Subaru BRZ Pricing
Original MSRP
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated carbon fiber · Dash trim: simulated carbon fiber · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum alloy · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: simulated leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated carbon fiber · Dash trim: simulated carbon fiber · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum alloy · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: simulated leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated carbon fiber · Dash trim: simulated carbon fiber · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum alloy · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: simulated leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse