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What's New for 2025?
Fundamentally unchanged, the 2025 BRZ adds a Sport mode to the manual transmission that's said to sharpen the throttle response, although it was plenty sharp already.
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"The BRZ wears its heart on its sleeve, and we like that. Don't bother if you're looking for a quiet interior or a smooth ride — but if the raw edginess of a performance car is part of the appeal for you, keep reading. Subaru has tuned its 2.4-liter flat-four engine to deliver real thrills in this application: it's happy to rev out to redline, and its beefed-up midrange compared to the previous generation makes the BRZ feel genuinely fast when you're really on it. Of course, the chassis remains unimpeachable in its balance, feel and control, and you also get a surprisingly handy cargo area with the rear seatbacks folded flat."—Ranked #2 out of 5 Sport Coupes
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Subaru BRZ that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The BRZ technically has a lot more than 6.3 cubic feet of cargo space if you fold the rear seatbacks down. Ask us how we know — we once put two golf bags and two push carts back there, although it was a very tight squeeze.
There's only one way to get an automatic in a 2025 BRZ: Spring for the Limited trim, which offers a six-speed automatic as an $850 option. Skipping the stick seems like blasphemy in an elemental sports car like this one, but hey, we get it — maybe you want something fun and responsive for the daily commute. The automatic BRZ certainly checks those boxes.
What are the different versions of the 2025 BRZ, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 BRZ specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru BRZ Manual | $33,210 | Gas | 22 | 228 hp | 184 lb-ft |
| 2025 Subaru BRZ Automatic | $36,710 | Gas | 25 | 228 hp | 184 lb-ft |
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