Subaru BRZ 2012–2016 car dimensions: 4240 mm long, 1775 mm wide and 1300 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,220 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 196 litres.
The cabin focuses on the driver with a low seating position, sport bucket seats and a centre-mounted tachometer. Base models use manual air conditioning while higher grades get dual-zone automatic climate control. Electronic cruise control is standard. A 6.1-inch or 6.2-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth and USB appears on many trims and became more widely standard later in the run. A rear vision camera was added as standard equipment for 2016 models. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
The boot offers 196 litres with the rear seats in place. The rear seatback folds flat to create extra carrying space for larger items.
The cabin has low-mounted performance front seats with deep bolsters that hold you in place through corners. Driver seat is 6-way manual. passenger is 4-way manual. Higher grades add Alcantara inserts with leather bolsters plus dual-mode heated front seats. Dual-zone automatic climate control replaces manual air conditioning on Limited models. Rear seats fold flat to expand the small trunk for extra gear.
Requires 93-octane premium unleaded fuel. 50 L tank.
ANCAP 5-star rating with 34.40 out of 37 score.
IIHS Top Safety Pick. NHTSA 5-star overall on later models in generation.
Standard kit includes ABS, EBD, brake assist, VSC with traction control, dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags and driver knee airbag.
Service intervals typically every 12 months or 10,000-15,000 km depending on market.
Rear vision camera standard from 2016 models.
The 2.0-litre boxer engine runs on premium unleaded fuel rated 93 octane. Official combined figures sit around 8.3 L/100 km for the manual and 7.2 L/100 km for the automatic in some markets, with a 50-litre tank giving solid range for a sports coupe.
Service intervals vary by region but commonly fall every 12 months or 10,000-15,000 km, covering oil and filter changes plus inspections. Longer services add brake fluid, cabin filter and differential oil checks. Keep to the schedule to maintain the high-revving engine.
Crash protection earns a 5-star ANCAP rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick status. The ring-shaped reinforcement frame plus standard ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle stability control and a full set of airbags including a driver knee bag form the core safety package.
Living with the car means accepting firm sports suspension and limited rear space, yet the low seating position and supportive bolsters make daily drives engaging. Fold the rear seats when you need cargo room and stick to premium fuel and regular oil changes for reliable long-term ownership.
Length 4240 mm, Width 1775 mm, Height 1300 mm, Wheelbase 2570 mm (BRZ 2012–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, media.subaru.com.