BRZ (manual or auto)
$47,890 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.4L flat-four petrol
- Power
- 174 kW
- Fuel use
- 8.8 L/100 km (auto), up to 9.5 L/100 km (manual)
- Drive
- RWD
Subaru
2026 Subaru BRZ
Affordable sports coupe
On sale nowPetrol
From $47,890 plus on-road costs
The second-generation BRZ (ZD8) is the Subaru side of the joint Subaru and Toyota Gazoo Racing sports coupe project.
From$47,890+ORC
Engine2.4L flat-four petrol
Power174 kW
Fuel use8.8 L/100 km
Boot226 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the BRZ yet. On paper, the base BRZ S manual is the cheapest way into rear-drive sports car ownership in Australia. The tS is the buy if you can find one, the Hitachi STI dampers and Brembo upgrade transform the chassis. Manual every time.
Why consider it
- Cheapest rear-drive sports coupe currently on sale in Australia.
- 2.4 boxer fixed the 2.0's torque dip and is properly usable now.
- Torsen LSD is standard, manual carries no price premium over the auto, and the tS adds Brembo brakes and Hitachi STI dampers as a true limited run.
What to know
- Cabin plastics feel cheap against a $43k base price.
- Adaptive cruise is reserved for the auto so the manual misses out.
- NA flat-four is coarse on highway driving, especially uphill at part-throttle.
Who it suits
Track day buyers chasing the tS with Brembo brakes and STI Hitachi dampers, driving purists who want a naturally aspirated flat-four with a manual and rear-wheel drive, first sports car buyers wanting the cheapest RWD coupe sold in Australia, and weekend escapees who like the 2 plus 2 layout with a useful boot.
Keen drivers
174 kW on tap
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.2.4L flat-four petrol
Powertrain
174 kW, 250 Nm
8.8 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Capped-price servicing for the first 3 years
Servicing
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ (manual or auto) | $47,890 +ORC | 2.4L flat-four petrol | 174 kW | 8.8 L/100 km (auto), up to 9.5 L/100 km (manual) | RWD | |
| BRZ S (manual or auto) | $49,190 +ORC | 2.4L flat-four petrol | 174 kW | RWD | ||
| BRZ tS (manual or auto) | $52,790 +ORC | 2.4L flat-four petrol | 174 kW | RWD | ||
| BRZ tS Kiiro (manual or auto) | $53,590 +ORC | 2.4L flat-four petrol | 174 kW | RWD |
BRZ S (manual or auto)
$49,190 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.4L flat-four petrol
- Power
- 174 kW
- Drive
- RWD
BRZ tS (manual or auto)
$52,790 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.4L flat-four petrol
- Power
- 174 kW
- Drive
- RWD
BRZ tS Kiiro (manual or auto)
$53,590 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.4L flat-four petrol
- Power
- 174 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Practicality and safety
226 L
Boot space
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2022
RWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a Toyota dealer network and the GR Sport trim alternative (Toyota GR86), a convertible body (Mazda MX-5), more torque from forced induction (Ford Mustang EcoBoost), or a hot hatch with adaptive cruise on the manual (Hyundai i30 N).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Subaru BRZ in Australia?
Pricing opens at $47,890 plus on-roads for the BRZ (manual or auto) and tops out at $53,590 plus on-roads for the BRZ tS Kiiro (manual or auto), across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Is the Subaru BRZ manual or auto?
BRZ S is offered with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic at the same price. The tS is manual only. Touring takes either gearbox.
What is the difference between the BRZ and the Toyota GR86?
Mechanically the cars are nearly identical. The BRZ has a softer ride tune and a more grown-up cabin atmosphere, while the GR86 GR Sport is the closer equivalent to the BRZ tS for chassis upgrades.
Does the manual BRZ get EyeSight?
EyeSight with adaptive cruise is standard on the BRZ auto. Manual variants miss adaptive cruise but get blind spot monitor.
The Subaru BRZ in full
The second-generation BRZ (ZD8) is the Subaru side of the joint Subaru and Toyota Gazoo Racing sports coupe project. FA24 naturally aspirated 2.4-litre flat-four (174 kW, 250 Nm), rear-wheel drive, Torsen limited-slip diff, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Three grades: BRZ S, BRZ Touring, and the manual-only BRZ tS with STI Hitachi dampers and Brembo brakes.
From$47,890+ORC
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