After extensive testing and research, CR determined this car to be:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 22 recommended Sports cars
2024 Subaru BRZ
Road Test Results
Overall
Acceleration
Transmission
Braking
Emergency Handling
Fuel Economy
Ride
Noise
Usability
Highs
- Satisfying ride/handling balance
- Short braking distances
- Quick acceleration
- Easy-to-use controls
Lows
- Noisy cabin
- Compromised outward views
- Difficult to get in and out of
- Minuscule rear seat
Best Version to Get
Between the two trim lines, we would opt for the Limited over the base Premium—as we did with our test car—because of its stylish and grippy “Ultrasuede” seats, heated front seats, and larger 18-inch wheels with lower-profile tires, which give sharper turn-in response.
Learn more about how we test
About CR Sports cars testings
RATED
RECOMMENDED
HOURS OF TESTING
About Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports puts people first. For more than 80 years, CR has provided consumers with independent research, ratings and recommendations to help make good purchase decisions. As a nonprofit consumer testing and advocacy organization, CR works with businesses and government to improve the safety, performance, value and reliability of products and services.
Every year CR puts manufacturer claims to the test for thousands of products, from cars and appliances to baby products and sunscreens. CR purchases all the products that we test and uses scientific research methods to develop our ratings.
© 2025 Consumer Reports, inc.
Privacy Policy