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2016 Subaru BRZ
Coupe · 2015–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- New trim: Series.HyperBlue
- Trim dropped: Series.Blue
- Engine: FA-Series 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER → 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine (Limited, Premium)
- Touchscreen: 6.1 in → 6.2 in (Limited, Premium)
2016 BRZ trims
| Limited | Premium | Series.HyperBlue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic: 6-speed electronic automatic transmission with Sport mode, manual mode, paddle shifters, and rev-matching downshift control 6-Speed Manual: Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission | Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission | Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | 6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual | Rwd | Rwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 6-Speed Automatic: 28 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Trunk | 6.9 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft |
| Length | 166.7 in | 166.7 in | 166.7 in |
| Curb weight | 6-Speed Automatic: 2,824 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,778 lb | 2,764 lb | 2,784 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 6.2 in | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front |
| Climate zones | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | HID Projector | HID Projector | HID Projector |
Packages and options (20)
| Limited | Premium | Series.HyperBlue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome Fender Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fog Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Diffuser | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| STI Front Under Spoiler | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| STI Rear Quarter Under Spoiler | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| STI Side Under Spoiler | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trunk Spoiler | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sunshade | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 10-inch Powered Subwoofer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | — |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | — |
| Dark Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | — |
| Hyper Blue | — | — | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | — |
| Pure Red | Optional | Optional | — |
| WR Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | — |
| Black Cloth | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather / Alcantara | Optional | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: BRZ 2018–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | SUBARU BRZ 2 DR ICE RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | SUBARU BRZ 2 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SUBARU BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 10 |
| 2020 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2026 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2025 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2024 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2023 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2022 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
22–25 |
| 2020 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–27 |
| 2020 | BRZ tS | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 23 |
| 2019 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–27 |
| 2018 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–27 |
| 2018 | BRZ tS | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 23 |
| 2017 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–27 |
| 2016 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–28 |
| 2015 | BRZ | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
24–28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.