Review: 2024 Subaru BRZ tS - Not Enough

I review the new 2024 Subaru BRZ tS to see how the unique tS bits change the BRZ. And while the improvements are nice, Subaru didn't go far enough with this package in my opinion, especially for the price. What do you think about the 2024 BRZ tS? Thanks to Subaru for providing this vehicle to review.

Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
0:57 Interior
2:07 Initial impressions
4:07 Acceleration
6:03 Handling and ride
11:11 Flywheel complaint
12:25 Highway driving and safety tech
14:26 Fuel economy
15:18 Pricing and competitor comparisons
17:45 Final thoughts

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[shephrd]

I first subscribed to this channel way back when Matt drove a blue BRZ and the channel was called SubaruWRXfan.

[im_an_alvani]

I was literally just recommended your how to drive stick shift video from 11 years ago. The algorithm knows! Can't wait to check this one out in full.

[Lameboy]

I vote for all Subaru videos to have the classic Subaruwrxfan intro

[lilrockstarrs]

My favorite car reviewer of all time. Crazy I been following you for 12 years now! Content always 11/10 thanks for all you’ve done for the car community on YouTube Matt!

[Borp]

Americans (I'm American) have a different perception of STi than Japan does. STi models exist of every mundane boring commuter model made by Subaru and they're literally appearance packages. At least the dampers and Brembos exist on this model. Considering there's no US STi anymore they can pretty much slap the badge on anything and it means nothing.

[carreraenzo]

Matt, I haven't watched your vids in some 5-6 months now probably. Wow! Your style has changed so much! You've matured so much. It was a great treat to listen to this review. You're so succinct, accurate with your impressions and have a more refined approach now. Good job man. I've been supporting you since your Subaru BRZ days. It's crazy how much time has flown by and how we all have changed and grown. Going to start tuning in more as time allows it. Keep it up!

[aroundomaha]

So glad to get your thoughts on the TS. I’m still loving my 2022 and am curious about the new struts since that is what people replace for autocross. I’m glad to have a BRZ before they added the windshield eyesight cameras and more nannies.

[ImFAULKn]

Always honest with your reviews keep it up Matt!

[taelee]

If they included the STi dry carbon wing at this price this would make a really good case over buying GR86 even with $2000 up charge.

[ulamss]

Hitachi dampers? I'd trust them, they're vibration experts.

[RedPanda]

Could Subaru have been any lazier with the styling of this BRZ tS? All they needed to do is stick on the BRZ aero parts from the STI catalogue!

[jaidedeye]

It’s just the Subaru version of the GR86 Trueno edition. I wouldn’t even compare this generation to the first gen. The new BRZ is light years ahead of the old one. Not sure why you are disappointed. These are incredible track cars for what they are.

[im_an_alvani]

I love love love the way this thing looks and drives, but man they could have done literally anything to make it special. A lip, or a spoiler, or some wheels, or an exhaust, or some Recaros? Just something other than Brembos, which admittedly is a huge plus. The Sachs dampers they're pushing aren't really anything to write home about when many are going to just swap them out for something else. Great review as always!

[derekr]

I'm new to the world of BRZ/GR86/FR-S. I would have chosen the Ts if I had a Subaru/STI background. I went with a red Limited. Street use only for the first few years. Good video. Thanks.

[KazuoNichimoto]

I bought the original BRZ Limited w/ Performance Package back then for $27k!... practically the same setup as this BRZ tS. I fail to see the $10k difference between this car and my car. Inflation or not. The twins are slowly losing their value as "cheap fun sports car". Give it a few more years into this gen, and the last edition will cost solid $40k. This is ridiculous.

[dawsonjohannes]

I had a performance pack 1st gen BRZ with those Brembos and currently have a base GR86. Just took my GR86 to a track day at Watkins Glen after replacing just the front pads with powerstop track day pads and it’s pretty crazy how much better pads really do benefit the base brakes. Brembos are great and look awesome but realistically they’re a bit unnecessary for folks who are concerned with function over form. I’ll happily take the base for under $30k and save the money.

[supersteve]

Spam accounts are really getting more sophisticated 😂

[richardhoulton]

Agree Matt, it’s not an easy car to rev match on.

[GothRocker]

How many people remember back in summer of 2012 when Matt was really one of the first on youtube to have the all new 2013 model year BRZ. That was when I subscribed and really enjoyed the weekly updates on the BRZ. I remember you kept getting moisture in the tail lights and also sadly you got a door ding at a shopping center. I wish you could have kept that car, just to see what issues you would have ran into. I agree the first generation just not enough torque. the torque dip was bad, especially merging on highway. This second generation engine really has fixed it. I am the weirdo that does wish Subaru offered a all wheel drive BRZ, I know it ain't happening, but would be neat. Sad if the next generation is electric, these boxer engines have a charm to them and they are so well balanced, low center of gravity.

[UrbanRally]

It's not a disposable electric car. All is forgiven.