Revealed in July 2024 for the 2025 model year, the Subaru BRZ for the Japanese market prioritizes driver engagement with a suite of performance-oriented upgrades. While turbocharged aspirations might be on hold for now, Subaru has dialed up the handling with revisions to the suspension and steering.
This translates to a more communicative and sharper experience behind the wheel, encouraging spirited drives on winding roads. Manual transmission purists will especially appreciate the addition of a sport mode, unlocking a more responsive throttle and a more aggressive engine note from the Active Sound Control system. But the enhancements extend beyond that.
Beyond the headline-grabbing sport mode, the 2025 BRZ boasts a retuned suspension for both a sharper feel and a surprisingly comfortable ride. The electric power steering system has also been recalibrated to provide more precise feedback to the driver.
These revisions, along with an increased allowable RPM range during manual downshifting for the optional automatic transmission, promise to raise the driving experience for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to rear-wheel-drive sports cars.
Subaru has also implemented subtle visual tweaks, including the adoption of daytime running lights for improved visibility. Let’s go deeper into the other noteworthy changes that raise the 2025 Subaru BRZ.
This is a significant difference compared to the US where the 2024 BRZ starts at $30,195. The lightest option among these sports cars is the Mazda Roadster, also known as the MX-5 Miata in other markets.
This two-seater convertible comes equipped with a 1.5-liter engine, producing 134 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. Interestingly, the Japanese market MX-5 Miata opts for a smaller engine compared to the 2.0-liter version available in the US. The curb weight of the Mazda Roadster is 1,010 kilograms (2,227 pounds).
