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Popular sports car updated: 2025 Subaru BRZ keeps price competitive with Toyota GR86 as the Mazda MX-5, Hyundai i30 N and Golf GTI alternative gets minor tweaks
By John Law · 29 Nov 2024
Subaru has announced minor model year changes for the 2025 BRZ sports coupe. The small changes are limited to the addition of a full-size spare tyre in the flagship BRZ tS trim level (matching others) and a ‘Sport’ mode for manual variants. The new Sport mode sharpens up the throttle response when engaged.It also benefits from higher downshift tolerance in automatic models. Otherwise, the range is unchanged — including price — with the manual BRZ Coupe priced from $43,790, the S from $45,090 and tS $48,690, all before on-road costs. It does not get the revised dampers and updated daytime running lights as seen in Japanese-market BRZs.  Unlike the Hyundai i30 N, Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, Subaru has kept the price of its manual BRZ $1000 below automatic models. There are no other changes for MY25, despite Toyota rolling out minor chassis and technology updates for its GR86 for the next calendar years. Under the BRZ’s bonnet is the same 2.4-litre flat-four ‘boxer’ engine developing peak power and torque outputs of 174kW and 250Nm. A six-speed manual or automatic transmission transfers drive to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, dual-zone climate control, 7.0-inch digital driver’s display, 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather-trimmed shifter and steering wheel, cloth upholstery, push-button start and Subaru’s 'EyeSight' safety suite. The mid-level S upgrades upholstery to a blend of synthetic leather and ‘Ultrasuede’ and adds a heating function for front occupants.At the top of the tree, the track-focussed tS adds STI-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, darker alloys, blacked-out mirrors and roof antenna, a red/black interior trim combo and an STI-specific cluster design.The Toyota GR86 is reportedly coming in for another major update in the next few years with Toyota allegedly taking over the lead position on the joint-model program from Subaru, meaning a turbo-petrol engine is likely in the future.Correction: this article previously stated the 2025 BRZ would be equipped with updated dampers and light designs. This is not the case in Australia, only in Japan.  2025 Subaru BRZ pricingAll prices listed are before on-road costs  
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Subaru's legacy lives on: 10 times the Subaru Liberty reshaped the auto world in ways no Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, Toyota Camry or Honda Accord managed
By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 May 2024
With production ending in 2025 after 36 influential years, the Subaru Liberty has had an impact, not just for the brand, its class, the market and, ultimately, even the wider world, but also in important and even culturally significant ways. Here, then, are the 10 major legacies left by the Subaru Australians know as Liberty.
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Too sexy! 2024 Subaru BRZ sports car gains tS grade, but the Toyota GR 86 twin also gets a price hike
By Tim Nicholson · 06 Dec 2023
Subaru has increased pricing on its BRZ sports car for 2024 as it adds the flagship tS grade to the expanded line-up. Order books have opened for the 2024 BRZ and deliveries are expected to commence in January 2024.
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What financial crisis? Are Australians buying sports cars like the Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5 and Nissan Z now before electric cars take over?
By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023
It’s no secret that times are tough at the moment. We are hearing the words ‘cost of living crisis’ a lot and for good reason. Everything seems very expensive these days and, understandably, people are being careful with how they spend their money. So why are so many people buying sports cars?
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2024 Subaru BRZ tS previews incoming changes to Toyota GR86 sports car twin
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Oct 2023
Subaru has resurrected the tS flagship for its second-generation BRZ, which adds a number of performance-orientated components to make it a more capable track car, as well as boosted safety expected to arrive in Australia next year.
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Subaru fans impatiently awaiting the return of STI: Why the performance brand will bounce back with electric power
By Stephen Ottley · 01 Jul 2023
Subaru has admitted that some of its loyal owners haven’t taken its decision to shelve its Subaru Tecnica International (STI) performance sub-brand well.
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20:24 vision! 2024 Subaru BRZ manual sports car gains EyeSight safety systems
By Chris Thompson · 27 Jun 2023
Subaru has addressed a small shortcoming with its popular BRZ sports car, adding previously missing safety features to its manual variants.
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek: What we know so far about the soon-to-arrive, third-generation compact SUV coming for Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Corolla Cross
By James Cleary · 17 Apr 2023
There’s a lot we already know about Subaru’s new Crosstrek compact crossover wagon, arriving later this month. We’ll have a first drive review and video soon, but until then, here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far about this Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Toyota C-HR competitor.
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