2018 Subaru BRZ

Coupe · 2015–2027

Trims and features

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

What changed for 2018

New trim: tS
Trim dropped: Series.Yellow
Touchscreen: 6.2 in → 7 in (Limited)

2018 BRZ trims

	Limited	Premium	tS
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	6-Speed Automatic: 200 hp 6-Speed Manual: 205 hp	205 hp	205 hp
Torque	6-Speed Automatic: 151 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual: 156 lb-ft	156 lb-ft	156 lb-ft
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic: 6-speed electronic automatic transmission 6-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission	Fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission	Fully synchronized 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: 27 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 24 mpg	24 mpg	23 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: 2,840 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,798 lb	2,789 lb	2,842 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	6.2 in	7 in
Digital gauge cluster	4.2 in	—	4.2 in
Speakers	—	8	—
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Cloth	Leather
Heated seats	Front	—	Front
Climate zones	2	1	2
Exterior
Wheels	17 in	17 in	18 in
Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	Bi-LED Projector	Bi-LED Projector

Packages and options (11)

	Limited	Premium	tS
Performance Package $1,195	Optional	—	—
LED Fog Lights	Standard	Optional	—
Crystal Black Silica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dark Gray Metallic	Optional	Optional	—
Ice Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	—
Pure Red	Optional	Optional	—
WR Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black Cloth	—	Optional	—
Black Leather / Alcantara	Optional	—	—
Red Leather / Black Alcantara	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, 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.

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