Subaru BRZ ZD8
Twin-of-the-86, with a quieter personality.
47 reviewers · 240 videos · 40 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 47 reviewers
"the new brz and gr86 is a far superior daily driver it's so much quieter than an s2000"
Zygrene · ▶ 4:58"The problem comes down to all the noises this thing makes, and none of them are good. At low revs, the little four cylinder sounds like it's gargling on gravel."
Edmunds Cars · ▶ 5:24"otherwise a pretty affordable bargain sports car option"
TheTopher · ▶ 22:43"The GR86 is actually cheaper than this. Not by a lot, but still cheaper and cheaper."
The Car Care Nut Reviews · ▶ 18:42Performance
4.0/547 of 47 reviewersstrong consensus“it doesn't feel underpowered like a stock first gen does just a joy to drive”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 14:05“this doesn't pretend to be a fast car but it's now at least a reasonably quick car”
TheTopher · ▶ 24:55“it really has perfected this car um it's just enough power it's not too much it's this real magical goldilocks effect”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 0:45Handling
4.5/547 of 47 reviewersstrong consensus“this car has the best suspension out of all three of these”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 30:41“the suspension is definitely much more compliant it's softer it is in my opinion better sorted”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:01“the brz definitely has more handling capability than it does outright power”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 26:45Fun to drive
4.5/547 of 47 reviewersstrong consensus“the BRZ out of these three cars is the easiest to drive really hard”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 33:42“this is such a rewarding car to drive... it just it dances with you and I love that”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 4:48“they're a little bit more of a purist experience behind the wheel”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 33:34Daily drivability
4.0/545 of 47 reviewerssplit“the new brz and gr86 is a far superior daily driver it's so much quieter than an s2000”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 4:58“if you need a sports car to do daily driving Duty or be a practical proposition it's kind of hard to beat this BRZ”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 12:06“practicality in here it completely outshines that in the MX-5”
positive · CarSauce · ▶ 7:00Value
4.0/545 of 47 reviewerssplit“otherwise a pretty affordable bargain sports car option”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 22:43“this is a true drivers car and the fact that you can get it for low thirty thousand dollars here in the us makes it a no-brainer”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 9:52“You actually save money by opting for the BRZ over the Supra. The BRZ is not quite half, but almost half on the market value today.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 16:20Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Road & Track
Tested: 2026 Subaru BRZ tS Makes the Most of Not Much
◆Worth itThe 2026 BRZ tS is the most mature and capable version of the platform, offering exceptional chassis tuning that makes it a standout for enthusiasts, despite a lackluster engine.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a track-capable, daily-drivable sports car with a fixed roof and manual transmission.
- Watch out
- Lack of engine character · Cramped cabin · Useless rear seats
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