What do you get when you take one of the most beloved driver’s cars of the last decade and dial it in just a bit more? The 2025 Subaru BRZ—still light, still rear-wheel-drive, and still one of the purest driving experiences you can buy under ₱2.8 million.
But in a world of 400-hp hatches and EVs that hit 100 km/h in under three seconds, does the BRZ still have a place? Let’s find out.
Looks Familiar—for Good Reason
Subaru didn’t reinvent the BRZ. And that’s a win. The body’s a touch sharper, the stance a bit more aggressive, and the new wheels? Lighter, stronger, and track-ready—at least in spirit.
It’s the same silhouette we’ve come to love, just a little meaner. Think more gym-honed than bodybuilder.
Inside the Cockpit
Slide in and you’ll find a proper cockpit—not a rolling tech demo. No oversized screens or distracting gimmicks. Just a focused, minimalist layout with actual buttons (bless).
The digital cluster is clean and dynamic. In Sport mode, you get G-force readouts, shift lights, and all the telemetry you’d want mid-corner.
Of course, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are here too. It’s 2025, not 1995.
No Turbo? No Problem.
Still naturally aspirated. Still a 2.4L flat-four making 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. And yes, still no turbo.
But with a curb weight just over 2,800 lbs, the BRZ doesn’t need one. Power delivery is smooth, throttle response is instant, and the engine note? Properly raspy.
0–100 km/h? Just under six seconds. Not mind-blowing, but the BRZ has never been about straight lines. It’s what happens after the first corner that matters.
Corner Carving Royalty
This is where the BRZ shines. For 2025, Subaru tweaked the suspension for even more responsiveness, while keeping its signature balance and playfulness.
Steering is laser-precise, with actual feel—something rare these days. Every input matters. Every turn teaches you something.
And when you push it past the limit? It doesn’t bite. It rotates. Predictably, gracefully, joyfully. This car begs to be driven hard, and it rewards you every step of the way.
If you’ve never four-wheel-drifted a BRZ on a mountain road, trust us—you’re missing out.
Final Verdict
The 2025 BRZ isn’t about numbers. It’s about feel. If you want a comfy cruiser or a horsepower arms race, look elsewhere.
But if what you want is connection—to the car, the road, and the joy of driving—this is still the go-to. No other car in this price range delivers such a pure, analog experience.
Would we change anything? Honestly, just one thing:
Subaru, give us a turbo option. Not because it needs it. Just because we want it.
And remember: more power is fun, but more feel? That’s forever.