2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue - Review & Test Drive
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- The 2015 Subaru BRZ (similar to the Scion FRS) is a two door RWD coupe with a 2.0L boxer 4 cylinder producing 200 HP. It features a Torsen limited slip differential, a sport tuned suspension, and 215/45 R17 summer performance tires. It's a light weight, purpose built vehicle weighing in under 2,800 lbs. This video will take a look at the exterior, engine and drivetrain, wheels, tires, suspension, interior, features, as well as a quick test drive and summary of the fuel economy.
This particular trim is the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue, which features a few special options, including an aero package which reduces the drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.27.
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Features Include:
- HID headlights
- Audio/navigation system
- Bluetooth hands-free
- Automatic climate control
- Front fog lights
- Rear decklid spoiler
- Cruise control
- Telescoping steering column
- Keyless access and start
- Power windows, auto up/down
- Heated front seats and exterior mirrors
Series.Blue Edition Includes:
- STI front, side, and side/rear under spoilers
- 17 inch STI black finish alloy wheels
- Leather and alcantara trimmed interior
- Blue highlights and stitching
- Red painted brake calipers
- Carbon fiber pattern trim
- Undercover insulator
MSRP as Tested: $30,285
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''You can switch between MPH and km/h if you want to improve your 0-60 times"
I love the random humour nonchalantly scattered throughout the video :D
Jason W. Morningwood Just like "The calipers are painted red, the same color as fire trucks so i'm guessing they have good cooling." :D
Stuff like that mixed in with the serious engineering tone is pretty funny xD
Jason W. Morningwood haha yeah he throws some clever jokes every now and then
and he says that the sport mode keeps you in your intended path, but what if someone's intended path was a tree?
" You can also switch between kmh and mph if you want to improve your 0-60 time." Hahaha, nice. I laughed.
"The calipers are painted red, the same color as fire trucks so i'm guessing they have good cooling." wat
WarinhulAirsoft is jokhe. You laff nao.
@@MrRoyalestCrown yess vehry goode johke. laffd vehry muhche.
Man... You reviewed the he'll out this car! I have never seen a review so thorough.
For real!!
I bought a brz a year ago, I haven't stopped loving it. I get excited every day when I get into my car. Money well spent.
Do u feel that there's any lack of power?
And are the back seats really that small you think?
Thinking about this as my first car
The power is great. But I hate driving in a straight line. This car handles and is agile. It's not about drag racing it's about attacking corners and enjoying your daily driving. I love my car, it's perdect for me. Especially when it's 25 bucks at the pump and I can enjoy my drive everywhere. Horsepower is over rated. Trust me, this car might have less horsepower than other sports cars, but horsepower is only one small aspect of driving.
+SoulCharter would you say this car is for a first time car owner? I don't really care about power at the moment, just want a practical car that handles good.
+RD Pnoy I dont know bud. To be honest, it handles extremely well. You could get yourself into a lot of trouble. You do not want to get in an accident, but this car begs to be pushed. Self control is a huge concern. But its a great car to work on and great car to drive.
Mind bogglingly in depth review of an enthusiast's perfect car! What more can you ask for? Keep up the awesome work, Jason!
Watching this guy had me smiling. He had so much fun with the review. One of the best blokes I've seen do a review
You've been consistently making some of the very best car reviews on the market! Awesome attitude + super informative on technical aspects. Very refreshing to see your well educated car enthusiasm, while still being humble in this era of ridiculously pumped up egos on much of today's social media and car culture. Last year i bought a 2020 Subaru tS and just a couple days ago I replaced a family car and bought (was lucky to find while i serviced the BRZ) a 2018 Subaru Impreza Limited - both cars seem amazing for different reasons; many of which you eloquently describe on the reviews you've made on BRZ and Impreza. I also watch your reviews on other car tech which you explain well, while keeping it fun, interesting and relatively easy to understand. Thanks once again!
You present like James May, and smile like Clarkson. The Smug face smile.
Love your show!
Looks like your hard work is paying off Engineering Explained You're finally getting interesting cars!
Samuel Sanchez There are some really cool ones coming up in June!
I'm smiling just watching you take those turns.
I've come to appreciate the subtle/not so subtle bits of sarcasm in your videos
im 4 years late but i just got the 2015 and im so glad you mentioned the clutch feeling like that. i was over here thinking i was driving my car wrong, but turns out the clunky-ness is a common thing and to have it confirmed by you is such a reliefff! i honestly hate how clunky it is!
easily the best reviewer on youtube, hands down. It's a shame you don't have the funding for your own personal track(s), but at least your reviews are realistic and show what the average person is likely to be exposed to.
+Peter Schmidt I agree with you bro. This guy is my favorite reviewer
+Peter Schmidt Agreed. Redline reviews is a pretty close 2nd imo but they don't go as in detail about the technical and engineering of the cars as this guy.
+Peter Schmidt he has 600k subs and doesn't have a staff. He most definitely could afford a membership to a track. He's just extremely frugal (being an engineering student probably has something to do with it. I don't blame him he knows what his audience likes and what got him to this point so kudos to him.
This was the best review with a lot of information on youtube. Great job :)
man this video really made me to go for subaru brz insted of volexwagon gti, it seems really fun driving this car especially in manual gear. thanks for this video my friend.
Finally someone who doesn't go on and on about how it "needs" more power. My BRZ and I both thank you with big goofy smiles. :D
Adam Hall Haha, it's the car for folks without an ego. You're not going to win any red light races, your friends will all tell you it's underpowered, but what a fun car to thrash in some curvy roads. Light weight cars are just fun; though so are longitudinal g forces. :)
Your reviews are top notch man. Keep up the good work we appreciate it !
The cup holder was wrong thats why it moved. If you flip it to the little large hole to put your phone pointing toward you it would hold! I have a brz too great review men. I learned a lot of you with your old reviews in how engine works👌 in 3 months thinking about an sti great work men
that middle compartment is for a nitrous bottle
Great review style. I like how you explain some of the technical nerdy aspects of the car - keep it up!
Love the review!
The cup holder is placed wrong, that's why it wobble. The small groove should be close to the driver.
Very competent review. Very helpful! Thank for your excellent descriptive narration.
Wow can't believe you got to review one!!!
Great video! You are very knowledgeable about every detail of this car. I'm currently in the market for a 2016 model, and as a novice car enthusiast (I know that phrase is an oxymoron), I appreciate this detailed review. Thumb's up!
Lots of videos to learn from if you're interested, thanks for watching! :)
Nice review man, very professional yet enthusiastic.
Keep up the good work.
Might get a Subaru BRZ soon, I'll let you know about it.
Just got a BRZ today in White. Looks way better in person than in Pics!
Incomparably detailed review. Quality logo (back to back slightly metalicised E's).
Thanks for the video. Even i own a 86 oversea there were areas i didnt know. Well done.
this is the best review that ı watched about this car
The cup holder is supposed to be facing the other way for it to be fully secured. The pins onto which it latches to are of different size on either side of the passenger compartment, which prevent you from putting it in the opposite direction.
Part of the noise is from the Prius tires- the michelins that came on my parent's Prius were very loud, but as soon as I put Blizzak ws80s on it the noise instantly reduced.
Top notch car review. Informative and to the point
All the car stuff aside, since, really, I can't say anything about the BRZ that hasn't been said before---the area you live in seems extremely gorgeous. Lots of greenery and very little sprawl. My envy is palpable.
Very nice review and you really got the point of the car.
The handling is just outstanding. Although I hate the Primacy HP Prius tires on it. Yeah, sliding a little on dry roads is fun but in the wet they are a pain to drive.
I've put on 225/40/18 Continental Sportcontact 5 on my GT86 and got a little camber adjustment on the front and I enjoy driving it like that way more then before. Just gives some extra confidence and if you really want to you could still move it sideways.
Never gonna regret buying my GT86.
What rims did you get for those tires ?
ferrarione22 8x18 Sparco Assetto Gara in matte bronze
I've been waiting for you to review this for so long! Finally!
Is that your car on your profile picture?
JayCee Garcia No, it's Bulletproof Automotive's Concept One
Good review - nice to see another BRZ Series.Blue!
Now we're talking awsome car awsome video! Keep up the good work :)
Nice review. My current daily driver is a 14 WRX. If I was financially able to, I always thought this car just as is would be a perfect 2nd vehicle.
-JB
Sounds like a good daily driver, I have been wondering if this car was going to be good or not, I'm happy Subaru has done right, RWD manual, and 2 doors, 👌🏻
Great review.Very detailed.Enjoyed it
Thank you for another great review!
Love your videos, dude. Thank you for posting awesome content :)
cars are getting WAY too big like the new WRX and STi. the BRZ/FRS is perfect size.
110% agree. Finally a good comment
Reminds me of my old CRX. I’m getting a BRZ in a week, I’m excited
Thank you for this Sir. Great Review!
Just wanna say thank you so much for reviewing my dream car. Absolutely love your channel Ive watched your videos since your dimly lit little white boards ones lol. Gotta say the best part is just reading through the comments at the people who don't get the Jokes. Its got me weak.... L...O....L
Tahnks again!
I love the highway pulls. Best part
For those 6.5 seconds, I'm free...
Love the car reviews and engineering videos you put out.
One of my go to TH-cam channels.
I used to live in Corbett. I need to take a drive down the scenic highway soon.
My wife and I are the caretakers at Eagle Fern park in Eagle Creek feel free to come out and film one of your reviews out here.
Thanks
Victor
Those hairpins on old Highway 30 are my favorite!
Proper review my man , stay awesome ! :)
Love it, can't wait till next week. Great video as always.
Chinesefoodrocks1521 Thanks! Next week's car will be much more practical. But there are some fun ones coming!
excellent brief I have ever seen in youtube about any subaru best from Chalkedon..
just ordered mine! so excited
Awesome, congrats!! I'm driving the '17 this week and it's a blast.
Nice impressions thanks.
you can get aftermarket armrests that fit into the cupholders
Thanks for all your videos, really really entertaining and 'educational'.
Seriously one of the best car channel on TH-cam.
I just have a critics.
Since you audience is worlwide spead, why don't mention even the metric system?
nice review man
Loved the video, thanks!
Planning to get this baby!
This foo reminds me of spock from star trek.
adotwhite Who doesn't like Spock? I'll take it.
+adotwhite Foo? Does your "L" key not work? Or are you like one of those edgy teens who don't say "fool"?
+Zack Webster it just a joke lol
OnJohn I hope.
+adotwhite I hadn't thought of it myself but he's kinda right, lol. And yes who doesn't like Spock!!
Great video, I love that car!! One thing I would like you do when you test cars is not trust what they said about MPG, they tend to be "optimistic" about it and maybe you use it as a reference, but do it manually to get real MPG (do the math)
I really want the brz series blue! When I get it I will supercharge it 😍
Finally, get your opinion on my new car :)
Great reviews man, if you get the chance to drive a ZL1 definitely do a review!
Finally, thank you!
I love your channel, great reviews! Btw, I know they are getting old but do you think you could review a Honda S2000? Because you are the most technical car reviewer on TH-cam and I think it would be great to get an explanation about the S2000. Congrats on your channel!
Hey man, nice seeing you at BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. Nice review by the way. See you around!
Love your videos man. You strike me as the kind of dude that folds and arranges his underwear, but that's why I like these videos, love your work.
***** Haha, it's unfolded and crammed on a shelf. For efficiency, of course, no time to fold or open drawers.
Engineering Explained Haha thanks for the replies, love ur work!
A little late here, but amazing review, man.
There's actually a power socket in the glove box. Almost impossible to notice. Took me a few months before I saw it. Keep up the good work though, really enjoying your videos ;)
Great Review , Keep it up ! Seems like you like Subaru alot ! :D
IM SO BUYING ONE NOW
I have a BRZ I love it, would recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable sports car. I just wish it had a little bit more power, about 240 or 250 hp. Then it would be perfect
Man i still want one of those
Awesome review man! Please review more sports cars if you can!
Haha, always trying to! I have some good ones coming up!
tidbit about the cup holders - in my 2015 limited 6MT you need to flip it so that the long slot is adjacent to the driver, not the passenger. then it fits perfectly in either the forward or the rear position.
Sweet vid
Nice cars. I ALMOST got an FR-S but I liked the Si drivetrain quite a bit more. The FR-S was a bit more fun.
I would just say that you can carry people in the back for short journeys, especially if they are under 6ft, I've done it many times before. Also the gear change is only notchy when cold, once it warms up it's really nice to use. Other than that great review :)
Peter Askam I found it notchy regardless of temp, though a little worse when cold. Same as my WRX STI, though probably slightly less notchy.
Way better than boring British reviews
@Engineering Explained
The cup holder only wobbles at 7:38 because you have to flip the slot side towards the driver. It will then be secured.
I have the same car. Only 19,000 miles on it Jan 1st 2018.
Just had Triplets and have to sell.
Car is Mint. Garage kept.
i think a great car to review would be the Ralliart. A comparison with the wrx would be pretty cool to see!
God, I love this car!
I've watched other car review videos and by the time the video is half way through I'm bored out my mind. Other videos tend to miss information you want to know about while others repeat the same thing over and over for 20 minutes. Your reviews are spot on, entertaining, and informative, I even watch videos you post up for cars I don't care for. Along with your other videos explaining specific hardware such as shocks, differentials, and so forth, this is a fantastic channel. With that said, would you be able to get your hands on the 2015 (or 14) Audi Q5 Turbo Diesel? As well as the Q7 with the same setup? I know you can't pick and choose at the moment but if you can get a hold of either or both that would be awesome. Thanks.
Jun Thanks for your kind words and feedback! I'm working on my relationship with Audi. It's a bit more complicated than some of the other relationships, but I hope to get them in eventually!
Your welcome. Good to know, they'll come around. Hopefully sooner than later lol.
I just bought this same exact car today
Can you make a video about how throttle blipping/heel-to-toe in terms of what it does and how it affects your car. Thanks as always.
nice and clean
Being an engineer, I like your reviews. Can you review the Subaru Forester preferably a 6-speed manual. Thanks for the thoroughness of your reviews including the real world mpg at the end of the clips.
Great review as always. Any chance you could get your hands on 2016 Acura ILX? I heard good things about that car.
+Engineering Explained On the subject of the transmission, I ONE HUNDRED percent agree with the decision to go manual but I test drove an FR-S today with the tiptronic shifter (thats all they had on the lot) and I was extremely surprised at the precision and quickness that the gearbox is able to shift with. My takeaway was that if someone can't or doesn't want to learn how to drive stick, they will still have 98% of the experience that the manual can give.
great review, but what about the torque dip? is there any engineering reason for it? were they trying to maximize low down torque for daily use and top torque for racing? is there anything to worry regarding reliability if you eliminate the dip?
Im seriously thinking of getting the brz, except in that subie blue. Currently drive an 02 golf, which is fun. Review the new Mazda mx5 when it comes out.
I'm going to be that guy, it should have been higher gear ratio in the auto not lower. Just sayin. Great review by the way!! Keep 'em coming!!!
Those seats omg
If you turn the center drinks holder 180 degrees, it'll slot itself securely, because of unequal size tabs/sockets on each side. Basically, that pocket that looks like something designed specifically for an iPhone should be on the driver's side.
thanks. I can't decide between this, or the 2014 camaro LS.
I never heard of that red firetruck color having an effect on cooling but it is good to wonder and question things.
Occasional sarcasm.
oohhhhhhh...LOL
It's funny seeing a Subaru with the Toyota cruise control stock hanging from the steering wheel.
I don't think the car needs any more power, but I think it does need more torque down low -- though with a high-revving engine, obviously more torque means much more power. So from that perspective it should have more power, but that's not the end of it.
I would say Roots blowers like the Cosworth and Innovate Motorsports kits fit this car like a glove. They don't make super insane amounts of power, but they do give it just the kick it needs.
And the best part is that this is also the best cheap chassis for making super insane amounts of power since the 240sx -- possibly the best ever. It's rigid, it's light, it's aerodynamic, it's got a really solid engine that can withstand a lot of forced induction, and it's got a nice long wheelbase. AND, it's the only long-wheelbase car under 3k pounds ever built to modern NHSA safety standards (that isn't a one-off worth hundreds of thousands of dollars).