2022 Subaru BRZ: Price hike, features, & other details

It was late in the year 2022 that Subaru BRZ made its debut in the United States. Just the original model that was introduced at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, this one too is the product of a partnership between Subaru and Toyota.

The sports car was introduced in Malaysia a few months back with the authorized distributor of Subaru cars in the local market, Motor Image (MI) accepting orders for the new BRZ.

The car is yet to reflect on the company’s official website and an official launch event is nowhere to take place. Despite that, the automaker has received the first batch of cars and started with the delivery process as well (on Aug 22, the first two BRZ owners got to take home the BRZ)! And now we hear of some updates taking place on the BRZ front.

For those who aren’t aware, the new BRZ is available in Malaysia as a fully imported (CBU) model. It is manufactured at the automaker’s Gunma facility alongside the new WRX and Toyota GR86.

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2022 Subaru BRZ: Update

Subaru Malaysia has revised the second-gen BRZ price. The sports car is offered in two variant options both of which now cost RM 20,000 more than the earlier released price tag. Details of which are mentioned below.

Also, only a few months back Subaru temporarily suspended the production of the BRZ at a few locations, including Japan. Thus badly affecting the car’s global supply chain. Subaru South America even stopped accepting orders for the car!

In Indonesia, the new BRZ was launched at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. The car was highly appreciated, a testament to which is the fact that the first ten units got sold out within a few hours of their arrival.

2022 Subaru BRZ: Price & Variants

2022 Subaru BRZ
Variants	New Price	Old Price
BRZ 2.4 6MT	RM 249,245	RM 229,245
BRZ 2.4 6AT	RM 259,245	RM 239,245

Each purchase is accompanied by a 5-year/100,000 km warranty.

2022 Subaru BRZ: Powertrain

The all-new BRZ is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.4-litre flat-four boxer engine generating maximum power of 237 PS at 7,000 rpm along with a peak torque of 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm. The drive is sent to the wheels either via a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox, depending on the variant selected

2022 Subaru BRZ: Performance

The above-mentioned power configuration allows the Subaru sports car to complete the century sprint in almost 6 seconds. The table below shows full detail -

BRZ Variants	0-100 kmph acceleration	Top speed
BRZ 6MT	6.3 seconds	6.8 seconds
BRZ6AT	226 kmph	216 km

 

2022 Subaru BRZ: Features

Subaru’s latest sports car offers a bucket load of equipment and features as standard, making it pretty easy for the customer to make a choice. The list includes -

Brake & handling: Dedicated front-engine/rear-drive platform, 53:47 front: rear weight distribution, 4-wheel independent sports suspension, an ultra-low centre of gravity, Torsen limited-slip differential, and all-round disc brake

Exterior: 18-inch aluminium wheels in matt dark grey, aluminium roof panel, snd aluminium boost & fenders

Interior: 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support & Bluetooth support, multi-info display (G-force monitor, power/torque curve, & stopwatch), customisable 7-inch LCD instrument meter, customisable rev indicator, aluminium sports pedals, leather & ultrasuede front sports seats, leather-wrapped steering & gear shift knob, and selectable drive modes (including Track mode)

Safety: 7 airbags, ABS with BA, Vehicle Stability Control, rearview camera, steering responsive headlights, and Subaru rear vehicle detection

2022 Subaru BRZ: Color options

Subaru Malaysia is offering the new BRZ in seven hues, including Ice Silver Metallic, Ignition Red, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Magnetite Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, WorldRally Blue Pearl, and Crystal White Pearl.

While everything else remains the same, the range-topping BRZvaraint gets a few extra bits that justify its slightly higher price point. Part of the list is - Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, reverse automatic braking, and paddle shift.

Also Read: Which to buy, the 2022 Subaru BRZ or the Toyota GR86?