Had my 2022 since late 2021. Absolutely love it. What an incredibly fun car to daily drive. Its not "fast" but it is always fun for sure. I dont want to sound like some old guy gatekeeper, but in all honesty this is a vehicle that is absolutely never acceptable to buy with an automatic transmission. The heart and soul of this platform exists and is built around the driving pleasure of the manual trans.
Hi ya Alex - YEAH - finally a BRZ video - thank you very much!!! I picked up my BRZ tS on 30 August and I have played with some of the features. Still would like for you to go through the infotainment system comprehensively though. Thank you very much I look forward to more BRZ videos. Stay safe and healthy!
That center console looks amazing. A good size screen, physical buttons, and even climate control knobs! I hope they bring that to all subarus and ditch the 11in screen
@@notme232 unfortunately Subaru will likely keep the 11” displays for all of the other cars. This one is easy to use though and I like the rocker switches for the climate controls. Would be nice to see them move this one to the WRX also
@@alexpmo I know...unless there is enough evidence/studies showing these "all-touch" systems are actually more dangerous and a government starts to regulates it, a big screen is a lot cheaper than physical controls. Overall I've gotten used to mine, the update to climate control buttons last year makes a big difference. Just glad I don't have a Tesla with the wiper control on the screen.
I ordered my Sapphire Blue Premium BRZ on 1 July 2024 from Subaru of Gainesville, Florida. It's scheduled to hit the port in Brunswick next week. Can't wait to take delivery.
Hey Alex just bought a 2022 BRZ Limited Trim! Followed your advice! I absolutely love it! Definitely the longterm car I wanna have and enjoy driving! 🙏🏼💯😄
At one time I was looking at this, versus the Mazda Miata RF. When I was getting ready to possibly buy one, I was considering the BRZ more, because I could put my daughter in the back since she's tiny. In the end, practicality hit, and I ended up buying an Outback Touring XT. LoL
I ordered a 2024 in the end of February; and received mine on 6/5/24. I absolutely love my 2024 Limited in Silver for sticker price. It’s a blast to drive❕🏎️❣️
Even the sticker price isn't all that bad honestly. I figured $40k+. Even the top line TZ is around $35k not too bad, given the ridiculous prices of very dull, boring cars from other automakers that are front wheel drive. That BRZ doesn't look too bad, at least they stuck with a Boxer engine rather than using something from Toyota....just not sure why they didn't stick a turbo on the BRZ's engine given its supposed to be a "Sports" car....it seems to me the turbo would much more belong on the BRZ than the regular old Subaru Forester or Outback models LOL.
I picked up my 2023 over a year ago with the 6MT. Not a lot of cars these days that can replicate the pure driving satisfaction of these. There's a POV in my videos that gives you an idea.
Ordered mine 12/21 got delivered 6 months later no markup paid MSRP. I’ve been waiting for a car to perform like this. Have owned Fiero GT, NA Miata & 240SX. All good cars but needed a bit more power. These should be flying off of lots! Near perfect street sports car. If I could do track days might pick something different Supra or Camaro SS 1LE. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t need stupid levels of HP
Loved this video. I really enjoy your videos and have watched and learned a lot from them. Keep those videos coming. I have been a Subaru owner for over 20 years and just love the ones that were closer to the ground as the handling is incredible on them and fun to drive. Unfortunately I had to switch to a higher riding Subaru due to a family member that is now handicapped and was unable to get out of my lower riding Subaru. While my 2022 Subaru Forester Touring is a nice vehicle, it does not handle as well going around the curves and has some roll to it that I do not care for.
Try and find a set of heavier duty tires if you can, that will help with some of your body roll....regular car tires have very soft sidewalls which contribute to a lot of your body roll and stability issues. I like the higher ride of crossovers in general, I don't care to have to crawl in and fall out of a car that sits so low.....but I don't care to need a ladder to get into one either LOL. The ride height of the Forester is about right I think, and I want one with the Wilderness trim...the slight jump in ground clearance would be nice for the deeper snow we sometimes get.
We need a BAZ (Boxer engine, All-wheel drive, Zenith) TS, it's what will make me buy one of these. I like them but prefer AWD on my Subarus, the drive is a nice drive too.
Props to Subaru for taking orders on the BRZ. Apparently Toyota does not allow this with the GR86, and customers can only choose from the dealership's inventory allotment. Granted the GR86 production numbers are probably double that of the BRZ, from what I gather, but still! I took delivery of my 2024 BRZ tS in May and I'm obsessed with it.
If you want to love your BRZ for a very long time, don't go to any of the social media groups for this platform. Facebook's largest BRZ/FRS/86 is a complete shitshow, I'm glad I wasn't in there long. It's mostly immature shitposters who happen to own these cars but talk trash about it all of the time. The car is great but some of the owners aren't right in the head.
If Subaru makes a Touring trim level that focuses on the ride quality, quieter cabin, and MSRP below $37k. I’ll preorder one. I like the style of BRZ and don’t intend to take it to the track. Just looking for a comfortable daily that is a bit fun to drive.
I tried to buy one last year, but was told I would have to put in an order and wait 4 months. I gave up and bought a MINI Cooper instead. I have read they don't sell well, it's probably because no one can find one on the lot to buy.
You finally got one because they barely sell, but that probably has more to do with the economy than the car itself. If the backseat was usable, it could then be a primary car for more drivers.
Panic stops are quicker with an auto, unless you are a jam down clutch and brake at the same time kind of guy. My brain wouldn't think to do that. On a side note..what happens if you just plow on the brake without clutching? We have a lot of deer in MI.
Sawzall can fix that LOL. Not a fan of that crap in a vehicle, they tend to have leaks which you don't know about until its already caused a lot of hidden damage, as well as getting stuck partially open or closed, etc. My Jeep Liberty has a sunroof, I don't use it at all. Had to get a vehicle and it was one I stumbled across with low miles and very clean, so I went with it anyhow even with the sunroof, I just don't open it LOL.
@TheCarCareNut has a really good video on why they are a bad idea. TLDW: leaks and stuff will ruin the interior and maintenance of them is a pain. It's also weakens the structure of the car, due to a giant hold in the roof.
It won’t happen. There is a reason it’s RWD. You wouldn’t be able to drift the same in AWD. Also they would have to change the name because as the vid says, the R in the name of BRZ stands for “Rear Wheel Drive”. Stick to your WRX lol.
@@mcherried777I have no interest in an RWD car. I like the way the BRZ looks. Many cars are offered in FWD, AWD and RWD. Not looking for another sedan. Thanks for the info though.
@@misterfeedback202I understand. But keep in mind that many 2 door sports cars at this price range are rear wheel drive. The BRZ/GR86, Mazda MX-5. And even more expensive Supra and Nissan Z. If you can afford a Nissan GT-R then you can get a 2 door AWD car. But those start off at $121,000. Then there are the civics and GTI’s which are FWD.
@@robertmeigs5176 sorry about that! Just trying to show the display up close as I went through the settings. In previous videos like this people have asked me to zoom in.
They should just build them without a back seat, like most of these types of cars the back seat is totally useless unless you are a very small child, or you don't have legs, there's no room back there....not a bad price, and surprised Subaru left out their AWD system LOL. Nice that it can be had with a manual transmission but I bet most are automatics because people today are too lazy to drive anything they have to shift gears in, also restricts the amount of play time on their phones while driving too....Too bad they don't put that much HP into their regular Subaru line where it should be, and throw a turbo on the BRZ where a turbo belongs rather than on a family car. That BRZ I think would be, like every other "sports" car out there...BORING with an automatic transmission LOL.
All BRZs and GR86s are built in Subaru's Gunma factory. The design and D4S fuel injection are Toyota's but everything else is Subaru. Even the Toyota badges on GR86s have SUBARU stamped on the back.
Actually there is way more Subie in this car than Toyota. From the engine itself to the fact that it’s produced in a Subaru factory, just as the Toyota GR86 is.
Had my 2022 since late 2021. Absolutely love it. What an incredibly fun car to daily drive. Its not "fast" but it is always fun for sure.
I dont want to sound like some old guy gatekeeper, but in all honesty this is a vehicle that is absolutely never acceptable to buy with an automatic transmission. The heart and soul of this platform exists and is built around the driving pleasure of the manual trans.
Unless u live in LA and have to drive all over all day lol! Facts! I destroyed my WRX clutch and my legs regularly!!!
I think the BRZ looks better than the GR86, A big plus to have direct and port fuel injection, this tells me the reliability should be superb.
Hi ya Alex - YEAH - finally a BRZ video - thank you very much!!! I picked up my BRZ tS on 30 August and I have played with some of the features. Still would like for you to go through the infotainment system comprehensively though. Thank you very much I look forward to more BRZ videos. Stay safe and healthy!
That center console looks amazing. A good size screen, physical buttons, and even climate control knobs!
I hope they bring that to all subarus and ditch the 11in screen
@@notme232 unfortunately Subaru will likely keep the 11” displays for all of the other cars. This one is easy to use though and I like the rocker switches for the climate controls. Would be nice to see them move this one to the WRX also
@@alexpmo I know...unless there is enough evidence/studies showing these "all-touch" systems are actually more dangerous and a government starts to regulates it, a big screen is a lot cheaper than physical controls. Overall I've gotten used to mine, the update to climate control buttons last year makes a big difference. Just glad I don't have a Tesla with the wiper control on the screen.
I ordered my Sapphire Blue Premium BRZ on 1 July 2024 from Subaru of Gainesville, Florida. It's scheduled to hit the port in Brunswick next week. Can't wait to take delivery.
I sure appreciate this video, I just put the first 30 miles on my BRZ.
@@midknightart72 congrats! I’m sure you’ll enjoy for many miles to come!
Only several hundred thousand miles more to go before its broke in LOL.
Hey Alex just bought a 2022 BRZ Limited Trim! Followed your advice! I absolutely love it! Definitely the longterm car I wanna have and enjoy driving! 🙏🏼💯😄
At one time I was looking at this, versus the Mazda Miata RF. When I was getting ready to possibly buy one, I was considering the BRZ more, because I could put my daughter in the back since she's tiny. In the end, practicality hit, and I ended up buying an Outback Touring XT. LoL
The Toyobaru! I love these. If I were to get one (which I've thought about), I'd likely go for the BRZ as Subaru has better colours.
I ordered a 2024 in the end of February; and received mine on 6/5/24. I absolutely love my 2024 Limited in Silver for sticker price. It’s a blast to drive❕🏎️❣️
Even the sticker price isn't all that bad honestly. I figured $40k+. Even the top line TZ is around $35k not too bad, given the ridiculous prices of very dull, boring cars from other automakers that are front wheel drive. That BRZ doesn't look too bad, at least they stuck with a Boxer engine rather than using something from Toyota....just not sure why they didn't stick a turbo on the BRZ's engine given its supposed to be a "Sports" car....it seems to me the turbo would much more belong on the BRZ than the regular old Subaru Forester or Outback models LOL.
2023 limited in silver. Paid under 30k brand new.
Best car I’ve ever owned
Great review and really not a bad price. I was expecting it to be more.
I picked up my 2023 over a year ago with the 6MT. Not a lot of cars these days that can replicate the pure driving satisfaction of these. There's a POV in my videos that gives you an idea.
Ordered mine 12/21 got delivered 6 months later no markup paid MSRP.
I’ve been waiting for a car to perform like this. Have owned Fiero GT, NA Miata & 240SX. All good cars but needed a bit more power. These should be flying off of lots! Near perfect street sports car. If I could do track days might pick something different Supra or Camaro SS 1LE. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t need stupid levels of HP
Loved this video. I really enjoy your videos and have watched and learned a lot from them. Keep those videos coming. I have been a Subaru owner for over 20 years and just love the ones that were closer to the ground as the handling is incredible on them and fun to drive. Unfortunately I had to switch to a higher riding Subaru due to a family member that is now handicapped and was unable to get out of my lower riding Subaru. While my 2022 Subaru Forester Touring is a nice vehicle, it does not handle as well going around the curves and has some roll to it that I do not care for.
Try and find a set of heavier duty tires if you can, that will help with some of your body roll....regular car tires have very soft sidewalls which contribute to a lot of your body roll and stability issues.
I like the higher ride of crossovers in general, I don't care to have to crawl in and fall out of a car that sits so low.....but I don't care to need a ladder to get into one either LOL. The ride height of the Forester is about right I think, and I want one with the Wilderness trim...the slight jump in ground clearance would be nice for the deeper snow we sometimes get.
We need a BAZ (Boxer engine, All-wheel drive, Zenith) TS, it's what will make me buy one of these. I like them but prefer AWD on my Subarus, the drive is a nice drive too.
that was great Alex, I really enjoyed it. very nice car 👍
Thank you!
Props to Subaru for taking orders on the BRZ. Apparently Toyota does not allow this with the GR86, and customers can only choose from the dealership's inventory allotment. Granted the GR86 production numbers are probably double that of the BRZ, from what I gather, but still! I took delivery of my 2024 BRZ tS in May and I'm obsessed with it.
If you want to love your BRZ for a very long time, don't go to any of the social media groups for this platform. Facebook's largest BRZ/FRS/86 is a complete shitshow, I'm glad I wasn't in there long. It's mostly immature shitposters who happen to own these cars but talk trash about it all of the time. The car is great but some of the owners aren't right in the head.
I had a Subaru XT Coupe years ago. This appears to be a “grown-up” version except the XT Coupe had a manual transmission.
i have a 12/23 production WRB manual limited. truly the last no eyesight BRZ. i will never sell it lol.
I live in the Okanagan area in BC , all local dealers have at least 3 or 4 on their lot!
Boxer, Rear Wheel Drive, Zenith(Heaven).
If Subaru makes a Touring trim level that focuses on the ride quality, quieter cabin, and MSRP below $37k. I’ll preorder one. I like the style of BRZ and don’t intend to take it to the track. Just looking for a comfortable daily that is a bit fun to drive.
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I shared this video, on my Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
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Thanks for sharing!!
I tried to buy one last year, but was told I would have to put in an order and wait 4 months. I gave up and bought a MINI Cooper instead. I have read they don't sell well, it's probably because no one can find one on the lot to buy.
I had to wait 4 months sight unseen. No test drive. NO REGRETS!!!
The BRZ is Subaru's version of an FD3S RX-7 and a 240Z.
I want a brz so bad!😢just like your car, except black!😕
When you disconnect the fake engine sound, is it quieter on the highway or just during up shift?
dealer by me has 14 of them, lol, and discounted. not hard to find at all. las vegas
I see a pokemon when I look at the car.
He said it was good on gas mileage 🤦🏻♂️😂 My 2024 manual is rated at 20 city and 27 highway. Other than that great video.
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It gets better than that on a regular basis. By best is 34mpg. My worst is 17mpg. Normal highway is 29mpg. Sounds good to me!
This also means its sister, the GR-86, is the odd one in Toyota's current lineup too, eh?
I wouldn’t say so, considering the Toyota Supra is also a rear wheel drive car.
Which is considered the more 'sports car', BRZ or WRZ?
Two totally different platforms. The BRZ is a RWD track car while the WRX is the AWD rally car.
@@alexpmo Thanks!
Is it possible to turn off the lighting up of the dash to change gears? Turn off the auto downshift?
rear starting to look dated. I have the GR86
Oh, the Toyota BRZ?
How is this the hardest to get? My local dealership has 8 of them
I sold my 15 BRZ , only 17 STI and 03 WRX Wagon ( BRZ is slow 😂 get bigger rims and wide wide 225 tires ) WooHoo !!
Great cars. A little bit faster would be nice.
they're not selling well in EU
And? 🤷🏻♂️ People love them here in the US. I get compliments all the time.
You finally got one because they barely sell, but that probably has more to do with the economy than the car itself. If the backseat was usable, it could then be a primary car for more drivers.
Paddle shifting is the most idiotic thing besides the auto idle stop.
That thing looks like a 2006 dodge avenger on the interior. That really needs a drastic overhaul!
a BRZ in automatic, isn't that a crime?
Panic stops are quicker with an auto, unless you are a jam down clutch and brake at the same time kind of guy. My brain wouldn't think to do that. On a side note..what happens if you just plow on the brake without clutching? We have a lot of deer in MI.
@@fendermonNothing happens if you brake without clutching unless it’s a fwd car maybe, the car will just stall when your revs go too low for your gear
@@quandale2648 Thank you. Maybe my brain just needs to adjust :)
@@fendermon it might make it even slower if you clutch in since you’re getting rid of the engine slowing you down, you just start free-rolling
@@quandale2648 Okay, you have a point. I took out a cat once because I clutched.. and it was over. We have endless deer in my area (MI).
I just wish it had a sunroof, moonroof or at least a skylight option. That one item keeps me from buying one.
Sawzall can fix that LOL. Not a fan of that crap in a vehicle, they tend to have leaks which you don't know about until its already caused a lot of hidden damage, as well as getting stuck partially open or closed, etc. My Jeep Liberty has a sunroof, I don't use it at all. Had to get a vehicle and it was one I stumbled across with low miles and very clean, so I went with it anyhow even with the sunroof, I just don't open it LOL.
@TheCarCareNut has a really good video on why they are a bad idea. TLDW: leaks and stuff will ruin the interior and maintenance of them is a pain. It's also weakens the structure of the car, due to a giant hold in the roof.
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Waiting for this in AWD
It won’t happen. There is a reason it’s RWD. You wouldn’t be able to drift the same in AWD. Also they would have to change the name because as the vid says, the R in the name of BRZ stands for “Rear Wheel Drive”. Stick to your WRX lol.
@@mcherried777I have no interest in an RWD car. I like the way the BRZ looks. Many cars are offered in FWD, AWD and RWD. Not looking for another sedan. Thanks for the info though.
@@misterfeedback202I understand. But keep in mind that many 2 door sports cars at this price range are rear wheel drive. The BRZ/GR86, Mazda MX-5. And even more expensive Supra and Nissan Z. If you can afford a Nissan GT-R then you can get a 2 door AWD car. But those start off at $121,000. Then there are the civics and GTI’s which are FWD.
You're making me seasick with your constant zooming in and out!
@@robertmeigs5176 sorry about that! Just trying to show the display up close as I went through the settings. In previous videos like this people have asked me to zoom in.
Glad you do. Your tutorials are the best hand on demonstrations.
They should just build them without a back seat, like most of these types of cars the back seat is totally useless unless you are a very small child, or you don't have legs, there's no room back there....not a bad price, and surprised Subaru left out their AWD system LOL. Nice that it can be had with a manual transmission but I bet most are automatics because people today are too lazy to drive anything they have to shift gears in, also restricts the amount of play time on their phones while driving too....Too bad they don't put that much HP into their regular Subaru line where it should be, and throw a turbo on the BRZ where a turbo belongs rather than on a family car. That BRZ I think would be, like every other "sports" car out there...BORING with an automatic transmission LOL.
Nah. These cars are designed to fit four wheels with track tires in them with the seats down, and they do so splendidly. 2 seaters can't do that.
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It’s not a Subaru; it’s a Toyota with a few Subaru-inspired powertrain components.
Wrong! Do your research. The engine and just about 75% of both cars are Subaru engineering.
All BRZs and GR86s are built in Subaru's Gunma factory. The design and D4S fuel injection are Toyota's but everything else is Subaru. Even the Toyota badges on GR86s have SUBARU stamped on the back.
@@jaron95 Wish they had brought the D4S over to the '25 Forester I'm driving. Now I'm wondering when I'll have carbon buildup.
Isn't this really a Toyota.
Actually there is way more Subie in this car than Toyota. From the engine itself to the fact that it’s produced in a Subaru factory, just as the Toyota GR86 is.