Subaru BRZ Model Years and History

The BRZ carries over with minimal changes for 2026 while a new Series.Yellow trim replaces the previous year's Series Purple.

The BRZ carries over with minimal changes for 2025 while a new Series.Purple trim was added.

The BRZ carries over with minimal changes for 2024 while a new tS trim was added.

After a redesign in 2022 the Subaru BRZ rolls into 2023 with minimal changes.

After a brief hiatus in 2021 the Subaru BRZ returns for 2022 completely redesigned.

The biggest news for the BRZ is that Subaru have dropped the base model and now only offer the Limited trim along with a new tS, of which Subaru intends to only build 300. The new tS trim is intended for buyers who want to concentrate more on performance and as such, it features more serious suspension and brakes than the Limited model. It also only comes in one color, Ceramic White, with Cherry Blossom Red accents.

The biggest news for the 2019 Subaru BRZ is the addition of a new paint scheme called Cool Grey Khaki which includes black side mirrors, black exterior badging, special door trim, a frameless rearview mirror and a unique 4.2-inch gauge cluster screen layout.

The biggest news for 2018 is the addition of a new special edition, the BRZ tS, which stands for "tuned by STi" referring to the manufacturer's performance division. The tS edition includes unique exterior aerodynamic enhancements along with higher levels of equipment.

For 2017, the Subaru BRZ receives several updates. New wheels, a new front fascia and LED headlights and taillights now grace the BRZ's exterior. Inside, infotainment controls now grace the steering wheel, and there's an optional 4.2-inch LCD multifunction display in the gauge cluster that shows performance information. Updated coil springs, dampers and a larger rear stabilizer bar improve the BRZ's suspension, and along with improvements to structural rigidity and revised stability control, handling overall is greatly improved. Under the hood, the transmission has been revised and power is increased to 205 horsepower thanks to new valves, camshaft and cylinder heads, while an aluminum intake manifold and restyled exhaust manifold help to improve air flow. Finally a BRZ "Series.Yellow" edition, limited to 500 cars, offers an exclusive yellow exterior, yellow interior accents, Brembo brakes, Sachs shocks and more.

The biggest change for the BRZ this year is the addition of Subaru's new STARLINK Multimedia System. Operating through a 6.2-inch screen STARLINK features iTunes, Pandora, Stitcher and iHeart Radio compatibility, while also providing a display for the newly standard rearview camera system. The only other change is a limited edition HyperBlue Series. Limited to only 500 cars, the HyperBlue series features a unique blue interior trim to go with its blue exterior color.

Since its 2013 introduction, the BRZ has been a big hit for Subaru. Largely unchanged for 2015, though a BRZ "Series.Blue" special edition will be produced but limited to just 1,000 units. The Series.Blue features STI-branded aerodynamic body work and 17-inch wheels, along with unique interior trim. Half the cars will come in WR Blue Pearl and half in Chrystal White Pearl and all will come with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The BRZ has been an instant hit for Subaru. After its introduction last year it remains mostly unchanged for 2014. Minor improvements to the entertainment system make smartphone integration easier than last year.

The Subaru BRZ is a new compact sports-car model for 2013. As the result of a joint development effort between Subaru and Toyota, with much of the engineering (and assembly) done by Subaru and much of the design done by Toyota, the BRZ is, above all else, a supremely well-balanced sports car.