2018 BRZ tS future values?
Do people think that the 2018 BRZ tS will hold its value as the only real special edition BRZ?
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2018 Subaru BRZ Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The BRZ is an odd car to come from Subaru. It features rear-wheel drive instead of the usual symmetrical all-wheel drive of the brand’s products, and it is more about style and fun than practicality. There are four seats, although Subaru calls it a two-plus-two configuration because the back seats are meant mainly for car seats and small children.
Power continues to come from a familiar 2.0-liter flat 4-cylinder engine with 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque along with a standard close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. If you choose the optional 6-speed automatic, horsepower curiously dips by 5 to 200 and lb-feet of torque drops to 151. The horsepower and torque peak at 7,000 and 6,400 revolutions per minute, respectively, so this is definitely a car that rewards rev-happy drivers. Unfortunately, those who have been clamoring for a higher-horsepower variant will be disappointed since this is the only engine. That said, it’s still lightweight, so the 60-mph mark comes up in a bit over 6 seconds. Furthermore, since the boxer engine is spread out horizontally, its center of gravity is lower than in most cars for improved cornering.
Both basic BRZ trims return for 2018. Premium kicks things off with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a rear wing, heated side mirrors, a 6-way manual driver’s seat, cloth upholstery, Bluetooth, a single USB jack, and the latest Subaru 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Limited adds LED keyless access and start, fog lights, an instrument cluster LCD with performance data, an upgraded 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity, dual USB jacks, leather and Alcantara upholstery, and heated front seats. A short-throw shifter comes standard for the manual transmission on the Limited, but this trim unlocks the automatic transmission. Other options include paddle shifters for the automatic transmission, wider 17-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, and Sachs performance shocks.
Lastly, there’s the limited-edition BRZ tS. “tS” stands for “Tuned by STI,” and it is sort of a half-step between a base Subaru and one with the brand’s full STI treatment. In the case of the BRZ, that means aggressive exterior styling with exclusive red accents, such as restyled front and rear bumpers with under-spoilers and a giant rear wing that can be manually adjusted. The Brembo brakes and Sachs performance shocks from Limited are standard on tS along with STI springs and 18-inch black painted STI wheels. Subaru will produce just 500 tS units.
Given its age on the market and mission in life, the BRZ employs only the most basic of safety equipment. It has a standard reversing camera and six airbags, but no advanced safety features are on offer. During the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) latest battery of tests, the 2018 BRZ scored Acceptable on the Small Front Overlap test and Good everywhere else.
The BRZ is certainly a niche product. It’s not nearly as powerful as other sports cars in the same pricing territory, but it makes up for that with balanced looks and engineering, generally promoting fun at any speed.
Published May 31, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
User reviews for 2018 Subaru BRZ
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by Jaime P
Oct 28, 2023
This is a great car we bought it for our daughter who loves it. It is a nice looking car and has just enough power and handles like a go cart can ha e fun but not too much funOct 28, 2023
by Jeffrey T
Apr 17, 2023
This is a 2018 Subaru BRZ. Without a shadow of a doubt, this was one of the cars of 2018. Apr 17, 2023
by Janet L
Oct 17, 2021
So far so good only have few days but drives good its low so of course you will feel bumps in road its expectedOct 17, 2021
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by Jaime P
Oct 28, 2023
This is a great car we bought it for our daughter who loves it. It is a nice looking car and has just enough power and handles like a go cart can ha e fun but not too much funOct 28, 2023
by Jeffrey T
Apr 17, 2023
This is a 2018 Subaru BRZ. Without a shadow of a doubt, this was one of the cars of 2018. Apr 17, 2023
by Janet L
Oct 17, 2021
So far so good only have few days but drives good its low so of course you will feel bumps in road its expectedOct 17, 2021
by Robbin S
Apr 04, 2020
I just like the car. I have done all sorts of reviews. Toyota 86 is nice as well. I do not have one yet. Looking for that perfect one for me. I know that some do not think it is fast enough, but compared to my Hyundai Accent GT, it will be night and day. And I only like cars with shifts, and BRZ is one of the few left that make manual transmission. Even my old Accent is manual. Apr 04, 2020
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2018 Subaru BRZ Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,595 to $33,495Price range
$21,420 to $23,014Average price on CG
$21,420YoY price change
$23,014 to $21,420Trims & specs
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: 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 · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · 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: 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: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.30 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · 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
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
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
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
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 · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · 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: 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: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.30 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
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
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
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 · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · 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: 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 with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · 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: 4.30 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · 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: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · 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: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
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
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: memory card navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse