The New 2022 Subaru BRZ Is Way Better Than the Original

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2022 Subaru BRZ review! Today I'm reviewing the new 2022 Subaru BRZ, and it's a huge improvement over the old BRZ. First I'll take you on a tour of the BRZ and show you all the quirks and features of the new 2022 BRZ -- then I'll drive the new BRZ and review the driving experience.

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DOUGSCORE CHART:

[DougDeMuro]

Minor correction: You can put down the back seat with straps in the trunk. My mistake!

[Szujhinzu]

God bless the man who left physical buttons and switches in the center console. They are way more convenient and practical than screen options.

[Anderson_]

I'm Most impressed that they actually managed to release a new version of a car and NOT add 10% (or more) to the weight like every other new sports car has done over the last 20-30 years.

[LazerLord]

Real parking break: yes
3-dial climate control: yes
Manual: yes
Real info on the gauges: yes (lookin at voltage and coolant temp)
Has buttons: yes
Easy T.ctrl off: yes
non-normal turn signal: no
Has backseats: why. Insurance purposes? Just delete them, lol.
Trunk space: nice!
Still light: YYYEEEESSS

[basedury]

the aux jack is actually great for when a friend wants to play music from their phone while riding with you. it's much more convenient than trying to hook up their phone to bluetooth.

[Dashin]

Honestly the fact that this car is NA is great because it keeps the sticker price on this car below $30k and I think everyone has forgotten that we keep making formerly affordable sports cars unaffordable by having a constant push for more horsepower and added complexity

[Queso]

You missed the best quirk! The start up animation in the gauge resembles the cylinders moving in the horizontally opposed fashion!

[adamlaski]

I desperately hope cars like this continue for a while. Honestly, this will probably be collectible in 10-20 years. I have an FC RX7 and there’s nothing better than a lightweight manual sports car. Just so much fun without having to actually go to the track (or break several traffic laws)

[hent]

It's crazy to me that cars like this are on the verge of extinction. Finding a simple, fun, affordable, front engine, rear drive car with a manual transmission is proving more & more difficult every year.

[TheJacobshapiro]

The “Toyota D-4S Subaru Boxer” printing on the engine signifies that it’s a Subaru Boxer engine with Toyota’s D-4S fuel injection system which combines port and direct injection.

[boutinboy]

The only manufacturer I've driven that actually managed to competently use that style of turn signal is Alfa. Literally a flick in the opposite direction just plain stops the signal. No guessing or trying for a sweet spot. How it should be in everything with that type of turn signal. Dunno why other brands have so much trouble with it.

If Alfa Romeo can do something right, it really shouldn't be difficult for anyone else to do it lol.

[LionTR]

Some thoughts I have to add: Roof bubbles are not for taller drivers, they are for helmets used on track days ;) Also, every car I ever had (altough I didn’t have many) had the inside door handle work like this, maybe it’s a japanese thing. We also tried the rear seats in the old model with my friends once (all grown adults), and we could fit in, not comfortably, but this “you cannot fit anyone here” thing is way excessive, you just have to pull front seats forward a bit to give room to the ones in the back and not have all the available space just for yourself, and that’s that. Love your work, keep up!

[zerotoux]

1. You can open the rear seats from the trunk, there's a latch/rope like a subway train handle that you pull to open.
2. the 3 buttons for traction/track mode are there because the automatic version has a sport/ice mode. So they kept the center one empty in the manual version
3. The Subaru engineers knew exactly what they're doing not putting a turbo in it. Watch Engineering Explained's video on why the new BRZ doesn't need a turbo for its power:weight ratio (and why a turbo would kill this cars' sales).

I've had my 2013 BRZ since the first year and it's hands down the best bang for the buck track car and perfect for twisties out the factory, and my daily driver. I've even car camped in it before!!!

Anyone considering this new one should definitely get it. Don't buy any more SUVs!!! 😭

[jeremy]

8:10 The center button in the middle of the console is the “sport/snow” mode button for the Automatic BRZs that they make. It’s the same in the previous generation too.

[skyty]

That built in oil temp gauge on the dash is so rad. They knew EXACTLY who's going to buy this car and what they're going to use it for lol

[blasrouan]

those who cry about performance weren't actually going to get the car anyways, just kids on the internet who think big number better car

[BlueLn]

This redesign is much better than whatever Subaru did (or failed to do) with the WRX.

[Bobbly_bobbby]

Can’t believe Doug didn’t mention that the gauge cluster looks like boxer cylinders

[Mineav]

The torque upgrade is a massive improvement. That, more than the HP upgrade, makes me very excited that this car finally has decent enough power to dart around in.

[Fin_mistake]

I agree with you, I currently own the 1st gen BRZ and although I don’t have much experience owning many different chassis I love my car. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. It’s light, it’s RWD, it handles like crazy and everything still feels raw and real. I hope more people take the opportunity to try out this chassis for themselves, I think it would change a lot of peoples opinion on this car.