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Subaru BRZ 2013-2020 (ZC6)
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- Price
- $25,695–$31,495
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Excellent driving fun
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
A momentum-driving masterclass — telepathic RWD balance at a bargain price, paid for in noise, a stiff ride, and a backseat in name only.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 2 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
6.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 20% of other coupes we track.
2+2 with token rear seats usable mostly for cargo; tight even up front by family-car norms.
Benchmark affordable sports coupe: low weight, RWD, superb steering and balance; widely praised as one of the best-handling cars at any price.
Small dated touchscreen, no modern driver-assist suite for most years; basics only.
Firm ride, high cabin noise, snug low-slung cabin; long trips are a chore by mainstream standards.
Typical resale value for a coupe.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls3 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
3 recalls across 2018–2019
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (2019)
- Recall — Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices (2018)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (2018)
2020
No recorded issues.
2019
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V587000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2018
- RecallVisibility: rearview mirrors/devices18V935000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V587000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2017
No recorded issues.
2016
No recorded issues.
2015
No recorded issues.
Cost to own$24,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$25,695–$31,495
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
33
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
205 hp
Doors
2
Cargo volume
6.9 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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