The covers are finally off of the 2022 Toyota GR 86. Despite some initial delays, Toyota finally revealed what its most affordable sports car looks like and what it offers. However, as before, the Toyota GR 86 shares a lot with the Subaru BRZ. But just how different—or rather, how similar—are they? The last-gen Subaru …
There are plenty of reasons to buy a Subaru when shopping for your next car. According to Kelley Blue Book, Subaru is a three-time Best Overall Brand winner, which is definitely nothing to scoff at. Subaru is well-known for its commitment to safety and gets some decent reliability ratings too. But how many miles will …
Nowadays, you can get a great sports car for a relatively low price. In fact, that was the idea Toyota and Subaru had in mind during their joint development of the Subaru BRZ. It’s not as well-known as Subaru’s crossover SUVs, which is a shame considering the BRZ’s performance. In fact, U.S. News recommends the …
The arrival of the 2022 Subaru BRZ marks the return of one of the most widely-liked sports cars available. However, something missing from the BRZ’s official debut was its twin sibling, the Toyota 86. The first-generation of both models arrived simultaneously during the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. However, this time around, we have little to …
The 2022 BRZ isn’t on sale yet, but Subaru’s cheapest sports car is already generating plenty of buzz. However, it faces plenty of competition in the four-cylinder segment, and not just from the likes of the Mazda Miata. Four-cylinder muscle cars like the Chevy Camaro 2.0T have gained a sporty edge over the years. Does …
The 2022 BRZ is bringing some significant updates to Subaru’s entry-level sports car. Not least of which is more power, albeit not through turbocharging. However, while the Miata may seem like the Subaru BRZ’s closest competitor, there are other sporty 4-cylinder cars available. For example, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost, which now offers the High Performance …
After months of teaser videos and surprise sightings, the 2022 Subaru BRZ has officially arrived. Rather than reinvent the wheel, the all-new BRZ builds on the recipe developed by the first generation. For starters, it’s still a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive two-seater. However, this new BRZ benefits from a brand-new engine and a tech-filled interior. Despite the …
The Mazda Miata has long been the go-to car for driving enthusiasts who aren’t trying to blast through their savings accounts. The Miata has gone largely unchallenged over the years, until recently. The Subaru BRZ has been gaining ground on the Miata for a couple of years now, and with the added power of the …
As the global debut of the 2022 Subaru BRZ draws closer, more teasers have begun to surface. The second-generation BRZ should see the affordable sports car get some much-needed updates. Subaru first teased enthusiasts at the beginning of October with a close-up photo of the wheel design and lower rocker panel. Now Subaru has released …
The car dorks (myself included) are constantly belly-aching about how there are “no cool manual sports cars anymore.” Look, I get it. The rate a which we are losing manual transmission cars and trucks sucks. It does. But we have several killer options right under our nose like the ever-present Miata, Nissan Z cars, and …
Historically, sports cars like some Subaru models were always something to be kept in the garage until the weekend, when you had time to really take it out for a spin and stretch its legs down some wide open roads. Nowadays, however, people don’t want to keep their favorite cars shut away in garages; they want …
Japan has made some of the greatest sports cars the world has ever seen. The current crop of Japanese sports cars seems largely focused on the affordable end of the market. As a result, most manufacturers have seen strong sales figures for brand-new models. However, in the used market, Japanese sports cars dominate in the …
The Subaru BRZ arrived in North American back in 2012 as an affordable, rear-wheel-drive sports car for the masses. Now, over eight years after its initial debut, Subaru has decided to release a teaser of what the next-gen BRZ will look like. Although the teaser image mostly shows the front wheel and tire, we should …
The 2020 Subaru BRZ lives in a severely underserved segment of the sports car market. There are currently just four sub-3,000-pound rear-wheel-drive sports cars for sale under $40,000. Subaru’s co-development of the BRZ with Toyota also means that its closest competitor is also its twin, the Toyota 86. With a starting price of $28,845, according …
OK, so you are thinking about buying a new car. But you might want to wait a year or two––possibly even longer. There are some amazing cars coming in the not so distant future that may change your mind about the 2020 model you’ve had your eye on. Car and Driver made us a nice …
For many people, sports cars lack a lot of practicality and therefor are reserved as weekend cars rather than daily drivers. It’s easier for people to spend money on comfort and tech for a car that they drive each and every day, but it’s harder for people to justify spending the extra money. There are …
There seems to be a common understanding that sports cars are fast, but in a day and age where even luxury sedans are picking up speed, it’s hard to determine what fast is among lower-priced vehicles. Some cars are surprisingly fast, and then some cars look fast and are remarkably slow. Cars like the Hyundai …
There is something about driving a manual transmission sports car that somehow makes the experience that much better. While many people have slowly moved away from driving a stick shift, and some manufacturers have turned their classically manual sports cars into automatic-only models, like the new mid-engine Corvette C8, there are still some modern-day sports …
The Subaru Crosstrek has been in North America since 2013 and it has become a popular choice for Americans that want a Subaru. It commutes, it off-roads, and it comes with a hybrid option. It carries the Subaru brand’s Love Promise and it probably loves to tote dogs just as much as any other Subaru …