7.9
2024 Subaru BRZ review
The Subaru BRZ has been given an STI glow-up with new dampers and Brembo brakes, but there's no power boost here.
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Scott Collie
Subaru BRZ vs BMW 4 Series Comparison
Subaru BRZ
BMW 4 Series
2024 Subaru
BRZ
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2024 BMW
4 Series
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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7.9
8.3
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Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Based on the BMW 4 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
440 to 475 km
59L
389 to 484 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,290 - $49,690
$93,700 - $148,400
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a sharp looker
- Updated interior is a step forward
- Balance of ride and handling comfort
Misses
- More buttons would be better inside
- Four-cylinder power not a sexy as a six
- Price hikes still rankle
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$3,850)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$9,500)
- Individual Interior Trim (+$1,200)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- M Sport Pro (+$1,900)
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 174kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3700 | 1350 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10.2 - 11 | |
